Blog – Page 39 – News Stand

11 Mar

Financial sector gears up for biodiversity conservation

info_e12wt4csObserver Money

Frida Frans The urgency of integrating biodiversity conservation into Namibia’s financial and private sectors has never been more critical than it is today. As global attention and conversation intensifies on the environmental challenges facing our planet, countries worldwide are increasingly recognizing the need to align financial and business practices with sustainability goals. Last week the UNDP’s Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) in Namibia hosted a training workshop in Walvis Bay, Erongo Region, bringing together key financial and private sector stakeholders to explore innovative financing mechanisms that promote environmental sustainability. The discussions underscored the vital role financial institutions and businesses play in…

11 Mar

Siyauya laid to rest at Bukalo

info_e12wt4csNational News

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Former Namibian Football Association (NFA) General Secretary, Charles Siyauya was laid to rest on Tuesday at his home village of Bukalo in the Zambezi region. Siyauya passed away on 3 March after a short illness at a local hospital in Windhoek. He had begun feeling unwell during a meeting with the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) officials and the NFA Executive Council on 2 March. Despite receiving permission to seek medical treatment, he passed away the next morning. During the first memorial service, NFA President Robert Shimooshili paid tribute to Siyauya’s significant contributions to Namibian football.…

10 Mar

ACC calls for strong oversight for sovereign fund

info_e12wt4csMain

Allexer Namundjembo The Anti-Corruption Commission’s (ACC) director, Paulus Noa, has called for transparency in the implementation of the Welwitshia Wealth Fund (WWF) to ensure its credibility in the country. The fund has drawn attention for its potential to drive sustainable economic growth, as it is designed to build long-term savings and provide a buffer against economic shocks. In an interview with the Windhoek Observer on Monday, Noa said the nation should be aware of the monitoring mechanisms in place and understand how the fund will benefit both current and future generations. “It is not the ACC that manages the fund.…

10 Mar

Heavy rains damage roads in Omusati

info_e12wt4csFeatured, National News

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Heavy rainfall in the Omusati region over the past few days has caused damage to roads and raised concerns over accessibility and safety. Omusati regional governor, Erginus Endjala said the region has received substantial amounts of rain, impacting several key roads. "The road between Onaanda and Okalyi has been completely wiped away by the rain. The Etayi gravel road, which connects to the tarred road, also has areas that are inaccessible," he said. Endjala added that most gravel roads in the region are in poor condition following the rainfall. "Once they get wet, one needs to drive with…

10 Mar

Fisheries ministry grants fishermen’s request for quota shift

info_e12wt4csNational News

Ester Mbathera The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) has agreed to reallocate fishing quotas from Iyaloo Women Investment, Merlus Comerins, Hangana, and Novanam to Blue Chromis Fishing (Pty) Ltd following demands by a group of former Namsov and Icelandic subsidiary, Heinaste Fishing employees. The fishermen, currently employed under the Government Employment Redress Programme (GERP), petitioned Fisheries Minister Derek Klazen in Windhoek on Monday. In the petition, they demand better salaries and improved working conditions. The fishermen who petitioned the ministry through the Mining, Metal, Maritime, and Construction Union (MMMC), general secretary Joseph ||Garoëb proposed that the quota be…

10 Mar

Rundu, Rehoboth top the list of water debtors

info_e12wt4csNational News

Allexer Namundjembo The Namibia Water Corporation Ltd. (NamWater) is grappling with a mounting financial crisis as its outstanding debt surged to N$2.4 billion in February 2025, a 16% increase from the N$2.1 billion recorded in June 2024. This growing debt threatens the long-term sustainability of the country’s water supply, particularly as municipalities and local authorities contribute the largest portion of the debt. Lot Ndamanomhata, NamWater's Head of Public Relations and Corporate Communications, confirmed that the debt burden is distributed across various consumer categories, with local authorities owing the largest share. Ndamanomhata said as of February 2025, local authorities have accumulated…

10 Mar

Green Hydrogen Programme open to criticism

info_e12wt4csEnergy, Featured, National News

Allexer Namundjembo The Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme (NGHP) welcomes constructive criticism regarding the industry. NGHP spokesperson, Jona Musheko said this on Monday following an incident involving veteran journalist Jemima Beukes, who is being disciplined by her employer, Namibia Media Holdings (NMH) for excessively negative reporting on last year’s Global African Hydrogen Summit. Musheko said the organisation has not issued any directives on how journalists should report on green hydrogen initiatives. “We have not issued any formal complaints regarding the journalist in question or any other reporters. Furthermore, we have no concerns regarding perceived negative reporting on the sector,” said Musheko.…

10 Mar

Brazen burglars pull daring cash heist under NamPol’s noses

info_e12wt4csNational News

Niël Terblanché The Namibian Police in Walvis Bay has confirmed that a burglary where more than N$400 000 were stolen, occurred at the Kuisebmond cash hall of the Walvis Bay Municipality over the weekend. Chief Inspector Ileni Shapumba, the head of the community affairs division of the Namibian Police in the Erongo region, said detectives are investigating a case of housebreaking and theft after the burglary was reported by municipal employees on Monday morning. “The incident was reported at the Kuisebmond Police Station on Monday morning. It was reported that more than N$400 000 were stolen during the weekend following…

10 Mar

Namibia School of Diplomatic Studies produces first graduates

info_e12wt4csNational News

Niël Terblanché The Namibia School of Diplomatic Studies (NSDS), established through a partnership between the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation and the University of Namibia, is aimed at strengthening Namibia’s diplomatic capabilities. The school took the country a step closer to strengthening its diplomatic corps with the graduation of the first cohort of students on Monday. Peya Mushelenga, the minister of international relations and cooperation, during the graduation ceremony reiterated the importance of diplomacy in advancing the country’s foreign policy and international standing. “Diplomatic academies have played a crucial role in shaping global diplomatic practice for over two centuries,…

10 Mar

S&T rates for public servants increased

info_e12wt4csFeatured, National News

Niël Terblanché Public servants can look forward to an increase in their Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA), commonly referred to as S&Ts, effective from 1 April. The announcement was made by I-Ben Nashandi, the executive director in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), during the official opening of the institution’s annual planning workshop currently underway in Swakopmund. Nashandi said the adjustment in S&T rates has not been finalised yet but that it is part of the government’s broader efforts to enhance employee welfare and performance within the public sector. He also stressed the importance of embracing technological advancements and innovative…