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29 Aug

Oshikoto region faced withroad infrastructural challenges

info_e12wt4csNational NewsDeputy Director of Development and Planning at Oshikoto Regional Council, Oshikoto region faced withroad infrastructural challenges

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Over 85 percent of land in the Oshikoto Region is in rural areas and economic progress for the region and accessibility to certain villages for residents is hampered by inadequate road infrastructure. According to Peter Ndawedha, the Deputy Director of Development and Planning at Oshikoto Regional Council, the issue needs to be addressed urgently because some residents hardly receive critical services because certain cars cannot access their areas due to some roads that in a bad state or have never been developed. While speaking to the National Council Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Housing last week, Ndawedha emphasised…

29 Aug

GIZ donates IT equipment to persons with disabilities

info_e12wt4csNational NewsDeutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), Disability Resource Centre (DRC), GIZ donates IT equipment to persons with disabilities

Martin Endjala The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) through its Sustainable Development Goals Initiative (SDGI) and its Leave No One Behind principle, handed over essential Information Technology (IT) equipment to the Organisation of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs). The handover ceremony took place last week in Windhoek at the Disability Resource Centre (DRC), in Okuryangava. The equipment will be used to facilitate data collection and mark the final activities of the GIZ Disability Data Collection Project in Namibia. The donated equipment are desktop computers, monitors and tablets, designed to enable effective data digitisation, storage and advocacy. The data gathered will…

29 Aug

Menzies holding Namibian cargo hostage

info_e12wt4csMainHosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA), Menzies holding Namibian cargo hostage, Namibia Airports Company (NAC)

Niël Terblanché The air cargo warehouse standoff at the Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA) has now entered its second week with Menzies Aviation Namibia still blatantly refusing to hand over cargo handling responsibilities to Paragon Aviation Services (PAS). Dan Kamati, the spokesperson of Namibia Airports Company (NAC) confirmed on Monday that the status quo of the cargo that was under Menzies’ control at the time of their eviction on 19 August 2023 remains unchanged. “It remains a pressing matter for the NAC. All this despite several engagements. Menzies has been adamant and has not yet released the cargo to PAS,…

28 Aug

PAS manages ground handling for Cuban President

info_e12wt4csNational NewsPAS manages ground handling for Cuban President

Niël Terblanché A truly proud Namibian moment played itself out at the Hosea Kutako International Airport when a fully Namibian-owned company, Paragon Aviation Services managed ground handeling services for the Cuban President, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez who is currently on an Official Visit in the country. Paragon Aviation Services had the opportunity to welcome the Cuban President, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, at the Hosea Kutako International Airport on Saturday. This is the first Head of State that visited Namibia since Paragon Aviation Services started providing Ground handling services at the international airport a little over a week ago. A representative of Paragon…

28 Aug

Menzies labelled white supremacists

info_e12wt4csMainHosea Kutako International Airport, Menzies Aviation Namibia, Menzies labelled white supremacists

Niël Terblanché Menzies Aviation Namibia, a British-founded company’s refusal to vacate the premises of the Namibia Airports Company at the Hosea Kutako International Airport speaks volumes about their desperation to maintain their grip on power. George Kambala, the Acting spokesperson of the Affirmative Repositioning movement, said the drama surrounding the ground handling service saga of the past year is a stark reminder that Namibians have yet to truly dismantle the chains of colonialism, as white monopoly capital continues to flex its muscle and resist transformation. “The arrogance displayed by Menzies Aviation Namibia is not merely a matter of business competition;…

28 Aug

Geingob honors Cuban allies for contribution to Namibia’s freedom

info_e12wt4csNational NewsEneas Peter Nanyemba, Hage Geingob, Heroes Day

Hertta- Maria Amutenja President Hage Geingob paid tribute to the indomitable spirit of Namibia’s heroes and heroines who, 57 years ago at Ongulumbashe, embarked on a journey that altered the nation’s course towards independence from Apartheid South Africa. He said this while marking the occasion of Heroes Day during the weekend in Windhoek. Geingob recounted how brave Namibian sons and daughters chose the path of armed struggle, a decision that set Namibia on an irreversible trajectory towards freedom. “This is the day on which the brave sons and daughters of our soil reached a point of no return and decided…

28 Aug

Mulunga’s suspension extended until the end of September

info_e12wt4csNational NewsMulunga’s suspension extended until the end of September, National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor)

Martin Endjala The Board of Directors of the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) have extended the suspension of its Managing Director Immanuel Mulunga, until 30 September 2023. This comes after the company’s Directors stated on Friday that they have received further details and findings from an independent investigation concerning the matter at hand. “In light of these findings, the Board will then deliberate and determine the most appropriate course of action,” said the Directors. The Board further highlighted that it understands the interest and concerns regarding the matter of the Managing Director, and reassured that it remains committed to…

28 Aug

Geingob calls for equality as BRICS expands

info_e12wt4csNational News15th BRICS Summit, Geingob calls for equality as BRICS expands

Martin Endjala President Hage Geingob has urged the newly reformed BRICS to accord all member countries equality and not have a situation where some countries are given veto powers over others, stressing that this will erode the whole purpose of BRICS. Geingob was speaking at the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, last week. “Since we are starting a new organisation of equals, I am not saying this because Namibia is very small, but I am saying this because Namibia fought for freedom against South Africa, not Cyril South Africa, but the other one and we won. So therefore,…

28 Aug

GRN spends millions on internship programmes annually

info_e12wt4csNational Newse National Internship Programme Policy., GRN spends millions on internship programmes annually, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila

Stefanus Nashama Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, has revealed that the Government spends close to N$200 million per annum to fund internship training in the public service through the National Internship Programme Policy. “Government has created positions in the public service where young people especially graduates are deployed to gain more experience, expertise skills and knowledge under the programme that prepares them for the labour market, she said. The premier was speaking at the Pan-Afrikan Renaissance, the second Young Afrikans Leadership Summit, held in Windhoek on Friday. “At the last Cabinet meeting, we looked at how we can financially incentivise employers…

28 Aug

BRICS: New Dynamics and Global Governance Reform

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Patience Masua The landscape of global governance is undergoing a seismic shift as the BRICS bloc welcomes six new members: Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, Argentina, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This expansion underscores the BRICS’ commitment to reshaping the international order, challenging Western dominance, and reforming global institutions. As these new entrants join the ranks of emerging economies, a comprehensive analysis is crucial to unveiling the potential implications of this transformation and how it aligns with the BRICS’ reformative ambitions, particularly in fortifying the voice of multilateralism. At its core, BRICS was conceived as a platform to champion…