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Local markets linked to external markets – Matundu

Local markets linked to external markets – Matundu

Stefanus Nashama Deputy International Relations Minister, Jenelly Matundu says the ministry is working relentlessly to advertise Namibia to international markets by exposing the country’s prospective commercial prospects to the world. According to Matundu, the ministry is also considering removing trade berries, tariff reductions, and the elimination of non-tariff berries, which will provide Namibia with greater access to new market production. She stated that the government, through the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, has allotted funds to all 14 regions to fund missions abroad, with Ohangwena specifically designated for missions in France and Cuba, but not exclusively. She also stated…
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Kashuupulwa promoted to Commissioner

Kashuupulwa promoted to Commissioner

Niël Terblanché Namibian Police (NamPol) Head Operations Division in the Oshana region, Ottilie Kashuupulwa has been promoted to the position of Commissioner. Kashuupulwa was also named as the new Regional Commander of the Ohangwena region. NamPol Inspector General, Joseph Shikongo promoted Kashuupulwa from Deputy Commissioner to Commissioner an elevation that took effect on August 1. Commissioner Kashuupulwa took over for Commissioner Elizabeth Sibolile, whose service as an active public servant expired on July 31, when she reached retirement age. According to NamPol’s Public Relations Division’s Deputy Commissioner, Kauna Shikwambi, Commissioner Kashuupulwa began her policing career on November 6, 1990. Her…
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UK Govt to financially aid deported Namibians

UK Govt to financially aid deported Namibians

Niël Terblanché Namibians in the United Kingdom (UK) who do not have legal immigration status will be assisted financially by the British government to voluntarily return home. This was revealed by the International Relations Ministry Executive Director, Ambassador Penda Naanda, who stated that the British government’s Home Office had offered individual Namibians more than N$68 000 as a reintegration package, as well as the cost of their return flight. “We have been engaging the British government on this matter for some time now, and the Home Office’s Voluntary Return Service made the offer that will now allow some people who…
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Meatco optimistic about generating profits

Meatco optimistic about generating profits

Niël Terblanché While stakeholders in Namibia’s beef production sector seek long-term solutions to low prices in the industry, the Meat Corporation of Namibia (MeatCo) has declared that it may still be able to generate profits. Meatco Corporate Communications Officer, Undamuje Hambira stated that higher cattle numbers handled by the state-owned enterprise’s Windhoek Abattoir could signal a big turnaround in the corporation’s profitability. “Meatco believes that if this trend continues, it will result in a consolidated recovery year for the fiscal year running from January 2023 to February 2024. The company performed well in May and June, generating approximately N$107 million…
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I was misquoted: McLeod-Katjirua

I was misquoted: McLeod-Katjirua

Stefanus Nashama Khomas Regional Governor and former Swapo Deputy Secretary-General, Laura McLeod-Katjirua, yesterday said she has no intention of destroying or abolishing the same democracy that her party, Swapo, suffered to build for many years. The Governor said she was misquoted when addressing a conference to elect new party leaders in the John Pandeni constituency over the weekend. “I didn’t mean to bash opposing parties; I was merely pushing Party members to band together, work together, and save the Party so that it could remain in power,” she explained. McLeod-Katjirua said Swapo deserves to remain in power because it delivered…
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CoW’s new CEO to leadwith vision and experience

CoW’s new CEO to leadwith vision and experience

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Former Otjiwarongo Municipality boss Moses Matyayi has officially commenced his post as the City of Windhoek’s (CoW) substantive Chief Executive Officer (CEO) starting 1 August, the capital’s municipality announced yesterday. In a media statement, CoW said they were optimistic about the positive impact Matyayi will have on the organisation and the wider stakeholders of the City. “The City of Windhoek is delighted to welcome Matyayi as its new Chief Executive Officer. We are optimistic about the positive impact he will have on the organisation and the wider stakeholders of the City of Windhoek.” Matyayi’s academic achievements, according to…
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Oil discoveries have potential to alleviate poverty and unemployment: Uaandja

Oil discoveries have potential to alleviate poverty and unemployment: Uaandja

Martin Endjala NAMIBIA Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) Chief Executive Officer, Nangula Uaandja says the discovery of oil and gas has the potential to alleviate or solve inequality, poverty and unemployment in the country. Uaandja said this at the official launch of the Oil and Gas Conference which is set for August 16-17. The conference has the backing of the Mines and Energy Ministry and is being organised by the The Economic Association of Namibia, the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), and the Hanns Seidel Foundation Namibia (HSF), with the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) serving…
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Chinese Defence Attache optimistic over Nam-China military relations

Chinese Defence Attache optimistic over Nam-China military relations

Staff Reporter CHINESE Embassy Defence Attache, Colonel Gao Peng has expressed optimism that military relations between China and Namibia will grow in the face of global challenges and opportunities. He emphasised China’s commitment to a path of peaceful development and a defence policy based on mutually beneficial defence principles. Peng said this while presenting a commemorative speech at the Chinese Embassy on the occasion of the 96th Anniversary of the Founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The event was attended by important visitors, including Namibian leaders, diplomats, and military members, demonstrating China and Namibia’s strong friendship. He said…
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Marginalised Wayawaya community languishing in poverty

Marginalised Wayawaya community languishing in poverty

Martin Endjala Marginalised communities in Wayawaya, Sibinda Constituency in the Zambezi region say they are being discriminated against as most of them are denied employment opportunities and the majority lack national identification documents. This was disclosed during a recent oversight visit to the Zambezi region by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs, which began consultative engagements with stakeholders on government programmes and initiatives for marginalised communities yesterday. According to Wayawaya community Headman, Jim Ben the lack of identity documents and exclusion from any tribal affiliation makes them ineligible to receive food distributions, while others only receive food…
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Windhoek Municipal Council approves Electricity Pricing Policy

Windhoek Municipal Council approves Electricity Pricing Policy

Martin Endjala THE Windhoek Municipal Council approved the Electricity Pricing Policy, which offers a framework for the development of electricity pricing and will serve as a guide for future tariff reviews in the medium to long term. The policy’s goal is to provide advice to the Department of Electricity and the general public on how to implement the city’s energy tariff portfolio by outlining numerous previously undocumented rules and requirements “It will help provide clarity on the tariff categories offered by the council and chart the path forward in meeting the needs of both customers and the Council,” said CoW…
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