PENSION GRANTS SUSPENDED AFTER VERIFICATION

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The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare has suspended pension grants for an undisclosed number of beneficiaries after a verification exercise found discrepancies between their records and the National Population Register.

NGURARE URGES SUPPORT FOR CUBA SOLIDARITY CAMPAIGN

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Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has called on Namibians to rally behind the Namibia National Solidarity Campaign for Cuba.

The campaign is aimed at raising funds for the Cuban people who continue to face a humanitarian crisis due to tightened United States sanctions.

NAMIBIA AND SA MOVE TO BOOST CROSS-BORDER TRADE

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Namibia and South Africa will discuss ways to remove barriers to cross-border trade and improve transport and logistics to support the seamless movement of processed goods.

BANKS STEP UP FIGHT AGAINST FINANCIAL CRIME

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Namibian banks are stepping up efforts to combat financial crime as the country strengthens its anti-money laundering and fraud prevention systems. The latest figures from the Financial Intelligence Centre show that closer cooperation between banks, regulators and law enforcement is producing tangible results.

400 YOUTHS BENEFIT FROM PETROFUND PROGRAMME

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Four hundred youths operating in oil and gas fields have benefitted from the PetroFund flagship programme.

The programme is aimed at imparting skills to Namibians to allow them to venture into the sector and not rely on international expertise.

NAMIBIA AND EGYPT STRENGTHEN STRATEGIC TIES

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Namibia and Egypt have committed to deepening strategic partnerships in several sectors.

The two countries made the commitment during the 74th anniversary of the Egyptian Revolution held in Windhoek.

Winners turn attention to 26 Motorized Infantry Brigade Games

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The 26 Motorized Infantry Brigade Intersport Competition has officially concluded in Rundu, with winners crowned across various sporting disciplines. The event brought together different units from the brigade to compete ahead of the upcoming Namibia Defence Force Games.

PARLIAMENT ADJOURNS FOR RECESS

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The third session of the eighth Parliament officially concluded last week on Friday, with MPs now expected to carry out constituency engagements, oversight visits and other responsibilities in accordance with their constitutional obligations during the recess period.

SHAFUDAH CALLS FOR SHARED RESPONSIBILITY IN EDUCATION

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Minister of Finance Erica Shafudah has emphasised that educating a Namibian child should not be the sole responsibility of the government but a shared commitment involving all stakeholders.

100 LEARNERS EMPOWERED AT STEAM INNOVATION CAMP

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About 100 learners from ten high schools across Namibia have been equipped with practical skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics – STEAM – through the ExxonMobil STEM Africa Innovation Camp 2026.