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NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SESSION | 10 JULY 2026
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- NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SESSION | 10 JULY 2026
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- 1:49:04
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
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- The National Assembly of Namibia marks the commencement of the third Session of the 8th Parliament. This session will see Members of Parliament engage in deliberations on a range of key legislative matters. In addition to scheduled items, the agenda may include urgent oral questions, ministerial statements, and presidential announcements as the need arises.
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- STATE OF THE REGION ADDRESS | KAVANGO EAST REGION—10 July 2026
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- 2:12:06
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- 16 hours ago
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- This is the State of the Region Address (SORA) by Kavango East Region Governor Hamunyera Hambyuka.
The State of the Region Addresses (SORAs) are annual reports by regional governors that promote accountability, transparency, and public awareness of government activities. They assess past progress, outline future priorities, and encourage collaboration among the government, the private sector, and communities.
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- NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SESSION | 10 JULY 2026
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- 1:34:45
- Date posted
- 17 hours ago
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- The National Assembly of Namibia marks the commencement of the third Session of the 8th Parliament. This session will see Members of Parliament engage in deliberations on a range of key legislative matters. In addition to scheduled items, the agenda may include urgent oral questions, ministerial statements, and presidential announcements as the need arises.
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- DOMESTIC BORROWING STRATEGY UNDER THE MICROSCOPE - nbc
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- 2:42
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- 19 hours ago
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- Namibia's domestic borrowing strategy has come under scrutiny, with experts questioning whether it is a sustainable way to manage the country's debt.
The issue was discussed during a two-day roundtable on policy advocacy towards debt justice and its linkages to tax justice in Namibia held at Walvis Bay.
Namibia's domestic borrowing strategy pivots government financing towards local markets while avoiding borrowing for consumption.
The strategy supports economic resilience and minimises foreign exchange risks.
Project Manager at Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, Sylvia Mundjindi, states, "While we are proud that the Namibian government successfully repaid its 750 million Eurobond last year, this has resulted in a decline in foreign reserves. Consequently, our country has shifted its focus to domestic borrowing, resulting in an overall public debt of almost N$175 billion, which represents almost two-thirds of the country's GDP – largely due ...
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- PLASTIC LEVY RAISED NEARLY N$250 MILLION IN FIVE YEARS - nbc
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- 1:48
- Date posted
- 19 hours ago
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- The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Indileni Daniel, has revealed that through the environmental levy on lightweight plastics, the government has generated revenue of close to N$250 million over the past five years.
This was after Affirmative Repositioning (AR) MP Esther Haikola-Sakaria questioned why no reports have been released since the implementation of the levy in 2019.
The minister stated that the figures demonstrate a relatively stable and consistent revenue stream with some fluctuations influenced by consumption patterns, economic conditions and policy enforcement.
She pointed out that the revenue on the levies is intended to support environmental protection, waste management, and broader green investment initiatives.
"These allocations support the range of interventions, including development and improvement of waste management, as I have indicated, the infrastructure, recycling and waste minimisation programm...
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- NAMRA REFUND PROCESSING PERIOD REDUCED FROM 90 TO 60 DAYS - nbc
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 19 hours ago
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- Finance Minister Erica Shafudah has announced that NamRA has been instructed to ensure that they improve on the processing of refunds, with the period for processing refunds having been reduced from 90 to 60 days.
This was after NDP Leader Martin Lukato raised concerns regarding prolonged delays on tax refunds.
"We have agreed that from 90 days from now they are going to process the refunds within a period of 60 days. But what is critical to all of us, and I want to make use of this opportunity because I still have some time there, is really to make sure that when we file our tax returns, let us try to really put all the documents that are necessary or that are needed and also to follow up with NAMRA to make sure that when they are going to do the assessment, the documents that are required have been submitted by all of us."
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- MINING EXPO AND CONFERENCE SLATED FOR 4th AUGUST - nbc
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 19 hours ago
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- The Chamber of Mines of Namibia's Chief Executive Officer, Fabian Shaanika, has launched the 13th Mining Expo and Conference, set to take place from the 4th to the 6th of August in Windhoek.
Shaanika says the mining sector remains committed to supporting Namibia's economic development by driving investment, creating employment opportunities and promoting collaboration between government and all stakeholders.
Shaanika says the industry has identified the potential to unlock more than $2.6 billion in investment and create approximately 18,000 jobs over five years through increased exploration, mine expansion projects and development of new mining operations.
"So we are into the tail end of the year one of the journey, and again, the very specifics to our commitment are anchored around a few developments. One is we have exploration as part of our value chain; we think there will be increased activity and increased that will come associated with reven...
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- NAMIBIA AND CHINA ELEVATE BILATERAL TIES - nbc
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- 2:59
- Date posted
- 19 hours ago
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- Namibia and China have elevated their bilateral relations to a China-Namibia community, opening a new chapter in decades of political solidarity, economic cooperation and shared development.
