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08 Jan

Namibia loses N$ 1.5 billion annually due to illicit fishing

info_e12wt4csMainConfederation of Namibian Fishing Associations (CNFA), Matti Amukwa, Namibia loses N$ 1.5 billion annually due to illicit fishing

Niël Terblanché The Confederation of Namibian Fishing Associations (CNFA) has sounded an alarm, revealing that the Namibian fishing industry suffers annual losses exceeding N$1.5 billion due to illicit, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing practices. The shocking losses were revealed after the recent arrest of an Angolan fishing vessel engaged in illegal activities within Namibian waters, serving as a stark warning to other vessels operating illegally in the region. CNFA Chairperson Matti Amukwa said that the losses incurred by the Namibian fishing industry are both significant and detrimental. “These staggering losses not only affect our economy but also deplete our valuable…

03 Jan

Amushelelo creates a new workers union

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Niel Terblanche Despite facing multiple legal threats and charges of intimidation, harassment, and unlawful instigation of protests, Michael Amushelelo remains resolute in his mission to address the alleged mistreatment of workers in Namibia's retail industry.Amushelelo, a prominent Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) member, recently announced the establishment of the National Union of Retail Industry Workers of Namibia.Amushelelo announced his social media platforms, revealing his new role as the Secretary-General of the workers' union."My fellow Namibians, we are pleased to inform you that we have established a Workers Union. We have submitted our application for registration with the Ministry of Labour,…

30 Dec

Governor banned from attending council meetings

info_e12wt4csMainBonifatius Wakudumo

Governor Bonifatius Wakudumo of the Kavango East region has been banned from attending regional council meetings following allegations of authoritarianism.In a letter to President Hage Geingob, the regional council outlined their decision to prohibit Governor Wakudumo from participating in council meetings until the grievances between them are resolved.The move comes in response to mounting dissatisfaction among council members and the community.One of the core grievances cited in the letter is Governor Wakudumo's alleged failure to inform council members about his regional visitation programs, causing division among the community.An anonymous source contacted the Windhoek Observer to shed light on the matter."The…

22 Dec

Namcor considers revising retail service station expansion plans

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Martin Endjala The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) is contemplating a reassessment of its expansion plans for its retail service station network throughout the country. Initially, the company aimed to establish 33 service stations nationwide by 2024, but to date, only 16 have been successfully established. During a recent press conference, Namcor’s acting Managing Director, Shiwana Ndeunyema, disclosed that the company has embarked on a three-pronged strategy to address the challenges it has encountered in expanding its retail service station network. The strategy aims to identify more effective operating models to reach its expansion goals. “Whatever operating models we…

21 Dec

Alweendo calls on the G7 to review its decision on a ‘single node’ of diamond sales

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Stefanus Nashama Tom Alweendo, the Minister of Mines and Energy, has called upon the G7 member states to reconsider their decision regarding measures to restrict the sale of Russian diamonds. He urged them to engage with all diamond-producing countries to discuss the specifics of the proposed measures and their potential impact on economies and people’s livelihoods. “We are deeply concerned about the potential consequences of these restrictive measures, as it is our understanding that all diamonds, whether rough, cut, or polished, entering the G7 and EU will be subject to verification through a ‘single node’ in Antwerp,” the Minister said.…

20 Dec

Nampol refutes reports of spending N$2,5 million on the Inspector General’s new vehicle

info_e12wt4csMain5 million on the Inspector General’s new vehicle, Nampol refutes reports of spending N$2

Stefanus Nashama Reports claiming that the Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, received a new Mercedes Benz worth over N$2.5 million have been vigorously denied and the rumours were labelled as malicious, false, and misleading. Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, the head of the Namibian Police’s Public Relations Division, clarified that the actual price of the vehicle was slightly over N$1.9 million. “We would like to clarify that the vehicle in question was purchased through an approved procurement process for N$1,968,643.50,” Shikwambi stated. She stressed that the vehicle remains government property, designated for the official use of…

19 Dec

Vulnerable Namibians exploited by international smuggling syndicates

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Niël Terblanché A recent case involving the arrest of a Tanzanian national and three Namibians has shed light on a disturbing trend of international poaching syndicates exploiting local communities in Namibia for illegal harvesting of endangered plant and animal species. This illicit trade is not only threatening the nation’s unique plant species but also endangering the livelihoods of its people. Diana Mashiku (29) from Tanzania, believed to be a plant-trafficking kingpin, and her three Namibian accomplices, Veisiruaije Tjavara (25), Jennifer Simataa (37), and Tjivinda Unatavi (31), were apprehended while in possession of 46 Adenia pechuelii plants, commonly known as Elephant’s…

18 Dec

Namcor alleges blatant fraud in the acquisition of military fuel storage facility

info_e12wt4csMainNamcor alleges blatant fraud in the acquisition of military fuel storage facility

Niël Terblanché Immanuel Mulunga, the suspended Managing Director of Namcor, along with several other individuals, is facing legal action that could cost them over N$53 million in restitution to the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor). The state-owned entity while filing particulars of a claim at the Namibian High Court has made serious allegations of fraud during the acquisition of a military fuel storage facility in Walvis Bay. The claim asserts that Mulunga and nine other defendants are responsible for a transaction that was concluded in breach of government control structures, resulting in significant financial losses to Namcor. Namcor’s decision…

15 Dec

Namra to disburse N$66.8 million in tax refunds

info_e12wt4csMainNamra to disburse N$66.8 million in tax refunds

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) is set to release tax refunds totalling N$66,805,594.15 to 63 150 individual salaried persons and pensioners. NamRa Chief Strategic Communications and Support Engagements, Yarukeekuro Ndorokaze, announced this yesterday and said that the agency is set to make the payments this week; however, the refunds will only be available to the taxpayers a week after. He said NamRA’s strategic approach involves meticulous risk assessment, the establishment of acceptable risk thresholds, and the implementation of an automated refund process. This has resulted in the processing of 91,092 returns, contributing to the clearance of refunds dating back…

14 Dec

Nuclear energy is integral to GRN’s long-term plans

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Martin Endjala Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo has affirmed that nuclear energy remains a crucial component of the government’s long-term plans, as articulated in its National Integrated Resource Plan (NIRP) issued earlier this year. He made this statement during a Cabinet Committee Briefing held in Windhoek. Alweendo pointed out that the NIRP has detailed how the government intends to manage the supply of electricity within the country. While nuclear energy may not be an immediate priority, it is considered as part of the long-term strategy. However, Alweendo emphasized that the feasibility of nuclear energy depends on various factors, including…