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19 Jun

Shaningwa wants to bless Shalulile

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Stefanus Nashama The Swapo Secretary General's office has extended an invitation to national soccer player, Peter Shalulile to receive blessings and prayers for joining the party. Shalulile joined Swapo over the weekend. On Tuesday, the party's secretary general, Sophia Shaningwa, said she was waiting for Shalulile to visit her office to bless him so that he could do more for the country. “I am waiting for him to show up to my office to bless him with prayers so that he performs more for Namibia,” she said. Shaningwa also refuted allegations from opposition parties that Swapo pays celebrities to join…

19 Jun

Rӧssing uranium records N$6.48 billion in revenue

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Martin Endjala Mines and Energy Minister, Tom Alweendo says the mining industry remains the bedrock of Namibia’s economy, contributing about N$6.4 billion in royalties and taxes in 2023, compared to N$4.2 billion in 2022. These statistics, he said, indicate that the mining industry remains the bedrock of the economy. Alweendo was speaking at the launch of the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) Rӧssing Uranium 2023 Sustainability and Performance Report at the Windhoek Country Club Resort and Casino on Tuesday evening. “The good performance of Rössing Uranium is not success in isolation, but it is rather a part of a bigger…

17 Jun

Grootfontein community frustration mounts over service delivery

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja Residents of Grootfontein have expressed their frustration over the continued poor state of the town's roads and inconsistent waste collection services. Community members, particularly those residing in the Omulunga township, where the tarred road links to Sam Nujoma Road in town, have voiced their concerns about the numerous potholes that have plagued the area for months. "The roads have been like this for a long time, and every time they say they will fix it, the repairs only last for a few months. After three months, the roads are bad again," said local taxi driver Tjihorua Kazetjindire. The…

17 Jun

Set emotions aside for rational discussion on Stampriet Aquifer

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Martin Endjala The Governor of the Omaheke region, Pijoo Nganate has urged community members to put aside their emotions and personal opinions regarding the Stampriet aquifer transboundary system. This call came during a high-level meeting held in Mariental on Monday on the possible impact of uranium mining in the Stampriet transboundary aquifer system. Th e meeting took place amid growing concerns from residents in Leonardville and Stampriet. “This issue involves destitute and vulnerable people. When the issue of mining came to our ears, we were all very excited. We said maybe this was the end of our miserable lives. But…

12 Jun

Calls for criminal charges over Walvis Bay debt collection tender

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Ester Mbathera An interim report on the controversial appointment of RedForce Debt Management Company as the exclusive debt collector for the Municipality of Walvis Bay has revealed severe procedural and financial irregularities. The report compiled by the municipality’s representative, Advocate Richard Metcalfe, seen by the Windhoek Observer, revealed that there appear to be various criminal offences arising from this preliminary investigation. Metcalfe suggested that the criminal offence be transferred to the authorities for prosecution after further investigation. “At this juncture, it is also already clear that the general manager for finance and manager for revenue and credit control will face…

10 Jun

NDP 5, Industrialization and the Youth

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Namibia, a nation characterized by its stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage, is on a transformative journey toward economic prosperity and social development. Central to this endeavor is the fifth installment of its National Development Plan (NDP5), a strategic blueprint aimed at fostering inclusive growth, industrialization, and, crucially, empowering the youth. As we examine NDP5, it becomes clear that the synergy between industrialization and youth engagement is pivotal for Namibia's future. Namibia’s National Development Plan 5: An Overview Launched in 2017, NDP5 spans a five-year period, encapsulating Namibia's vision for sustainable development from 2017 to 2022. This plan is structured…

06 Jun

More jobs at Ministry of Agriculture

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More than 110 positions are available at the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform. Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata, the ministry's executive director, announced on Thursday that the positions would be advertised in local print media on Friday. These positions have been approved to be filled during this financial year. Nghituwamata stated that the Ministry aims to fill close to 280 positions within the 2024/25 financial year. In the 2023/24 financial year, the Ministry had a target of filling 260 positions, and they successfully recruited over 240 new staff members, including those for promotional posts.

06 Jun

Nedbank for Good Series Returns

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Tsumeb and Oshakati are gearing up to host the 3rd and 4th rounds of the Nedbank for Good Series, set to kick off on June 8, 2024, in Tsumeb and then make its way to Oshakati on June 22, 2024. After a monthlong break, the series is back. Dan Zwiebel, the coordinator of the Nedbank for Good Series, expressed his satisfaction with the preparations for the upcoming tour of the northern region. Last year saw an impressive turnout, with Tsumeb attracting 80 players and Oshakati hosting 25 players. Zwiebel is hopeful that this year's numbers will match or even surpass…

05 Jun

Agriculture ministry tackles water shortages with borehole initiative

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Martin Endjala The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform (MAWLR) has invited bidders to tender for the installation of boreholes in many parts of the country, particularly in rural areas where severe water shortages continuously occur. The work required includes the construction and installation of traditional wells, the installation of mini desalination plants for boreholes with salty water, and the drilling and test pumping of boreholes. Work also includes the installation of new boreholes and water point infrastructure, the rehabilitation of water point infrastructure, the construction of earth dams, and the cleaning of boreholes, amongst others. Last month, the…

03 Jun

Higher costs of living as electricity tariff increases

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Niël Terblanché The Namibia Electricity Control Board (ECB) has announced an eight percent increase in NamPower's bulk tariff for the current financial year. This adjustment, set to take effect from 1 July, was disclosed by NamPower's managing director, Kahenge Haulofu, who attributed the hike to the rising costs of electricity generation, particularly due to higher prices for imported electricity. Haulofu elaborated on the reasons behind the tariff increase, noting the significant impact of the under-recovery of revenue. "The lower-than-projected generation from the Ruacana Hydro Power Station necessitated the replacement of this energy with more costly imports. Additionally, the depreciation of…