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Vetaruhe Kandorozu on the planned phased reduction of US financial assistance for Namibia’s HIV/AIDS response

Addressing the potential $700 million funding gap left by the transition, Vetaruhe Kandorozu expresses confidence in Namibia’s internal capacity, provided the state addresses tax collection and resource management inefficiencies.

Frans Moyo on the statement by Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare that town council can not simply generate revenue by increasing tariffs and on the issues of the Rundu Town Council

Rundu-based activist Frans Moyo says the Rundu Town Council depends heavily on basic water tariffs and service fees rather than capitalising on alternative, higher-yielding revenue streams such as land administration, housing development and tourism.

N$44,000 MONTHLY INCOME NEEDED TO AFFORD AVERAGE NAMIBIAN HOME

Economist Almandro Jansen says Namibia’s housing market is increasingly pushing ordinary Namibians out, with a person now needing about N$44,000 a month to afford the national average house. Jansen says government needs to increase the supply of serviced land, improve access to housing finance and introduce a clear multi-year plan to tackle the housing shortage.

Namibia’s liberation promises remain unfulfilled

As Namibia commemorates Heroes’ Day, social justice activist Herbert Jauch says the country’s liberation remains incomplete without economic and social justice. He is calling for fundamental changes to economic ownership structures to address inequality, unemployment and poverty.

Ovaherero leader calls for stronger teaching of liberation history

Ovaherero leader Hoze Riruako says Namibia must do more to teach young people about the country’s liberation history and the sacrifices of people who fought for independence. Speaking to Desert FM ahead of Heroes Day on 26 August, Riruako says the history of Namibia’s heroes and heroines must be given greater prominence in the education system and be preserved for future generations.

Repatriation of remains brings Namibia’s history home

Namibia is preparing to give liberation struggle veterans a final resting place at Heroes’ Acre as their remains return home from South Africa. Melinda Linda Aipinge-Nakale says the repatriation, which also includes 84 ancestral remains, restores dignity and brings an important part of Namibia’s history back home.

Modestus Amutse on the Oil and Gas Conference, local content, as well as the delay of the Petroleum Amendment Bill.

Modestus Amutse on the Oil and Gas Conference, local content, as well as the delay of the Petroleum Amendment Bill.

Sakaria Johannes on SPYL suggesting that Cabinet must have final say on Environmental Clearance Certificate

Following the controversial granting of an environmental clearance certificate to Namibian Marine Phosphate for its Sandpiper project, the Swapo Party Youth League is calling for Cabinet to hold greater oversight over major environmental decisions. However, political analyst Sakaria Johannes warns that shifting authority from technical experts to Cabinet risks heavily politicising environmental governance.

Informal economy group welcomes new national technical committee

Namibia's informal economy could be set for greater recognition as a new national technical committee prepares to drive its institutionalisation. The Dynamic Informal Traders Association says formalisation must go beyond taxation and focus on inclusion, protection, infrastructure and opportunities for millions who depend on the sector.

Nekundi defends government’s approach to state housing

The government is reviewing its approach to managing state-owned housing as calls grow for vacant properties to be made available to young people and low-income earners. Works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi says affordability must be balanced against the cost of maintaining government assets.

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