NATIONAL ASSEMBLY RENAMES ROOMS TO HONOUR FOREBEARERS

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Speaker of the National Assembly Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila said the National Assembly is not just renaming rooms and halls within but is breathing life into Namibia's shared history and common purpose by bestowing the names of forebearers upon the spaces where democracy is anchored. 

GOVERNMENT TO CUT FISCAL DEFICIT TO 3.3% BY 2028/29

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The government has committed to reducing the fiscal deficit from 5.5% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the 2026/27 financial year to 3.3% by 2028/29. 

The country's fiscal position is currently said to be weak with limited fiscal buffers, failing revenues and high spending needs. 

101-YEAR-OLD ELIZABETH CHRISTIAAN CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY

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Today was a special day for Elizabeth Christiaan of Farm Istawises in the ||Kharas Region as she celebrated her 101st birthday.

The Governor of ||Kharas, Dawid Gertze, and ||Kharas Regional Council Chairperson, Gerrit Witbooi, joined family and friends to celebrate Christiaan's milestone of 101 years.

ZAAMWANI PUSHES EXPANSION OF MARINE PROTECTED AREAS

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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani said Namibia is intensifying efforts to declare more marine protected areas as the country works towards meeting international biodiversity commitments.

HOPE HEALTH CARE, WELWITSCHIA UNIVERSITY SIGN MOU

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Hope Home-Based Health Care has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Welwitschia University of Namibia.

Through the MoU, Hope Home-Based Health Care will provide technical training to students from the university, who will in turn provide knowledge to employees in the non-profit organisation.

SWAKOPMUND WRAPS UP YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP INITIATIVE

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The Municipality of Swakopmund, in partnership with Langer Heinrich Uranium Mine, has officially concluded the Youth Entrepreneurial Development Initiative.

The programme has empowered a total of 85 young entrepreneurs across various business sectors.

KEETMANSHOOP RESIDENTS QUESTION LPM COUNCIL DECISION

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Residents of Keetmanshoop have questioned the legality of the Landless People's Movement's decision to withdraw former Mayor Melody Swartbooi as its representative on the Keetmanshoop Town Council.

The withdrawal resulted in Swartbooi losing her mayor position.

NBC AND MULTICHOICE STRENGTHEN BROADCASTING PARTNERSHIP

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The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) and MultiChoice Namibia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their partnership to enhance broadcasting services in the country.

The commitment was reiterated during a visit by MultiChoice Namibia to the NBC's Director General, Menesia Muinjo.

NGURARE URGES YOUTH TO EMBRACE ENTREPRENEURSHIP

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Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has called on the youth to optimise entrepreneurship as a means of empowering themselves.

Ngurare said this in his address during the Nkurenkuru expo fundraising gala dinner at Nkurenkuru.