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The Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises has announced the appointment of a new board of directors for the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR), effective from 1 July 2024.Iipumbu Shiimi made the announcement on friday.In his announcement Shiimi stated that the new board is expected to bring stability and strategic direction to the company, which has recently been embroiled in multiple controversies and financial investigations.The minister said that the new board is tasked with navigating these complexities and restoring confidence in NAMCOR.The newly appointed board members are Florentia Amuenje, Board Chairperson, Tersia Gowases, Deputy Board Chairperson, Godfrey Ngaisiue, Oscar…

Namibia will chair the SADC Fisheries Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance Coordination Centre (MCSCC) for the next two years.The SADC Ministers of Agriculture, Food Security, Fisheries, and Aquaculture confirmed Stanley Ndara as the MCSCC board chairperson last week.The board will be driving the process to operationalize the MCSCC and ensure that we improve regional efforts to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.Ndara is also chairperson of the SADC Fisheries Regional Technical Team for the MCSCC's establishment.“Having a Namibian as the chairperson of an important regional technical team within SADC showcases Namibia's expertise and leadership in the fisheries sector. This helps…

As Namibia gears up to host the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) next month, O&L Leisure, a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver and List Group, has thrown its weight behind the premier event with a sponsorship of N$500 000, with 300 delegates expected to attend.This was announced today in Windhoek by O&L executive chairman and managing director of O&L Leisure, Sven Thieme.This is the first time the event is being hosted in Southern Africa after Namibia won the bid and was announced as the 2024 host last year.The bid was facilitated by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), which…

By: Niël Terblanché Notorious poacher, Derick Brockerhoff, who has at least 11 illicit hunting cases pending against him in various courts across Namibia, has made his third appearance in a magistrate's court in one week.Last Friday, he appeared before a Windhoek Magistrate on a case that stems from his arrest in the mountains surrounding the Eros Neighbourhood of the capital city. That case was postponed until 30 July for further investigation.On Tuesday, he made another appearance before the magistrate in Rehoboth on charges stemming from a case of poaching on a farm near Nauchas in the Khomashochland to the west…

By: Martin Endjala President Nangolo Mbumba on the commemoration of Africa Day said that the continent must develop an educated workforce with the necessary skills and knowledge, for emerging opportunities in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), to address challenges faced by the continent.Mbumba said this in a statement in commemoration of the Africa Day, which is remembered each year on 25 May.This year’s commemoration is under the theme 'Educate an African Fit for the 21st Century: Building Resilient Education Systems for Increased Access to Inclusive, Lifelong, Quality, and Relevant Learning in Africa'."The world is changing at an unprecedented pace and…

The High Court on Friday nullified the Central Procurement Board of Namibia's (CPBN) decision to award a N$1.3 billion pharmaceutical supply tender to Cospharm Investment Pty Ltd. The court also nullified the Review Board’s decision to award the tender.Businessman Shapwa Kanyama, through his company, Africure Pharmaceutical, took Cospharm, CPBN, and other bidders to court last year.Cospharm’s majority shareholder is a five-year-old child, while the father, Cosmas Mukaratirwa, owns 49%. The company was to supply pharmaceuticals used in cancer treatment and psychological disorders for two years.The court ordered Cospharm and CPBN to cover the applicant's legal costs jointly.

On 29 May 2024, the Governor of //Kharas Region will mediate a meeting that will bring clarity to the Chieftaincy dispute of the Bondelswartz clan.Nathaniel Christiaans, the Gaob Designated in a statement said that the Royal House of Christiaans extended its gratitude to President Nangolo Mbumba for his provision of leadership that was directed as such during the meeting convened with the Nama Traditional Leaders Association.Christiaans called on people over the length and breadth of the country wherever the Bondelswartz may find themselves to come and identify their own Chief.“We have waited for this moment for the past 10 years,…

By: Niël Terblanché Statements made by Calle Schlettwein, the Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, on an international forum where he advocated for modern energy sources for cooking food, have sparked controversy among Namibians.Many citizens took to social media to point out that a significant portion of the population lacks access to electricity or gas and relies heavily on firewood, which is abundant in the country.In response, Schlettwein addressed these concerns following the Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa, held in Paris, France.Schlettwein emphasized the critical health and environmental issues associated with traditional cooking methods.According to the minister, data…