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08 Nov

Urban ministry owes CoW more than N$100 million

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja City of Windhoek (CoW) leadership has revealed that the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development owes the city over N$100 million, adding to the capital city’s ongoing fiscal challenges. This revelation comes alongside the approval of the city’s 2023/24 budget, which has grown to a substantial N$5 billion. “The ministry owes us N$ 110 million including interest. They have committed to repay it. We are expecting an answer soon on what will be refunded,” said CoW Strategic executive for Finance and Customer Services, Jennifer Comalie. Mayor Joseph Uapingene emphasised that the approved budget serves as evidence of the…

07 Nov

Artist in the spotlight: Pekelatate Haindongo

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Who are you, where are you from and how did you get into the arts and the photography industry? I am Pekelatate Haindongo, a full time photographer based in Swakopmund. In 2018 my big brother acquired a small camera, that ended up spending more time in my hands and that’s when I grew fond of photography, and seemingly, having little time for anything else. At some point, it might have been an obsession. What is your earliest memory of you being creative?I guess I have been creative for as long I can remember. I was a decent drawer from my…

07 Nov

MTC dedicates ‘knockout’ project towards Brave Warriors’ journey to AFCON

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Staff Writer Premier digital enabler, MTC Namibia, through its annual innovative initiative, the MTC Knockout Project, has this year resolved to dedicate the flagship social project to the senior national team the Tafel Lager Brave Warriors as they prepare for AFCON 2024. The Knockout Project, which in its’ three editions raised money to sensitize and create dialogue around GBV, then continued to raise funds to build affordable housing for the homeless, before bolstering TVET students and upcoming gardeners to aid in food security, will this year lobby for financial support amongst corporates to bolster the Brave Warriors on their campaign…

07 Nov

Groundbreaking ceremony marks Namibia’s path to green iron production

info_e12wt4csNational NewsGroundbreaking ceremony marks Namibia’s path to green iron production

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Minister in the Presidency, Christine //Hoebes, underscored Namibia’s commitment to addressing the universal challenge of climate change. “As we stand here in the majestic landscape of the Namib Desert, we are celebrating a project that will bring us a step closer to achieving this goal. The HyIron Oshivela project has the potential to contribute towards the decarbonisation of the planet while positioning Namibia at the forefront of the green industrial transition. In addition to that, because of this project, Namibia will become the first country in the world to produce green iron, which is iron produced at zero…

07 Nov

Regional Dialogue ready to address urgent climate challenges

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Niël Terblanché Rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, and increased climate variability are among the most difficult challenges faced by Africa. Climate change poses an existential threat to the population, environment, and economy of the continent. Pohamba Shifeta, Namibia’s Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, called on regional leadership for collective action against the pressing climate crisis. He officiated at the official opening of the Green Climate Fund’s Regional Dialogue with Africa. Shifeta stressed the disproportionate impact of climate change on Africa, despite the continent’s minimal contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions. “The consequences of climate change in Africa are vast,…

07 Nov

Unpaid census enumerators a concern for UPM

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Stefanus Nashama The United Peoples Movement (UPM) has expressed its disappointment with the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) for not paying the enumeration workers, who participated in the fieldwork of the 2023 Population and Housing Census. Expressing the concern last week, the party leader Jan van Wyk, stated that it is unbelievable that the agency would continuously fail to address the issue of pending payments. “It is unacceptable that workers must now wait so long for their hard-earned wages, further deepening the financial woes they currently face. These same workers have endured a lot of inconvenience in ensuring the job is…

07 Nov

Peer interaction training set to enhance professionalism in correctional services

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Niël Terblanché Raphael Tuhafeni, the Commissioner General of the Namibian Correctional Service, officially inaugurated the Peer Interaction Training Workshop for Officers in Charge of Correctional-Prisons-Penitentiary Settings. Tuhafeni said the gathering in Walvis Bay was designed to enhance the professionalism and effectiveness of correctional systems in member countries and the Southern African Development Community (SADC). He acknowledged the pivotal role played by Officers in Charge in maintaining safety, security, and inmate rehabilitation within correctional facilities. He commended their dedication to upholding justice, rehabilitation, and public safety. The workshop is aimed to further bolster their skills and knowledge and enable them to…

07 Nov

Fatal crash results in arrest

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Niël Terblanché A tragedy occurred in the informal residential area of Tulinawa in Swakopmund on Sunday when a 23-year-old man from the coastal town, operating a vehicle without a driver’s license, struck two pedestrians and crashed into a workshop next to the street. The accident resulted in the death of 51-year-old Jeptha Kandhingwa, who succumbed to his injuries at Swakopmund State Hospital shortly after arriving. Another victim, 27-year-old Johannes Shangambe, sustained serious injuries and remains in critical condition at the same hospital. According to a report from the Namibian Police’s Public Relations Division, the young driver had been entrusted with…

07 Nov

Sanitation and hygiene play a significant role in economic transformation

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Niël Terblanché Africa’s development agenda depends on addressing water and sanitation issues effectively, as these aspects are vital to the continent’s survival and prosperity. The seventh edition of the Africa Sanitation and Hygiene Conference (AfricaSan7) opened with an urgent call for attention to sanitation and hygiene as integral components of climate change and development agendas related to the water cycle. Calle Schelettwein, the Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, during the conference’s official opening, said that sanitation and hygiene are not isolated concerns but vital elements that empower individuals, transform communities, promote health, well-being, education, and foster economic growth.…

06 Nov

Namdia appeals for approval of Diamond Bill

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Stefanus Nashama Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) has strongly appealed to Namibian lawmakers to consider extra efforts to speed up the processes of drafting and passing the Diamond Bill to enable the company to contribute to economic growth, employment creation and expertise. Namdia said that the bill which is currently in the draft stage should be passed since the company generates much of its income from the export of rough diamonds with low local participation. This follows a recent decision by the government to ban the export of raw materials, a strategy to encourage economic growth and employment creation. During consultations…