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31 Oct

Global diesel shortage puts pressure on price

ObserverNational NewsGlobal diesel shortage puts pressure on price, Walvis Bay

Tujoromajo Kasuto With oil prices expected to rise in the coming months following the continued ban on Russian crude oil by the European Union, with additional sanctions taking effect on the 5th of December 2022, economists predict that diesel prices are still likely to increase given global shortages. This comes as the Ministry of Mines and Energy today announced that that diesel prices will increase by N$1.98 cents per litre with petrol prices remaining unchanged. The new fuel prices in Walvis Bay will thus become N$ 24.10 per litre for diesel, while petrol remains N$20.08 per litre for petrol. The…

Shifeta underscores importance<br>of adapting to climate change

31 Oct

Shifeta underscores importance
of adapting to climate change

ObserverNational NewsEnvironmental Investment Fund (EIF), Sheya Shuushona Conservancy, Shifeta underscores importance of adapting to climate change

Martin Endjala The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Pohamba Shifeta highlighted that adopting to climate change is the only way to preserve the livelihoods of the people and curbing carbon emissions. He was speaking during the handover ceremony of a solar plant at Sheya Shuushona Conservancy, at the Sheya Shuushona lodge in the Otamazi constituency of the Omusati region, during his visit to the region last week. The project is funded by the Environmental Investment Fund (EIF) to the tune of N$5,191,468.13 under the Ecosystem Based Adaptation investment window under the theme, ‘Empower, Adapt, Creating Climate Change Resilient Livelihoods’…

31 Oct

Reviving the Elizabeth Bay Mine

ObserverObserver MoneyPaul Lombard, Reviving the Elizabeth Bay Mine, Sperrgebiet Diamond Mining (Pty) Ltd

CHAMWE KAIRA Sperrgebiet Diamond Mining (Pty) Ltd, which plans to start mining at the Elizabeth Mine near Luderitz in this fourth quarter, plans an initial production of 240 000 carats per annum before reaching about 360 000 carats, General Manager Paul Lombard said in an interview. The Elizabeth Bay Mine was formerly owned by Namdeb Holdings. “We’ll be constructing an Infield Pre-Treatment Facility by mid-next year which will aim at removing the majority of fine non-diamond bearing material and clay from the ore to be presented to the Main Treatment Plant, this will not only improve the throughput and concentration…

30 Oct

Development Bank to resume Good Business Awards

ObserverObserver MoneyDevelopment Bank of Namibia (DBN), Development Bank to resume Good Business Awards, Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, Large Enterprise and SME

Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) Head of Marketing and Corporate Communication, Jerome Mutumba, has announced the resumption of the Good Business Awards on 3 November 2022, with finalists and winners to be announced on the Bank’s Facebook and LinkedIn pages as well as on its website during the afternoon of 4 November. Results will also be made available to the press. The Awards, last held in 2019, were suspended for two years due to Covid-19. Mutumba said this year’s winners will come from the tourism and hospitality sector, private education, land servicing, manufacturing and the transport and logistics sector. Talking…

30 Oct

Telecom Namibia to invest N$2.3 billion in modernising network

ObserverNational News, Observer MoneyEquiano cable, Telecom Namibia to invest N$2.3 billion in modernising network

CHAMWE KAIRA Telecom Namibia which is marking 30 years in business this year plans to invest over N$2.3 billion in the next five plus years to modernize its national network both fixed and mobile, starting from its national backbone to the core network and the access technologies, chief executive officer, Stanley Shanapinda revealed in an interview. Shanapinda said the first investment of about US$5 million has been invested in the co-landing of the Google Equiano submarine cable, in partnership with the private company Paratus, also allowing for the sharing of infrastructure as envisaged under HPPII. The Equiano cable landed in…

28 Oct

Alweendo axes mining commissioner

ObserverNational NewsAlweendo axes mining commissioner, Erasmus Shivolo, Isabella Chirchir

Staff Writer The Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo in a terse media release announced the immediate replacement of Mining Commissioner of 15 years, Erasmus Shivolo, without providing any reason. Shivolo is replaced by Isabella Chirchir, which the minister says ‘’will execute her new duties with integrity, commitment and professionalism’’. The axing of Shivolo comes hot on the heels of widespread allegations of corruption in the Ministry of Mines and Energy relating to the issuance of mining licence and a bribe of N$50 million. The ministry has been rocked by allegations of a mining licence that had been sold…

28 Oct

Dienda concerned over Namibians in Botswana custody

ObserverNational NewsDienda concerned over Namibians in Botswana custody, Elma Dienda, shoot to kill policy

Martin Endjala Popular Democratic Movement MP Elma Dienda is concerned over the treatment of Namibians incarcerated in neighbouring Botswana. Her concern, it appears emanate from Botswana’s human rights record such as its alleged shoot to kill policy for poachers and death penalty still on its statue books. “ If Botswana has a shoot to kill policy and capital punishment is legal by virtue of Section 203 of the Penal Code of Botswana, how will incarcerated non-nationals be treated within the prisons of Botswana? Will dignity be observed? Will the objective of rehabilitation be observed,” Dienda asked in her statement in…

Appointment of CEO biggest headache for COW<br>…. Minister key to ending chamber wars

28 Oct

Appointment of CEO biggest headache for COW
…. Minister key to ending chamber wars

ObserverNational NewsAppointment of CEO biggest headache for COW …. Minister key to ending chamber wars, Erastus Uutoni, Sade Gawanas

Obrein Simasiku City mayor Sade Gawanas has admitted that the cancer of having no Chief Executive Officer inherited by the current leadership has left council and staff members divided and unending boardroom fights. In her admission, she said, this was the toughest challenge since the new coalition which wrestled powers from the Swapo Party, took over in December 2020, though commending the leadership for having succeeded to finally resolve the bickering, which now only awaits the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni to approve the recommended CEO. The mayor says a submission to the minister was made in…

Amushelelo gives up on activism<br>…to focus on building children

27 Oct

Amushelelo gives up on activism
…to focus on building children

ObserverNational NewsAmushelelo gives up on activism …to focus on building children, Michael Amushelelo

Obrein Simasiku The vibrant activist, politician and beleaguered forex trader, Michael Amushelelo has thrown in the proverbial towel, saying it is time to rebuild his life because it is pointless to fight for mentally enslaved people unwilling to be helped. “As a normal thinking human being, I have come to the realization that it is pointless and hopeless fighting for people who are not willing to fight for themselves. I have done my level best to make people see that the system needs to change, but I guess people are comfortable being exploited, the youth are happy being unemployed. Unfortunately,…

27 Oct

Swapo campaigns stall Parliament work

ObserverNational NewsHenny Seibe, National Assembly Speaker Peter Katjavivi, Swapo campaigns stall Parliament work

Obrein Simasiku The work of the National Assembly is mounting and questions from opposition Members of Parliament remain unanswered as many Swapo MP are on internal party campaign. The Speaker of the National Assembly, Peter Katjavivi had to admit today that he was never faced with a situation like this in his many years of adjudicating the work house. The MPs are concerned that lately Parliament members have been absent derailing the proceedings and creating delays in responding to questions and discussions raised. “I have never seen something like this through my years sitting in this house. I am however…