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By: Selma Taapopi A father of two from Ohangwena Region says free facial reconstructive surgeries have transformed the lives of his children, giving them the confidence to interact freely as they now no longer have cleft lips or palates.    Vataleni Wilhelm shared his experience after his daughters, five-year-old Helena and two-year-old Angy, who were both born with cleft lips and palates, underwent the surgeries through the Nampharm Foundation.  Each procedure can cost as much as $100 000.  Wilhelm said the physical transformation is remarkable, adding his daughters’ energetic personalities […]

By: Ludorf Iyambo Pupkewitz GWM has launched the new GWM ORA 5 in Namibia, describing the vehicle as a major step forward in intelligent and environmentally friendly mobility, while reaffirming the country’s position as one of the brand’s strongest global markets. Speaking at the official launch in Windhoek on Friday, Pupkewitz GWM’s Franchise Director, Nico Pieters, said that the introduction of the ORA 5 locally marks a new chapter for […]

By: Taati Niilenge Erongo RED has launched a campaign urging the community to report copper cable theft. The campaign, titled :Be a Copper Theft Stopper, encourages residents, businesses and community leaders to report suspicious activity and safeguard critical infrastructure. In a statement issued by the company’scorporate communication & marketing specialist, Benjamin Nangombe said copper theft is a problem that continues to disrupt daily life and strain essential services. “Copper cable […]

By: Staff Reporter President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said the state visit to China cost approximately U$500 000, which is about N$8.2 million. The president stressed that the cost of the trip must translate into economic gains for the country. The president is currently on a weeklong visit to the east Asian country, accompanied by six ministers as well as the NPC director general and about 200 business delegates.She made the remarks […]

By: Envaalde Matheus Former finance minister, Calle Schlettwein, says weak tax collection is one of the reasons the government continues borrowing, despite Namibia’s vast natural resources. His remarks come after the government paid off its Eurobond but continued borrowing, resulting in the country’s public debt now standing at about N$178 billion, made up of about N$158 billion in domestic debt and N$19 billion in external debt. Schlettwein warned that unless […]

By: Selma Taapopi The Anti-Corruption Commission is reviewing the Anti-Corruption Act No. 8 of 2003 to strengthen its investigative powers and address gaps that have limited its effectiveness.   These include criminalising failure to implement recommendations by investigative authorities, tackling illicit enrichment and abuse of public office, improving financial accountability among public officials, and expanding the law to cover cybercrime.  The ACC’s Director General Paulus Noa said the proposed reforms would also align other legislation, including the Public Procurement Act, […]

By: Josia Shigwedha Various opposition political parties, in the National Assembly, have collectively opposed the appointment of Gerson Sindano as Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Namibia. The parties held a joint press conference in Windhoek on Thursday, arguing that the country’s electoral body must be led by an individual who is independent and impartial. Speaking at the briefing, Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader, McHenry Venaani, highlighted Sindano’s previous role […]

By: Staff Reporter Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Shipululo Amupanda has threatened to launch an urgent application in the High Court to stop the National Assembly from approving the appointment of Electoral Commission of Namibia chairperson Gerson Sindano. The move comes ahead of the parliamentary session scheduled for 8 to 10 July, during which the parliament is expected to vote on President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s appointment of Sindano and commissioners Emmerentia Leonard […]

By: Envaalde Matheus Urban and rural development minister, James Sankwasa, has given all local authorities until the end of August to implement a directive requiring them to recover outstanding debts owed by government institutions and major businesses. He has warned that action may be taken against non-compliant local authority leaders, while also calling on political parties to ensure their councillors deliver on service obligations. Sankwasa has raised concern over weak […]