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Swakop Uranium investigates truck incident at Husab Mine

Swakop Uranium investigates truck incident at Husab Mine

Martin Endjala Swakop Uranium which owns the Husab Mine in the Erongo region, has launched an investigation into an incident involving an employee of Beifang Mining Services, a company that provides contracting services at the mine. The employee was involved in an incident with a haul truck owned and operated by Beifang Mining Services that fell to the bottom of a pit on Wednesday while attempting to offload its load. Irvinne Simataa, Swakop Uranium's executive vice president, confirmed that Beifang Mining Services is the mining contractor at Husab Mine. “Operations were halted, and an investigation into the incident is currently…
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Baynes Hydropower Project moves a step forward

Baynes Hydropower Project moves a step forward

Niël Terblanché Namibia and Angola have announced the commencement of key components of the bi-national Baynes hydroelectric power project. This development follows recent decisions by the Namibian Cabinet, which approved measures to mobilize funding and expedite the construction of critical infrastructure for the project. This project is expected to be a game-changer in the region, reducing reliance on electricity imports and fostering greater cooperation between Namibia and Angola. The Cabinet in its latest decisions, published on Thursday, directed the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises to commence mobilizing funding for Namibia's obligation in constructing the Baynes regulating dam as well…
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AR begs for financial support

AR begs for financial support

Stefanus Nashama The leader of the Affirmative Repositioning movement (AR), Job Amupanda, has appealed to the nation for financial contributions to enable the party to launch its election campaign. He made the request during a media conference in Windhoek on Thursday. “Unlike existing political parties that receive funds from Parliament, the Chinese, the Brits, or through corruption, the AR movement does not receive any money from any defined institutional or well-established sources. We are funding our campaign from our pockets and through Good Samaritans whose hearts and minds have been touched by God,” he said. Amupanda said that despite the…
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Youth get access to entrepreneurial starter packs

Youth get access to entrepreneurial starter packs

Niël Terblanché The United States government-funded Reach Namibia project has recently launched the Adolescent and Youth Livelihoods and Entrepreneurship Accelerator (ALIVE) Hub in Rundu, the capital of the Kavango East Region. This initiative aims to equip young Namibians with the entrepreneurial skills necessary to establish sustainable businesses, thereby addressing the high unemployment rates among the youth. In collaboration with the Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Services (MSYNS), regional and local governments, and private sector partners, an additional ALIVE Hub will be established in Nkurenkuru, Kavango West Region. These hubs will provide entrepreneurial starter packs and help youth ventures scale.…
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AR appeals for financial support

The leader of the Affirmative Repositioning movement, Job Amupanda appealed to the Namibian nation for financial contributions to finance the newly registered political party campaign in the run-up to the November elections.He said the funds will be used to mobilise society.Amupanda made it clear that the AR does not receive funds from China or Britain like some other political parties.The AR only relies on little contributions from Good Samaritans and those who believe in the transformation of the political system.Amupanda shared this at a press conference in Windhoek on Thursday. Reporter: Stefanus Nashama
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Dali Mpofu denied work visa to represent NEFF

Dali Mpofu denied work visa to represent NEFF

Stefanus Nashama Prominent South African legal practitioner, Advocate Dali Mpofu and his colleague Advocate Lerato Moela were denied work permits this week by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security. The two arrived in Namibia to represent the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) in a deregistration hearing in the Windhoek High Court on Tuesday. The ministry’s executive director, Etienne Maritz, said on Tuesday the lawyers were denied work visas after failing to submit all required documents in their applications as required under Section 85, Subsection 2, of the Legal Practitioners Act (Act No. 15 of 1995). “The decision…
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NamWater initiates projects to address water shortage

NamWater initiates projects to address water shortage

Martin Endjala NamWater has initiated various projects across the country to address increasing water demands, including a second desalination plant in partnership with the Swakopmund Uranium at the coast. On Wednesday, NamWater’s chief executive officer, Abraham Nehemia, during an information-sharing session at the Government Information Centre (GIC) in Windhoek, said the project is a joint venture with NamWater on Wednesday. “They have the funds to complete the project. As NamWater, we were going to mobilise these funds elsewhere, which are in the region of N$2.5 to N$3 billion, in order to complete this project, but the mine has availed funds…
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Namfisa to construct head office worth N$236 million

Namfisa to construct head office worth N$236 million

Martin Endjala Construction of the long-awaited new office building of the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) will begin this year and will be completed at an estimated cost of N$236 million. This was revealed by Namfisa's chief executive officer, Kenneth Matomola, during the groundbreaking ceremony on the premises of the new building in Windhoek on Wednesday. “We are not merely beginning the construction of a project. But we are embarking on a journey towards a future of enhanced service delivery and a greater impact on the financial landscape of Namibia,” he said. The new building will be located in…
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Swakopmund implements management regime for public spaces

Swakopmund implements management regime for public spaces

Niël Terblanché The Swakopmund Municipality has gazetted comprehensive regulations to govern the use and management of the town’s parks, the jetty, the mole, and various beach areas. Dina Namubes, the mayor of Swakopmund, stressed the importance of these regulations in preserving the town’s natural beauty and ensuring the responsible enjoyment of public spaces. She urged residents and visitors to familiarise themselves with the new rules and cooperate fully with the municipal authorities. “The set of regulations not only aims to maintain order and cleanliness but also addresses issues related to public safety and environmental protection,” she said. They stipulate strict…
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Vaccination campaign launched against lumpy skin disease

Vaccination campaign launched against lumpy skin disease

Niël Terblanché In response to a recent outbreak of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in the Otjituuo and Eiseb Block communal farming areas, the Namibian Directorate of Veterinary Services has announced a state-funded vaccination campaign aimed at controlling the spread of the disease. Dr. Johannes Shoopala, Acting Chief Veterinary Officer, made the announcement and called on all farmers in the Otjozondjupa and Omaheke regions to present all healthy cattle aged six months and above for vaccination. He reiterated the importance of farmer cooperation with veterinary officials during the vaccination campaigns to ensure swift control of the disease and a return to…
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