PM's call to treat corruption as treason sparks public outcry against ACC

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Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare's recent statement in Parliament that corruption is equivalent to treason, resonating with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's earlier pronouncements, has triggered a flood of public reactions, most of which are directed squarely at the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and its current ma

Supreme Court Rules for Windhoek Council in Medical Waste Treatment Dispute

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The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of the Windhoek Municipal Council in a legal dispute with Lady Pohamba Private Hospital over the operation of a private medical waste treatment plant. 

The ruling reverses a 2022 decision from the High Court that favoured the hospital.

NamRA warns taxpayers to comply or face enforcement

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The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has reiterated its call for taxpayers to comply with tax obligations or risk enforcement measures, including the appointment of third-party agents to collect outstanding debts.

ECB approves 3.8% NamPower tariff hike from July

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Namibian consumers will brace themselves for higher electricity bills after the Electricity Control Board approved a 3.8% tariff increase for NamPower, effective 1 July 2025. 

Magistrate Simasiku appointed High Court Acting Judge

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After making his way through a rigorous public interview process that was publicised live on the national TV, Magistrate Makapa Simasiku now joins the ranks of the judiciary as an Acting Judge of the High Court.

African Trade Unions converage ahead of ILC

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Trade union leaders from across Africa have gathered in Windhoek for a strategic meeting to prepare for the upcoming International Labour Conference (ILC).

The meeting takes place amid growing concerns over workers' rights, economic pressures, and the evolving nature of work on the continent.

High Court overrules review panel in school hostel food tender

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The High Court has overruled a decision by a Procurement Board Review Panel to nullify the bidding process for the supply and delivery of food items to government school hostels.

The decision comes as a result of a review application filed by the Minister of Education, Arts and Culture.

IPC to appoint opposition leader despite legal concerns

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The Independent Patriot for Change (IPC) has resolved to designate a representative as the leader of the official opposition in the National Assembly, despite its ongoing legal concerns about the constitutionality of the position.