The elevation was announced during bilateral talks between President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday.
The latest development is against the backdrop of the ambitions of both countries as they pursue modernisation, with Namibia working towards its Vision 2030.
President Nandi-Ndaitwah said relations between the two countries had matured into a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, supported by regular high-level engagements, while President Xi applauded the expansion of cooperation into strategic sectors.
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- NAMIBIA, CHINA SIGN COOPERATION AGREEMENTS - nbc
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 19 hours ago
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- Namibia and China have signed several agreements following talks between Presidents Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Xi Jinping in Beijing.
The agreements cover phytosanitary requirements for the export of fresh Namibian table grapes to China and cooperation in technical and vocational education and training.
The two countries also signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on green minerals.
The deals are expected to expand trade, strengthen skills development and deepen cooperation in strategic sectors.
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- NAMIBIA AND SOUTH AFRICA PREPARE FOR BNC TALKS - nbc
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- 3:01
- Date posted
- 19 hours ago
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- Namibia and South Africa are preparing for the 4th session of their Bi-National Commission (BNC) on 17 July, with the long-running Orange River boundary question among the key issues likely to form part of the talks.
The meeting comes after previous BNC discussions that examined the matter through a joint technical and legal process while also reviewing wider bilateral cooperation in areas such as trade, investment and regional diplomacy.
The Orange River issue has remained one of the most sensitive items in relations between the two neighbouring countries.
In 2023, the then international relations minister and deputy prime minister, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, urged that the long-running Orange River border dispute be addressed during bilateral talks between Namibia and South Africa, asking council members to discuss ways to resolve the matter.
At previous committee-level meetings under the BNC framework, officials reviewed the work ...
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- KAVANGO EAST IDENTIFIES 15 PRIORITY ACTIONS - nbc
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- 4:08
- Date posted
- 19 hours ago
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- The Governor of Kavango East Region, Hamunyera Hambyuka, says despite the region's challenges, Kavango East is laden with hope and promises.
In his State of the Region Address at Rundu on Friday, Hambyuka identified 15 priority actions for the 2026/2027 financial year.
Inadequate road infrastructure, the need for more Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) centres and a lack of youth-focused skills hubs are just some of the concerns Kavango East residents have been complaining about.
Governor Hambyuka told Kavango East inhabitants that he is on it.
"First, we will complete the upgrading of the DR3402 road from Uvhungu-vhungu to Divundu by the third quarter of 2026. Second, we will operationalise the Mashare Agricultural Development Institute as a TVET centre. Third, we will reduce uncollected identity documents by 50% through monthly mobile civil registration outreach. Fourth, we will launch one youth skills hu...
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- PM NGURARE TO REVIEW WINDHOEK HOMELESSNESS INITIATIVE - nbc
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- 3:06
- Date posted
- 19 hours ago
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- Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has informed the National Assembly of plans to revisit and assess progress made on the initiative to examine homelessness in Windhoek.
The announcement followed an urgent oral question by UDF MP Nico Somaeb, who wanted to know about plans of the government to address growing homelessness in Windhoek.
"A certain pastor in Khomasdal, Pastor Lino Kenneth, opened a shelter for homeless people in Khomasdal. But this is a good deed that Namibians also contribute to other Namibians. But my concern as a leader, as I'm driving around in the streets of Windhoek, is mostly we are finding people in the streets, homeless people, in this harsh condition of coldness and even during the rainy season."
The premier said the committee had proposed a national response involving both the central government and the City of Windhoek.
"We will go and reactivate that process, but also we'll work with you in so far as you have som...
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- MBUMBA TOURS NEW SWAPO HEADQUARTERS - nbc
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- 1:21
- Date posted
- 19 hours ago
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- Former President Nangolo Mbumba has toured the newly inaugurated Swapo Party headquarters in Windhoek, visiting key offices and facilities in the newly completed building.
During the visit, Mbumba was taken through the party's main auditorium, the Office of the Vice President, and the Office of the Secretary General, as well as the office dedicated to the late Founding President Sam Nujoma and former President Hifikepunye Pohamba.
He also viewed various administrative sections designed to support the party's day-to-day operations.
Mbumba was impressed by the design, functionality and quality of the building.
The new headquarters provides a modern administrative hub for its leadership and staff.
The building was officially inaugurated by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in April, coinciding with the party's 66th anniversary, commemorating its founding as a liberation movement on 19 April 1960.
The facility...
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- LPM RAISES CONCERNS OVER CUBA CRISIS - nbc
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- 2:31
- Date posted
- 19 hours ago
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- The Landless Peoples Movement (LPM) expressed concern over the humanitarian and socio-economic crisis in Cuba.
