MEFT INAUGURATES UPGRADED ETOSHA FACILITIES

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Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT), Indileni Daniel, inaugurated newly upgraded facilities at the Etosha National Park, marking a significant milestone in the government's ongoing commitment to enhancing tourism infrastructure.

GIPF PENSIONS INCREASED BY 5%

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The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has approved a 5% increase in monthly pension benefits, effective 1 April 2026.

In a statement issued on Monday, the fund said the adjustment will apply to all pensioners, including qualifying spouses and child beneficiaries. 

NBC RESEARCHER TJITUKA WINS AT NATIONAL RESEARCH AWARDS

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Floyd Tjituka, a researcher at NBC, was among the winners at the National Research Excellence Awards 2026, held in Windhoek.

Tjituka received the Best Individual Award in the Science Communication and Public Engagement category.

CREATIVE TALENT CELEBRATED AT THEATRE AND FILM AWARDS RETURN

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Creative industry actors walked away with awards at the Namibian Theatre and Film Awards ceremony yesterday after a six-year break.

Under the theme "A New Season: Celebrating Transition, Resilience and Growth", the awards recognised creative excellence across theatre and film.

FLOODWATERS SUBSIDE ON REHOBOTH-WINDHOEK ROAD

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Following recent heavy rains, floodwaters that had submerged parts of the Rehoboth-Windhoek road, approximately three kilometres outside the capital, have now subsided.

However, authorities have cautioned road users to remain vigilant.

KHOMAS GOVERNOR CALLS FOR UNITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY

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The Governor of the |Khomas Region has called for unity and accountability in driving the region’s Integrated Development Plan.

Sam Nujoma addressed a stakeholder consultation gathering in Windhoek.

NAFAU AND BOKOMO NAMIBIA SIGN TWO-YEAR WAGE AGREEMENT

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The Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union (NAFAU) and Bokomo Namibia have signed a two-year wage agreement granting workers a salary increase of N$1,000 over the period.

Employees within the bargaining unit will receive an across-the-board increase of N$500 effective 1 April to 31 March 2027.