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17 Nov

Langer Heinrich to have 17-year life of mine …. Mine to produce 4 percent of global uranium

Observer MoneyLanger Heinrich to have 17-year life of mine …. Mine to produce 4 percent of global uranium

Chamwe Kaira The restart of production at the Langer Heinrich Mine builds on the 10-year production history of the asset. The project has reserve life to support 17 years of operations with annual peak production representing around 4 percent of annual global uranium production. Paladin Energy Ltd’s chairman, Cliff Lawrenson has said its plans are on track to execute the strategy of returning of the Langer Heinrich Mine to production early next year. “The role of nuclear power in providing energy security and combatting global warming is becoming increasingly important. Geopolitical events and increasingly urgent decarbonisation measures are amplifying pressures…

17 Nov

Sky the limit for gold miners

Observer Money

Chamwe Kaira Namibians who have been trained and worked at the B2Gold’ s Otjikoto gold mine can apply their skills elsewhere in the world should they lose their jobs at the mine. Officials of B2Gold Namibia said this week that these skills enabled Namibians to work on the construction of the Fekola Mine in Mali. The mine, which is also owned by B2Gold is located in southwest Mali, on the border between Mali and Senegal, approximately 500 km due west of the capital city, Bamako. The mine was opened in 2017. “When we did the construction of the Fekola mine…

17 Nov

9th Edition of Dr. Hage Geingob Cup 2023: ASpectacle of Diversity, Legends, and Anticipation

Sports9th Edition of Dr. Hage Geingob Cup 2023: ASpectacle of Diversity, and Anticipation, Legends

Windhoek, Namibia – Saturday 17, November 2023, promises to be an exhilarating football extravaganza, set to captivate fans with a dynamic range of activities. The 9th Edition of the Dr. Hage Geingob Cup tournament, scheduled to unfold at the Independence tomorrow morning, is poised to showcase the diversity and inclusive spirit of the beautiful game. The spotlight will be on youth football as Hopsol U17 Winners River Heights and CBA gear up for an intense clash, promising to be a display of raw talent and enthusiasm from emerging football stars. In a celebration of women’s football, FC Ongos is set…

17 Nov

Just Saying with Matts Haikali

SportsJust Saying with Matts Haikali

The fusion of passion and business in sports often neglects crucial aspects of sound business management, particularly in the domain of planning. I have noticed that it’s becoming increasingly evident that certain sports codes, in their fervor for competition and performance, continue to overlook the fundamental principles of effective planning. This oversight not only impacts administrative efficiency but also disrupts the entire ecosystem surrounding sporting events. Administrators within sports, whether at the club or organizational level, need to acknowledge the critical need for meticulous planning. Planning isn’t just for administrative purposes but also for the seamless execution of competitions. Without…

17 Nov

So-called new resettlement policy inherently fraught as capitalist invention

OpinionsSo-called new resettlement policy inherently fraught as capitalist invention

The 1991 First National Land Conference was definitely a lost opportunity in terms of putting the country’s land reform on a different pedestal albeit for a starter. One may have an understanding for this and leave with such a lost opportunity. Because it could have been and was expecting at best wonders for the country, only a year old then, to have taken any revolutionary decisions at the said conference in terms of land. Because then the historical-politico-socio and economic if not cultural significance of land, if only to some of the indigenous populace who during colonial penetration were dispossessed…

17 Nov

A Call for Action: Upholding the Commitment to 15% Domestic Funding for Health in Africa

OpinionsA Call for Action: Upholding the Commitment to 15% Domestic Funding for Health in Africa

Patience Masua& Emma Theofelus In 2001, in the historic city of Abuja, Nigeria, African Heads of State and Government gathered at a Special Summit to address the exceptional challenges posed by HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases. This gathering led to the Abuja Declaration, a unified vow to directly confront these challenges and gather resources for effective interventions. Now, more than two decades later, it is crucial to reexamine and reinforce this commitment, particularly the pledge to allocate a minimum of 15% of annual national budgets towards the enhancement and improvement of the health sector. The Abuja Declaration represented a…

17 Nov

RDP questions the quality of education from “mushrooming” higher learning institutions

National News

Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP) Member of Parliament, Kennedy Shekupakela, is not convinced that some institutions of higher education that keep popping up every year at the beginning of the academic period can offer quality education to Namibians. He demanded that the Minister of High Education, Innovation and Technology, Itah Kandjii Murangi, review how such institutions are granted registration and permission to give sub-standard education to young Namibians. Shekupakela made these remarks in the National Assembly this week while giving a notice of questions to Minister Murangi if she has noticed that most of such institutions…

17 Nov

MoHSS crafts a new plan for neonatal and maternal health

National NewsMoHSS crafts a new plan for neonatal and maternal health

Niël Terblanché The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) is taking significant steps to enhance neonatal and maternal health, recognizing their importance as top priorities in public healthcare services. During the official opening of a special seminar, Dr Kalumbi Shangula, the Minister of Health and Social Services, unveiled plans to address the challenges in neonatal and maternal health. The seminar, which brought together healthcare experts and stakeholders, coincided with the ten-year anniversary of the partnership between the MoHSS and NEO FOR NAMIBIA, a collaboration that has played a vital role in improving neonatal care interventions in various health facilities…

17 Nov

CoW opposes the establishment of another RED

National NewsCoW opposes the establishment of another RED

Martin Endjala The City of Windhoek (CoW) has strongly objected to the idea of introducing a Regional Central Electricity Distributor (RED) in the Khomas region. The council firmly believe that this proposal does not align with the interests of local authorities, who are the designated legal distributors of electricity and constitutionally established local governments under Chapter 12, Article 111 of the Namibian Constitution. The city’s concerns have arisen in response to a statement by Robert Kahimise, the Chief Executive Officer of the Electricity Control Board (ECB), who revealed plans to establish a central RED with the aim of ensuring electricity…

17 Nov

Over-profitable Namibian banks pose a vexing dilemma: Venaani

National News

Stefanus Nashama McHenry Venaani, the Leader of the official opposition and head of the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), has expressed concern about the excessive profits earned by banks in Namibia and the broader Sub-Saharan African region, stating that it presents a challenging issue. In his statement yesterday, Venaani emphasized that while banks are expected to generate profits to contribute to economic growth and stability, the exorbitant profits accumulated by Namibia’s banking sector exacerbate economic imbalances. “At the heart of a thriving economy lies the importance of bank profitability, which drives economic growth and stability. However, this should not be confused…