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19 Apr

Salmon farming in Lüderitz becomes a reality

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Niël Ternlanché Namibia's African Aquaculture Company (AAC) has taken a significant step towards diversifying the country’s aquaculture industry after it was granted an "Offshore Commercial Phase" license to pioneer salmon farming in the Atlantic Ocean near Lüderitz. Clement Kaukuetu, President of the Namibia Operations at AAC, announced the new development in the project and added that it is a groundbreaking venture for Sub-Saharan Africa. “The license, effective for 15 years, marks the inception of the region’s first commercial salmon farming and production facility,” he said in a statement. The operations will span three offshore sites in the ||Kharas Region, northwest…

19 Apr

NAMFISA signs testing agreement for its Sandbox programme

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Martin Endjala The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA), on 17 April, officially signed testing agreements with two pioneering innovators in Windhoek, ReferredBy and Ergo Analytics (known as Verime), to participate in its regulatory Sandbox programme. “The NAMFISA regulatory Sandbox initiative represents our strategic vision to promote innovation in both digital and non-digital financial services, while simultaneously enhancing financial inclusion. Under the vigilant supervision of NAMFISA, the Sandbox provides a controlled environment for live tests of innovative products, services, or solutions within specified parameters or limits,” NAMFISA's Chief Executive Officer, Kenneth Matomola said. He emphasized the critical importance of the…

19 Apr

Walvis Bay schools shut while water supply is restored

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Niël Terblanché Several schools in Walvis Bay will remain shut today due to a widespread disruption in the town's water supply, following a mechanical failure at the central pump station. The affected institutions include Tutaleni High and Primary Schools, !Nara Primary School, High Hope Primary School, Seaside Primary School, Immanuel Ruiters Primary School, and both the secondary and primary schools in Kuisebmond, as well as the Duinesig High School. Parents have been notified that classes will resume once the necessary repairs are completed. The outage, which is expected to last from 08:00 to 17:00 on Friday, has impacted various parts…

18 Apr

Leake Hangala advocates for inclusivity in business opportunities

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Ester Mbathera Seasoned business leader and founder of the Hangala Group, Leake Hangala, has called for the inclusivity of all Namibians in the local content policies, regardless of their ethnicity. Hangala made the remarks at the Namibian Local Content Conference (NLCC) 2024 in Lüderitz on Wednesday, on the role of government institutions and operators in implementing local content policy. According to him, all Namibians and companies should be prioritised in the procurement of goods and services for local content. "For the sake of clarity, when I say Namibian, I mean Namibians of all races. There is a misconception in Namibia…

18 Apr

Mbumba declared a period of national mourning for liberation struggle stalwart Ida Jimmy

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja Born on 16 November 1945, at Lüderitz, Ida !Ha-Eiros Jimmy's journey in the liberation struggle of Namibia has been described as ‘one of courage and conviction’. Jimmy, a former freedom fighter of the liberation struggle passed away on 3 April at age 78. Her involvement in the liberation movement led to her imprisonment and torture, yet she remained steadfast in her pursuit of freedom for Namibia. Jimmy was convicted on 15 October 1980, for contravening Section 9 (2) (b) of Ordinance 13 of 1962 read with sections 1, 2 and 8 of Act 83 of 1967 (The Terrorism…

18 Apr

No levy relief for mobile operator’s losses due to deactivated SIM cards

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Martin Endjala Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN), says it will not offer levy relief to mobile operators who lose money due to deactivated Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) cards as a result of unregistered cards. The regulator insists that the only solution to avoid such losses is to ensure that the three-month period given to SIM card holders whose numbers have been deactivated for failing to register their cards before the set deadline on 31 March and ensure they retain their numbers. This is according to CRAN’s Chief Executive Officer, Emilia Nghikembua while responding to questions sent to the regulator…

18 Apr

Namibia reinforces support for Cuba against U.S. blockade

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Niël Terblanché The President of the National Assembly of People's Power of Cuba, Esteban Lazo, has expressed gratitude towards Namibia for its strong stance against the economic blockade on Cuba by the United States of America. Lazo acknowledges this solidarity and support on his the X social media platform on Tuesday. "We appreciate the motion approved today unanimously by the National Assembly of Namibia against the blockade imposed by the United States government against Cuba, another of the displays of solidarity historically received from this brother country," he said. On Monday, Namibia's legislature passed a unanimous motion calling for the cessation of…

18 Apr

Namibia urges restraint in escalating Middle East tensions

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Niël Terblanché In light of recent unsettling developments in the Middle East, the Namibian government has voiced deep concern over the potential for escalating conflict in the region, which could have broader global repercussions. Dr Peya Mushelenga, Namibia’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, stressed the importance of restraint and diplomatic engagement to avoid further destabilization. Mushelenga highlighted the series of attacks, counterattacks, and threats of reprisals that have marred the region, noting these actions are detrimental to the pursuit of peace - a fundamental principle enshrined in the UN Charter and upheld by its members. "Such aggressive actions are…

18 Apr

Lack of fuel hampers Police patrol in Terrace Bay

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe Police officers in Terrace Bay are sometimes unable to patrol along the sea due to a fuel shortage in the town, which can last for a week. Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and Public Administration revealed this in its report on the oversight visits to the Skeleton Coast in Erongo and Kunene regions. The report stated that the police barracks where officers are accommodated had broken windows due to strong winds and a dilapidated roof. There is a lack of hot water, and officials are forced to use cold water despite the weather conditions in the town being…

18 Apr

EU spends over N$324m on early childhood development

info_e12wt4csNational NewsBeatriz Ana Martins, EU spends over N$324m on early childhood development

Martin Endjala The European Union (EU) has spent over N$324 million on Namibia’s early childhood development, a three-year financial agreement signed in July 2023. This is according to EU Ambassador to Namibia, Beatriz Ana Martins, during the launch of the EU Namibia Early Childhood Development Sector Reform on 17 April at the Mix informal settlement on the outskirts of Windhoek. The Ambassador said the funds reaffirm the continuation of the partnership with Namibia and the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), building on the results achieved under previous programmes. “We all know that many children have no access to…