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November 14, 2024
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Govt accused of pushing ‘New Era’ managing editor suspension
As the outpouring of discontent over the suspension of New Era’s managing editor, Jonathan Beukes, continues, the minister of information and communication technology Peya Mushelenga and his executive director, Audrin Mathe, are being accused of playing a role in the move. Mathe, however, yesterday referred The Namibian to the ministry’s spokesperson, Shoki Kandjimi. Kandjimi said...
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Ministry denies hand in suspension of editor
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology has denied that it played a role in the suspension of government newspaper managing editor Johnathan Beukes. Beukes was suspended by the state-owned New Era Publication Corporation (NEPC) on Friday, allegedly without being informed of the charges against him. The suspension is to be in force until the...
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South African union calls for suspension of $8.5 billion climate pact
The main labour union at South Africa’s state power utility called for the suspension of an $8.5 billion climate finance pact with some of the world’s richest nations as well as plans to break up Eskom into separate units. According to Bloomberg News, SA’s National Union of Mineworkers wants further consultations on the transition plan...
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Media workers union irked by editor’s suspension
The Namibia Media Professionals Union (Nampu) has been irked by the suspension of state-owned New Era Publication Corporation managing editor Johnathan Beukes for alleged critical reportage. Beukes was suspended yesterday, with claims this was due to the criticising stories the newpaper has been running on the government.Beukes confirmed his suspension but said he is unable...
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Politicians ordered suspension of New Era News Editor: Amupanda – Windhoek Observer
Erasmus Shalihaxwe The leader of the Affirmative Repositioning Movement, Job Amupanda, has alleged that Jonathan Beukes, the Managing Editor of the state-owned newspaper, New Era, was suspended on the instructions of politicians. Amupanda claims this suspension occurred because Beukes was adhering to media ethics and not promoting what he refers to as the corrupt regime....
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Namibia calls for immediate suspension of the IMF surcharges
Namibia has added its voice to the countries calling for the immediate suspension of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) surcharges for developing countries during the 8th Ministerial meeting of the Like-Minded Group of Middle Income Countries at the UN General Assembly on Friday. Surcharges are additional interest payments the IMF imposes on heavily indebted borrowing...
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Mulunga’s suspension extended until the end of September – Windhoek Observer
Martin Endjala The Board of Directors of the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) have extended the suspension of its Managing Director Immanuel Mulunga, until 30 September 2023. This comes after the company’s Directors stated on Friday that they have received further details and findings from an independent investigation concerning the matter at hand. “In...