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09 May

Small Stock Farming: The Imperatives

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Nichlas Mbingeneeko The previous article focused on how farmers and breeders need to take care of and look after stud rams. This article will focus on the marketing of commercial goats. As a matter of fact, quality is a primary pivot on which the success and profitability of small stock farming hinge. Genotype and phenotype underpin quality. Any goat that a farmer markets must be appealing in terms of genotype and phenotype in order to attract the attention of the buyer and consequently tilt the scale in favour of the seller. In tilting the scale in favour of the seller,…

08 May

Border delimitation consultation underway amidst election preparations

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Niël Terblanché The Namibian Boundaries Delimitation and Demarcation Commission, chaired by acting Judge Petrus Unengu, has embarked on a nationwide tour to demonstrate the government’s commitment to accurate and democratic electoral processes. The commission is currently in the process of conducting consultations and technical assessments in the various regions of Namibia, and in this regard, the government has urged all stakeholders, from community leaders to ordinary citizens, to cooperate and contribute to this essential national endeavour. The nationwide tour aims to ensure that the upcoming electoral processes are both fair and reflective of the nation's current state. The commission's national…

08 May

Police station commander of Leonardville arrested for stock theft

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja An investigation into an incident of stock theft led to the arrest of Inspector Ursula Binga, the commander of Leonardville police station and wife of Gobabis local authority councillor Sylvester Binga. Inspector Binga was arrested on Monday for allegedly taking sheep that were meant to be in police custody for her personal use. Commissioner Andreas Haingura, the Omaheke Regional Police Commander, confirmed the arrest. Reports suggest that Binga was arrested two weeks after the case was registered, raising concerns about abuse of power within law enforcement. She allegedly used her authority, even enlisting the assistance of senior commanders,…

08 May

City of Windhoek and MTC join forces to fight crime

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Martin Endjala The City of Windhoek and MTC have cemented a strategic partnership aimed at deploying cutting-edge technology to assist the Windhoek City Police in preventing crime. The agreement was signed on Tuesday. MTC pledged its support for the city police by procuring Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras and supporting equipment as well as assisting with the installation thereof. MTC managing director, Licky Erastus emphasised the role of technology in addressing societal challenges and advancing national development agendas. “The challenges that face society today require smart partnerships, the embrace of relevant technologies, and innovative approaches to solving them. Crime affects…

08 May

Redforce deal leads to suspensions at Walvis Bay municipality

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Ester Mbathera The Walvis Bay municipality has suspended the finance general manager, Frans !Gonteb and Johanna Shidute, the manager for revenue and credit control. !Gonteb confirmed his suspension and added: "Yes, it's true, but I didn't get a letter yet. When I came to the office this morning, the acting chief executive told me in a very nice manner to go home because they decided as such yesterday.” He claimed to have received information that his suspicion stemmed from the Redforce Debt Management appointment to assist the municipality in collecting outstanding debt. In the local authority structures, procurement starts with…

08 May

OFFICIALS SUSPENDED

info_e12wt4csLatestJohanna Shidute

The Walvis Bay municipality has suspended the finance general manager, Frans !Gonteb and Johanna Shidute, the manager for revenue and credit control. !Gonteb confirmed his suspension."Yes, it's true, but I didn't get a letter yet. When I came to the office this morning, the acting chief executive told me in a very nice manner to go home because they decided as such on Tuesday,” he said.He claimed to have received information that his suspicion stemmed from the appointment of Redforce Debt Management to collect outstanding debt on behalf of the municipality.This is a developing story.

08 May

INFLATION RATE

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The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) has indicated that the inflation rate for April stood at 4.8 percent. This is highlighted in the latest Namibia Consumer Price Index report released by the agency.

07 May

NamPower secures over N$2 billion for transmission projects

info_e12wt4csNational NewsKahenge Haulofu

Martin Endjala NamPower received N$2.6 billion in World Bank funding to expand its transmission network which would enable it to integrate renewable energy into the national grid. This is the first-ever World Bank-financed energy project for Namibia and was approved on 6 May. The Transmission Expansion and Energy Storage (TEES) Project aims to improve the reliability of the country’s transmission network and enable increased integration of renewable energy into the country’s electricity system. NamPower’s managing director, Kahenge Haulofu, announced this on Monday in Windhoek. He said he welcomes the project's approval as a significant milestone in developing the approximately 465-kilometre…

07 May

Walvis Bay handled imports worth N$5.1 billion

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Niël Terblanché Walvis Bay continues to expand its role as a logistics hub in regional and global markets, while also focusing on the enhancement of port facilities and operational efficiencies to leverage Namibia's geographical and infrastructural advantages. As a result, Namibia's principal maritime gateway has successfully handled imports valued at N$5.1 billion, which is evidence of its critical role in the nation's trade infrastructure. According to a recent report by Simonis Storm Securities, Namibia's unique position as a nation free from load shedding, which enables uninterrupted operations and the smooth transition of goods through its facilities, magnifies the port's strategic…

07 May

Shadikongoro Green Scheme sets sights on cooking oil production

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Niël Terblanché The Shadikongoro Green Scheme Irrigation Project in Namibia has reported an income of N$7 million from the latest cropping season. Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata, the Executive Director of the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, announced the achievement earlier this week. While on a visit to the project, Nghituwamata, along with other top ministry officials and a representative from the United Nations World Food Programme, shared exciting plans for the local processing of sunflower seeds into cooking oil. In 2010, the Shadikongoro project, located approximately 180 kilometres east of Rundu in the Mukwe Constituency of the Kavango East Region,…