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News from Namibia, 4 July

The Affirmative Repositioning (AR) movement has submitted an application to register as a political party in Namibia to contest in the 2024 elections.

Previously, AR was only registered to participate in regional and local authority elections, but now seeks to participate in presidential and national assembly elections.

If AR's application is approved, it could potentially impact other political parties and gain support from frustrated youth due to high unemployment rates.

2. A political analyst has opined that a spate of recent clashes between Swapo members reflects disunity in the ranks of the party.

3. The Auditor-General says that the Ministry of Labour has no way of checking whether salaries are still being paid to deceased civil servants.

4. Namibia is preparing for negotiations with De Beers to potentially increase their current 15% share in the diamond partnership.

De Beers' production in Namibia has seen a significant increase, driven by the performance of the Benguela Gem vessel and higher-grade ore treatment.