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06 Aug

Kadhila rejoins GIPF in top investment role

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Allexer Namundjembo The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has announced the return of Immanuel Ndinoomwa Kadhila as general manager for investments, effective 1 September 2025. Kadhila previously held the position of head of treasury at GIPF from 2015 to 2022. His return comes as the fund moves to strengthen its investment portfolio and align with its Responsible Investment Policy.GIPF stated that Kadhila brings experience in investment management across various sectors.The fund expressed confidence in his ability to help protect and grow its portfolio to meet obligations to members receiving lifetime benefits. GIPF CEO Martin Inkumbi said Kadhila’s appointment supports the…

06 Aug

Govt PROs trained to improve public engagement

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe Communication officers and public relations officers from government ministries, agencies, and regional councils are attending a four-day refresher workshop in Swakopmund focused on the Government Communication System (GCS).The workshop, held from 5 to 8 August 2025, aims to improve service delivery and increase citizen engagement.The training covers practical tools such as suggestion boxes and online feedback platforms to help institutions respond better to public concerns. Opening the workshop, Steven Isaack, director in the office of the prime minister, said the initiative supports President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s call for transformative change in the public sector.He said effective communication is key…

05 Aug

Eco Fuel owed Namcor before my time – Dunaiski

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Justicia Shipena Former commercial manager of downstream sales and marketing at the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor), Olivia Dunaiski, says she had no authority to increase any credit limit.“I certainly increased no credit limit,” she said in an affidavit filed in the ongoing Namcor bail application at the Windhoek Magistrates Court. Dunaiski said she joined Namcor Trading, a subsidiary of Namcor Holdings, in October 2019.At that time, she said, Eco Fuel Investment CC was already conducting business with the company.She said Eco Fuel was already in arrears with a substantial amount when she started.Eco Fuel is reportedly linked to…

05 Aug

Sankwasa orders local authorities to drop Redforce

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Justicia Shipena Urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa has directed all municipalities and town councils not to renew or enter into agreements with Redforce Debt Collectors. Sankwasa said Redforce has caused economic and political problems for residents in areas where it operates. “It has been noticed that some municipalities and town councils have contracted Redforce Debt Collector Company to collect debts on their behalf from residents and businesses,” he said in a directive dated Monday. He instructed that existing contracts must be allowed to lapse. “This ministerial directive should be adhered to without fail, since it has a very…

03 Sep

Green Industries study launched

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The Localising Green Industries in Namibia study was launched in Windhoek. The launch took place at the Global African Hydrogen Summit in Windhoek, which commenced today. According to Kornelia Shilunga, the deputy minister of mines and energy, the study started in December 2023 and was completed in May 2024. She said the study was focussed on identifying actionable steps for green industrialisation in key industries such as iron, lithium and rare earth metals. Report: Martin Endjala.

14 Aug

Power outage scheduled across Hardap region

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The Hardap Regional Council has issued a notice of a power outage on 15 August 2024, from 08:00 to 16:00. The affected areas include McNabsrus 1-4, Ommamas, Duineveld Village and Pump Station, Kalkrand Village, Swartwater, Middle Plaas, Karanas 1-2, Groendraai, Wirkop, Tsumis Park 1-2, Tsumis College, Kauchas, Schlip Village, Khobos 1 & 2, Klein-Aub, Rietoog Village, and Nabaseb.The council stated that the outage is necessary for the maintenance of all high-voltage (HV) equipment.“Residents are advised to treat all power supplies as live during the outage since re-energisation will occur without prior notice,” the council said in the notice. Reporter: Hertta-Maria…

13 Aug

Air Botswana spreads its wings to Namibia

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Air Botswana has announced the expansion of its flights into Namibia and South Africa.In a statement on Monday, the airline said this expansion is intended to ease flight connectivity within the southern African region and destinations beyond.The airline added that it will offer flexibility to its customers and that its aircraft will commence on the different new routes in phases from 1 September to 1 November.Air Botswana indicated that it will also gradually increase flights on existing while also reinstating routes that were suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Report: Martin Endjala.

13 Aug

Venaani endorses Odinga

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Popular Democratic Movement leader, McHenry Venaani has formally endorsed the Former Prime Minister of Kenya, Raila Odinga, for the Chairmanship of the African Union.Venaani announced this on Tuesday in a statement.He said Odinga is one of the most influential and visionary politicians in Kenya and Africa in general.Venaani added that Odinga’s contributions to the political and economic landscape of the region signify a shared vision for an Africa that rejects the trappings of failing development projects and embraces a future defined by collective progress and development. Reporter: Stefanus Nashama

13 Aug

Yango wins Namibia’s top ride share app

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Yango Group, a global tech company providing daily sharing services, was crowned the best ride share/taxi service in Namibia for 2024 during an award ceremony held in Windhoek last month.CJ Dumeni the country manager of Yango Group, said on Monday that the award ceremony were organised by Namibia Future Media Holdings and Media Publications.He said the recognition celebrates Yango's commitment to providing safe, reliable and affordable ride hailing solutions to all Namibians. Report: Martin Endjala

08 Aug

Judge clears Mulunga

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A disciplinary hearing on 7 August has determined that none of the disciplinary complaints against Immanuel Mulunga, the suspended managing director of the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor), were not sufficiently established.“In the result, my determination in these disciplinary proceedings against the employee is that none of the disciplinary complaints against the employee have been established by the employer on a balance of probabilities. It follows that all the complaints against him in these proceedings are dismissed,” chairperson of the disciplinary hearing, Gerhard Maritz, a retired Supreme Court judge of appeal said in his judgement.The charges included fraud and…