Namibia launches national cultural and creative industries strategy

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Namibia's first National Cultural and Creative Industries Strategy aims to nurture, develop, and celebrate artists, cultural practitioners, institutions, and creative entrepreneurs.

This was the message relayed during the official launch of said strategy, for the period 2025 to 2030.

Chaos at Tanidare Lutheran Church over alleged mismanagement and fraud

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Chaos erupted at Tanidare Lutheran Parish Church in Soweto after a fraction of the congregation demanded that the church be shut down over alleged mismanagement and fraud. 

The concerned group disrupted the service, insisting that it be halted, and proceeded to occupy the altar.  

BoN keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%

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The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Namibia has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5%. 

The Governor of the Bank of Namibia, Johannes !Gawaxab, announced this during the final Monetary Policy Announcement of the year.

Mandatory voting proposed to boost turnout

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Mandatory voting has been explored as a possible solution to boost voter turnout.


The suggestion emerged during the Election Observation Mission Knowledge Sharing and Public Dissemination event held in Windhoek.