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18 Apr

No levy relief for mobile operator’s losses due to deactivated SIM cards

National News

Martin Endjala Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN), says it will not offer levy relief to mobile operators who lose money due to deactivated Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) cards as a result of unregistered cards. The regulator insists that the only solution to avoid such losses is to ensure that the three-month period given to SIM card holders whose numbers have been deactivated for failing to register their cards before the set deadline on 31 March and ensure they retain their numbers. This is according to CRAN’s Chief Executive Officer, Emilia Nghikembua while responding to questions sent to the regulator…

18 Apr

Xinfeng’s N$600 million lithium processing plant ready for commissioning

Main

Ester Mbathera Xinfeng Investments has announced the commissioning of its lithium processing plant nine months after the government banned the export of unprocessed crushed lithium ore, cobalt, manganese, graphite, and rare earth metals and elements. Aqisha Jooste, the company spokesperson, confirmed this to the Windhoek Observer on Thursday. The plant is expected to start operations in June. “The plant promises to significantly enhance the lithium supply chain and bolster economic growth within the region. The new facility boasts a substantial processing capacity of 1 million tonnes of concentrated lithium annually. This marks a significant step in meeting the growing global…

18 Apr

Small Stock Farming: The Imperatives

Opinions

Nichlas Mbingeneeko The previous article focused on small stock dosing or drenching and dipping. This article will focus on genetic value creation in small stock farming, i.e. the significance of quality in small stock farming. In understanding genetic value creation, understanding of some related concepts is a prerequisite. The terms ‘gene’, ‘genetic value’, and ‘genetic value creation’ will be explained in brief so as to ease understanding. Simply put, a gene is a unit of heredity passed on from the parent to the offspring. Genes control the morphology or phenotype of animals. Genetic value relates to the effects that the…

18 Apr

False alarms, a foretaste of the political brand of Ndaitwahism?

Opinions

Simply the news headlines surrounding the impulsive and trigger happy reactions of the government concerning European Union mission to Namibia’s entertainment of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), actually its leader singularly, as it transpired. “Netumbo slams ‘regime change’ agenda after IPC meets with European Diplomats,’ splashed one of the local dailies. Regurgitating the near-to hysterical diatribe by the Swapo Vice President, hashed evidently negligently, arrogantly and without any decorum, political and/or diplomatic, by and from the party’s central committee. To say the least the actions and reactions by both the government and Swapo Party leaders, upon which the media…

18 Apr

Uranium price to rise attaining US$80 per pound

Observer Money

Uranium market fundamentals continue to improve as a broad spectrum of countries announce plans for ever-increasing nuclear power capacity to enhance long-term energy security and pursue attainment of net-zero carbon goals, Deep Yellow, which is developing uranium mines in Namibia said this week. High prices are good for Namibia, the third largest uranium producer in the world. Deep Yellow’s projects include the Tumas, Omahola, Nova JV and the Yellow Dune JV. Deep Yellow announced that China, India and Sweden are planning to significantly increase installed nuclear power electricity generation, while several African countries (Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa) envision the implementation…

18 Apr

Oceana earnings to be 60% higher

Observer Money

Oceana Group Limited expects basic headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the six months ended 31 March 2024 will be more than 60% higher than the reported basic earnings per share (EPS) of 295.4 cents and headline earnings per share (HEPS) of 299.1 cents for the previously reported six months ended 31 March 2023. Oceana announced on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange that EPS is expected to be between 573 cents and 603 cents representing an increase of between 94% and 104% compared to EPS of 295.4 cents reported for the comparative period; and HEPS is expected to be between 565…

18 Apr

CPBN awards tenders worth N$6,4 billion

Observer Money

The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) awarded contracts to the value of N$6,4 billion in the 2023-2024 financial year. CPBN’manager of stakeholders engagement, Johanna Kambala told Observer Money that the board continues to empower Namibians in the award of procurement contracts. Observer Money (OM): How many procurement contracts did CPBN award in 2023? Johanna Kambala (JK): CPBN: In total, the Central Procurement Board of Namibia awarded forty-five (45) procurement contracts during the financial year 2023-2024 to the value of N$6,4 billion. Thirty-nine (39) of these awards to the value of N$5,5 billion were awarded to 100% Namibian owned companies,…

18 Apr

Paratus gets new shares approval from CRAN, NCC

Observer Money

CHAMWE KAIRA Paratus Namibia Holdings Limited informed shareholders that it has obtained the necessary regulatory approval from Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) and the Namibian Competition Commission in order for Paratus Group Holdings Ltd to underwrite the Rights Issue on 20 May. A Rights Issue is when a company offers its existing shareholders the chance to buy additional shares for a reduced price. Usually the discounted price will stand for a specified time frame, after which it is returned to normal. “Pursuant to the announcement of the results of the general meeting of the shareholders released on NENS (Namibia…

18 Apr

Windhoek working to avert water crisis

Observer Money

The City of Windhoek has announced water crisis restrictions as part of a drought response plan. Residents and businesses will be required to save 10% of their consumption effective from 1 July. City of Windhoek’s spokesperson, Lydia Amutenya explained to Observer Money that for the city to have enough water, the dams require one good rain season to have sufficient water while the Windhoek aquafer requires at least three good rain seasons to have enough water. Observer Money (OM): In terms of water consumption in Windhoek, how much do commercial and industry processes consume? Lydia Amutenya (LA): Domestic Consumers consume…

18 Apr

Anglo American sells diamonds worth US$445m

Observer Money

Anglo American rough diamond sales amounted to US$445 million in the third cycle of 2024.The mining giant also operates in Namibia through the 50/50 joint venture between the government and De Beers. Anglo American has joint ventures with the Namibian government in Namdeb, Debmarine Namibia and the Namibia Diamond Trading Company. The company said the provisional rough diamond sales figure quoted for Cycle three represents the expected sales value for the period and remains subject to adjustment based on final completed sales. Al Cook, CEO of De Beers, said: “Many diamond businesses are continuing to take a cautious approach to…