The party highlighted issues of food insecurity, medicine shortages and civil rights repression.
Speaking during a press conference, operative secretary of LPM Dawid ≠Eigub said LPM stands in solidarity with the people of Cuba and stressed the importance of accountability for human rights violations.
"Our solidarity is unequivocally with the people of Cuba, not with any political establishment. Every nation has the sovereign right to determine its political future, but sovereignty can never be invoked as a shield against accountability for persistent violations of fundamental human rights and democratic freedoms. Human rights are universal, indivisible, and non-negotiable. They are not subject to ideological preference, historical alliances, or geopolitical convenience."
However, the party criticised Namibia's foreign pol...
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- MINISTRY TO STUDY STREET CHILDREN NUMBERS - nbc
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 19 hours ago
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- Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Emma Kantema, says the ministry has identified the need to undertake a regional study to determine the number of children who are living and working on the streets in this financial year.
The study is aimed at understanding the underlying causes of the phenomenon.
Dr Kantema was responding to IPC MP Lilian Lutuhezi, who raised concerns regarding the growing number of children on the streets across the country.
Kantema stated that the Child Care and Protection Act provides for social workers to regard children who are unaccompanied and without any adult provision and care as children in need of protective services.
She said that based on the Act, the minor will be removed from the street and placed in a shelter to assess whether the child will be reintegrated into the family or placed in alternative care.
The ministry, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Na...
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- LIMITED RESOURCES HAMPER PLANT POACHING RESPONSE - nbc
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 19 hours ago
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- The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Indileni Daniel, says there are limited resources to effectively respond to plant poaching incidents in the country.
Daniel was responding to a question by IPC MP Rodrick Likando, who wanted to know what measures the ministry had in place to curb illegal trade of Lithops plants found in coastal areas, considering their high international value.
"I wish to urge all stakeholders to work together in preventing illegal harvesting, because sometimes even we don't want to follow the laws and just apply them as local people. Illegal harvesting and trafficking of this endemic and protected plant species, including lithops, which this question is based on, which the Honourable is also highlighted in this question. Our law enforcement agencies are working hard to protect our plants, and I would like to warn that anyone who will be found harvesting or in possession of protected plants without requisite permits will be har...
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- STAKEHOLDERS CONSULTED ON NUCLEAR ENERGY BILL - nbc
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- 2:53
- Date posted
- 19 hours ago
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- The Atomic Energy Board of Namibia engaged stakeholders in the Kavango West Region on the draft Nuclear Energy Bill.
The consultations seek to raise awareness, explain the Bill, and get input from the people at the grassroots level.
The Nuclear Energy Bill seeks to repeal the current Atomic Energy and Radiation Protection Act, which has been in place for 10 years.
Officials say the existing Act is not comprehensive enough to provide for modern nuclear practices, including the establishment of nuclear energy.
The Bill aims to create a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework for all nuclear and radiation-related activities in Namibia.
Dr. Gideon Amakali is the Deputy Director of the Atomic Energy and Radiation Protection Authority.
"The bill is proposed to establish three bodies. One is the commission, which provides the supervisory role of all matter related to radiation and the advisory role to all ...
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- OKAHANDJA AND CHINA'S MAQIAO REVIVE 30-YEAR PARTNERSHIP - nbc
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- 3:29
- Date posted
- 19 hours ago
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- The Okahandja Municipality and the Maqiao Town in the Minhang District of Shanghai, China, have revived their partnership after 30 years.
The partnership covers waste management, agribusiness and technology, and youth skill development.
The discussion of the revival of the partnership took place during a visit by Namibian media and a think tank in Shanghai, China.
This follows China's and Africa's 70th anniversary and 2026 China-Africa People-to-People Exchange, an initiative that deepens the friendship bond and relations between Africa and China.
Although no agreement was signed, future visits and collaborations formed part of the discussion.
Patricia Hawaes is the Management Committee Chairperson at the Okahandja Municipality.
"What it will do to the town of Okahandja is that it will bring great benefits to the town since we had deliberations on issues that are facing the residents of Okahandja, such ...
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- COMMITTEE CALLS FOR ACTION ON ROAD ACCIDENTS - nbc
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- 2:40
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
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- The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport Infrastructure and Housing has called for collective responsibility in reducing the rising accidents on the country's roads.
The committee chairperson, MP George !Garab, made the call during a public hearing that deliberated the motion on road accidents.
The public hearing, held in Keetmanshoop in efforts to prevent the surge in road accidents, sought evidence-based inputs from stakeholders in the ||Kharas Region.
"We must embrace the principles of the safe systems approach, which recognises that human beings make mistakes and that our transport systems must therefore be designed, managed and regulated in a manner that prevents those mistakes from resulting in death and serious injuries. The safe systems approach calls upon us to address the interaction between all elements of road safety."
