Kavango stakeholders call for MVA funeral grant to rise to N$50,000

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Stakeholders in the Kavango East and West regions propose that the Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund increase its funeral grants to N$50,000.

The proposal was made during a consultative meeting held at Rundu by the MVA Fund to amend the Motor Vehicle Accident Act 10 of 2007.

Jackson Kaujeua Junior dies in Norway

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Jackson Kaujeua Junior, son of the iconic Namibian musician the late Jackson Kaujeua, died in Norway this morning after a long battle with cancer. He was aged 46. 

One Economy Foundation celebrates #BeFree youth campus impact in Katutura

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The media and stakeholders of the One Economy Foundation have applauded the work of the Foundation as well as the operations of the #BeFree Youth Campus in the heart of Katutura.

The Foundation held a celebration event, which also included a tour of the campus on Friday. 

Pension hike could push social grants bill to N$9 billion - Humavindu

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The Namibian government spends around N$7 billion yearly on social grants, with old-age pensions accounting for nearly half of the total. 

Michael Humavindu, the Executive Director in the Ministry of Finance, cautions that raising the pension to a mere N$2,000 could push the bill close to N$9 billion.

Venezuela Embassy in Namibia reaffirms commitment to peace and sovereignty

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Venezuela's Embassy in Namibia has reaffirmed its commitment to peace, solidarity, and the sovereignty of the people. 

Ambassador Magaly González made the remarks against the backdrop of rising tensions between the United States and Venezuela over alleged drug cartels.