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World AIDS Day 2025: Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response
By Staff Reporter THE World Health Organisation (WHO) is joining partners and communities around the globe to commemorate World AIDS Day 2025 under the theme “Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response”.An estimated 40.8 million people are living with HIV (PLHIV) around the world, 610,000 of whom live in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, where the number…
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Minister Revokes Council Land Decisions and Orders Returns
By Staff Reporter The Minister’s Representative informed the nation on Thursday, November 27, 2025, that all Katima Mulilo Town Council land decisions were revoked and ordered the immediate return of improperly acquired assets after violations were discovered. The Office of the Minister’s Representative announced major corrective measures concerning land administration and the handling of public…
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Nandi-Ndaitwah urges Namibians to vote in high numbers
By Staff Reporter THE Namibian President Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah , has urged Namibians to turn out in high numbers , vote peacefully and uphold democratic value that unite the nation in the Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections slated for tomorrow. According to the media statement , the Presidency wishes to inform the public and…
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UK Budget to trigger an exodus of assets out of Britain: deVere CEO
By Staff Reporter The UK Budget next week is likely to trigger an exodus of assets out of Britain, warns the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations. The stark warning from Nigel Green of deVere comes as Finance Minister Rachel Reeves faces a considerable black hole in the public finances,…
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Bank Governor !Gawaxab Departs After Transformative Leadership Tenure
By Staff Reporter THE Bank of Namibia announced on 19 November 2025 that Governor Dr Johannes !Gawaxab will depart on 31 December 2025, after serving over five years, following a tenure marked by major reforms and economic stewardship. The Board of Directors confirmed Dr. Gawaxab’s departure with gratitude, highlighting his diligent service since his appointment…
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SWAPO vows to reclaim Sibbinda Constituency with Nkando
By Muyambango Ngumbele at Makusi THE SWAPO Party has fielded a well-known businessman, Mr Matengu Nkando, as its Candidate for Sibbinda Constituency in the Regional Councils Elections slated for November 26. Speaking at the rally held at Makusi Branch in Sibbinda District, Minister of Works and Transport, Hon. Veikko Nekundi, affirmed the victory of SWAPO in…
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Magistrates on Strike
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Katima Council Suspends its Manager Lilungwe
By Staff Reporter The Katima Mulilo Town Council on Monday, November 10, 2025, suspended its manager for Legal, Bilateral Relations and Corporate Services, Mr. Patrick Lifasi Lilungwe, with immediate effect and until further notice. The announcement, which was issued by Mr. Chrispin Muyoba, Head of Public Relations in the Office of the Minister’s Representative, did…
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PM Urges Namibia to Intensify Cancer Research Efforts
By Staff Reporter Namibian Prime Minister Dr. Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare, on Thursday in Tsumeb, called for intensified cancer research in Namibia to boost treatment capacity by urging institutions to develop cures and strengthen palliative care services. Prime Minister Ngurare made the call during the launch of the Cancer Awareness and Palliative Care Advocacy Day in…
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Challenging the Reduction of Hebrew Identity to Bantu
This reflection draws from genealogy, which in turn finds its roots in the Book of Genesis, meaning “the beginning.” The premise is simple: identity begins with origin, and origin can be traced through language and historical memory. It is important to understand that the study of language was the first tool used against us. Wilhelm…