!Garab underscored that the safe system approach requires cross-cutting collaboration among ...
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- OTJOZONDJUPA REGIONAL COUNCIL TACKLES NAMWATER DEBT CRISIS - nbc
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- 2:50
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
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- The Otjozondjupa Regional Council says it is looking at modalities to cushion the water crises in the rural areas, where some private farmers and communities have been cut off from water usage due to debt owed to NamWater.
This was confirmed by the council's chairperson, Paulus Nekundi, who says the office is inundated with calls to mediate and get water reconnected.
Nekundi says the most affected are private clients, as they owe millions of dollars to Namwater.
He said there is a need for parties to address the issue of lime levels in water that is damaging pipelines and also affecting farmers.
The regional council is in arrears of N$31 million, however, no settlement residents have been cut off from water.
Nekundi urges individuals in the meantime to make arrangements with the water utility.
In a recent trip to Okakarara, constituency councillor Kapika Tjaverua undertook an assessment visit to the affected ...
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- RAMAPHOSA ARRIVES IN FRANCE FOR THREE-DAY VISIT - nbc
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
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- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Paris today for a three-day visit to France, accompanied by First Lady Tshepo Motsepe and a senior government delegation.
Footage shows Ramaphosa walking along a red carpet and greeting officials at the airport before leaving in a presidential motorcade.
Ramaphosa is scheduled to meet French President Emmanuel Macron, co-chair high-level UNESCO talks on education, and hold discussions with French business leaders on strengthening economic ties.
The visit concludes on Sunday in Longueval, northern France, where Ramaphosa will lead commemorations marking the 110th anniversary of the Battle of Delville Wood.
The ceremony will honour South African soldiers who fought and died there during the First World War.
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- THE DAILY ROUNDUP WITH NINA | WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT CONCERT - nbc
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- 4:27
- Date posted
- 21 hours ago
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- Music has a unique way of bringing people together, inspiring hope, and giving voice to important causes. This month, local artist Jaliza is doing just that as she prepares to host a special Women's Empowerment Concert, an evening that promises not only exceptional live entertainment with a full band but also a celebration of the strength, resilience, and achievements of women. The concert will feature performances from Jaliza alongside a number of talented local artists, creating a memorable night of music.
Jaliza shares more about what audiences can expect, the inspiration behind the initiative, and how this concert aims to empower and uplift women through music.
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- THE DAILY ROUNDUP WITH NINA | CHAMBER OF MINES CONFERENCE 2026 - nbc
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- 15:03
- Date posted
- 21 hours ago
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- Namibia's mining industry remains one of the country's most important economic drivers, contributing significantly to GDP, exports, employment and investment. As the country seeks to maximise the benefits of its mineral wealth, industry leaders will once again gather to discuss the future of mining and its role in driving sustainable economic growth.
From 4 to 6 August, the Chamber of Mines of Namibia will host the 2026 Mining Expo and Conference at the Windhoek Showgrounds under the theme "From Dialogue to Delivery: Attesting Progress in Creating Mining-led Economic Growth and Employment since NamPPF".
The Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber of Mines of Namibia, Fabian Shaanika, unpacks what this year's conference means for Namibia's mining industry.
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- THE DAILY ROUNDUP WITH NINA | NUST AGRICULTURAL LECTURE SERIES - nbc
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- 8:03
- Date posted
- 21 hours ago
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- Agribank Namibia, in partnership with the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), recently concluded its two-day lecture series in Windhoek. The sessions brought together farmers, aspiring agricultural entrepreneurs, students and members of the public to learn more about poultry production and vegetable production, with a special focus on summer crops.
Agribank's Hanks Saisai, Technical Advisor for Crops & Poultry, shared more on this.
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- EPUKIRO RESIDENTS WELCOME LOCALISED SERVICES - nbc
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- 2:24
- Date posted
- 24 hours ago
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- The residents of Epukiro Constituency have applauded government for ensuring that services are decentralised to remote areas.
Speaking during the public service delivery day at Otuindjo village in the Epukiro Constituency, one of the residents, Mumenga Kangumine said the community now has most services at their doorstep, unlike previous years.
"They have shown us that they really care abut their own people as they bring the business closer to the people so that they can hear their issues on the ground and I have realised one thing that the community policing have shown other dimension in terms of stock theft."
Kangumine however said issues such as poor network connectivity, road conditions and long distance to health facilities still need to be addressed.
"We see various government institutions and agency such as the ministry of health , agriculture , forestry and the police force they are also with us and I think for such outreach is...
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- NAMDIA ANNOUNCES NEW CLIENT LIST - nbc
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- 1:40
- Date posted
- 24 hours ago
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- State-owned diamond marketing and sales company NAMDIA has announced its new client list for the 2026/27 to 2028 sales period.
