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New Era
Former // Kharas governor Aletha Frederick said it was a great honour to work with Samuel in Swapo
“In her contribution, former // Kharas governor Aletha Frederick said it was a great honour to work with Samuel in Swapo.”
//Kharas mourns Swapo’s JacobsThe Namibian
Governor Aletha Frederick said Nujoma's courageous leadership paved the way for Namibia's independence
“Frederick said Dr. Nujoma's courageous leadership during the struggle against apartheid paved the way for Namibia's independence and inspired generations to continue the fight for justice, equality, peace and solidarity.”
//Kharas Swapo members remember founding presidentThe Namibian
Aletha Frederick said Nujoma's contributions left indelible mark on Namibian history
“The governor of the //Kharas region, Aletha Frederick, says founding president Sam Nujoma's contributions have left an indelible mark on Namibian history.”
Nujoma's legacy inspired generations to fight for freedom and peace – //Kharas governorHelao Shityuwete, an anti-apartheid activist who spent 18 years imprisoned on Robben Island for his role in Namibia's liberation struggle, died in Windhoek on Saturday aged 92. His daughter describes him as a principled, warm and involved father who shared his experiences and taught his children values of dignity and care.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Helao Shityuwete, an anti-apartheid activist who spent 18 years imprisoned on Robben Island for his role in Namibia's liberation struggle, died in Windhoek on Saturday aged 92. His daughter describes him as a principled, warm and involved father who shared his experiences and taught his children values of dignity and care.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Confusion surrounds the status of an 11-member task force chaired by Joseph Diescho, established to review governance and human resource matters at state-owned enterprises. Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare reportedly cancelled the task force after it found its mandate duplicated prior work, though task force member Conrad Lutombi says it was merely put on hold while the government reviews completed recommendations.
12 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Former finance minister Calle Schlettwein has warned that a new 11-member task force appointed to review state-owned enterprise salaries over three months will fail without strict implementation and broader structural reforms. He cited previous attempts that failed because SOEs regraded themselves to higher categories and a commission recommendation that was approved but never implemented.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has appointed an 11-member task force chaired by Professor Joseph Diescho to review Namibia's public enterprises, with focus on salary structures, board remuneration, and executive recruitment over three months from 1 July to 30 September 2026.
29 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has appointed an 11-member task force, including former Namibian editor Tangeni Amupadhi, to review salary structures at public enterprises and recommend new pay structures for board members and committees. The task force, chaired by Joseph Diescho, will operate from 1 July to 30 September 2026.
27 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Samuel 'Resign' Jacobs, former Swapo // Kharas regional youth secretary, has died at age 42 at Keetmanshoop State Hospital. Mourners and Swapo colleagues paid tribute to him as a dedicated, loyal party member and committed community leader.
19 February 2026 · New Era →