Ruling on NAMCOR bail set for September 26

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Magistrate Linus Samunzala will deliver his ruling on the bail applications in the NAMCOR case on September 26.

The accused, including former NAMCOR employees and associates, were arrested by the ACC last month.

Namibian delegation meets Japanese Prime Minister

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The Namibian delegation, led by Prime Minister Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare, met with Ishiba Shigeru, Prime Minister of Japan, today.

During the meeting, the two sides held discussions on matters of mutual concern and reaffirmed the strong bonds of friendship and cooperation between Namibia and Japan. 

Nutrition Alliance engages stakeholders to boost food security

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The Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia engaged stakeholders in an effort to support and strengthen food security.

The initiative will link food banks with existing programmes such as backyard gardens and the Total Control of the Epidemic project.

Ministry outlines plans to reduce education sector unemployment

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The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture has outlined strategic initiatives to curb the high unemployment rate in the education sector.

This is in response to the acknowledgement of a petition submitted to the Ministry by unemployed graduate teachers last month.

Sankwasa criticises absent councillors at Zambezi meeting

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The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has criticised constituency councillors who did not attend his meeting aimed at discussing development and matters related to the Zambezi Regional Council.

Cabinet announces key decisions at 18th meeting

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The cabinet has taken two key decisions during its 18th decision-making meeting. 

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister Emma Theofelus says one of the two is the hosting of the Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units plenary meeting in Namibia in July 2027. 

Otjwarongo teacher champions child safety after viral video

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A Grade 1 teacher at Rogate Primary School in Otjwarongo, Gelda Waterboer, who had gone viral on social media for teaching children to report anyone touching their private parts, vowed to make it her mission to equip and advocate for the safety of children.

Katutura Old Age Home celebrates Pohamba’s 90th Birthday

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The Katutura Old Age Home celebrated the 90th birthday of former President Hifikepunye Pohamba.

Pohamba donated various items as a token of appreciation to the elders for being role models of resilience.

Maureen Hinda-Mbuende appointed Interim NAMCOR MD

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Former Deputy Minister of Finance Maureen Hinda-Mbuende has been appointed as the Interim Managing Director of the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR).

She takes over from Victoria Sibeya, who has been serving as acting managing director since April this year.