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07 Sep

Certain houses in Khomadal and Katutura to be declared heritage centres

info_e12wt4csNational Newsapartheid-era legacy of the Katutura and Khomasdal townships, Certain houses in Khomadal and Katutura to be declared heritage centres

Martin Endjala The City of Windhoek (CoW) Council has approved plans to declare houses that are over 50 years old into heritage centres in the areas of Khomasdal and Katutura, with the aim of transforming the apartheid-era legacy into vibrant hubs offering employment creation opportunities. The City’s Ordinary Council meeting that took place last week, agreed that an identification and nomination process should be carried out to select certain houses in Khomasdal and Katutura locations such as the Herero, Damara, Wambo, Donkerhoek and Gemengde to create a cultural precinct by developing a trail around the said townships as they were…

07 Sep

Namibia recorded zero ozone-depleting substances: Sinimbo

info_e12wt4csNational NewsChlouro-Flouro-Carbons (CFCs)., Namibia recorded zero ozone-depleting substances: Sinimbo

Stefanus Nashama The Deputy Minister of Industrialisation and Trade, Verna Sinimbo, has noted that the country recorded zero consumption of the ozone-depleting substance, Chlouro-Flouro-Carbons (CFCs). Sinimbo said the improvement of such a record was made possible by the control of the ozone-depleting substances under the Montreal Protocol discussion nations in the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Member States. She was speaking at the National Ozone Unit and Customs Twinning Workshop and Border Dialogue for countries of the SADC region yesterday in Windhoek. The border dialogue aims to strengthen cooperation between Customs Departments from the countries in monitoring the trade of…

06 Sep

NamRA clarifies import procedures for goods from non-SACU Member States

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyNamRA clarifies import procedures for goods from non-SACU Member States, non-Southern African Customs Union (SACU)

Niël Terblanché Importing goods from non-Southern African Customs Union (SACU) member states into Namibia involves a series of procedures and regulations governed by the Customs and Excise Act, 1998 (Act No. 20 of 1998). In a notice, the Namibian Revenue Agency said regulations aim to ensure transparency, tax compliance, and adherence to health and environmental standards. Navigating these importation procedures is crucial for ensuring compliance with Namibia’s customs regulations and fostering trade while protecting public health and the environment. Importers and travellers are encouraged to familiarize themselves with these regulations to facilitate smooth and lawful importation processes. Importation of Commercial…

06 Sep

Germany commits N$1.3 billion to sustainable urban development projects

info_e12wt4csNational NewsGermany commits N$1.3 billion to sustainable urban development projects, Joseph Uapingene

Martin Endjala The German Federal Ministry for Economic Co-operation and Development has committed to provide approximately N$1.03 billion for projects related to sustainable urban development, vocational training, climate change adaptation and the protection of biodiversity and improved water supply in Namibia. This was announced by the City of Windhoek Mayor, Joseph Uapingene, during the ordinary council meeting held last week. This follows the successful negotiations on the development cooperation between the Government of Namibia and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany held in Berlin from 7-8 June 2023. Wilhencia Uiras, Executive Director of the National Planning Commission, led…

06 Sep

Urgent action needed to accelerate climate-resilient investments in water

info_e12wt4csNational NewsCalle Schlettwein, Urgent action needed to accelerate climate-resilient investments in water

Niël Terblanché While the world struggles with the impacts of climate change, it has become increasingly evident that the planet is facing a water crisis that threatens the existence of all people. It has emerged at the Africa Climate Summit currently underway in Nairobi, Kenya, that a three-pronged global crisis that encompasses climate change, financial instability, and political upheaval has highlighted the urgency of prioritizing climate-resilient investments in water. The theme of this year’s summit is “Accelerating Climate Resilient Investments in Water.” Calle Schlettwein, Namibia’s Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, while addressing the summit said that climate change…

06 Sep

Itula refutes speculation about his political path

info_e12wt4csNational NewsIndependent Patriots for Change (IPC), Itula refutes speculation about his political path

Stefanus Nashama The leader of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), Panduleni Itula, has refuted speculations that he has been convinced to return to Swapo after he was recently seen with President Hage Geingob at State House. Itula said he is a full member of IPC, and that makes him stand loyal to his party and the people he represents. “I have no intention whatsoever to return to the same party that expelled me for standing up for the Namibian people, rather than honouring the invitation from State House, he stated. Itula was responding to public speculations on Monday after…

06 Sep

Home Affairs did not ban names with click-sound characters

info_e12wt4csNational NewsHome Affairs did not ban names with click-sound characters, Margaret Kalo

Stefanus Nashama The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has distanced itself from recent media reports that it has banned the use of special characters such as !Gawaxab or //Karas when indicating click sounds in some names as part of its services. This is despite the assertion that click-sound symbols could potentially lead to confusion and inconsistencies in official documentation as was reported by some media houses. According to the Ministry’s Chief Public Relations Officer, Margaret Kalo the government through the Ministry has no policy to discriminate against any section of the community as reported. Kalo noted that…

06 Sep

Japan commits to supporting Namibia’s development efforts

info_e12wt4csNational NewsJapan commits to supporting Namibia’s development efforts, US$271 million

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Japan stands as one of Namibia’s most significant donor nations, having contributed more than US$271 million to Namibia’s development efforts since independence. This was revealed during a courtesy call by the Japanese Ambassador to Namibia, Nishimaki Hisao, on the Speaker of the National Assembly, Peter Katjavivi yesterday. During the visit, the Japanese diplomat emphasised that Namibia has received assistance in various crucial areas, including human resource development, agriculture and emergency response. “Japan has extended support by providing food to vulnerable citizens affected by drought and they have also offered medical assistance,” he said. Further explaining that Japan and…

06 Sep

Freedom of expression should be accompanied by responsible reporting: Shikongo

info_e12wt4csNational NewsFreedom of expression should be accompanied by responsible reporting: Shikongo

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Inspector-General of the Namibian Police Force, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo has emphasised the need for responsible reporting alongside freedom of expression by media practitioners when carrying out their duties. He said this during the Training of Trainers on Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists at the Namibian Police Forensic Science Institute in collaboration with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). “Despite this, I must caution that freedom of expression should also be accompanied by responsible reporting. The media must realise that where their freedom or rights end, the freedom and rights of others…

06 Sep

Domestic resources must be mobilizedto navigate financial challenges: !Gawaxab

info_e12wt4csMainDomestic resources must be mobilizedto navigate financial challenges: !Gawaxab, Gross Fixed Capital Formation, Namibia Revenue Agency

Martin Endjala For Namibia to navigate its way out of daunting financial challenges, the country must first mobilise its domestic resources, build fiscal buffers and engage in structural reforms. “Namibia stacks up well despite the challenges posed by the country’s declining rate of Gross Fixed Capital Formation and the limited skills base. While these challenges are daunting, they are not insurmountable. To navigate our way out of these challenges, Namibia must first mobilise its domestic resources, build fiscal buffers and engage in structural reforms,” Bank of Namibia Governor, Johannes !Gawaxab said. !Gawaxab spoke at Bloomberg’s flagship event in Namibia titled…