ECN confirms Ogongo regional election will proceed on 26 November

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The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) says the regional council election in Ogongo Constituency in Omusati Region will continue as planned on 26 November. 

This announcement comes after reports that one of the contesting candidates resigned.

NBC explores national reinsurance for post-retirement medical benefits

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The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), in collaboration with I3 Consultants, is exploring a national reinsurance solution to address the long-term funding of post-retirement medical aid benefits.

NBC Director General Stanley Similo and senior leadership attended a consultation session today.

ECN ramps up inclusive voting for 2025 local elections

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The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) says it has strengthened efforts to promote inclusive and accessible voting ahead of the 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authorities (RCLA) Elections, following lessons learnt from the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly Elections.

Welding institute urges Namibia to regain middle-income status

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The International Institute of Welding President Thomas Bollinghaus wants Namibia to get back to its higher-middle-income country classification.

Bollinghaus addressed a recent workshop organised by the Association for Welding and Allied Processes Namibia in Windhoek.

Magistrates Commission approves new benefits scale

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The Magistrates Commission informed Justice Minister Wise Immanuel on Friday that it had approved a new benefits scale for magistrates and requested that the minister gazette the scale in terms of the law.