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01 Feb

Brave Warriors Receive Heroes’ Welcome as they Return Home from Cote d’Ivoire Journey

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Windhoek, Namibia - In a display of national pride, the Brave Warriors, led by their determined Coach Collin Benjamin, were welcomed with open arms upon their return from a triumphant sojourn in Cote d’Ivoire. The two separate flights carrying the heroes touched down at the Hosea Kutako International Airport, setting the stage for a joyous celebration of their achievements. The team, having made significant strides in continental football, was met with a flurry of media attention. A brief but impactful media conference was held at the airport before being whisked of to State House. The Brave Warriors were escorted to…

01 Feb

//Kharas Regional Council faces legal action unless Swapo councillors are reinstated Erasmus Shalihaxwe

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The Swapo party’s legal counsel, Sisa Namandje, has issued an ultimatum to the Chairperson of the //Kharas Regional Council, Joseph Isaacks, demanding the reinstatement of three ousted Swapo Party councillors by 10:00 today or face legal action. In a letter sent yesterday, Namandje declared the Council’s decision to dismiss the councillors and terminate their membership, along with their benefits, as null and void. This follows the announcement made by Isaacks last week that Swapo representatives in the //Karas Regional Council who are Lazarus Nangolo, Susanna Ndjaleka and Taimi Kanyemba were fired. Citing that the three politicians are not willing to…

01 Feb

Allegations of corruption refuted in the strongest possible terms

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Niël Terblanché In the wake of a contentious letter spreading through social media channels, Tom Alweendo, Namibia’s Minister of Mines and Energy, has raised serious doubts regarding the document’s authenticity. The controversial letter, alleging high-level corruption within the Petroleum Directorate which serves the critical role of licensing of oil and gas exploration, was purportedly penned by one Louis Beauvais, claiming to represent shareholders of TotalEnergies and addressed to Patrick Pouyanne, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the same enterprise. “The letter in question lacks credibility. TotalEnergies has not acknowledged its receipt, nor is there any knowledge of the alleged…

01 Feb

IPPR raises concerns over transparency in Namibia’s mining sector

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Niël Terblanché The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has expressed its concern regarding the lack of transparency and accountability in Namibia’s mining sector. Graham Hopwood, the Director of the IPPR, stressed the urgent need for more openness in the sector, especially in areas like corporate social responsibility, employment practices, and tax payments to the government. Hopwood spoke at a two-day alternative mining indaba in Windhoek and his remarks come at a time when the mining industry, one of Namibia’s main economic pillars, faces challenges in maintaining transparent operations. The IPPR has been vocal about the potential risks of corruption…

01 Feb

Namibian High Court finalizes restraining order against NEFF leaders

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Niël Terblanché Namibian High Court Judge Safimana Ueitele finalized a restraining order against the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) and key members of its leadership, including President Epafras Mukwilongo, Deputy President Kalimbo Iipumbu, and party functionary Michael Amushelelo. The court order prohibits them from engaging in any unlawful activities at various retail outlets across the country. The judgment upholds the Rule Nisi issued on December 22, 2023, and is a response to incidents where the NEFF members allegedly threatened to shut down shops owned by the Rani Group following the suspension of around 100 workers from Employee Placement Services of…

01 Feb

Churches leading the charge for mining reform

info_e12wt4csNational NewsChurches leading the charge for mining reform

Niël Terblanché The Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN) has embarked on an impassioned crusade for substantial reforms within the mining and extractive sector. The CCN’s Alternative Mining Indaba in Windhoek, under the compelling theme “Increasing benefits from mining and extractive industries to address socio-economic development challenges,” is the latest effort to ignite a conversation on “tax justice” and enforceable corporate social responsibilities. The Indaba, a clear response to the Ministry’s assurance of ethical stewardship over Namibia’s natural resources, is positioning itself as a pivotal forum for debate and advocacy for responsible mining that benefits all stakeholders. The CCN, alongside…

01 Feb

Stalwart of Namibian politics Tötemeyer passes on at home

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Niël Terblanché Professor Gerhard Tötemeyer, who served in the Namibian Cabinet as the Deputy Minister of Local, Regional Government and Housing and who also served as the country’s first-ever director of elections has died. In life, Professor Tötemeyer was a notable figure in Namibian politics and academia. Born on May 21, 1935, in Gibeon, Tötemeyer spent his early years in Keetmanshoop where his father worked as a missionary. His family’s stay in Germany during World War II led to initial language barriers upon returning to South-West Africa, as he spoke neither English nor Afrikaans at the time. He overcame these…

01 Feb

Divundu receives new ambulance to boost emergency response

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Martin Endjala The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVA) has enhanced its life-saving capabilities in the region between Rundu and Katima Mulilo with the commissioning of an ambulance worth N$1.3 million. This development follows the establishment of a fully-fledged response unit base in Divundu in December 2022. The Chief Executive Officer of the MVA Fund, Rosalia Martins-Hausiku noted that Divundu’s previous response vehicle was limited to transporting medical staff to accident scenes and could not transfer patients. “With this new 4×4 emergency ambulance, we can now attend to patients and transport them to the nearest hospital, significantly improving our ability to…

01 Feb

Prime Minister denies involvement in petroleum sector corruption

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Niël Terblanché A letter circulating on social media platforms has sparked controversy in Namibia, alleging that Maggy Shino, the Petroleum Commissioner of Namibia, was appointed in a corrupt manner. The unfounded allegations in the letter has drawn attention from the country’s leadership. Tom Alweendo, the Minister of Mines and Energy, had to explain the appointment process of the head of the Petroleum Directorate. The announcement by the energy minister was followed shortly by the Namibian Prime Minister Saara Kuukongelwa-Amadhila who refuted claims of having a personal relationship with Shino and denied any corrupt practices in her appointment. These responses follow…

31 Jan

PDM calls for genuine commitment to sports development

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader McHenry Venaani, has urged Deputy Prime Minister and International Relations Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and the Minister of Sport, Youth, and National Service to transcend political posturing and genuinely commit to fostering sports growth. Venaani’s plea comes amidst the national senior men's football team, the Brave Warriors’ historic performance at the 2023 African Cup of Nations tournament where they managed to progress beyond the group stage for the first time in the country’s history. This is despite the team having to play home games away from home due to substandard stadiums in Namibia which…