Windhoek Observer

Justicia Shipena  Preferred Land Development Holdings (Pty) Ltd (PLDH) has taken the government to court challenging a decision over road planning that affects its Osona Village development near Okahandja. The matter is before the High Court in Windhoek, where the company is seeking to have a decision to proclaim two district roads with a 30-metre road reserve reviewed and set aside. PLDH says the decision is unlawful and goes against earlier agreements. The minister of works and transport, the roads board for Otjozondjupa South, the Roads Authority, the Municipal Council of Okahandja and Osona Property Management Company are respondents. Osona…

Renthia Kaimbi Namibia has allocated N$952.1 million to fund its diplomatic missions abroad under the 2026/2027 budget. This accounts for 69.5% of the total budget for the Ministry of International Relations and Trade. International relations and trade minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi presented the ministry’s total budget of N$1.369 billion in the National Assembly on Tuesday. She stated that the allocation aims to safeguard Namibia’s interests in a rapidly evolving global landscape characterised by escalating tensions and competition. “In this shifting geopolitical landscape, global competition is no longer confined to oil but extends to critical minerals, as well as key technological inputs…

Patience Makwele  Floods are making it difficult for workers at Chobe River Lodge in the Zambezi region, where staff continue to work under rising water levels and worsening conditions. Parts of the lodge in Ngoma are submerged, with water surrounding chalets built on stilts and covering walkways.  Video footage taken on Tuesday shows large sections of the property under water as levels continue to rise. Workers who spoke to the Windhoek Observer on condition of anonymity said they remain on duty because they fear losing their income. “We are still working. It is business as usual because if we close,…

Staff Writer  Starlink says the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia’s (Cran) decision to reject its licence application is based on a misunderstanding of its operations and compliance. The satellite internet provider responded after Cran declined its applications for a telecommunications service licence and radio spectrum access last week.  Cran cited failure to meet ownership and regulatory requirements in its decision.  However, in a statement, this week Starlink disputed the finding of non-compliance.  The company said it has, over the past three years, committed to setting up a local entity, meeting national security requirements and paying taxes and fees in line…