NAMIBIA CONNECT | 2024/25 National Budget

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The Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Ipumbu Shiimi, invited learners from various schools to witness the tabling of the 2024/25 National Budget in Parliament.

The theme for this year's budget is “Continuing the Legacy of Dr. Hage Geingob by Caring for the Namibian Child" and is focused on the deliberate intention to bring prosperity closer to the Namibian people by promoting economic growth while reinforcing the government’s vision of building an inclusive private-sector-led economy."

 

INTERVIEW | Divided opinions on President Nangolo Mbumba's role spark online debate

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A lively debate has formed on social media and other platforms regarding the role of current President Nangolo Mbumba and whether Namibia's fourth president is deemed substantive or not. 

With opinions divided, legal analyst Yarukeekuro Ndorokaze weighs in on the emerging narrative suggesting that Dr. Mbumba, who was sworn in according to Articles 29 (4)(a) and 34 of the Namibian Constitution, is merely acting in that role. 

INTERVIEW | ANC reflects on its relationship with Swapo

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The African National Congress (ANC) and the Swapo Party were sister liberation movements that collaborated closely in the struggle for the liberation of South Africa and Namibia. 

As we reflect on the passing of President Hage Geingob, nbc News anchor XXX spoke to Mavuso Msimang, a distinguished ANC stalwart, to share his invaluable insights into the cordial relationship between these allied movements.

INTERVIEW | Dordabis residents in land conflict

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Residents of Dordabis settlement in Windhoek Rural Constituency yesterday ended up in an all-out brawl over land.

The conflict started with a group of disgruntled individuals who decided to illegally occupy state-owned land and put up structures, much to the annoyance of another group, who insisted they follow the processes in place.

nbc News reporter Emil Seibeb shares more from Dordabis, where a community meeting was held in response to the conflict.