MIRT Minister urges Kunene businesses to explore mining and tourism

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The Minister of International Relations and Trade (MIRT), Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, has called on the business community in the Kunene Region to step out of their comfort zones and take advantage of the region's untapped economic potential, particularly in the mining and tourism sectors.

Parliament and Police strengthen partnership to tackle crime

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The Parliamentary Standing Committee on International Relations, Defence, and Security and the Namibian Police Force are collectively prioritising enhanced partnerships to combat crime and improve national safety.

Namibian Broadcasting Corporation denounces false corruption and tax evasion claims

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The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has condemned allegations made by Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) MP John Louw Mouton, who claimed the public broadcaster failed to pay taxes to the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) and alleged corruption related to a government bailout of N$353 million. 

Windhoek renames Feld Strasse to Sir Seretse Khama Street

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Former President of Botswana Ian Khama has described the renaming of Feld Strasse in Windhoek to Sir Seretse Khama Street as more than just a name on a signpost, but rather a powerful symbol of the ideals that guided his father's footsteps of freedom, dignity, unity and the unwavering belief in Africa's right to sel

Vice President Witbooi urges lawmakers to understand disability challenges

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Vice President Lucia Witbooi has stressed the importance of lawmakers understanding the challenges faced by persons with disabilities and their caregivers.

She stressed the urgent need to accelerate discussions about increasing the disability grant, which currently stands at N$1,600.

Wendy Isaack says UN treaty’s definition of apartheid is outdated

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A senior South African gender justice and international law fellow, Wendy Isaack, said that while Namibia and other African governments support the inclusion of apartheid in the UN Draft Treaty on Crimes Against Humanity, its current legal definition is outdated.