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Meatco seeks qualified operators for Okapuka Feedlot
05 Jun

Meatco seeks qualified operators for Okapuka Feedlot

National News
Ester Mbathera The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) has issued a call for expressions of interest from qualified professionals to lease and operate the Okapuka Feedlot situated a few kilometres along the road between Windhoek and Okahandja for one year. This is as the livestock industry is battling a relentless drought that forces producers to drastically reduce their herds. Meatco emphasised the urgency of maintaining a functional feedlot to prevent a national disaster and support the stabilisation of the meat industry. The selected operator will be responsible for managing the Okapuka Feedlot at a minimum standing capacity of 3 500…
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Agriculture ministry tackles water shortages with borehole initiative
05 Jun

Agriculture ministry tackles water shortages with borehole initiative

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Martin Endjala The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform (MAWLR) has invited bidders to tender for the installation of boreholes in many parts of the country, particularly in rural areas where severe water shortages continuously occur. The work required includes the construction and installation of traditional wells, the installation of mini desalination plants for boreholes with salty water, and the drilling and test pumping of boreholes. Work also includes the installation of new boreholes and water point infrastructure, the rehabilitation of water point infrastructure, the construction of earth dams, and the cleaning of boreholes, amongst others. Last month, the…
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Governor warns against Nored’s electricity disconnection plan
05 Jun

Governor warns against Nored’s electricity disconnection plan

National News
Hertta-Maria Amutenja The impending electricity disconnections for defaulting customers of the Northern Electricity Distributor (Nored) could have negative implications for the supply chain. Kavango West Governor Bonifatius Wakudumo said this after Nored announced that it will commence with electricity disconnections from 17 June of customers whose accounts have been in arrears for 30 days and longer. Wakudumo highlighted the potential impacts on critical institutions and the supply chain. "At a household level, the majority are prepaid, so maybe those that are still postpaid might be affected. I recently visited local green schemes, and they have an issue with the notice.…
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Namibia and Angola set to accelerate Baynes hydroelectric project
05 Jun

Namibia and Angola set to accelerate Baynes hydroelectric project

National News
Niël Terblanché In a bold move to strengthen regional energy security and cooperation, Namibia and Angola are set to commence the much-anticipated Baynes hydroelectric project this year. The announcement follows a bilateral meeting between Namibia’s Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, and his Angolan counterpart, João Baptista Borges, held at the Lauca Hydroelectric Dam on 3 June. The 881MW Baynes Binational Hydro Power Project, strategically located on the Lower Kunene River along the Namibia-Angola border, represents a breakthrough in regional energy collaboration. The meeting between the two energy ministers builds on discussions from a virtual meeting held on 20…
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Swakopmund residents face increased cost of living
05 Jun

Swakopmund residents face increased cost of living

National News
Niël Terblanché Residents of Swakopmund will see an increase in service-related tariffs for the current fiscal year. The chairperson of the town council’s management committee, Blasius Goraseb, presented the municipal budget for 2024–2025 at this week's ordinary council meeting, detailing a five percent increase in tariffs. Goraseb, however, reiterated that senior citizens residing in Swakopmund will be exempt from this increase. The council also approved a capital budget of N$111 766 000 and a balanced operational budget of N$578 282 000 for the 2024–2025 financial year. Goraseb, during his presentation of the budget, said that a significant portion of the…
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Former LPM parliamentarian enjoys his freedom
05 Jun

Former LPM parliamentarian enjoys his freedom

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe Former Landless Peoples’ Movement (LPM) parliamentarian Edson Isaacks said he is currently enjoying his freedom and will ignore the statement made by the party. On Tuesday, Isaacks resigned from the party and parliament along with founding member, Henny Seibeb. “Ignore that statement. They are fighting because we took a principled decision. I don't even need to respond to it. I don't want it to get muddy,” he said. He added that their record of their years in parliament speaks for itself. “I don't need to explain myself to somebody at that level. I am not going to that…
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05 Jun

TARIFFS INCREASED:

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Residents of Swakopmund will see an increase in service-related tariffs for the current fiscal year.The chairperson of the town council’s management committee, Blasius Goraseb, presented the municipal budget for 2024/2025 at this week's ordinary council meeting, detailing a five percent increase in tariffs.Goraseb, however, reiterated that senior citizens residing in Swakopmund will be exempt from this increase.The council also approved a capital budget of N$111 766 000 and a balanced operational budget of N$578 282 000 for the 2024/2025 financial year.
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Nedbank for Good Series Returns
04 Jun

Nedbank for Good Series Returns

National News
Tsumeb and Oshakati are gearing up to host the 3rd and 4th rounds of the Nedbank for Good Series, set to kick off on June 8, 2024, in Tsumeb and then make its way to Oshakati on June 22, 2024. After a monthlong break, the series is back. Dan Zwiebel, the coordinator of the Nedbank for Good Series, expressed his satisfaction with the preparations for the upcoming tour of the northern region. Last year saw an impressive turnout, with Tsumeb attracting 80 players and Oshakati hosting 25 players. Zwiebel is hopeful that this year's numbers will match or even surpass…
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Diamonds remain Namibia’s largest export commodity
04 Jun

Diamonds remain Namibia’s largest export commodity

National News
Erasmus Shalihaxwe Among the top five export products in April, diamonds topped the list, accounting for 17.3 percent of the total export of goods, of which 4.3 were re-exports and were predominantly destined for Botswana, the United Arab Emirates, and Belgium. The Namibia International Merchandise Trade Statistics Bulletin for April 2024, released by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) on Tuesday, indicates that uranium came in second on the list, accounting for 13.4 percent of the total exports, and was mostly destined for China. Fish took third place, contributing 13.2 percent, and it was mainly destined for Spain, Zambia, and Mozambique.…
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BoN loses exchange control court case
04 Jun

BoN loses exchange control court case

National News
Niël Terblanché The High Court of Namibia in Windhoek set aside the Bank of Namibia's (BoN) decision to block the bank accounts of six wholesale and retail businesses. The landmark ruling delivered on 31 May 31 by Judge Shafimane Ueitele, scrutinised and found the actions of the Bank of Namibia and its Acting Director of Exchange Control and Legal Services, Penelao Kapenda, unlawful. The case, brought forward by Nemi Investments 104 CC, Nemi Investments 105 CC, Rani Traders CC, Rundu Cash and Carry CC, Dharani Traders CC, and Oshana Cash and Carry CC, revolved around the acceptance and handling of…
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