Government reaffirms commitment to foster youth development

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Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has reiterated the government's commitment to supporting initiatives that foster growth and youth development.

The premier made the remarks during a fundraising dinner for the hosting of the third Ogongo Annual Festival, scheduled for December.

Traditional leaders call for faster progress in genocide talks

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Traditional leaders from the communities affected by the 1904-1908 genocide urged the government to speed up the ongoing talks on genocide.

They indicated that the long delay continues to cause pain and frustration among the descendants of the victims.

Balloti calls for collective action on mental health issues

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The Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Dino Balloti, has highlighted that mental health is a cross-cutting issue that requires action from all government stakeholders. 

Balloti addressed the launch of the Teachers' Mental Health Awareness Campaign in Keetmanshoop. 

PM vows to address Zambezi leaders’ concerns

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Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has said the government is prepared to address concerns raised by traditional leaders in Zambezi to transform the region into Namibia's breadbasket.

The premier addressed the annual Lusata Cultural Festival of the Mafwe Traditional Authority over the weekend.

Government officials criticised for lack of community follow-ups

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Government officials often visit communities to gather information, but rarely follow up or provide updates.

This was shared by Fumu Erwin Munika Mbambo during the governor's courtesy visit to the Hambukushu Traditional Authority.

Minister Shafuda denies instructing NamRA to investigate Commissioner Shivute

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Minister Ericah Shafuda has denied that the Finance Ministry instructed the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) to investigate its Commissioner, Sam Shivute, over alleged management-related issues within the agency.

Instead, Shafuda says the NamRA board was instructed to investigate the matter.

Government raises N$24m from vehicle auction

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The Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, has revealed in his ministerial statement in the National Assembly that the government has auctioned off 306 vehicles, generating about N$24 million that will be directed towards government programmes and services.

Otjozondjupa leaders urge urgent upgrade of Grootfontein-Tsumkwe road

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The leadership of the Otjozondjupa Region has requested that the government prioritise upgrading the Grootfontein-Tsumkwe road to bitumen standards.

The call was made during an engagement with the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Housing at Otjiwarongo.

NPC holds first meeting with new commissioners

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The National Planning Commission (NPC) convened its first meeting with newly appointed commissioners, who will guide the government on national development and economic planning. 

Director General Kaire Mbuende addressed the commissioners, who began their three-year term on the 1st of August.