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Patience Makwele Industries, mines and energy minister Modestus Amutse says his ministry will investigate allegations that curricula vitae (CVs) submitted by unemployed Namibians to a Chinese mining contractor in Karibib were dumped in the open.  The incident involves M15 Mining Contractor, a company contracted by Osino Resources Corporation and has sparked public anger over the handling of personal information belonging to job seekers. Speaking to the Windhoek Observer on Tuesday evening after reviewing a statement issued by the office of the Erongo governor, Amutse described the matter as unacceptable. “This cannot be allowed, definitely. We will definitely have to investigate…

Justicia Shipena  The newly launched Namibia for Life Project Finance for Permanence (PFP) agreement aims to secure long-term funding for community conservancies and strengthen conservation efforts across Namibia. The agreement was launched and signed in Windhoek on Wednesday.  World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Namibia country director Dr Juliane Zeidler said the programme was built through partnerships involving government, conservation organisations and international development partners, including the German government, KfW, USAID, the Millennium Challenge Account and the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs bureau. Zeidler said declining donor funding forced conservation organisations to rethink long-term sustainability. “When traditional bilateral funding began to…

Patience Makwele Vice president Lucia Witbooi has called for stronger support for vocational education.  She said skills training remains one of Namibia’s most important tools in fighting unemployment and creating opportunities for young people with disabilities. Witbooi made the remarks on Wednesday during the graduation ceremony of 443 learners enrolled in the Certificate in Basic Pre-Vocational Skills programme at Augustineum Secondary School in Windhoek. The programme is implemented by the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture through the National Institute for Educational Development and provides practical vocational and life skills training in areas such as bricklaying, plumbing,…

Allexer Namundjembo  Prime minister Elijah Ngurare has called on African governments to build ethical, technology-driven and people-centred public services capable of improving service delivery, creating jobs and driving economic growth across the continent. Ngurare made the remarks during the African Management Development Institutes Network (AMDIN) Conference hosted by the Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (Nipam) in Windhoek under the theme “Transformative Public Service Leadership for Sustainable Development and Inclusive Growth in Africa". Ngurare said governments are operating in a rapidly changing environment shaped by climate pressures, economic uncertainty, technological change and growing public expectations. “We meet at a…

Renthia Kaimbi The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has appointed a new Land Reform Advisory Commission as Namibia intensifies efforts to redistribute commercial agricultural land and address historical land inequalities. The ministry bid farewell to nine outgoing commissioners and welcomed a new team during an induction workshop held at the Windhoek Country Club Resort on Wednesday. Deputy minister of agriculture, fisheries, water and land reform Ruthy Masake, speaking on behalf of minister Inge Zaamwani, said land reform remains one of Namibia’s most urgent national priorities. Masake thanked outgoing commissioners Aune Shipanga, Winnie Mwilima, Jacobina Amulungu, Maria Immanuel,…

Renthia Kaimbi The Erongo Regional Council has launched a five-day procurement training programme aimed at addressing delays and administrative problems affecting project implementation and service delivery. The training started on Monday at the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism in Swakopmund, and it brought together members of the procurement management unit, bid evaluation committees and procurement committees. Senior officials said weak procurement capacity and procedural challenges have delayed projects and affected the implementation of the council’s annual budget. Erongo Regional Council chairperson and Karibib constituency councillor Lazarus Kanelombe, represented by Walvis Urban constituency councillor Albertina Nkoshi, said procurement remains one…

Renthia Kaimbi The Erongo Regional Electricity Distributor (Erongo Red) has urged customers to use electricity safely and responsibly.  Erongo Red warns that overloaded plugs, exposed cables, and faulty wiring can lead to serious injuries, fires, and deaths. The utility recently launched an electricity safety campaign aimed at preventing accidents in homes and communities. The campaign follows an electricity-saving initiative introduced in April to help customers manage monthly expenses and encourage sustainable energy use. Erongo Red advised customers not to overload plugs and sockets, saying this can cause electrical faults and fires.  The utility also encouraged the public to use quality…

Renthia Kaimbi Eight active Namibian police officers, including warrant officers and sergeants, were falsely presented as employees and managers of a security company that won a N$40 million tender to guard the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust), according to court filings submitted to the High Court. The allegations form part of a review application lodged by PIS Security Services CC, the incumbent security provider that lost the three-year contract to Novo Security Services CC. The tender, valued at N$40 million, was awarded in October 2025 following a procurement process overseen by the Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN).…