The list consists of 32 companies selected from an international pool of applicants, following what it described as one of its most competitive client selection processes to date.
In a media release, NAMDIA said the selection process attracted 75 applications from companies in Namibia, Belgium, the United Arab Emirates, India, Hong Kong, Israel, Singapore, the United States, Armenia, and Zimbabwe, reflecting continued global demand for Namibian natural diamonds.
After a comprehensive and rigorous evaluation against predetermined criteria, 32 companies were appointed to form NAMDIA's client base for the next three years.
The successful companies are drawn mainly from Belgium, India, the United Arab Emirates, and Namibia, with Namibian firms including Avolon Diamonds Namibia, Fine Star Jewellery and Diamonds ...
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- NBC CARES FOR THE VULNERABLE WITH WINTER DRIVE - nbc
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- 3:11
- Date posted
- 24 hours ago
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- As winter continues to affect vulnerable communities across Namibia, the need for warmth, food, and compassion has become more urgent than ever. Corporate social responsibility plays a vital role in bringing together businesses, institutions and citizens to support those most in need through meaningful community outreach initiatives.
Producer Monika Lukas reports on the NBC Cares Winter Drive, a community outreach initiative and its impact, as well as NBC's commitment to serving communities beyond broadcasting.
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- OMARURU COUNCILLOR HIGHLIGHTS DEVELOPMENT PROGRE - nbc
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- 2:38
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Omaruru Councillor Magano Gerbhardt has stated that social and economic development projects, including housing, education, and training for youth in farming activities, are beginning to take shape within the constituency.
Gerbhardt said in an interview that she highlighted the success of electricity and water connections to households.
Since taking office, the project has trained 24 unemployed youths to benefit from funding for equipment to start businesses.
To supplement this success, an aquaculture community garden measuring four hectares will soon be set up for youths.
"These young people who have received the equipment, such as those working in tyre repair, now have the opportunity to employ others and grow their businesses. We have undertaken a feasibility study and visited various areas, including Erongo, Rundu, Kavango East, Kavango West, and Oshana, to identify best practices from individuals who have been in the industry for...
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- OMAHEKE GOVERNOR PRAISES COMMUNITY'S FOOD SECURITY EFFORTS - nbc
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- 3:08
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Omaheke Governor Pijoo Nganate has applauded the residents of Okorukurure Village for going the extra mile to ensure food security.
Nganate pointed out that the residents have shown resilience and determination in diversifying the agricultural sector.
He said eleven households own private boreholes, allowing them to produce enough food.
Nganate said Okorukurure set the bar high in terms of food production, calling on other villages to follow suit.
"Okorukurure is a village primarily inhabited by former farm workers from the surrounding farms near Otjinene. They have established themselves here and have created gardens for each household. I have always wanted to see this village, and today I decided to visit Okorukurure to witness it for myself. I am truly surprised, as I cannot believe that a village on communal land can cultivate such a variety of crops, including citrus fruits, oranges, naartjies, maize, lucerne, and bananas."...
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- VGK SOUP KITCHEN FEEDS 500 IN KEETMANSHOOP - nbc
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- 2:19
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- The VGK Church soup kitchen in Keetmanshoop has been serving warm meals to about 500 school learners and community members since 2015.
Rev. Gerswen Mouton took over the initiative five months ago. Supported by an anonymous donor, the soup kitchen supplies meals to Hendrik Tseib, Minna Sachs, Don Bosko, Saint Matheus and Kronlein schools and to other vulnerable community members.
“If we count the number of children and community members, it’s around 500,” Mouton said. “Most are orphaned and vulnerable children. We coordinate with life-skills teachers to identify those in need and to check which children already receive school feeding. We also supply the school feeding schemes.”
Mouton said schools have reported positive feedback on the academic performance of beneficiaries.
Volunteer Elfrieda Eiman said seeing grateful faces on people who would otherwise go hungry motivates the team. “From the first commandment of God we ar...
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- FREE PET STERILISATION REACHES KEETMANSHOOP - nbc
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- 2:33
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- The programme is led by Baines Vet Care Mobile Animal Clinic in partnership with the University of Namibia. It aims to make responsible pet care accessible and affordable and to prevent unwanted litters.
Dr Ian Baines, a veterinarian at Baines Vet Care, explained the benefits of sterilising pets. “Females will not produce kittens and puppies continuously, which places an additional strain on their systems. Males are less likely to roam and get into trouble, reducing the risk of being hit by cars. Sterilisation also lowers the chances of contracting infectious diseases, including sexually transmitted infections and illnesses such as parvovirus and distemper. Once sterilised, they can also be fully vaccinated,” he said.
