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31 Aug

Mining to focus on sustainable supply

ObserverObserver MoneyMining Expo and Conference, Mining to focus on sustainable supply

The 10th Mining Expo and Conference that will take place this week will be the platform that brings Namibia’s mining sector closer to the heart of the nation, its people, the Chamber of Mines of Namibia said. The Expo and Conference Scheduled to take place on the 30th and 31st of August, reflecting the industry’s commitment to openly engage all stakeholders. RMB is the anchor sponsor for the event, the with the secondary sponsors, Continental Lithium Africa and Andrada Mining. The theme for this year’s conference, “Namibia’s Role in the Sustainable Supply of Minerals to Support the Global Energy Transition,”…

31 Aug

Billions budgeted for upgrade of Telecom infrastructure

ObserverNational NewsBillions budgeted for upgradeof Telecom infrastructure, Stanley Shanapinda

Stefanus Nashama Telecom Namibia has revealed its plans to invest N$2.3 billion in the upgrading and replacing of the company’s ageing infrastructure over the next five years, to improve and maintain its service delivery to clients. Telecom Namibia Chief Executive Officer, Stanley Shanapinda, made the revelations this week during an interview with Windhoek Observer. According to Shanapinda, the money would be spent through the rollout of fibre, replacing the Fixed Mobile Convergence Core, Operations Support Systems, Business Support System and mobile expansion. He said the company is obliged to invest 15 percent of its revenue in capital projects to maintain…

31 Aug

Vandals destroy TransNamib infrastructure in the South

ObserverNational NewsStanding Committee on Economics and Public Administration, Vandals destroy TransNamib infrastructure in the South

Hertta-Maria Amutenja TransNamib, the national railway company, finds itself grappling with a surge in vandalism and significant infrastructural damage that has taken a toll on the country’s vital railway networks in the southern regions. While engaging TransNamib staff, Members of Parliament on the Standing Committee on Economics and Public Administration have been briefed on the daunting task of maintaining rail infrastructure that is persistently subjected to severe damage and vandalism in areas like Luderitz and Keetmanshoop. In a resolute effort to revitalize Namibia’s railway sector, the Standing Committee has embarked on a series of onsite visits to Luderitz and Keetmanshoop…

31 Aug

WHO Secretary-General engages in bilateral talks during Namibian visit

ObserverNational NewsDr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Secretary-General engages in bilateral talks during Namibian visit

Niël Terblanché Namibia on Wednesday welcomed the Secretary General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, on a consequential two-day visit. At the start of the visit, Dr Ghebreyesus paid a courtesy call to President Hage Geingob at State House. President Geingob commended the WHO’s commitment to global health concerns and acknowledged Dr Ghebreyesus’s exceptional leadership within the organisation. The visit is characterised by a series of significant engagements with top officials, aimed at reinforcing collaborative efforts in tackling global health challenges and celebrating Namibia’s achievements in healthcare advancements. Dr Ghebreyesus praised President Geingob’s steadfast leadership and…

31 Aug

Proposed bills threaten privacy rights

ObserverNational NewsProposed bills threaten privacy rights

Niël Terblanché Namibia is currently grappling with a concerning predicament because bills aimed at intensifying the monitoring of digital communications are in the works and will give various authorities unprecedented access to private correspondence. A recent analysis of these proposed bills by the Economic Policy Research Association (ERPA) has shed light on the potential implications, raising alarm bells about the erosion of constitutional rights and personal privacy. ERPA, in an exhaustive examination of the forthcoming bills, has voiced apprehensions about the trajectory the nation might take. One of the primary concerns highlighted in the ERPA report is that heightened surveillance…

31 Aug

NAMCOL opens criminal case againstformer employee over missing funds

ObserverNational NewsNAMCOL Chief Executive Officer, Open Learning (NAMCOL)

Stefanus Nashama Namibian College of Open Learning (NAMCOL), has opened a criminal case with the Namibian Police against one of former employees over N$305,770.00 that went missing from the institution. Last week, Windhoek Observer reported that NAMCOL Chief Executive Officer, Heroldt Murangi, admitted to an ongoing internal investigation of misappropriated funds at the institution, and promised to provide a full report on the matter. However, yesterday NAMCOL Public Relations Officer, Laimi Mbago, issued a statement saying that a criminal case has been opened with the Police, which is evidence of NAMCOL’s commitment to upholding zero-tolerance for theft, fraud and corruption.…

31 Aug

African Energy Week set to attract more investors for Namibia

ObserverNational NewsAfrican Energy Week set to attract more investors for Namibia

Niël Terblanché President Hage Geingob as the opening keynote speaker at the highly anticipated African Energy Week (AEW) 2023, will once again highlight Namibia’s investment potential. The gathering is slated to take place from October 16 to 20 in Cape Town and promises to bring together global industry leaders and policymakers to deliberate on the paramount issues surrounding energy poverty, sustainability, and market growth. President Geingob’s address will align with AEW’s overarching theme, focusing on the ‘African Energy Renaissance.’ At the heart of President Geingob’s address lies Namibia’s vision for an energy renaissance. According to the organisers of the event,…

31 Aug

New farmer’s market will support a charitable cause

ObserverNational News

Residents of Walvis Bay are looking forward to the very first Narraville Spring Farmers Market that will take place over the coming weekend. According to Chere-Lee Diergaardt, the organiser of the market, the event will host about 30 stalls where entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to showcase their products but also support a good cause. She added that the event would take place in the central park of Narraville and is slated to start at 10:00 on Saturday 2 September 2023. “We have already booked 23 stalls and we have quite a few people for the community that are either…

31 Aug

Alweendo proposes employee share schemes in mining companies

ObserverMainAlweendo proposes employee share schemes in mining companies, Fourth Industrial Revolution, Minister of Mines and Energy

Martin Endjala Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, has called on the mining sector to do more and consider introducing employee share schemes in the ownership of the company. Alweendo said among the benefits of employee share schemes is a stronger relationship with employers and that they will be motivated to work diligently in the interest of the company. The minister made these remarks during the official opening of the 2023 mining expo in the Capital yesterday under the theme “Namibia’s role in the sustainable supply of minerals to support the global energy transition”. He emphasised the fact that…

30 Aug

SAPP and MSB access guide launched to boost energy trading market

ObserverEnergyNamibia Electricity Control Board (ECB), SAPP and MSB access guide launched to boost energy trading market

Martin Endjala Namibia Electricity Control Board (ECB), NamPower and the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) have launched the modified single buyer market access guide to support Independent Power Producers (IPPs). The launch which took place in Windhoek this week, aims to access the national and regional energy trading market, with support from the European Union programme. Executive Officer in the Ministry of Mines and Energy Bryan Eiseb, who was speaking at the launch said the modified single buyer allows for new tech ability of electricity supply which allows local authority, regional and electricity customers to buy from IPPs both on…