UN RECOGNISES SLAVERY AS “GRAVEST CRIME AGAINST HUMANITY”

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The United Nations General Assembly has passed a resolution recognising slavery as one of the gravest crimes against humanity.

This comes after Ghana’s President, John Mahama, proposed the resolution at the Assembly, seeking to declare the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity.

PROF MSHINGENI REMEMBERED AS VISIONARY SCHOLAR

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The late University of Namibia (UNAM)’s Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Professor Keto Mshingeni, has been hailed as a man of exceptional intellect and unwavering commitment to the pursuit of knowledge.

Professor Mshingeni died on the 22nd of this month in Tanzania.

FIRST GENTLEMAN URGES REFORM OF INSTITUTIONAL SYSTEMS

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The First Gentleman has called on institutions to critically assess their systems and address inefficiencies.

Epaphras Ndaitwah made the call during a public lecture on strategic leadership and management at the International University of Management.

FUEL PRICES SET TO RISE FROM 1 APRIL

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Fuel prices will rise effective 1 April 2026 due to surging global oil prices.

The government says it remains committed to ensuring a stable, reliable, and secure supply of essential resources while proactively addressing risks.

NEKUNDI TO REVIEW RCC TERMS AS LOCAL CONTRACTORS FACE EXCLUSION

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The Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi has informed the National Assembly that his office will engage with the Roads Contractor Company to review its terms and conditions, which currently exclude many Namibian contractors from qualifying for projects.

KAPOFI URGES MODERNISATION AND TRANSPARENCY IN NDF

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The Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Frans Kapofi, has warned against incompetence among members of the force, while reaffirming the need to modernise defence capabilities and strengthen civil-military coordination.