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14 Aug

Ban on issuance of wholesale petroleum licenses lifted

info_e12wt4csEnergy, National NewsTom Alweendo, wholesale petroleum licenses

Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Ministry of Mines and Energy lifted the moratorium placed on the issuing of wholesale petroleum licenses on Wednesday. The moratorium that has been in place since 15 August 2022 will be lifted today. The Ministry instituted the moratorium to enhance its licensing systems and processes for better public service. The moratorium on issuing new retail licenses will, however, remain in place. “This is because there is evidence that the average demand for fuel has not increased, suggesting that issuing new retail licenses will negatively affect the viability of existing retail outlets. The Ministry will continue to assess…

14 Aug

60 IPC and LPM members flock to Swapo

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Stefanus Nashama The Swapo Party welcomed 60 members from the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) and the Landless People’s Movement (LPM) on Wednesday. Swapo’s secretary general, Sophia Shaningwa, and her deputy, Uahekua Herunga, welcomed them at the Swapo headquarters in Windhoek. Shaningwa received the membership cards and assured the new recruits that she would deliver the old cards to their respective former political parties. “We are not going to tear them up. They did not belong to us. Of course, the members now belong to the Swapo Party. And they handed over the properties of IPC that will be returned…

14 Aug

EU-Namibia advances fight against illicit financial flows

info_e12wt4csNational NewsAna Beatriz Martins, Beneficial Ownership Framework, FATF grey list

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Officials from various local institutions are currently undergoing anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing training. This training aims to enhance the country's ability to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. The three-day workshop began in Windhoek on Wednesday and is organised by the European Union Global Facility project in collaboration with Namibia's Financial Intelligence Centre. Ana Beatriz Martins, the EU Ambassador to Namibia, stated that the training will assist Namibian competent authorities in establishing an effective Beneficial Ownership Framework (BO) and fostering strong coordination among all relevant stakeholders. “Money laundering, terrorist financing, and the proliferation of illicit financial flows…

14 Aug

Preparations intensify ahead of the 79th UN General Assembly Session

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Niël Terblanché The United Nations headquarters in New York are currently in full preparation for the upcoming 79th session of the UN General Assembly, which starts on 10 September. The general assembly brings together world leaders to address pressing international issues. Various preparatory meetings and discussions are taking place in the lead-up to the high-level week, starting on 22 September. These include sessions focused on finalising agendas and strategies for key topics such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), climate action, and global security challenges. In this regard, the minister of international relations and cooperation, Dr. Peya Mushelenga, announced that…

14 Aug

Creative economy poised for growth

info_e12wt4csNational NewsDr Itah Kandjii-Murangi, Namibia and Estonia

Niël Terblanché Dr Itah Kandjii-Murangi, the Minister of Higher Education, Technology and Innovation, stressed the fundamental role of education, digital technologies, and heritage preservation in fostering the creative economy. Kandjii-Murangi said this during the opening of the 2024 Creative Entrepreneurship Academy conference, which is hosted under the theme "The Role of Education in Preserving and Digitising Cultural Heritage." “This project seeks to equip Namibian youth with the necessary knowledge in product development, entrepreneurship, the circular economy, and digital technologies,” she said. The conference is a collaborative initiative between Namibia and Estonia, funded by the Estonian Centre for International Development (EstDEV),…

14 Aug

NTB “Reason to Visit Namibia Roadshow,” kicks off

info_e12wt4csNational NewsCharmaine Matheus, Loide Paulus

Martin Endjala The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) on Tuesday launched the “Reason to Visit Namibia Roadshow,” which aims to showcase all the unique attractions Namibia offers visitors. NTB's acting chief executive officer, Charmaine Matheus, made the announcement in Botswana. According to Matheus, the roadshow will occur in three cities in Botswana from August 13 to August 15, 2024. “This initiative aims to showcase the diverse attractions and unique experiences Namibia has to offer travellers, solidifying its status as a premier travel destination in Southern Africa. The roadshow, according to her, aims to educate potential travellers, travel agents, and local partners…

14 Aug

An analysis of the ruling party of Namibia: 1990 – 2024

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Mulopo Siseho South West Africa People’s Organization (Swapo) is recognised as a freedom fighter party in Namibia. It has been the ruling party of Namibia since the country’s independence, winning all six democratic elections that have taken place in the country. It is then important to analyse this political party's trend, as it has built itself up to become a formidable pillar in Namibian politics, facing the upcoming presidential elections. Well, an optimistic observation is that it has been regarded by Namibians as a political party that fought hard for the independence of this country and has taken care of…

14 Aug

ICT ACCESSIBILITY FOR AN INCLUSIVE ECONOMY

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Erasmus Nekundi As a nation, we acknowledge that we still have a fraction of the population whose full participation in the economy is restricted due to the digital divide. This exclusion continues to be a critical hindrance to equal access to information and ultimately, to the developmental agenda and prosperity of many developing countries. While we constantly keep on adapting and leveraging the new technological infrastructure, a meaningful impact is due when we make information and communication technology accessible to all citizens, hence the country’s incessant effort in investing in broadband technology that will give remote areas quality internet connectivity.…

14 Aug

THE INTERPLAY BETWEEN THE MARTIAL LAW AND CIVIL LAW: THE CONCURRENT SYSTEMS DOCTRINE

info_e12wt4csOpinionsMartial law and the Civil law, Namibian Constitution, Paul Kagame

Paul Shipale President Paul Kagame was recently re-elected as Rwanda's President, and inaugurated on Sunday, 11 August 2024, in a grand ceremony marked by pomp and color at the fully packed Amahoro Stadium held in the capital, Kigali. What triggered my interest and curiosity here was when President Kagame took the Oath of Office and signed the certificate of inauguration, followed by when he was given the instruments of power or the National Symbols which are; a Constitution, a National Flag and National Coat of Arms. The oath was administered by Chief Justice Faustin Ntezilyayo at an inauguration ceremony attended…

14 Aug

Power outage scheduled across Hardap region

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The Hardap Regional Council has issued a notice of a power outage on 15 August 2024, from 08:00 to 16:00. The affected areas include McNabsrus 1-4, Ommamas, Duineveld Village and Pump Station, Kalkrand Village, Swartwater, Middle Plaas, Karanas 1-2, Groendraai, Wirkop, Tsumis Park 1-2, Tsumis College, Kauchas, Schlip Village, Khobos 1 & 2, Klein-Aub, Rietoog Village, and Nabaseb.The council stated that the outage is necessary for the maintenance of all high-voltage (HV) equipment.“Residents are advised to treat all power supplies as live during the outage since re-energisation will occur without prior notice,” the council said in the notice. Reporter: Hertta-Maria…