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Niël Terblanché Namibia is set to take centre stage in global biodiversity conservation by hosting the 11 Session of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES). The event will take place in Windhoek from 10 to 16 December, gathering approximately 750 delegates from more than 150 countries. According to Romeo Muyunda, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism’s spokesperson, leading scientists, policymakers, and international experts will be among the participants, who will discuss critical issues related to biodiversity, ecosystem services, and their integral role in human well-being. “The event will further contribute to Namibia’s growing prominence in…

Niël Terblanché Sam Shivute, the Commissioner of the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA), has been elected as the Vice Chairperson of the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) which represents a giant leap forward for the country’s tax administration structures. According to NamRA's spokesperson, Yarukeekuro Ndorokaze, the election took place during ATAF's General Meetings held in Kigali, Rwanda, on Wednesday. “Shivute, the founding Commissioner of NamRA, will serve as the deputy to Professor Edward Kieswetter, the Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service,” Ndorokaze said. ATAF serves as a platform for intra-African collaboration and peer learning among tax administrations. Its mission is…

Niël Terblanché The deputy prime minister, John Mutorwa unveiled Namibia’s National Risk Profile of Natural Hazards and Selected Diseases in Windhoek on Wednesday. This comprehensive document represents a fundamental step in shifting the country's disaster management approach from reactive to proactive. Mutorwa said the risk profile, commissioned by the Office of the Prime Minister, provides a detailed analysis of the country's exposure to various natural hazards, including droughts, floods, heatwaves, windstorms, lightning, and earthquakes. “The essence of managing disaster risks lies in the proactive, strategic, and sustainable approach to reducing vulnerabilities and enhancing resilience,” he said. Mutorwa reiterated that the…

Stefanus Nashama The Khomas Regional Council has allocated N$3 million to install five overhead lights at the Goreangab informal settlement in Windhoek. This was confirmed on Thursday by Samora Machel Constituency Councillor Nestor Kalola. Kalola explained that the program to provide lighting for residents in the area was proposed last year, but it could not be implemented due to a lack of funds. “I have submitted a proposal for the project at the Windhoek Municipality since last year, but there was no money available. Fortunately, the Khomas Regional Council made the N$3 million available for the project,” he said. Currently,…

Stefanus Nashama A family in the Zambezi region is still waiting for the government to compensate them for the use of their ancestral land. The Namibia Development Corporation (NDC) and the Namibia Correctional Service (NCS) have been using the land for agricultural purposes for the past 11 years. The land belonged to the late William Bill Finaughty. His grandchildren, Patrick Kangulu, Mary Kangulu, and John Finaughty, are now fighting the government for compensation amounting to N$7 million for the use of their ancestral land located near the Wenela Border Post and Katima Farm. “We have proof of ownership of our…