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08 Aug

IPC labels Govt’s 51% local ownership plan ‘reckless’

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has condemned the government’s proposal to secure 51% local ownership in all new mining ventures, calling it “reckless” and driven by populism. The party criticised the proposal as a vote-seeking tactic that could harm the economy. The plan, announced by minister of industries, mines and energy Nantangue Ithete during the 2025 Mining Expo and Conference in Windhoek on Tuesday, proposes that the government negotiate majority ownership in all future mining explorations. IPC shadow minister of industries, mines and energy Ferdinand Hengombe warned that such a policy would deter investors and damage Namibia’s…

07 Aug

Namibia mourns with Ghana following tragic helicopter crash

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Justicia Shipena President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has extended her condolences to Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama and the people of Ghana following a tragic military helicopter crash in the southern Ashanti Region on Wednesday. The crash claimed the lives of eight individuals, including defence minister Edward Omane Boamah and environment, science and technology minister Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, along with three Ghana armed forces crew members and other senior officials. In a statement released on Wednesday, Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed Namibia’s sympathy to the victims' families and the nation of Ghana. “On behalf of the government and people of the Republic of Namibia, and…

07 Aug

Petrofund sends graduates for subsea training in Malaysia

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Justicia Shipena Three Namibians will undergo specialised subsea operations training in Malaysia. The training is part of a partnership between the Petroleum Training and Education Fund (Petrofund) and oil and gas service company Subsea7. The trainees, Leonard Johannes, Erasmus Shikongo, and Rikardo Samuyumbe, are graduates of the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) with qualifications in power and mechanical engineering. On Thursday, Petrofund spokesperson Shoki Kandjimi announced that the candidates were selected for a Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) Pilot Technician training programme at the Netherlands Maritime University College in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.The fully funded scholarship, valued at over N$870,000,…

06 Aug

SMEs, women, youth to get tender preference

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Justicia Shipena The government is amending the Public Procurement Act of 2015 by introducing a code of good practices to support inclusive economic growth.The new guidelines will provide preferential treatment to SMEs, women-owned businesses, youth-owned enterprises, and previously disadvantaged individuals.This was announced by minister of international relations and trade Selma Ashipala-Musavyi during the third ministerial regional business engagement held in the Zambezi Region on Wednesday.She said the reforms align with the youth empowerment agenda of the eighth administration and form part of a broader strategy to link trade and industrialisation with national development goals.“Our intention is to ensure Namibian goods…

05 Aug

Sankwasa orders local authorities to drop Redforce

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Justicia Shipena Urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa has directed all municipalities and town councils not to renew or enter into agreements with Redforce Debt Collectors. Sankwasa said Redforce has caused economic and political problems for residents in areas where it operates. “It has been noticed that some municipalities and town councils have contracted Redforce Debt Collector Company to collect debts on their behalf from residents and businesses,” he said in a directive dated Monday. He instructed that existing contracts must be allowed to lapse. “This ministerial directive should be adhered to without fail, since it has a very…

08 Jul

Sankwasa blames Windhoek residents of delaying road upgrades

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa says some Windhoek residents are delaying road construction projects due to a lack of patriotism. Sankwasa made the remarks on Monday during the groundbreaking ceremony of Winnie Mandela Avenue in Windhoek. He said some individuals are refusing to relocate to allow construction to proceed, not because they have nowhere to go, but because they want to continue running businesses from their informal structures. In May, the Windhoek Observer reported that business owners along Peter Nanyemba Road, formerly Monte Christo Road, urged the City of Windhoek to revise parts of the ongoing…

14 Apr

NFA mourns referees killed in car crash

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Namibia Football Association (NFA) is mourning the death of two match officials, Helmut Andreas and Hans Petrus, who died in a car accident on Friday while en route to Windhoek to officiate at Premier League matches. NFA Director of Marketing and Communications, Isack Hamata, confirmed the tragic loss and described it as a significant blow to refereeing development in Namibia. Andreas, aged 55 and widely known in football circles as "Germany", was a seasoned referee with a long-standing commitment to the game. He held former FIFA accreditation and served as a local referee instructor, assessor, and chairperson…

11 Feb

Ant colonies, imperialism, system correction and the fall of a grand mountain

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Ndatyoonawa Tshilunga – Nelumbu, alias Onime Ya Tshilunga. A myrmecologist is a person who engages themselves in the research and study of ants. For centuries scientists have been studying ant colonies and continue to make findings of crucial hypothesis that can enable leaders to manage their nations better, as ants incorporate superior communism systems with fascinating social organization structures which we will explore later in this article. Though decorated with many definitions, a colony is a multifaceted expression referring to a country or area under the full or partial political control of another country, typically a distant one, and occupied…

29 Jan

KK Palace confident of reaching MTC Maris Cup quarterfinal

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe The head coach of the King Kauluma Palace Football Club, Anderson Phiri says his team is eager to take advantage of playing at home in front of their supporters as they aim to advance to the quarter-finals of the MTC Maris Cup. KK Palace will face Windhoek-based Bucks Buccaneers on Sunday in the Oshakati Independence Stadium at 16h00. The Oluno-based team secured their place in the last eight after an impressive 3-0 victory over Debmarine Premier League log leaders Khomas Nampol in Windhoek last weekend. Speaking to the Windhoek Observer on Wednesday, Phiri expressed confidence in his squad…

23 Jan

Ramp up continues at Langer Heinrich

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CHAMWE KAIRA The ramp-up of operations at the Langer Heinrich Mine (LHM) continued with operational gains embedded during the quarter ended 31 December 2024, Paladin Energy has announced. Following the successful completion of improvement works during the November planned plant shutdown, December 2024 recorded the highest monthly production volumes since the restart of commercial production at the LHM in March 2024. “Notable achievements from the planned shutdown included a significant improvement in recovery rates and the stabilisation of water supply to the plant. As of 31 December 2024, the company held US$166 million in unrestricted cash and short-term investments, along…