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24 Jan

Namibia hosts AMHEWAS training workshop

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Niël Terblanché In a significant stride towards effective disaster risk management and environmental sustainability, Namibia, for the first time ever, hosted a training workshop on the Africa Multi-Hazard Early Warning and Early Action System (AMHEWAS). The workshop, which ran from 23 to 25 January 2024, was a collaborative effort led by the Office of the Prime Minister in conjunction with various international organizations including the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Regional Office, the African Union Commission, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA), and hosted by the CIMA Research Foundation. The three-day stakeholder…

24 Jan

GIPF urges students to provide proof of enrolment

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF), called on young annuitants or beneficiaries to submit their proof of enrolment from their schools at the nearest GIPF office on time to avoid any delays in the processing of their benefits. GIPF Marketing and Stakeholders Engagement Manager Edwin Tjiramba, made the call yesterday, urging parents and guardians to assist school-going kids while it is the beginning of the academic year. He said one of the key components of the Fund’s Corporate Strategy is to ensure that its members are well-informed and aware of their benefits. “Having said that this is the…

24 Jan

MEFT extends review of uranium mining project documents

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Niël Terblanché The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism (MEFT) in Namibia has announced an extension of the public review period for the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report of the proposed Wings Project. This project is a preliminary pilot test mining operation based on the In Situ Leaching (ISL) mining method, located in the Aranos Basin in the central-eastern Omaheke Region. Romeo Muyunda, the Spokesperson for MEFT, stated that this extension, effective from January 24, 2024, grants the public, interested parties, and affected parties additional time to access, review, and submit comments on the EIA report and other pertinent documents.…

24 Jan

President Geingob to continue overseeing Swapo and government affairs

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Niël Terblanché The ruling Swapo Party has stated that President Hage Geingob is in good spirits and is receiving excellent medical care. Swapo Party Vice President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said that President Geingob will continue overseeing party and government affairs while prioritizing his medical treatment. Nandi-Ndaitwah acknowledged the natural concern of Namibians for the health of their Head of State and expressed gratitude for the plethora of good wishes for President Geingob's swift and full recovery. She said that the Swapo Party and the people of Namibia deeply appreciate the trust and transparency Geingob has consistently demonstrated in his leadership roles.…

24 Jan

DBN will not award loans to SMEs without collateral

National NewsDBN will not award loans to SMEs without collateral

Martin Endjala The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has clarified its position regarding the Small Medium Enterprise (SME) loan scheme, stating that collateral is a mandatory requirement for all applicants. This announcement comes amid frustrations voiced by several entrepreneurs who have faced loan rejections due to the absence of collateral. DBN’s Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications, Jerome Mutumba, explained to this publication that collateral is a standard requirement across financial institutions. It serves as security for the bank and helps mitigate lending risks. “In cases where borrowers are unable to repay the loan, the bank can recover the debt…

24 Jan

LPM Youth Leaders criticize education ministry for poor Grade 11 results

National NewsLPM Youth Leaders criticize education ministry for poor Grade 11 results

Stefanus Nashama The Landless People’s Movement’s (LPM) Youth Command Element, represented by Duminga Ndala and Utaara Mootu, have directed criticism at the government, particularly the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture, for the disappointing Grade 11 and Advanced Subsidiary (AS) level results. Speaking at a press conference yesterday, Ndala and Mootu expressed their views that the Ministry has fallen short in the education sector, particularly in its failure to conduct an in-depth analysis before implementing the new curriculum. The youth leaders stated that a thorough review of the education system should be prioritized by the government that encompasses aspects like…

24 Jan

Khomas Regional Council spends millions on renovation of critical infrastructure

National NewsKhomas Regional Council spends millions on renovation of critical infrastructure

Niël Terblanché The Khomas Regional Council has made significant strides in contributing generously to the health, safety, and security sectors during the 2023/2024 financial year. According to Shaalukeni Moonde, the Chairperson of the regional council, substantial renovations were undertaken at the Donkerhoek Clinic. He said that the council invested N$1.5 million. “This renovation includes adding a new doctor’s consulting room, a pharmacy, and installing air conditioning,” he said. According to Moonde, further, renovations are underway at the Hakahana Clinic and the Katutura Health Centre, with investments of N$1.35 million and N$1.6 million respectively. He said the council is also at…

24 Jan

Project Hope ordered to pay N$24,570 for breaching lease agreement

National News570 for breaching lease agreement, Project Hope ordered to pay N$24

Hertta-Maria Amutenja In a recent judgment delivered by High Court judge David Munsu, Project Hope in Namibia, has been ordered to pay N$24,570 in damages for breaching a lease agreement with the plaintiff, Leonard Kondjashili Shihepo. The court found Project Hope liable for failing to comply with the notice period and returning the leased property in a deteriorated condition. Shihepo initiated legal action against Project Hope, alleging a breach of their lease agreement. The dispute centred around the termination of the lease and the condition in which the property was returned. According to the judgment, the lease agreement commenced in…

24 Jan

Training starts for new Marine Corps recruits

National NewsTraining starts for new Marine Corps recruits

Niël Tebrlanché The ninth intake of recruits for the Marines of the Namibian Navy started with training earlier this week. The Commandant of Naval Training School (NTS), Navy Captain Fanuel Iiyambo officiated the opening ceremony of the Marine Recruit Formation Training in Walvis Bay on Monday. The course consists of 73 recruits and is scheduled to run until July 2024. In his speech, the commandant said that the objective of the course is to train, transform and qualify the recruits as Marine soldiers, as directed by Navy Commander (NC) directives 2023. “During basic training, you will learn teamwork, discipline, rappel,…

24 Jan

Gondwana launches convenient new car rental facility

National NewsGondwana launches convenient new car rental facility

Niël Terblanché Gondwana Collection Namibia, the country’s leading private tourism operator, has initiated an exciting construction project for its car rental service, Namibia2Go, near Windhoek’s Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA). This exciting development was announced during a groundbreaking ceremony last Friday, signaling a significant step forward with the facility’s expected opening in September 2024. Namibia2Go, known for its quality service in car rentals, is gearing up to establish its new base at the turn-off from B6 Road, leading to Namibia’s primary international airport. The company acquired two erven in the Sungate precinct early in 2020 for this purpose. Alain Noirfalise,…