City of Windhoek assesses 2024/2025 FY projects

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The City of Windhoek, in a council meeting, assessed the effectiveness of the projects it implemented in the 2024/2025 financial year, which are to be continued throughout the next financial year.

They also discussed various items on their agenda set to take place this year.

German Ambassador reaffirms commitment to Namibia

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German Ambassador to Namibia Thorsten Hutter reaffirmed Germany's commitment to Namibia through ongoing bilateral development cooperation, emphasising that it remains a cornerstone of the special relationship between the two nations.

New council to enforce best practices in property industry

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The escalation in property prices, including those for residential land and agricultural areas, remains a concern for both the government and the public.

This issue has been exacerbated by the lack of regulation in property valuation services.

Namibians urged to leverage on technology

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Namibians are urged to leverage technology and capitalise on its benefits.

ICT Minister Emma Theofelus made the call at the ministry's Strategic Policy Review Planning session. 

GIPF urged pensioners to complete biometric verification

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The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has reminded all pensioners, children, and spousal beneficiaries to complete their biometric verification, namely proof of life, by 30 June to ensure uninterrupted benefit payments.

WIBA empowers entrepreneurs

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The Women in Business Association (WIBA) held a two-day seminar packed with entrepreneurial training for female microbusiness owners in Katima Mulilo.

Langer Heinrich donations boost Tutaleni Police

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Langer Heinrich Uranium Mine has equipped the Tutaleni Police Station at Walvis Bay with one car, 20 bicycles, and computers worth N$400,000.

The donation from the uranium miner is a boost to the recently built N$127 million Tutaleni police station at the harbour town.

Mbumba Inaugurates Anixas 2 Power Station, urges affordable commodities

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President Nangolo Mbumba inaugurated Nampower's 54-megawatt Anixas 2 Power Station at Walvis Bay with a call for affordable basic commodities.

Mbumba said supply models for basic commodities should incorporate innovative solutions that make such goods affordable for communities.

Japan plans improvements to "Voucher Programme"

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The Japanese Ambassador to Namibia, Shinichi Asazuma, has said his government means to introduce improvements to the Japan-funded commodity voucher programme. 

This follows a recent visit to communities in the Kunene Region to assess the drought effects and related challenges.