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29 Apr

GRN ensures safety of drought-relief food amidst delays

info_e12wt4csNational Newsr John Mutorwa

Niël Terblanché In response to growing concerns regarding the distribution of drought relief food in Namibia, efforts are intensifying to confirm the safety of un-sifted maize meal provided to affected communities. This development comes after Deputy Prime Minister John Mutorwa expressed concerns about delays in delivering essential food supplies to drought-stricken areas, particularly in Kavango East, where more than 44,000 individuals grapple with the harsh realities of an ongoing drought. During his visit to Kavango East last week, Mutorwa also expressed concerns about the pace of aid distribution. “The region only received its initial consignment of drought relief food in…

29 Apr

Namcor Chevron deal sparks worry

info_e12wt4csMainChevron Namibia Exploration Limited (CNEL), Ebson Uanguta, Stephanus Pombili

Martin Endjala and Ester Mbathera Political analyst, Stephanus Pombili has cautioned the Namibian government against doing business with United States-based oil giant, Chevron. This comes after Namcor signed a farm-out agreement with Chevron Namibia Exploration Limited (CNEL), a subsidiary of Chevron Global Energy Inc. on Monday. “It is very dangerous to involve our trade with the warmongering USA. Since 2012, the US Navy has been visiting Namibia’s ports. In recent years, the USS Hersel Woody Williams arrived in Namibia in 2021 and returned in 2022. By 2020, the United States injected US$300 million into constructing their embassy,” he said He…

29 Apr

Negligence of government properties

info_e12wt4csLatestBiomass Project in the Otjozondhupa region

National Council Standing Committee on Public Accounts and Economy reported that during a visit to a Biomass Project in the Otjozondhupa region, the Committee found the warehouse with animal feed, maize grains, and an animal feed crushing machine open. The security guard on the site indicated that the warehouse had not been locked in a long time. A report released on Monday, conducted between 09 and 20 October 2023, indicates that Metal pipes were reported to be missing while some were lying outside in the open. Two more brand new animal feed crusher machines and more animal feed were found…

29 Apr

Namcor and Chevron sign offshore oil exploration agreement

info_e12wt4csLatestUtaara Hoveka

The National Petroleum Corporation (Namcor), has signed a farm-out agreement with Chevron to establish Chevron Namibia Exploration Limited (CNEL). This was confirmed by Namcor spokesperson Utaara Hoveka. The venture company will hold an 80% operating working interest in the offshore oil exploration area PEL82. Namcor and Custos Energy will each hold a 10% share in the deal. Ebson Uangutua, interim managing director of Namcor, explained that this partnership reflects a collective vision for the future of Namibia's energy landscape. Reporter: Ester Mbathera

29 Apr

Support Ulm e.V. donates sunscreens worth N$860 000 to SINASRA

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Support Ulm e.V, a non-profit organisation from Ulm, Germany, last week donated sunscreens valued at N$860 000 to Support in Namibia of Albinism Sufferers Requiring Assistance (SINASRA). Under the leadership of Heinz Maier, Support Ulm e.V. facilitated the donation of specially formulated sunscreens for sensitive skin. The donation was presented by Alina Letushila Nelenge, representing Support Ulm e.V. and received by Anette Shililifa, a senior teacher at the School of the Visually Impaired and a member of the SINASRA board. Nelenge, the Corporate Social Investment representative of Ohorongo Cement, emphasised the importance of supporting individuals with albinism, particularly in preparing…

29 Apr

Murdered woman found wrapped in a blanket

info_e12wt4csNational NewsDelia Angelique Maasdorp, Ramon Maasdorp

Niël Terblanché The Namibian Police in Windhoek have started an in-depth investigation into the murder of 40-year-old Delia Angelique Maasdorp, the former wife of Advocate Ramon Maasdorp. According to the police report the body of the victim was discovered in her flat in the Eucalyptus complex in Eros on Sunday afternoon after a friend assisted by the police and a representative of the body corporate gained entry to the flat by opening one of the windows. Chief Inspector Elifas Kuwinga, a member of the Namibian Police’s public relations division, said in the report that the body was found in the…

29 Apr

MUN president removed

info_e12wt4csLatestDensley Somseb

The national executive committee of the Mine Workers Union of Namibia (MUN) passed a vote of no confidence against its president, Ismael Kasuto and vice president, Densley Somseb.The motion passed during an extra ordination executive meeting held in Tsumeb on Sunday.Hashondali Kakuti, the MUN’s southern regional secretary, who chaired the meeting, confirmed the removal of the two leaders.The reasons for Kasuto and Somseb’s removal according to letters sent to them are the lack of leadership that hampers the organisational health, social cohesion and progress of the union.The union executive appointed Mathew P. Mberiuana to act as president until the next…

28 Apr

Petrol prices to surge by 70 cents per litre, diesel up by 40 cents

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Ministry of Mines and Energy on Friday announced that petrol prices are set to increase by 70 cents per litre. Similarly, both types of diesel will increase by 40 cents per litre. In Walvis Bay, the new prices will stand at N$23.00 per litre for petrol, N$22.17 per litre for diesel 50 ppm, and N$22.37 per litre for diesel 10 ppm. The increases are slated to take effect in the first week of May. The ministry stated that adjustments in fuel prices across other regions of Namibia will be made accordingly. These changes come as the Ministry…

28 Apr

BoN launches instant payment project

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Martin Endjala The Bank of Namibia (BoN) on Friday launched the Instant Payment Project initiative that is set to revolutionise financial services across Namibia. The BoN Governor, Johannes !Gawaxab said the project aims to introduce an instant payment solution that is efficient, instantly accessible and designed for inclusivity. "The project aims to significantly broaden financial inclusion by providing essential and affordable financial services to all whilst focusing on the rural and informal sectors which face logistical and financial challenges in accessing conventional banking services," he said The targeted rollout is 2025. !Gawaxab explained that the platform will be accessible from…

28 Apr

Alweendo clarifies entitlement remarks

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Martin Endjala The Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo says that Namibians must ready themselves if they want to participate in the oil and gas sector. Alweendo was clarifying his remarks of entitlement which he said was misconstrued. "I was saying, As Namibian companies and entrepreneurs, whether it is going to be in the oil and gas sectors or mineral sectors. Let us not sit back and hope that somebody is going to do it for us. It won't happen, but it will only happen through hard work. I know what I said has been misconstrued by the media…