GAMBLING INDUSTRY REMAINS TIGHTLY REGULATED SECTOR

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The gambling industry remains a regulated sector with significant fiscal and socio-economic implications. 

Therefore, regulatory oversight and revenue administration processes must be conducted in a well-coordinated manner. 

RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE HEAVILY CONCENTRATED IN |KHOMAS AND ERONGO

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Over 50% of Namibia's research infrastructure is concentrated in the |Khomas and Erongo Regions, while no research facilities exist in Hardap, Ohangwena, and Kavango West regions. 

These are part of findings contained in the just-launched Namibia's Research Infrastructure Survey Report.

TUCNA-AFFILIATED UNIONS REJECT COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT

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The public service unions affiliated with the Trade Union Congress of Namibia (TUCNA) rejected the recently concluded collective agreement between the government and other labour unions, describing the process as unlawful and not conducted in good faith.

International Mother Language Day

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As Namibia marked International Mother Language Day, Khoekhoegowab was spotlighted for preservation.
Census data shows Khoekhoegowab is spoken in only 8.7% of |Khomas households, compared to Oshikwanyama at 21%, Afrikaans at 14.9%, and Oshindonga at 10.9%.

Namibia Competition Commission reviews Nasan Energies fuel acquisition

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The Namibia Competition Commission (NaCC) is reviewing Nasan Energies’ proposed acquisition of 52 fuel businesses from Vivo Energy Namibia and Engen Namibia. 

The commission expects the process to be finalised by the end of May, following nearly two years of negotiations.

Platoon and tent schools need more staff, says education official

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The Deputy Executive Director in the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Edda Bohn, says platoon and tent schools need more staff following this week's Education Minister announcement on temporary placement solutions.