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26 Jul

Hyphen and Namibian Government launch SED framework

ObserverObserver MoneyHyphen and Namibian Government launch SED framework

Martin Endjala As part of the landmark N$180 billion green hydrogen project deal, the Government of the Republic of Namibia (GRN) and Hyphen Hydrogen Energy on Monday launched a socio-economic development framework (SED Framework) in the //Kharas Region. The SED Framework is an integral part of the Feasibility and Implementation Agreement (FIA) which demonstrates the GRN's commitment to incorporating socio-economic development targets for green hydrogen developers in the implementation of Namibia's green hydrogen strategy. Hyphen’s Head of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG), Toni Beukes, said that in partnership with central, regional, and local governments they aim to co-create solutions with…

26 Jul

The business community is a vital component of the mid-term budget

ObserverFeatured, Observer MoneyThe business community is a vital component of the mid-term budget

Niël Terblanché The Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises along with the National Planning Commission will conduct a comprehensive mid-term budget review in various regions across the country. According to a statement provided by the finance ministry, the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, lipumbu Shiimi, will personally conduct the campaign with members of the National Planning Commission. “This initiative aims to assess the progress made thus far and identify areas where adjustments may be required to ensure effective fiscal management and equitable economic growth,” the statement said. During the visits to the various regions, the finance minister will engage…

26 Jul

New police station costs N$71 million

ObserverNational NewsLieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, New police station costs N$71 million

Stefanus Nashama The Namibian Police have spent over N$71 million on the construction of a new police station in Onkumbula in the Oshikoto Region. Speaking at the official opening of the Onkumbula police station on Monday, the Inspector-General of the Namibian Police Force, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, said the construction work of the station was finalized at the cost of over N$71 million. Shikongo yesterday told the Windhoek Observer that the funds were provided by the central government through the budget allocated to the Namibian Police. The police chief said many projects in the Oshikoto Region to build new police…

26 Jul

Namibia needs a fit-for-purpose public service

ObserverNational NewsBank of Namibia’s Deputy Governor, Ebson Uanguta, Namibia needs a fit-for-purpose public service

Martin Endjala For Namibia to capitalize on economic opportunities, it will need a fit-for-purpose public service or else economic development can be severely hampered by the absence of an able and capable public service. Ebson Uanguta, the Bank of Namibia’s Deputy Governor during the celebration of the 2023 Africa Public Service Day in Katima Mulilo said: “My plea to all of us here today is to do everything necessary to ensure that poor quality public services are not the reason why we look back 30 years from today and regret that Namibia did not sufficiently capitalise on these once-in-a-lifetime economic…

26 Jul

Helicopter crash: Nauhaus remanded in custody

ObserverNational NewsAntje Nauhaus, Helicopter crash: Nauhaus remanded in custody

Niël Terblanché More charges were levelled against Antje Nauhaus, the 34-year-old woman that was arrested on Sunday in Swakopmund in connection with the deadly helicopter crash which cost the lives of two men. Besides facing charges of forgery, fraud, utterance and various charges related to the violation of the Namibian Civil Aviation Act, Nauhaus was also charged with culpable homicide. Nauhaus, who up until her arrest was an employee of Namibia Base Aviation, made her first appearance before Swakopmund Magistrate Nelao Brown and was formally informed about the charges against her. She stands accused of unlawfully and intentionally providing a…

26 Jul

PDM demands the sacking of Mulunga

ObserverMainNico Smit, PDM demands the sacking of Mulunga

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Nico Smit, Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) member of Parliament has urged the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprise to take action against the entire National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) Board and for the Board to dismiss the Managing Director, Immanuel Mulunga for serious transgressions of the terms of his employment contract.This comes after the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) cleared Mulunga of corruption allegations when he authorised the transfer of money to Sungara Energies Ltd. Smit stated that Mulunga’s authorization of the transfer of US$6.7 million to Sungara Energies Ltd. was not authorised by the Board, which is one…

25 Jul

Mulunga exonerated by ACC

ObserverMainMulunga exonerated by ACC, Paulus Noa, s NAMCOR, Sequa Petroleum Ltd and Petrolog Energies Ltd, the Director General of the ACC

Niël Terblanché The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of Namibia after an intense investigation has given Immanuel Mulunga, the suspended Managing Director of the Namibian Petroleum Corporation (Namcor) the all-clear after the watchdog could find no evidence of criminal intent when he authorised the transfer of money to Sungara Energies Ltd. According to a report released by Paulus Noa, the Director General of the ACC, Mulanga authorised the payment to the conglomerate in the interest of Namcor and the country despite the fact that he attempted to repeatedly bring the matter to the attention of the corporation’s board of directors. “The board…

25 Jul

A Mother’s labour horrors at Katutura Hospital

ObserverNational NewsA Mother’s labour horrors at Katutura Hospital, Anna Timoteus

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Anna Timoteus, 24, asserts that the staff at the maternity ward at Katutura Hospital mistreated and victimised her while she was in labour and after she lost her three-day-old baby. Timoteus who went into labour on 7 June, gave birth on 9 June 2023. However, her son, who was born with hypoxic-ischaemicencephalopathy (HIE) and weighed 3.6 kilograms, passed away three days later. When a baby is born with HIE, their brain does not receive enough oxygen or blood flow. “My water broke around 20hOO on 7 June and called for an ambulance immediately. When I got to the…

25 Jul

Woman arrested in connection with deadly helicopter crash

ObserverNational Newsa Robinson R44 helicopter, f Namibia’s Civil Aviation Act, r Kauna Shikwambi, Woman arrested in connection with deadly helicopter crash

Niël Terblanché Forged documents and various other violations of Namibia’s Civil Aviation Act could have led to the tragic deaths of two men during a helicopter crash on the outskirts of Swakopmund a little more than a week ago. On Sunday, the Namibian Police has taken a 34-year-old woman, who is employed by Namibia Base Aviation, into custody and by late yesterday afternoon were still busy formulating charges relevant to her alleged criminal deeds. The arrest was confirmed by Inspector Ileni Shapumba, the head of the Community Affairs Division of the Namibian Police in the Erongo Region. The tragic crash…

25 Jul

Ministry endorses Oil and Gas Conference

ObserverNational NewsChairperson of EAN, Jason Kasuto, Ministry endorses Oil and Gas Conference, MME, Tom Alweendo

Niël Terblanché Namibia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) has officially endorsed the premier presentation of the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference slated for mid-August 2023. The much-awaited event is scheduled to take place on 16 and 17 August in Windhoek. The Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo expressed his support for the conference in a letter written to the organisers of the event. “The Namibia Oil and Gas Conference 2023 holds great promise for fostering dialogue and collaboration among key stakeholders in Namibia and the international oil and gas value chain,” Alweendo said. The minister also promised that…