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24 Jul

Namfisa to construct head office worth N$236 million

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Martin Endjala Construction of the long-awaited new office building of the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) will begin this year and will be completed at an estimated cost of N$236 million. This was revealed by Namfisa's chief executive officer, Kenneth Matomola, during the groundbreaking ceremony on the premises of the new building in Windhoek on Wednesday. “We are not merely beginning the construction of a project. But we are embarking on a journey towards a future of enhanced service delivery and a greater impact on the financial landscape of Namibia,” he said. The new building will be located in…

24 Jul

Swakopmund implements management regime for public spaces

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Niël Terblanché The Swakopmund Municipality has gazetted comprehensive regulations to govern the use and management of the town’s parks, the jetty, the mole, and various beach areas. Dina Namubes, the mayor of Swakopmund, stressed the importance of these regulations in preserving the town’s natural beauty and ensuring the responsible enjoyment of public spaces. She urged residents and visitors to familiarise themselves with the new rules and cooperate fully with the municipal authorities. “The set of regulations not only aims to maintain order and cleanliness but also addresses issues related to public safety and environmental protection,” she said. They stipulate strict…

24 Jul

Vaccination campaign launched against lumpy skin disease

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Niël Terblanché In response to a recent outbreak of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in the Otjituuo and Eiseb Block communal farming areas, the Namibian Directorate of Veterinary Services has announced a state-funded vaccination campaign aimed at controlling the spread of the disease. Dr. Johannes Shoopala, Acting Chief Veterinary Officer, made the announcement and called on all farmers in the Otjozondjupa and Omaheke regions to present all healthy cattle aged six months and above for vaccination. He reiterated the importance of farmer cooperation with veterinary officials during the vaccination campaigns to ensure swift control of the disease and a return to…

24 Jul

Mbumba takes voter registration campaign to festivals

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja President Nangolo Mbumba urged all eligible voters, especially the youth in the Omusati Region and nationwide, to register for the presidential and national assembly elections before the cutoff date of 1 August. Speaking at the opening of the third edition of the Ehao Cultural Expo 2024 on Wednesday, Mbumba addressed issues affecting Namibia. “Exercise your democratic right and patriotic duty by voting for the party and presidential candidate of your choice, and thereby ensure that you enable Namibia to continue traversing the path towards further growth as a peaceful, stable, and prosperous country,” he said. Voter educators on…

24 Jul

No date for Nudo elective congress

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe The National Unity Democratic Organisation’s (NUDO) Secretary General, Joseph Kauandenge said he is still waiting on the party leadership to set a new date for the elective congress, which was called off a week ago. NUDO was set to elect new leaders during the weekend of 13 to 14 July but the party’s national executive committee called the congress off to avoid a physical brawl between attendees. Supporters of one aspiring candidate, Barry Rukoro, prevented the congress from moving forward after Rukoro's disqualification from the presidential race. According to Kauandenge, the national executive committee has not yet decided…

24 Jul

Mbidzo shares Namibian tourism success stories

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The Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Namibia Tourism Board, Bornventure Mbidzo, shared Namibia’s success stories at the 67th CAF UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa this week. The conference, themed "Promoting Africa to Unlock Tourism Investments and the Sector's Growth Potential," was held from 22-24 July, in Livingstone, Zambia. Mbidzo participated in a panel discussion, sharing Namibia's tourism success stories. He said the platform was also an opportunity to learn from other experts and identify new strategies for growth and development. “The conference presented an excellent opportunity for us to engage with other stakeholders and experts in the…

24 Jul

Annual NDF Games set to build resilience and unity

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Niel Terblanché The Namibian Defence Force (NDF) is set to host the 9th Edition of its Annual Games in Grootfontein from 29 July to 04 August 2024. This year, the event is organized by the Namibian Air Force and will take place at the Lt Gen Dimo Hamaambo Garrison’s Sports Grounds and Omulunga Stadium under the theme “Forging Resilience Through Sport.” The primary goal of the NDF Annual Games is to enhance both the physical and mental fitness of the soldiers. It also serves as an important platform for showcasing the diverse skills and talents of NDF personnel, fostering a…

24 Jul

Namibia’s uncharted blue economy has a lot of potential

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Josef Kefas Sheehama Given the potential for the blue economy to generate a significant number of direct and indirect jobs, Namibia has a great chance for long-term economic growth and development. The NDP 5 interventions can also be utilized to realize Namibia's Vision 2030 aspirations of eradicating poverty, decreasing inequality, and fostering an inclusive economy. Namibia must revive, implement robust climate change mitigation strategies, and maintain an eco-friendly economy that generates employment to preserve the ecosystems. The country will thereafter be able to effectively combat climate change. The green economy is defined by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) as…

24 Jul

MINE ACCIDENT:

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A mining truck owned by Beifang Mining Services fell down a wall of one of the pits on the premises of the Husab Mine on Wednesday during lunchtime. Witnesses said operations at the mine have been temporarily suspended as a result. The truck plunged into the waste dump, and the current condition of the truck operator remains unknown. This is a developing story.

23 Jul

Activists raise concerns over Road Safety Bill delay

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja The delay in passing the much-anticipated Road Safety Management Bill has sparked concerns among road safety advocates. After the 9th Annual Road Safety Conference in Ongwediva, road safety activist, Felix Tjozongoro voiced his frustration over the bill’s prolonged delay. “It is very much concerning that the urgently much-awaited Road Safety Management Bill is still dragging its feet and hasn’t reached Parliament. We expected positive feedback at the conference about its status,” said Tjozongoro. He highlighted the bill’s importance in consolidating various road safety role players under one roof, including Nampol Traffic, Road Fund Administration, NaTIS offices, municipal traffic…