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11 Aug

Communication companies only share passive infrastructure… but disputes arise from resistance to sharing active infrastructure

ObserverObserver MoneyCommunication companies only share passive infrastructure… but disputes arise from resistance to sharing active infrastructure, Mobile Virtual Network Operators., t dominant Licensees

Chamwe Kaira The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has reported that dominant Licensees have shown a positive reception towards the sharing of passive infrastructure, and no conflicts have arisen in relation to this practice. CRAN introduced regulations regarding infrastructure sharing in October 2016, aiming to establish a framework that promotes fair and non-exclusive sharing of both passive and active telecommunications infrastructure by dominant licensees. CRAN emphasized the significance of active infrastructure sharing in facilitating open-access collaboration, leading to cost reductions that ultimately benefit consumers. This collaboration involves licensees utilizing the radio network of other operators, such as national roaming…

11 Aug

100MW solar plant for //Karas region

ObserverObserver Money100MW solar plant for //Karas region, Witputz Energy (Pty) Limited

Chamwe Kaira Witputz Energy (Pty) Limited, a local company is seeking to become an active renewable energy provider in Namibia and is planning to set up a 100MW solar plant in the //Karas region. The company has already applied for about 150 hectares of land just west of Witputz village in the //Kharas Region, according to documents made available to Observer Money. Witputz Energy says it is planning to become a major player in the renewable energy sector in the south western part of Namibia. The solar power plant construction activities will be conducted concurrently across the proposed area. The…

11 Aug

Urgent intervention needed to mitigate starvation: Nghituwamata

ObserverObserver MoneyNdiyakupi Nghituwamata i, Urgent intervention needed to mitigate starvation: Nghituwamata

Niël Terblanché DRASTIC interventions are needed to mitigate the increasing number of people who fall into a situation of severe food insecurity. The Executive Director of the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata in an overview of the situation report on crop prospects, food security and the drought situation the lack of rain is at the heart of the situation where more people are facing starvation. In an assessment of the situation report on crop prospects, food security, and the drought scenario, Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform Executive Director, Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata, , stated that the…

11 Aug

Namibia’s Meatco expects a profitable year

ObserverObserver MoneyNamibia’s Meatco expects a profitable year

Staff Writer Meatco ascribed the expectation to the high number of cattle sent for slaughter in that country at the moment. Meatco said in a statement that should the trend continue, it was likely that it could to lead to a consolidated recovery year. The company performed favourably in May and June by generating around N$107 million (about R106 million) and N$190 million (R188 million) in revenue respectively. Farmer’s Weekly previously reported on complaints by Namibia’s beef cattle producers about late payments from Meatco, as well as the dire financial state the company found itself in. Meatco in the meanwhile…

11 Aug

Windhoek milking residents with tariff hikes: Ndala

ObserverNational NewsDuminga Ndala, s Movement National (LPM) Youth Element Leader, Windhoek milking residents with tariff hikes: Ndala

Martin Endjala LANDLESS People’s Movement National (LPM) Youth Element Leader, Duminga Ndala has accused City of Windhoek (CoW) of emptying residents’ pockets, by milking them with its ever increasing tariffs without considering their economic status. Ndala made these remarks this week while reacting to the 8.6 tariffs increase which the City announced recently. A statement issued by City authorities this past Tuesday highlighted that tariffs hikes which came into effect from 01 August, are necessary to foster social and economic development through affordable electricity tariffs, and are cognisant of the fact that electricity is an essential commodity. “The City of…

11 Aug

Govt told to create conducive environment for communities to succeed

ObserverNational NewsGovt told to create conducive environment for communities to succeed, Okahao in the Omusati region

Hertha-Maria Amutenja MINISTER of Urban and Rural Development Erastus Uutoni has urged government, regional and local authorities to take deliberate steps and measures to foster an environment that will allow local businesses and communities to successfully engage in economic and development activities and contribute to improving their welfare and way of life. Uutoni made these remarks on Thursday at Okahao in the Omusati region during the commemoration of the Africa day of Decentralisation, Local Governance and Local Development. According to the minister, Namibia has vowed to uphold the ideals of decentralisation and local governance, acknowledging the crucial role that regional…

11 Aug

Walvis municipality explains smelly water

ObserverNational NewsWalvis municipality explains smelly water

Niël Terblanché OVER the past few days, residents of the Narraville residential area of Walvis Bay have complained bitterly about the foul smell of drinking water that spouted from taps in their homes. The Municipality of Walvis Bay took note of the complaints and officials from the water section as well as the chief of Health Services responded immediately to these concerns to investigate the matter. According to a statement issued by the Public Relations Department of the local authority, the residential area experienced a water interruption for approximately eight hours on Tuesday due to technical repairs at the Narraville…

11 Aug

UNESCO and NamPol join forces to enhance Police-Media Relations

ObserverNational NewsUNESCO and NamPol join forces to enhance Police-Media Relations

Staff Writer THE Training and Development Directorate of the Namibia Police (Nampol) in the Erongo region is scheduled to participate in a five-day workshop to create a training module for police officers. Supported by UNESCO and the Namibia National Commission for UNESCO, the workshop will focus on creating a module centred on Freedom of Expression in connection with media and the improvement of the relationship between the media and the law enforcement officers. The five-day workshop which began this past Monday was officially opened on by Erongo Regional Commander, Commissioner Nicolaus Kupembona. According to UNESCO, the intention behind creating this…

11 Aug

Namibia studies Ghana’s utilisation of oil proceeds

ObserverNational Newsand Natural Resources, Environment, Namibia studies Ghana’s utilisation of oil proceeds, Vice-Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture

Staff Writer AN Upper House of Parliament team paid a courtesy call on the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) in Accra Ghana to learn more about petroleum income management and maximisation for the benefit of the people. The visit was meant to help Namibia understand how Ghana is using of oil proceeds for the benefit of its citizenry. The delegation was led by the Vice-Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and Natural Resources, Elder Filipe. The visit was in accordance with Rule 159 of the National Council Standing Rules and Orders of the Namibian Parliament which mandates…

11 Aug

Health ministry faces lawsuit over infant death

ObserverNational NewsHealth ministry face lawsuit over infant death, Roman Joachim and Jakob Ndafenongo

Hertta-Maria Amutenja A lawsuit has been filed against the Ministry of Health and Social Services following the death of an infant at the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital. The parents, Roman Joachim and Jakob Ndafenongo, are demanding justice for the loss of their baby girl, Suama Ingashipola Ndadenongo, who was born on September 18, 2022, and passed away on November 9, 2022. Joachim, and Ndafenongo, are seeking a total of N$3,760,080 in compensation for their child’s death, alleging negligence and wrongful conduct by medical personnel involved in the care of the mother and child during labour and delivery. The parents are alleging…