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NDF takes career guidance to rural schools

NDF takes career guidance to rural schools

Niël Terblanché As part of a regional school outreach effort, the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) this week visited several schools in the Oshikoto and Ohangwena regions, introducing learners to the various career paths available within the military. The visits form part of the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs’ participation in a broader series of career fairs aimed at inspiring young people to consider defence service roles. Schools visited included Onankali South Combined School, Oshilungi Combined School, and Odjadjaxwi Combined School. At Onankali South, Principal Ruusa Simson welcomed the initiative, saying the decision to host a career fair on the…
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Oshikoto governor leads aerial health and livestock outreach

Oshikoto governor leads aerial health and livestock outreach

Niël Terblanché A proactive approach, particularly in regions susceptible to climate-induced adversities, has once again pointed out the importance of coordinated efforts in addressing both human and animal health challenges. In this regard, Governor Sacky Kathindi, accompanied by a multidisciplinary team of medical, veterinary, and security personnel, embarked on an aerial survey across the Oshikoto Region this week. The mission aimed to assess the impact of recent flooding and to address ongoing health and livestock concerns in the area. Utilising a Namibian Police helicopter, the delegation conducted flyovers of flood-affected communities within the Cuvelai Basin catchment area. On the ground,…
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Iipumbu calls for efficiency and innovation

Iipumbu calls for efficiency and innovation

Niël Terblanché The Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Lucia Iipumbu, met with the Department of Immigration Control and Citizenship on Wednesday as part of her ongoing series of familiarisation visits aimed at aligning government departments with national development goals. During the engagement, Iipumbu placed emphasis on modernising immigration operations and enhancing service delivery. She praised the continued rollout of the Namibia-Botswana bilateral agreement, which enables citizens of both countries to travel using national identity cards. “This arrangement has facilitated easier movement of people and goods, particularly at 24-hour border posts, thereby strengthening trade and regional cooperation,” she…
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Tender system in local authorities exposed as a cash cow

Tender system in local authorities exposed as a cash cow

Niël Terblanché Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Evelyn Nawases-Taeyele, says some regional and local authorities have become ATMs for known tender recipients, and this must stop immediately. She made the remarks on Wednesday while opening the first-ever Local Authorities Convention this week, on behalf of Minister Sankwasa James Sankwasa. “I have noticed that our regional and local authorities are highly riddled with corruption, financial mismanagement and irregularities, some of which border on incompetence by the staff members appointed, while some are a result of misguided political directions,” she said. She added that these authorities have become a haven…
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Water supply to Windhoek restored

Water supply to Windhoek restored

Niël Terblanché NamWater confirmed that repair work on the burst section of the Von Bach–Windhoek transfer pipeline was completed in the early hours of Thursday morning. According to Lot Ndamanomhata, the spokesperson of NamWater, the repair was finalised around 05:00, after which a controlled refilling of the pipeline commenced. "The outflow from Booster 2 to the Windhoek Terminal Reservoir has now been steadily ramped up to 600 cubic metres per hour, with an outlet pressure of 63 metres," he said in a statement. He added that this cautious approach, the utility added, is necessary to maintain system stability and avoid…
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Upstream prospects increase with light crude oil discovery in the Orange Basin

Upstream prospects increase with light crude oil discovery in the Orange Basin

Niël Terblanché The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR), in collaboration with its joint venture partners, has confirmed the discovery of light crude oil at the Capricornus 1-X exploration well, located offshore in Block 2914 within the Orange Basin. The operator of Petroleum Exploration Licence 85 (PEL 85), Rhino Resources, announced the conclusion of a drilling campaign conducted with the Noble Venturer drillship. The well, which was spudded on 17 February and reached total depth on 2 April, encountered 38 metres of net hydrocarbon pay within its primary Lower Cretaceous target. Notably, no water contact was observed in the reservoir,…
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Namibia takes charge of Africa Netball

Namibia takes charge of Africa Netball

Hertta- Maria Amutenja  Namibia’s Rebekka Goagoses has been appointed acting president of Africa Netball, following the provisional suspension of president Cecilia Molokwane.  Goagoses, who stepped down as Netball Namibia’s President recently, serves as vice president for development on the continental executive board, and was unanimously selected during a special board meeting held on 22 April. The move comes as Molokwane faces allegations under investigation by World Netball.  While details of the allegations remain confidential, World Netball has confirmed that Molokwane is suspended from all netball activities until the conclusion of the disciplinary process. Molokwane, also the president of Netball South…
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MacAlbert Hengari resigns from ANIREP

CHAMWE KAIRA  Alpha Namibia Industries Renewable Power (ANIREP) Limited has announced that in accordance with the Namibia Securities Exchange listings requirements, it informed shareholders of the resignation of Dr MacAlbert Hengari from the board of ANIREP Limited. This follows his appointment to the cabinet as Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform. The board expressed sincere gratitude to Hengari for his dedicated service since March 2018. Hengari was appointed chairperson of the board in September 2020 and has led with diligence and unwavering commitment throughout his tenure. ANIREP extended its best wishes to Hengari as he undertakes to contribute…
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SA announces reversal of VAT increase

SA announces reversal of VAT increase

The South African Minister of Finance will shortly introduce the Rates and Monetary Amounts and the Amendment of Revenue Laws Bill (Rates Bill), which proposes to maintain the Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate at 15% from 1 May 2025, instead of the proposed increase to VAT announced in the Budget in March.    The decision to forgo the increase follows extensive consultations with political parties, and careful consideration of the recommendations of the parliamentary committees.  By not increasing VAT, estimated revenue will fall short by around R75 billion over the medium term.   As a result, the Minister of Finance has written to the…
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ANIREP acquires 45% stake in Cerim for N$60m

ANIREP acquires 45% stake in Cerim for N$60m

CHAMWE KAIRA  Alpha Namibia Industries Renewable Power (ANIREP) has concluded a conditional binding offer, in terms of which ANIREP will acquire a 45% shareholding in Cerim Luderitz Energy (Pty) Ltd for a total consideration of N$60 million. The vendors are Allied Worldwide Trading Limited, for a 30% shareholding, and Riminii Investment (Proprietary) Limited, for a 15% shareholding. CERIM is an Independent Power Producer (IPP) currently developing a 50 MW (AC) wind power plant located 17km south of Lüderitz in the Karas Region. The project will include the development of 743 hectares of land into a power-generating facility and the construction…
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