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.

Youth engagement key ahead of National Clean-up Campaign

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Involving youth in clean-up campaigns could be an effective way to engage them and encourage participation in national events.

This was shared during a panel discussion held at Rundu, in preparation for the upcoming National Clean-up Campaign.

Walvis Bay Seawork workers protest tea break changes

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Workers at the Seawork Fishing company in Walvis Bay staged a demonstration opposing management’s attempt to scrap their 10:00 tea break and link wage increases to its removal.

Ten measles cases confirmed in Kunene Region

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Ten out of 24 suspected measles cases have tested positive in the Kunene Region.

Since the first confirmed measles case in Opuwo, on August 21 this year, additional suspected and confirmed cases have been reported.

Venaani questions N$20 million Dairy Farm Project

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Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) Leader McHenry Venaani, in the National Assembly, has questioned what had happened with the N$20 million dairy farm initiative that was to be carried out at Uvungu Vungu and which has not been spoken about for the past 16 years.

Road Fund to write off vehicle licence debts over three years

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The Chief Executive Officer of the Road Fund Administration, Ali Ipinge, has announced that debts for vehicle licences older than three years will be written off by the Fund. 

The prescribed debt totals over N$371 million.

EU pledges continued support for Namibia’s green industry

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The European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Namibia's green industrial agenda. 

The EU's Commissioner of International Partnerships said that to achieve this, the EU is committing 1 billion euros in support of Namibia's green industrialisation agenda. 

President Nandi-Ndaitwah pledges 500,000 Jobs in 5 years

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has re-emphasised the need to create 500,000 jobs over the next five years.

Mining is among the industries identified as having the potential to create employment.

Education Ministry begins nationwide bill consultations

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The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts, and Culture has kicked off with nationwide consultations on the Draft Teaching Professional Bill and its regulations. 

The first consultation session was held at Keetmanshoop.