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09 Aug

Govt assessing market appetite to sell remaining MTC shares

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Niël Terblanché ELECTRICITY generated by wind turbines will add to the supply of clean energy already used by Orano Mining Namibia to desalinate seawater at its plant near Wlotzkabaken. InnoSun Energy Holdings, a subsidiary of the French company InnoVent, will start work on the construction of a 10 Mega Watt wind farm at Trekkopje in the Namib Desert. The aim of the project is to supply clean electricity to the Erongo water desalination plant owned by Orano. A year ago, InnoSun signed a ten-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Orano Mining for five MW of electricity supplied from a solar…

09 Aug

Green energy drives desalination

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyGreen energy drives desalination, Trekkopje in the Namib Desert.

Niël Terblanché ELECTRICITY generated by wind turbines will add to the supply of clean energy already used by Orano Mining Namibia to desalinate seawater at its plant near Wlotzkabaken. InnoSun Energy Holdings, a subsidiary of the French company InnoVent, will start work on the construction of a 10 Mega Watt wind farm at Trekkopje in the Namib Desert. The aim of the project is to supply clean electricity to the Erongo water desalination plant owned by Orano. A year ago, InnoSun signed a ten-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Orano Mining for five MW of electricity supplied from a solar…

09 Aug

More green hydrogen projects on the way

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyMore green hydrogen projects on the way, Namibia’s Ohlthaver & List Group and CMB.TECH from Belgium

Niël Terblanché HYDROGEN fuel cell technology, which generates electricity to power most modes of transportation, is gaining traction, and Namibia, with its abundance of sunshine, is ideally positioned to promote the creation of green hydrogen required for exportation. Work is being done to identify cost-effective ways to use solar or wind energy to create hydrogen via electrolysis. Because the minerals in salty seawater conduct electricity generated by solar or wind energy far better than fresh water, it is perfect for electrolysis. Cleanergy Solutions Namibia intends to become Namibia's first company to manufacture commercial-grade hydrogen from water using renewable energy sources…

09 Aug

Senior Govt employees barred from electioneering

info_e12wt4csNational NewsExecutive Directors, National Assembly, National Council, Senior Govt employees barred from electioneering

Staff Writer CABINET Secretary, George Simataa says government employees in managerial positions are not allowed to participate in political activities that promote political party ideas. Simataa released a public service management circular on Tuesday addressed to the National Assembly, Executive Directors, National Council, Chief Electoral Officer, Regional Councils, labour unions, and other government-affiliated organisations. According to the Public Service Act (Act No. 13 of 1995), government employees in management positions are not permitted to preside over public political meetings that promote political party ideas. Simataa’s proclamation follows media reports on senior government officials who are said to be seeking senior…

09 Aug

Avail funds for medicine to be readily available, Govt told

info_e12wt4csNational NewsAvail funds for medicine to be readily available, Govt told, Meundju Jahanika, POPULAR Democratic Movement (PDM) Elders Council

Stefanus Nashama POPULAR Democratic Movement (PDM) Elders Council has asked government to grant additional funds to the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) in order for the Ministry to be able to furnish government hospitals and clinics with readily available medicines and health passports. The Council also recommended that government provide suitable and sufficient storage facilities to ensure adequate pharmaceutical stock. According to PDM Elders Council Acting Secretary, Meundju Jahanika, the shortage of drugs in public health facilities, particularly in rural areas, is a severe issue that mostly affects the elderly. Jahanika stated in a media statement yesterday that…

09 Aug

Medicine worth N$20m at risk of spoilage at Rundu medical store…MoHSS ignores air conditioning system repairs for two years

info_e12wt4csFeatured, National NewsDoctor Nelson Olabanji, Medicine worth N$20m at riskof spoilage at Rundu medical store…MoHSS ignores air conditioning system repairs for two years

Hertta-Maria Amutenja MEDICINE and other essential clinical supplies valued at approximately N$ 20 million are on the brink of spoilage at Rundu medical store, due to malfunctioning cooling system. The air conditioning system is said to have come to a halt almost two years ago, and remains unrepaired due to lack of funding, putting medical supplies in jeopardy. This was revealed on Tuesday by officials who are managing the medical store, while testifying before the National Council Standing Committee on Health. They said the facility’s cooling system urgently requires repair with the cost estimated to be over N$ 500 000.…

09 Aug

Energy sector set for US$1.5B cash injection

info_e12wt4csMainEnergy sector set for US$1.5B cash injection, Nishimura Yasutoshi

Martin Endjala JAPAN’S Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Nishimura Yasutoshi says his country is willing to avail U$D 1.5 billion to support Namibia’s energy sector and human resources development. Yasutoshi made this announcement on Tuesday at the State House during the signing ceremony on economic ties between the two countries. He said the funds will also go towards the training of personnel in the rare earth metal supply chain, an industry which is currently booming worldwide now. “This creation industry of rare earth metal is part of Japan’s comprehensive envisaged in Namibia, which could bring about other international investment…

09 Aug

ECB grants CENORED green light to increase prices

info_e12wt4csNational NewsECB grants CENORED green light to increase prices, THE Electricity Control Board (ECB)

Staff Writer THE Electricity Control Board (ECB) has approved a price increase request for electricity by CENORED, at a rate of 7.6 percent for the entity, which mainly operates in central parts of Namibia. CENORED initially applied to ECB to increase its rates by 8.0 percent and 3,5 percent in both Okahandja and Omaheke, however, only, the regulator, only approved an increase of 7,3 percent and 3,3 percent in such areas, respectively. This in essence means domestic consumers will now pay N$ 100 for 35 units of electricity from the initial 40 units, whereas businesses will fork out N$ 100…

09 Aug

Iipumbu urges NaCC, NEAB boards to uphold public governance standards

info_e12wt4csNational NewsIipumbu urges NaCC, Namibia Estate Agents Boards of Directors (NEAB, NEAB boards to uphold public governance standards

Staff Writer Minister of Industrialisation and Trade, Lucia Iipumbu, has implored Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) and the Namibia Estate Agents Boards of Directors (NEAB) to uphold public governance standards. Iipumbu said this during the inauguration of the boards of directors which jointly took place in Windhoek on Monday. She reminded the directors that sound corporate governance is the basis for any institution’s success, and encourages the two boards to lead the institutions in line with the Public Enterprises Governance Act. “Good corporate governance requires credible and trustworthy institutions built on principles of transparency and accountability. Accountability goes beyond the mere…

09 Aug

Omuthiya ready for August 26 Commemorations

info_e12wt4csNational NewsOttilie Shingenge

Stefanus Nashama OMUTHIYA Town Council says it is ready to host this year’s 33rd Heroes Day commemorations on August 26 at the Omuthiya Recreational Park. Omuthiya Town Council Spokesperson, Ottilie Shingenge stated on Wednesday that the town is ready to host the Heroes’ Day celebration for the second time after hosting it in 2012. “In terms of readiness, Omuthiya Town Council, as a hosting town, is ready to host the 26 August 33 Heroes’ Day commemorations. In terms of venue, cleanliness of the town, and all logistic arrangements are in place,” she said. This follows an official announcement was made…