Veterinarian Maleagy Awene, part of the initiative, said the programme helps break the cost barrier for pet owners. “It has been an amazing experience, with strong community engagement and cooperation. I am here to share the knowledge I acq...
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- KAIYAMO PRAISES CHINA STATE VISIT - nbc
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- 2:17
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Former Ambassador to China, Elia Kaiyamo, has commended President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah for choosing China as the destination of her first state visit outside the African continent.
Dr. Kaiyamo described the visit as one of the most significant foreign policy engagements and reflects Namibia's commitment to strengthening its strategic partnership with China.
In a statement, the former Ambassador said the President's first official visit outside the African continent, and particularly to China, sends a strong message about the strategic importance that both the Namibian government and the ruling party attach to their relationship.
The visit, Dr. Kaiyamo said, should be seen as a continuation of the strong relationship forged by the Founding President Sam Nujoma and strengthened by every Namibian President who followed.
Referring to President Nandi-Ndaitwah's emphasis on implementation under the NDP6, Dr. Kaiyamo says the President is ...
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- GMN INTERVIEW | ZIMBABWE PRESIDENT'S TERM EXTENDED TO 2030 - nbc
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- 16:28
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed into law a legislation that extends his term in office by two years to 2030.
The government spokesperson made the announcement this week and both houses of the nation's parliament approved the bill last month.
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- GOVERNMENT FUNDS BIOMETRIC SYSTEM UPGRADE - nbc
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- The Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Lucia Iipumbu, has announced that the government has allocated funds for a software upgrade aimed at restoring the functionality of the Automatic Biometric Information System, which collapsed in 2025 due to ageing infrastructure.
This was in response to IPC MP Vilho Ihemba, who raised concerns regarding the youth missing out on employment opportunities without access to certificates of conduct due to this matter.
Iipumbu stated that the ministry is implementing a broader upgrade of the system to ensure stability, modernisation and improved turnaround times, as an agreement with a supplier for the software upgrade has been concluded.
She added that the ministry is cognisant that certificates of conduct are not discretionary documents for many citizens but practical prerequisites for employment.
"The restoration and standardisation of the system have been treated as a prior...
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- PRESIDENT URGES BUSINESSES TO DEVELOP BANKABLE PROJECTS - nbc
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- 2:55
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has tasked Namibian businesses with developing bankable projects that can unlock and attract Chinese investment, translating to sustained economic growth.
She said the government is ready to back ventures that seek to create industries, jobs and value addition to products in Namibia.
Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed more than 150 representatives from the Namibian private sector and state-owned enterprises before the hosting of the Namibia-China Business Forum in Beijing, where she urged them to secure investment partnerships with Chinese companies.
The delegation has spent the past few days engaging potential investors across several Chinese provinces, promoting opportunities in key sectors of Namibia’s economy.
The President wants manufacturing and value addition to anchor every investment proposal as Namibia looks to capitalise on zero-tariff access for exports to the Chinese market.
"I’m ...
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- PRESIDENT BACKS NAMIBIAN FIRMS EXPANDING ABROAD - nbc
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- 2:32
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has thrown government support behind Namibian companies seeking to establish businesses abroad, promising to confront barriers that stand in the way of investment and profit repatriation.
This came after local businessman Desmond Amunyela of Paragon Holdings appealed to the government to consider helping local companies operate in foreign markets, including China, while ensuring they can return their profits to Namibia.
The issue surfaced during an engagement between President Nandi-Ndaitwah, cluster ministers and more than 200 Namibian business leaders in Beijing.
Namibian law allows foreign investors to repatriate profits, dividends and capital from Namibia to their home countries.
Amunyela wanted similar support for Namibian investors expanding beyond the country's borders.
President Nandi-Ndaitwah said Namibian businesses should not limit their ambitions to the domestic market but sh...
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- STEENKAMP CALLS FOR STRONGER EDUCATION TIES WITH CHINA - nbc
- Runtime
- 2:09
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, has called for stronger educational cooperation with China.
Dr. Steenkamp, is currently in China as part of the official delegation accompanying President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on a state visit.
Speaking at the China-Namibia Education and Innovation Cooperation Seminar, Steenkamp said Namibia remains committed to providing inclusive, equitable and quality education for every child.
This includes expanding access to early childhood development and modernising school infrastructure.
She pointed out the government's Educational Infrastructure Project Charter, which aims to mobilise investment for new classrooms, laboratories, digital infrastructure, teacher accommodation and climate-resilient learning facilities.
Dr. Steenkamp also identified pre-vocational education, youth empowerment and innovation as national priorities under the NDP...
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- NTA AWARDS N$1 MILLION TO SUPPORT PRE-VOCATIONAL EDUCATION - nbc
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- 2:48
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- 2 days ago
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- The Namibia Training Authority (NTA) has handed over pre-vocational education support funding for 2026/2027, totalling N$1 million, to seven schools. The initiative aims to enhance technical skills and provide career guidance.
The Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Dino Ballotti, described the NTA pre-vocational subject support initiative as a direct intervention aimed at tackling the challenge at its root. He encouraged learners to embrace the opportunities with determination and pride, emphasising that they should never underestimate their abilities when they commit to their work.
Balotti said the funds will be reflected in the schools' accounts today.
Chief Executive Officer of the NTA, Eric Nenghwanya, emphasised that the investment aims to enhance the quality of teaching and learning. An allocation of N$150,000 is designated for each school to establish a seamless pipeline from education to formal train...
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- GOVERNMENT TO DIGITISE INCOME TAX RETURN SUBMISSIONS - nbc
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- 2:36
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- 2 days ago
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- The Minister of Finance, Ericah Shafudah, said the government will soon roll out plans to fully digitise the process for submitting annual income tax returns.
She said the ministry is currently challenged by the fact that many taxpayers remain accustomed to using hard copies for this exercise instead of fully embracing digital solutions.
Shafudah was reacting to an urgent oral question from Swapo Party MP Willem Amutenya about when the ministry intends to fully digitise the issuance and submission of PAYE certificates.
"The ministry conducted a cost-benefit assessment of maintaining this paper-based process, particularly at a time when our government faces significant fiscal constraints," she said.
The minister agreed with the observation that the tax system and accounting system are not yet fully integrated to allow for the seamless electronic exchange of information.
However, she stated taxpayers are still able to reque...
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- DEPUTY MINISTER CALLS FOR ENGELA HOSPITAL UPGRADE - nbc
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- 3:06
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services, Susan Ndjaleka, has reiterated the need to upgrade Engela District Hospital to an intermediate hospital to improve access to specialised healthcare services in the Ohangwena Region.
Ndjaleka said the region's growing population has increased the demand for advanced healthcare services.
She emphasised that upgrading Engela Hospital would provide a referral centre for Eenhana and Okongo district hospitals, reducing the need to refer patients requiring specialised treatment to Oshakati and Onandjokwe hospitals.
Ohangwena Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa said the Engela district serves the largest catchment population in the region and that upgrading the hospital would be a significant step toward improving healthcare delivery and expanding access to quality health services.
Addressing the shortage of pharmaceuticals in government health facilities, Ndjaleka assured healthcare professionals that...
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- ELCIN REHABILITATION CENTRE RECEIVES VEHICLE DONATION - nbc
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- 2:21
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The ELCIN Rehabilitation Centre in Oniipa has been presented with a vehicle, donated by Indongo Toyota in partnership with the Office of the President.
Vice President Lucia Witbooi said the vehicle would improve access to healthcare facilities and enhance service delivery at the rehabilitation centre.
At the donation ceremony, one of the beneficiaries, Simon Nengola, said the vehicle is an investment in the lives of people with disabilities.
"It will improve access to rehabilitation services, education, health care, outreach programmes and many other essential services, especially for persons living in remote communities. We all extend our gratitude to the ELCIN Rehabilitation Centre, led by Lempie Kamati; the board members; staff; and all partners who continue to serve people with disabilities."
Speaking on behalf of the Vice President, Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare stated that the vehicle will significantly improve the centre's ...
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- NAMIBIAN FIRMS LAUNCH MUKOPANO SOCIAL INVESTMENT PLATFORM - nbc
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Namibian companies have formed a corporate social investment platform called Mukopano that will connect non-governmental organisations and funders and create a central database for corporate social investments.
Speaking at the launch, Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare Emma Kantema said corporate governance requires corporate citizenship, urging businesses to support national priorities such as poverty reduction, unemployment and youth empowerment.
“In terms of the objectives, the areas that the Mukopano panel will focus on — issues of poverty, unemployment and youth empowerment — will be covered under the internship programme,” Kantema-Gaomas said. “For us, it is to reaffirm and commit our support where we can. We look forward to the success of the Mukopano panel because, as the president always says, one head, one mind; together we can improve and uplift vulnerable members of society.”
Tim Ekandjo, Chief Brand, Marketing, ...
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- BEAULAH BOOIS-BEUKES TAKES OVER AS MISS NAMIBIA DIRECTOR - nbc
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- 3:34
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- A new era has begun for Miss Namibia. The organisation has officially transitioned into a new phase of leadership, welcoming Beaulah Boois-Beukes as its new National Director.
NBC Director General Menesia Muinjo described the ceremony as more than a leadership transition, saying it was an opportunity to honour those who have shaped the Miss Namibia brand while preparing it for the future.
She credited outgoing National Director Umbi Karuaihe-Upi for transforming the pageant into a movement for social change that has empowered young women across the country.
She also expressed confidence that incoming National Director Beaulah Boois-Beukes will build on that legacy.
