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05 Oct

Namibia, Zambia agree on construction of oil pipeline

info_e12wt4csNational NewsNamibia, NAZOP from Walvis Bay to Zambia, Zambia agree on construction of oil pipeline

Staff Writer Namibia and Zambia will sign a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in facilitating private sector development and implementation of an oil products and natural gas pipeline project, known as NAZOP from Walvis Bay to Zambia. Minister of International Relations Netumbo Nandi- Ndaitwah revealed this today at the Political and Diplomatic Consultations for the 10th Session of the Namibia-Zambia Joint Commission of Cooperation. Nandi-Ndaitwah said the construction of NAZO from Zambia to Walvis Bay will benefit both nations of Namibia and Zambia by creating value chains and employment creation. Namibia is the host of the 10th Session of the…

05 Oct

Namibia records 54 seasonal flu cases

info_e12wt4csNational NewsKhomas Region (24 out of 138 suspected cases), Namibia records 54 seasonal flu cases, Otjozondjupa region (24 out of 37 suspected cases)

Obrein Simasiku The Ministry of Health and Social Services has appealed to the public not to panic following the outbreak of the H1N1 influenza, with 54 confirmed cases countrywide. The 54 cases are of a total 190 suspected cases countrywide. “The cases were reported mainly from Otjozondjupa region (24 out of 37 suspected cases), Khomas Region (24 out of 138 suspected cases), and Kavango East Region (6 out of 15 suspected cases). The cases were reported from July 2022 to date, of which some had been investigated for COVID-19 but tested negative,” said health executive director Ben Nangombe. Nangombe said…

05 Oct

LPM accuses Ondangwa of poor service delivery

info_e12wt4csNational NewsIsmael Namgongo, LPM accuses Ondangwa of poor service delivery

Martin Endjala The Ondangwa Town Council says that despite the circumstances no one is allowed to occupy land illegally. The CEO of the council, Ismael Namgongo emphasized that the town council’s mandate is to provide land to its residents and the illegal occupying of land interferes with this mandate. The CEO was speaking about the illegal occupation of land by Uupopo residents, stressing that no one will be given preferential treatment in this regard. In an interview with the Windhoek Observer, Namgongo said that they are engage in dialogue with the Uupopo residents’ committee to find an amicable solution. This…

05 Oct

Swapo constitution clear on filling of top 4 posts

info_e12wt4csNational NewsPresident Hage Geingob as Swapo Party, Swapo constitution clear on filling of top 4 posts

Martin Endjala The resignation of President Hage Geingob as Swapo Party president before the 2024 election will be filled through the provisions of the party constitution. President Geingob indicated earlier that he would step down from the party’s presidency and pave the way for the Vice President that has been elected at the November party congress to take over. He revealed his intentions at the Swapo Party’s internal campaign launch on 14 September. Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of International Relations, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila and Minister of Environment and Forestry and Tourism Pohamba Shifeta are in…

05 Oct

MEFT receives equipment worth N$21 million

info_e12wt4csNational NewsMEFT funded by the German Governmentthrough KfW, MEFT receives equipment worth N$21 million

Staff Writer Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism today received consignment of equipment worth approximately N$21.7 million from projects of the MEFT funded by the German Governmentthrough KfW development bank. Pohamba Shifeta, Minister of MEFT received the equipment consisting of 10 vehicles, park management and law enforcement equipment. “On behalf of the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, I am delighted to be here this morning to receive this consignment of critical equipment worth approximately N$ 21.7 million. This consignment that includes ten (10) 4x4 off-road vehicles, water maintenance equipment, camping equipment, wildlife monitoring equipment, predator transport crates, workshop tools,…

04 Oct

Swapo campaigns thinon bread and butter issues

info_e12wt4csNational NewsNdumba Kamwanyah, Swapo campaigns thinon bread and butter issues, Swapo Party

Tujoromajo Kasuto Analysts are concerned that the Swapo Party candidates’ campaign statements lack focus on bread and butter issues and the frustrations of the Namibian people. Political Analyst, Ndumba Kamwanyah said the top candidates need to prioritise public anger, whether real or perceived, particularly perceptions about corruption that the public has over the party. ‘’There is a perception out that Swapo is offering the same old people. We haven’t seen or maybe they need to come up with the more viable motos and agenda. But none of them have shown that they have something new for Namibia and the Party…

04 Oct

NA passed the access to information bill

info_e12wt4csNational NewsDeputy Minister of Information, MICT Minister Peya Mushelenga, Technology and Communication Emma Teofelus

Martin Endjala A brain child of Deputy Minister of Information, Technology and Communication Emma Teofelus has today seen the light at the end of the tunnel, as the National Assembly passed the Access to Information Bill with amendments. The bill aims to promote the public’s free access to information held by public entities, and to compel public and private entities to proactively and promptly make information available. The bill was tabled in June 2020. The MICT Minister Peya Mushelenga said that the passing of the bill demonstrates good governance, accountability and transparency which are all elements of democracy. The bill…

04 Oct

Minister pleads with fishermen to return to work…Klazen takes swipe at union for mass resignations

info_e12wt4csNational NewsMinister pleads with fishermen to return to work…Klazen takes swipe at union for mass resignations

Obrein Simasiku The mass resignation by fishermen at Walvis Bay was as a result of alleged promises of hefty salaries by some fishing companies, the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, has established, as it hopes it will convince the companies and the former employees to make up their differences. This comes in the wake of 612 fishermen who resigned from a fishing joint venture company in August, and are now demanding for September salaries, as they claim they are entitled to remuneration by virtue of the provision of a fishing quota associated with them. The revelation came to light…

04 Oct

NSA launches land cover management system

info_e12wt4csNational NewsAlex Shimuafeni, NSA launches land cover management system, Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI)

Staff Writer Namibia, which currently lacks a uniform land cover management system, will soon have one implemented through the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA). NSA statistician-general and chief executive officer Alex Shimuafeni said NSDI initiated a process of implementing a national standard with the aim to harmonise land cover classification in the country. “Through meetings with the NSDI Committee for Spatial Data and the NSDI Inter-Agency Sub Executive Committee (SEC) during 2019, a consensus was reached that Namibia needs to formulate its own National Land Cover Standard to harmonise and align land cover maps…

03 Oct

Motorists get fuel relief

info_e12wt4csNational NewsAndreas Simon, Motorists get fuel relief, Senior Public Relations Officer for the Mines and Energy Ministry

Tujoromajo Kasuto Motorists have been given a reprieve for the month of October 2022 after the Ministry of Mines and Energy decided to reduce petrol price by 100 cents per litre, while diesel prices will remain unchanged. This comes as oil prices continue to decline during September 2022, and the current levels represent the lowest since January 2022, amid growing concerns that a projected economic slump could harm global demand in energy markets. According to Andreas Simon, Senior Public Relations Officer for the Mines and Energy Ministry, the new fuel prices in Walvis Bay will be N$ 20.08 per litre…