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NTB footprints Rundu, Ongwediva and Lüderitz

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By Kaipaherue Kandjii

In a groundbreaking move set to reshape Namibia’s tourism landscape, the Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) has announced the official launch of three regional offices, bringing tourism services directly to local communities from 1 September 2025.
The initiative, aptly titled “Taking Tourism to the People,” marks a historic decentralization effort that promises to unlock economic potential in underserved regions across the country.

Broken toilets shut school at Kaisosi

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Etuhole Amutenja

Classes at Kaisosi Combined School in Rundu have been suspended earlier than usual for the past two weeks due to non-functional toilets, forcing hundreds of learners to relieve themselves in the nearby bush. 
Hamunyera Julius Hambyuka Kavango East governor said he is aware of the issue.
“ I was  only briefed by officials on Wednesday on this issues . I intend to call the ministry of education just to find out what is happening and what they are doing about it,” he said.

Private spies enter Namcor's internal probe

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By Jeremiah Ndjoze

As the investigations into the legality of the handling of a Namcor tender for the recruitment of a dealer at its Hosea Kutako Service Station gains momentum, the parastatal has rope in the services of private investigators in order to expedite the process, Confidente has learned. 

Agribank CEO aware of ban on farm sales

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By Stefanus Nashama

The Agricultural Bank of 
Namibia (Agribank) chief executive officer, Dr. Raphael Karuaihe, has dismissed allegations that he denied receiving a directive from the ministry of agriculture, fisheries, water and forestry to implement a Cabinet-approved decision halting farm sales and related court proceedings.


This follows claims by disgruntled commercial farmers who recently told Confidente that Karuaihe had denied receiving such a directive.