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16 Oct

Building resilience at all levels is an urgent priority

info_e12wt4csNational NewsBuilding resilience at all levels is an urgent priority, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila

Martin Endjala Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, says in order to address the threat of climate change, building resilience at every level of society has become an urgent priority. “As we face these complex and ever-evolving threats, building resilience at every level of our society has become an urgent priority,” she said. The premier said this last week at the commemoration of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction at the Uukwangula, Okatana Constituency, in the Oshana region. She said the day is a reminder about the importance of disaster risk reduction, in the face of increasing and unprecedented natural and…

16 Oct

Former PLAN Combatants Association condemns Gaza conflict

info_e12wt4csMainDr Charles Mubita, Former PLAN Combatants Association condemns Gaza conflict

Stefanus Nashama Dr Charles Mubita, former Secretary for Information and Mobilization of the Former PLAN Combatants Association (FPCA) condemned Israel’s blockade of essential services to Gaza and the ongoing violence in Palestinian-occupied territories. Mubita last week, asserted that Israel’s indiscriminate bombings and blockades, denying access to basic services, violate the principles of the law of armed conflict, international law, and human rights. “The FPCA calls upon the global community, all peace-loving individuals, to exert pressure on the Zionist Israeli regime and its imperialist supporters to lift the blockade on essential services to the Palestinian people,” stated Mubita. The FPCA also…

13 Oct

Exclusive interview with Helalia Johannes: Marathon Runner/Namibia Defence Force Athletic club

info_e12wt4csSportsExclusive interview with Helalia Johannes:Marathon Runner/Namibia Defence Force Athletic club, Marathon Runner/Namibia Defence Force Athletic club

Name : Helalia JohannesDate of Birth : 13 August 1980Place of Birth : Oshali in Ohangwena RegionPosition : Warrant officerOrganisation : Namibia Defence ForcePosition : Marathon RunnerClub : Namibia Defence Force Athletic club You have been involved in athletes for a longtime, to an extend that you have even been recognized in the Guinness book of world records. Most people do not know who Helalia, Namibia Queen of the Marathon is. Can you share with us who is Helalia? I am Helalia Johannes, I specialize in middle and long distance running. My interest in sport began when I was in…

13 Oct

Investments for continued impoverishment, self-enrichment or for betterment, upliftment?

info_e12wt4csOpinionsInvestments for continued impoverishment, self-enrichmentor for betterment, upliftment?

Kae Matundu Tjiparuro SHOULD the country really be appreciative of the government’s efforts to attract investments, which have seen many delegations crisscrossing the globe presumably in mobilsising investors. This is a pertinent question in view of the numbers of trips which has been undertaken by government’s officials, including the President, to woo investors. As well as the investment conferences the government and country have hosted and continue to these days. Whether such investment rides and conferences have been having the desired results remain to be seen. But here the question Yours Truly Ideologically wishes to muse about by himself, and…

13 Oct

Amushelelo and Nauyoma acquitted

info_e12wt4csNational NewsAmushelelo and Nauyoma acquitted

Stefanus Nashama Political activists, Michael Amushelelo and Dimbulukeni Nauyoma were acquitted of all charges after seven months by Magistrate Linus Samuzala at the Katutura Magistrate Court yesterday. Magistrate Samuzala cited the poor quality of evidence presented by the state, noting that Amushelelo had been continually incarcerated since his arrest on 21 March this year. He was arrested alongside Nauyoma and Popular Democratic Movement Member of Parliament, Inna Hengari. The evidence provided by the complainant, Chief Inspector Frederick Ndjatila of the Namibian Police Force, who was the state’s key witness, was deemed immaterial by the Magistrate. Magistrate Samuzala also dismissed oral…

13 Oct

Shell working to develop local content

info_e12wt4csEnergy, Observer MoneyShell working to develop local content

Chamwe Kaira Shell Namibia Upstream BV, spokesperson, Sally Wood has said the company recognises the long-term potential an oil and gas industry could have in Namibia in helping to unlock the country’s energy needs, provide training and employment and contribute to economic development. “We continue to work closely with the industry and government as it develops its local content policy and meanwhile, prioritise local goods, services and skills where possible, across our operations. This reflects where we are currently in the exploration process and will scale up if we proceed towards commercial development,” Woods told Observer Money this week. The…

13 Oct

Namibia expects to produce oil by 2030

info_e12wt4csEnergy, National NewsNamibia expects to produce oil by 2030

Niël Terblanché With its burgeoning oil reserves, Namibia is embarking on a transformative journey, promising not only to reshape its economic landscape but also to solidify its position on the global energy stage. Namibia has set its sights high on significant offshore oil finds and expects to tap into these vast reserves by 2030. Petroleum Commissioner, Maggy Shino, at a recent oil conference in Cape Town, South Africa, introduced plans for a Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) platform to facilitate crude oil export. Since the discoveries, Namibia has garnered considerable attention from global energy magnates. This surge in interest…

13 Oct

Namdeb spends N$3.2 billion on economy

info_e12wt4csObserver Money

Chamwe Kaira Diamond producer, Namdeb’s operations have thus far spent more than N$3.2 billion in the local economy of Namibia in 2022 and capital expenditure of N$1.3 billion is being spent on the ramp up production activities, spokesperson Shangelao Ndadi told Observer Money. Ndadi said the royalty remission that was agreed upon with the government enabled a N$2 billion capital investment over a period of three years (2022 -2025) in the operations resulting in a 20-year life of mine extension (to 2042) for Namdeb’s land-based operations. “This life extension has huge positive implications in terms of long-term contribution to the…

13 Oct

Household drought relief Food increased significantly

info_e12wt4csNational NewsHousehold drought relief Food increased significantly

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Cabinet has given the green light for an increase in the provision of bags of maize meal for drought relief. Now, each household will receive 20 kilograms of maize meal bags every month throughout the drought relief program for the 2023/24 financial year. This substantial increase replaces the previous 12.5-kilogram allocation to each household. This announcement was made by the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Peya Mushelenga, during the 17th cabinet decision-making meeting. The minister has also addressed several other crucial decisions made by the executive. He said the Cabinet has directed the Ministry of Gender, Equality,…

13 Oct

Petroleum import bill N$892m in August

info_e12wt4csObserver Money

The Petroleum oils import bill increased by N$892 million in August, trade statistics have revealed. This increase was one of the leading causes that lead to the country’s trade balance standing at a deficit of N$4.9 billion compared to N$3.7 billion and N$4.1 billion recorded in July 2023 and August 2022. This was the largest deficit the country has recorded between August 2022 and August 2023. The other increases in imports were vessels imports, which increased by N$428 million, rotating electric plant increased by N$391 million, tubes and pipes of iron and steel increased by N$180 million and precious stones…