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13 Dec

Husab Mine achieves a historic milestone

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyHusab Mine achieves a historic milestone

Niël Terblanché The Husab Mine outside Arandis, one of the most significant uranium discoveries globally in the past decade and China's single largest investment in Africa commemorated a decade of operations at the end of last week. Swakop Uranium, which officially commenced mining operations in 2013, has significantly contributed to the local economy of the Erongo Region while making remarkable progress over the past decade. The commemorative event attracted dignitaries like the Founding Father of the Namibian Nation, Dr. Sam Nujoma, and the Ambassador of China to Namibia, Zhao Weiping. During the event, former President Nujoma reflected on the substantial…

13 Dec

Geingob tells soldiers they are the ‘shield of the nation’

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Stefanus Nashama President Hage Geingob, who is also the Commander-In-Chief of the Namibian Defence Force (NDF), has reminded men and women in uniform that they are the shield of the nation. For this reason, he said they are at all times expected to remain one in purpose, character and action. “As men and women in uniform, you are the shield of the nation; you stand sentinel, guarding our democracy. Therefore, you should remain one in purpose, character and action,” he stressed. Geingob was addressing soldiers at the Defence Force Parade in Otjozondjupa Region yesterday. He reminded soldiers of their main…

13 Dec

Van Wyk granted bail, while Esau remains incarcerated

info_e12wt4csNational NewsVan Wyk granted bail, while Esau remains incarcerated

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Nigel Van Wyk, one of the individuals accused in the infamous Fishrot corruption scandal, was granted bail for N$20,000 at the Windhoek High Court yesterday. The decision to free him on bail was delivered by Judge David Munsu. In contrast, former fisheries minister, Bernhard Esau had his plea for release dismissed by the same judge. Esau and Van Wyk, who were arrested in 2019 and 2020, respectively, have remained in custody since their apprehension in connection with the saga of fishing quotas fraud, corruption, and racketeering cases. During his bail application, Esau consistently maintained that he was not…

13 Dec

Erongo Region pays tribute to truck drivers

info_e12wt4csNational NewsErongo Region pays tribute to truck drivers

Niël Terblanché Residents of the Erongo Region came together and hosted a ceremony at the police roadblock in Swakopmund to express their appreciation and gratitude to the hardworking men and women who make up the trucking industry and the crucial role they play in society. Neville Andre, the Governor of the Erongo Region, while speaking at the "Thank a Trucker Wellness Day" organized by the Walvis Bay Corridor Group said the event is held in honour of the dedication of truck drivers and to promote their overall well-being. Andre stressed the importance of recognizing the trucking community and their tireless…

13 Dec

NIP board clarifies vehicle scheme for executive employees

info_e12wt4csNational NewsNIP board clarifies vehicle scheme for executive employees

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Brian Eiseb, the Namibia Institute of Pathology’s (NIP) Chairperson of the Board of Directors, has clarified that the recently reported vehicle scheme for senior employees was approved by the Board during a duly constituted meeting. The decision followed a comprehensive benchmarking comparison with various public and private sector institutions. Eiseb was responding to an article published in a local daily newspaper that highlighted the purchase of brand-new cars totalling N$5.3 million for the top five executives of NIP. He also stressed the Board’s commitment to transparency and fairness. “It is important to note that as the NIP Board,…

13 Dec

Swartbooi calls for the removal of Namdeb’s board of directors

info_e12wt4csMainSwartbooi calls for the removal of Namdeb’s board of directors

Stefanus Nashama Bernadus Swartbooi, leader of the Landless People’s Movement (LPM), has expressed his discomfort with the management of Namdeb and called for the removal of the board of directors due to their alleged ignorance and inability to address issues related to unfair labour practices. Swartbooi made these remarks during a media conference held to provide the outcomes of the policy conference that his party conducted in Windhoek last week. According to Swartbooi, Namdeb, along with its highly compensated board of directors, is a failing entity. This call comes after the LPM received a letter from Namdeb’s legal representative, accusing…

13 Dec

Kahimise is concerned about the low uptake of the TID project

info_e12wt4csNational NewsKahimise is concerned about the low uptake of the TID project

Martin Endjala Robert Kahimise, the Chief Executive Officer of the Electricity Control Board (ECB), has expressed concern about the low uptake of the Token Identifier (TID) project in the Namibian Electricity Distribution Industry (EDI). Only 13.4 percent of all electricity meters have been identified according to the TID project nationwide to date. Kahimise stated that this slow progress is a matter of concern for the ECB, as more than 86 percent of prepaid meters still need to be rolled out, and there is less than a year remaining until the cutoff date of 24 November 2024. To avert the imminent…

13 Dec

“Young people should not be mobilisers and campaign tools,” says LPM youth leader

info_e12wt4csNational News“Young people should not be mobilisers and campaign tools, ” says LPM youth leader

Martin Endjala Duminga Ndala, the Youth Command Element Leader of the Landless People's Movement (LPM), has urged young people not to be used solely as mobilizers and political tools. Instead, she encourages them to aspire to occupy strategic decision-making positions. Ndala made these remarks during the party's Second People's Assembly, which took place in Windhoek last week. She stated that young people should not only be at the forefront of political campaigns for various parties but should also seek opportunities to sit at the table where decisions that shape their future and that of their fellow youth are made. This…

12 Dec

PDM appeals to Geingob’s for intervention in the fishing sector crisis

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyPDM appeals to Geingob’s for intervention in the fishing sector crisis

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The leader of the official opposition, McHenry Venaani, has brought attention to the crisis within Namibia's fishing sector. The missive, penned under the challenges faced by the country’s fishermen, urges President Hage Geingob's immediate action to address corruption within the sector and ensure the intended benefits of the Governmental Employment Redressing Programme are realised. Venaani's appeal outlines the alarming issues plaguing the fishing sector, a linchpin of Namibia's economy. He said despite the Governmental Employment Redressing Program policy's noble objective to provide employment opportunities for displaced fishermen since 2015, it appears that corruption has seeped into the system.…

12 Dec

Promote gender equality and uphold human rights: Geingob

info_e12wt4csNational NewsPromote gender equality and uphold human rights: Geingob

Niël Terblanché On the commemoration of Human Rights Day and Namibia Women’s Day, Namibians have been called upon to create a future where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered to live a life of dignity and fulfilment. President Hage Geingob called for a renewed commitment to gender equality and human rights as Namibians observed International Human Rights Day and Namibian Women’s Day while reflecting on the tumultuous past and a hopeful gaze into a more equitable future. The commemoration carries a deep historical significance, honouring the valiant resistance of Namibian women during the 1959 Old Location uprising in Windhoek.…