Former Miss Namibia CEO Umbi Karuaihe-Upi says Miss Namibia has become a movement that empowers young Namibian women and showcases the country on the international stage.
Miss Namibia National Director Beaulah Boois-Beukes reflected on her journey to becoming t...
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- FATHER BALANCES WORK AND BABY CARE IN KATUTURA - nbc
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- 3:23
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Most parents leave for work after dropping their children off at daycare or in the care of family.
For 34-year-old Boas Iipinge, the working day begins with preparing his eight-month-old son for a journey they make together through the streets of Katutura in Windhoek.
By four o'clock each morning, Ipinge's day has already begun.
Before leaving home, he prepares soft porridge to put in his son's bottle, and only then does he prepare for work.
His work entails walking from one suburb to another, selling a few products and doing this while carrying his eight-month-old baby on his back.
Iipinge is currently the only caretaker of the child following an incident that led to the mother abandoning the minor.
"When my child was abandoned, there were people who witnessed what had happened. But because he was only a few weeks old, social workers from the Hope for Life Foundation took custody of him and cared for h...
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- KEETMANSHOOP MAN SENTENCED TO 10 YEARS FOR RAPE - nbc
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- 1:06
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Keetmanshoop resident Johannes Sifoleni, 52, has been sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment for the 2015 rape of an elderly woman.
The victim was asleep on her stoep at her Keetmanshoop home when the accused, then 41, allegedly attacked her. The conviction followed a full trial that began on 12 July 2020, during which Sifoleni pleaded not guilty and elected to remain silent.
Magistrate Frans Anderson said the defence argued that Sifoleni, a father of five who supports his family, was intoxicated at the time, noted that the complainant had no visible injuries, and pointed out that the accused had spent eight months in pretrial detention. The defence recommended a 10‑year sentence with five years suspended conditionally for 10 years.
The state urged a harsher sentence, saying rape is a grave offence. Medical reports showed scratch marks on the 60‑year‑old victim’s neck, indicating a struggle, and her family intervened in time. The state reco...
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- ZAMBIA VICE PRESIDENT SURVIVES HELICOPTER CRASH - nbc
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Zambia's Vice President Mutale Nalumango on Thursday escaped unhurt when the Zambia Air Force helicopter carrying her crashed.
Zambia's Secretary to the Cabinet, Patrick Kangwa, in a media statement, has explained that as a standard procedure, she was rushed to a nearby facility where she has been certified to be well.
The accident happened shortly after takeoff in Nakonde, a town in Muchinga province near the border with Tanzania.
Speaking live to local media from the health facility where she received treatment, Nalumango expressed her gratitude to God for saving her life, as well as the lives of the eight other crew members on board.
The government has commended the flight crew and emergency responders whose conduct was on clear display.
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- THE DAILY ROUNDUP WITH NINA | NUST GREEM PROJECT PUBLIC LECTURE SERIES - nbc
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- 21:07
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), through its Green Rare Earth Elements and Minerals (GREEM) Project in collaboration with the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, is launching a new Public Lecture Series aimed at exploring how Namibia can position itself within the global rare earth elements processing landscape and build capacity for a greener, more inclusive economy.
Prof. Godfrey Dzinomwa, Head of the Department of Civil, Mining and Process Engineering at NUST's Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment and Vetumbuavi Mungunda, Executive Director and Founder of Ombu Capital, expound more on the significance of this initiative.
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- THE DAILY ROUNDUP WITH NINA | NAMIBIA TO HOST YEA GLOBAL CONFERENCE - nbc
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- 9:20
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The Youth Empowerment Association (YEA) has evolved from a South African initiative into a growing global movement dedicated to empowering young people through leadership, collaboration and active participation. As the movement continues to expand, Namibia has reached a major milestone, with Lourens Swartbooi appointed as the organisation's global coordinator. Adding to this achievement, Namibia has also been selected to host the upcoming YEA Global Conference.
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- NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SESSION | 09 JULY 2026
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- 2:56:34
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- 2 days ago
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- The National Assembly of Namibia marks the commencement of the third Session of the 8th Parliament. This session will see Members of Parliament engage in deliberations on a range of key legislative matters. In addition to scheduled items, the agenda may include urgent oral questions, ministerial statements, and presidential announcements as the need arises.
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- BUSINESS TODAY | ECONOMIC IMPACT OF ANTI-MIGRANT PROTESTS IN SA - nbc
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- 15:23
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Anti-migrant protests in parts of South Africa are raising fresh concerns across the region.
Business Today discussed the economic structure of South Africa and those of the countries migrants are coming from and what lessons to draw from to avoid economic imbalances on the continent.
Nghiinomenwa Erastus shared more insights on what this means for regional trade, investment and economic cooperation within Southern Africa and the African continent.
