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N$301.6 billion needed to save Africa’s energy poverty – Alweendo
20 Apr

N$301.6 billion needed to save Africa’s energy poverty – Alweendo

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Tujoromajo Kasuto Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo says for Africa’s energy poverty to become history, there is a need to think differently about the countries capability and what needs to be done to attract the necessary investment in the energy space. Alweendo was speaking at the ongoing Namibia Energy Investment Conference in Windhoek today. He says some estimates suggest that the continent needs an annual investment of US$20 billion from now until 2030, which he believes is impossible, ‘’but there is a need to think and act anew’’. Additionally, he highlights that significant developments have emerged within the…
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Kunene’s Early Warning System strengthened …coping with climate vulnerabilities
19 Apr

Kunene’s Early Warning System strengthened …coping with climate vulnerabilities

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Martin Endjala The Environmental Investment Fund and the Ministry of Works has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to fight climate change in the Kunene Region. Kunene is one of the most vulnerable regions in the country that is severely affected by climate related shocks, particularly the prolonged devastating droughts that have culminated in the loss of people’s livelihoods as a result of high livestock mortality. The Chief Executive officer of Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia Benedict Libanda said during the announcement of the MoU today that an early warning system will prepare the authorities to come up with early interventions…
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Namibia energy conference sets right mix for Africa’s power ambitions
19 Apr

Namibia energy conference sets right mix for Africa’s power ambitions

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Staff Writer The much anticipated Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) at the Droombos Estate outside Windhoek tomorrow morning. The conference will be graced by a strong line-up of international, regional and national energy experts, the organisers said in a statement, adding that it brings together a ‘’multidimensional and thought provoking conversation with industry players under the theme ‘The energy mix: Positioning for Industrialisation, Investment and Growth’’. ‘’The fourth edition of the conference brings Namibia and the continent’s energy ambitions full circle. More and more significant energy discoveries are taking place on African soil. This conference is a timely and opportune…
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19 Apr

Easter drug busts

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Staff Writer Drugs with a combined value of N$11.9 million were confiscated on Saturday at Trans Kalahari border post. 13 Namibian men and one Congolese national were arrested after they were found in possession of 314 parcels of cannabis weighing 357,320 grams, crack cocaine weighing 390 grams and Mandrax tablets. In another incident, drugs worth N$101 000 were confiscated on Saturday in Otjiwarongo’s at Ombili location. One male suspect was arrested after he was found in possession of 53 parcels of cannabis. On the same day in Katima Mulilo at Ngweza location, it is alleged that a 28-year-old Namibian male…
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Standing committee disappointed with Lands
19 Apr

Standing committee disappointed with Lands

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Martin Endjala The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources has expressed dissatisfaction in the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, for failing to extensively study the Affirmative Repositioning petition that calls for a regulation land ownership by foreigners at today’s public hearing at parliament. The standing committee officials, stressed that land issues are very sensitive and procrastination will lead to chaos, calling on the ministry it seriously and to thoroughly study the petition. The deputy chairperson of the committee Agnes Mpingana Kafula, week to study the petition to deliberate on the matter next week Tuesday at 12h00. “I am…
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Geingob calls on members to defend Swapo’s name
19 Apr

Geingob calls on members to defend Swapo’s name

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Tujoromajo Kasuto On the occasion of the 62nd anniversary of the Swapo Party, President Hage G Geingob stated that with the party’s ‘’impressive and unrivalled glorious revolutionary history and experience’’ in governance, members should always defend the party, its leadership, programmes and policies, against those who seek to weaken them and spread falsehoods, particularly on social media. He said they should always go out there with confidence, to among others provide political education by explaining to the people about Swapo’s achievements and the party’s political agenda. “In setting and carrying out our developmental agenda, the Swapo Party will continue to…
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ACC to investigate Parliament fraud
19 Apr

ACC to investigate Parliament fraud

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The Director General of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), Paulus Noa, has confirmed that the state agency will initiate an investigation into allegations that more than N$1.2 million was stolen from the National Assembly. “Taking into consideration the magnitude of the allegations as circulating on the social media and also in the print media, ACC will initiate preliminary investigation into the allegations,” Noa said. According to a media statement issued by the National Assembly (NA) on Saturday, two National Assembly officials have resigned and one discharged from their jobs after they allegedly stole more than N$1.2 million. The National Assembly admission…
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Accessibility remain an issue for people with disabilities in 2022
15 Apr

Accessibility remain an issue for people with disabilities in 2022

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Tujoromajo Kasuto Alexia Manombe-Ncube, the Deputy Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, And Social Welfare and Disability Affairs, urges people to consider the accessibility of workplaces, schools, homes, churches and public transportation for wheelchair-bound people. "Are you happy that a person in a wheelchair will easily access the building as well as the ablution facilities? It often happens that a building is only partially accessible, for example they have a ramp, but the entrances to the ablution facilities are so narrow that a wheelchair cannot enter,’’ she lamented. Ncube shares her observations that the ramps are only built up to…
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5.83 billion needed for civic, crime prevention duties
15 Apr

5.83 billion needed for civic, crime prevention duties

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Martin Endjala The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security Albert Kawana has requested about N$5.83 billion to be allocated to carry out its mandate. Kawana made this request in yesterday’s National Assembly session, when tabling the MHASS budget motivation. The MHASS is mandated to manage national population register, facilitate lawful migration, provide international protection and support asylum seekers and refugees, as well as to ensure internal security, by maintaining law and order, and provision of safe custody, rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders. “It is against this background that vote 39 is divided into 11 programs”, Kawana stated. A…
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Over 1 000 hostel blocks needed
14 Apr

Over 1 000 hostel blocks needed

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Staff Writer The Minister of Education, Arts and Culture, requires the construction of 1 176 hostel blocks and 1 075 ablution facilities. The Minister of Education, Arts and Culture, Anna Nghipondoka in the budget motivation speech in the National Assembly yesterday said that the ministry’s budget allocation of N$14 billion for the financial year 2022/23 represents a 21% share of the national budget, has also set aside N$69 000 000 to finish building and repairs at secondary schools and hostels. She went on to say that despite the fact that hostels are available in all regions, many secondary schools still…
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