N$8.5 billion needed for road rehabilitation

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More than N$8.5 billion is needed for the rehabilitation and maintenance of road infrastructure in the country.

This was revealed at the Road Fund Administration (RFA) Business Plan Stakeholders Consultation for the period from 2026/2027 until 2030/2031.

Finance Minister says government avoids borrowing for consumption

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The Minister of Finance has said the government does not borrow money for consumption purposes, adding that domestic revenue is sufficient to cover operational expenses.

This was Ericah Shafudah's response to concerns raised by members of parliament regarding the recently tabled Appropriation Bill.

New streetlights installed in Ndiyona Settlement

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New streetlights were installed along the trunk road at Ndiyona Settlement in the Kavango East Region. 

The project, which took three months to complete, was funded by the Kavango East Regional Council at a cost of more than N$1.1 million. 

Justice Ambunda sworn in as High Court judge

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Justice Lotta Ambunda took her oath as a permanent judge of the High Court this morning. 

At 38 years old, Ambunda is the youngest High Court Judge on the bench.

ECN reaffirms fair and transparent elections

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The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has reiterated its dedication to conducting the upcoming elections in a transparent, fair, and credible manner.

NHE breaks ground for 79 new houses in Walvis Bay

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The National Housing Enterprise (NHE) held a groundbreaking ceremony in Kuisebmond, Walvis Bay, marking the start of construction for 79 new houses under the National Informal Settlement Upgrading Programme.

Steenkamp admits anti-tribalism efforts in schools remain inconsistent

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Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts, and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, has acknowledged that, despite Namibia’s strong legal and policy frameworks promoting national unity, the enforcement of anti-tribalism measures in schools remains inconsistent, allowing ethnic divisions and stereotypes to persist

ELCRN consecrates Bishop Abraham ||Keibeb in Okahandja

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The Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (ELCRN) consecrated its new Bishop Abraham ||Keibeb at an event in Okahandja.

Bishop ||Keibeb, who was consecrated along with his deputy, Bishop Lorenst Kuzatjike, will serve for six years.