Namibia: PDM Wants Ombudsman Vacancy Readvertised

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Namibia: PDM Wants Ombudsman Vacancy Readvertised

[New Era] Rundu -- The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has called on the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) of Namibia to readvertise the soon-to-be-vacant position of the ombudsman.

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