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26 Sep

President Geingob stresses redefinition and global partnership

National News

Niël Terblanché President Hage Geingob along with President Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana, met with key international figures, including UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, and US Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, to deliberate on fundamental issues pertaining to Africa’s advancement during a meeting at the Apollo Theatre in New York. President Geingob, in his address, emphasised the urgency for the African Diaspora to spearhead the transformation of Africa’s portrayal in global domains, insisting that unjust criticisms and attacks on the continent must be contested. “Africa is misrepresented and attacked, but you don’t say anything. Rather, you join those who…

26 Sep

Trustco Attains Environmental Clearance for Industrial Development

National NewsEnvironmental Clearance Certificate for the Lafraz industrial township development., Trustco Attains Environmental Clearance for Industrial Development

Martin Endjala Trustco Property Holdings, a subsidiary of Trustco Group Holdings Ltd, recently secured the Environmental Clearance Certificate for the Lafraz industrial township development. This industrial initiative is strategically located just 7 kilometres from the central business district of Windhoek, on the remaining portions of Farm Nubuamis No. 37. Trustco Properties finalized the acquisition of the 302-hectare parcel in 2004 and has since successfully developed 83 hectares into industrially zoned areas, known as Lafranz Extensions 1, 2, and 3. Neville Basson, the Trustco Group Spokesperson, highlighted that this industrial advancement has sparked a myriad of job opportunities, propelling economic growth…

26 Sep

Namibia’s Cybercrime Bill undergoes redrafting

National NewsNamibia’s Cybercrime Bill undergoes redrafting

Hertta-Maria Amutenja In a strategic move to bolster Namibia’s cybersecurity, the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology is rigorously revisiting the Cybercrime Bill. This redrafting adheres to the mandates of the Cabinet Committee on Legislation. Minister Peya Mushelenga, revealed yesterday that this progression aligns seamlessly with the Government’s wider strategies outlined in the Government Communication Strategy 2022 – 2027, which envisions nurturing an informed public discourse on crucial governmental endeavours and initiatives. The ongoing refinement of the Cybercrime Bill is an integral component of a comprehensive strategy to overhaul the legislative and policy frameworks governing the information and communication technology…

26 Sep

Readiness Support Programme enhances access to climate funding

National NewsReadiness Support Programme enhances access to climate funding

Martin Endjala The Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF) recently orchestrated an inception meeting in Windhoek to discuss a programme, generously funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to the sum of N$ 6.1 million (USD 326,542). The Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme is designed to bolster access to climate finance for nations, facilitating the fulfilment of their Nationally Determined Contribution ambitions. In Namibia, this objective is attainable through the reinforcement of local institutions capable of serving as Direct Access Entities for the Green Climate Fund, thereby enhancing country ownership. Subsequently, national institutions including the Agricultural Bank of Namibia (Agri-Bank),…

26 Sep

Comprehensive re-assessment of Namibia’s public procurement system amidst criticism

MainComprehensive re-assessment of Namibia’s public procurement system amidst criticism

Niël Terblanché The Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprise, in conjunction with the World Bank and the African Development Bank, has commenced an extensive assessment of Namibia’s procurement system. According to Wilson Shikoto, the spokesperson of the fiancé ministry, this initiative, executed through the Methodology for Assessing Procurement Systems (MAPS), strives to fortify transparency, accountability, and value for money in Namibia’s public procurement practices. It’s been three years since the last review of the public procurement process. This new examination comes after prevalent criticism and is considered an imperative step towards the refinement of the Public Procurement Act 2015. Critics…

25 Sep

NUDO demands President’s apology for genocide and apartheid remarks

MainNUDO demands President’s apology for genocide and apartheid remarks

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Joseph Kauandenge, the General Secretary of the National Unity Democratic Organisation (NUDO), is calling for an immediate apology from President Hage Geingob concerning the comments he made on genocide and apartheid a few weeks ago in Europe. President Geingob, during a public lecture at the Paris Institute of Political Studies in France, was quoted telling the audience that “Apartheid was worse than Genocide.” However, this statement has drawn criticism from various local political leaders. NUDO is now adding to the voices urging President Geingob to retract his remarks. Kauandenge, also a Member of Parliament, asserted that Geingob’s categorization…

25 Sep

Namibia set to boost economy with online tourist visa offer

National News

Niël Terblanché In an ambitious stride to revitalise the national economy, Namibia has initiated online tourist visa applications, a move set to lure more international tourists to its captivating landscapes and culturally rich destinations. The service became operational last Friday and represents the country’s broader endeavour to embrace digitalisation and enhance e-governance. Albert Kawana, the Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, spoke with optimism at the launch in Windhoek about the potential of the tourism sector to be a linchpin for economic resurgence. “I have no doubt that with the launch of the online tourist visa application, our…

25 Sep

An exclusive interview with Ndinaelao Moses, Electrical Power Engineer and Authour

FeaturedAn exclusive interview with Ndinaelao Moses, Electrical Power Engineer and Authour

Who’s Ndinelao?I’m Ndinaelao Moses, an electrical power engineer by profession. Alongside engineering, I’m dedicated to mentorship and education, guiding aspiring engineers through QueenShono Mentorship. Advocating for mental health awareness and children’s rights is a cause close to my heart, and I have a passion for teaching mathematics and science. Serving as a motivational speaker with NAMWIE, I have the privilege of encouraging high school students to explore the exciting world of STEM, empowering them to reach their full potential. What inspired the title of your new book?As the author, I drew inspiration for this story from a deep well of…

25 Sep

Everyone in Namibia must remember where they were on Reference Night

National News

Niël Terblanché Every citizen and temporary inhabitant of Namibia should mark their calendar where they slept last night - Census Reference Night – because it forms an integral part of the Population and Housing Census. Alex Shimuafeni, the Statistician General of the Namibian Statistics Agency (NSA) stressed the importance of Census Reference Night because of the comprehensive nature of the census. “Every person within the borders of Namibia during the midnight of September 24, 2023, known as Census Reference Night (CRN), will be counted, irrespective of nationality, age, or social status,” he said. This inclusion ranges from newborn babies to…

25 Sep

Pastor allegedly refuses to pay employees who harvested grass for him

National News

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Nelson Daniel Haihambo, a pastor at House of Grace Ministry in Windhoek, is allegedly refusing to pay employees whom he recruited to harvest grass for his company, Grace City Investment, around Windhoek. Sarafina Andupula, one of the employees, stated she, along with approximately 50 others, was recruited at Havana informal settlement to harvest grass in July this year. However, after the work was complete, Haihambo reportedly ceased communication, not responding to text messages or answering his phone. “He came to our neighbourhood and recruited us to cut grass at Ramatex, promising to pay us N$2000 each at the…