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Renthia Kaimbi Namibia is moving forward with two separate conservation initiatives that could shape how natural landscapes are protected and managed, with the Namibia Nature Foundation (NNF) playing distinct roles in each process. One initiative focuses on a community-driven conservation corridor linking the Skeleton Coast and Etosha National Parks. The other initiative focusses on the proposed UNESCO Global Geopark surrounding the Brandberg area. The community corridor initiative follows a contract signed by the NNF in October 2025 to support implementation of the Legacy Landscape Fund (LLF), which is managed by WWF Namibia.  The LLF committed funding of US$1 million per…

Allexer Namundjembo The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) has acknowledged the Supreme Court judgement in the long-running Prowealth Asset Managers (PAM) matter.  It said the case arises from events that occurred nearly two decades ago, at a time when the regulatory environment was far less developed. “The PAM matter relates to a period when Namfisa's regulatory and supervisory framework was still evolving. While we acknowledge that there were weaknesses at the time, we respect the findings of the Supreme Court,” said Victoria Raimond, manager for corporate communications and consumer education at Namfisa, in a press statement issued on Thursday.…

Justicia Shipena  The High Court has ordered that N$779 666 held in a bank account linked to the late managing director of the Aquamarine Fishing Company of Namibia, Manfred Uxamb, be frozen, pending the outcome of a civil case brought by the company.  In a recent judgement, the court confirmed part of an earlier interim order that allows Aquamarine to secure funds it claims were misappropriated while Uxamb served as its managing director.  The court rejected broader attempts to freeze additional funds and assets, finding that only one specific amount was supported by evidence. Aquamarine alleges that between 2018 and…

Allexer Namundjembo The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) says its outgoing chief executive officer Nangula Uaandja has built a strong executive team to support institutional change.  Uaandja is preparing to leave office at the end of December. Jessica Hauuanga has been appointed acting chief executive officer with effect from 1 January 2026.  Hauuanga, who has served as Executive: Investor Experience since 2021, assumes the role following Uaandja’s departure when her contract ends on 31 December. In a statement issued on Thursday, the NIPDB board said it has full confidence in Hauuanga’s ability to lead the institution during this…

As the final pages of the 2025 calendar begin to turn, a familiar, frantic energy tends to grip the professional world. In the high-pressure corridors of our modern workspaces, we have been conditioned to believe that December is a "sprint to the finish line". This period is traditionally characterised by pulled-forward deadlines, back-to-back "final" strategy sessions, and an unspoken, heavy pressure to resolve every outstanding issue before the clock strikes midnight on December 31st. We have been taught that the only way to end a year successfully is to exhaust ourselves in the process, collapsing into the holiday season like…

Justicia Shipena  Town councils recorded the highest increase in unpaid water bills as the Namibia Water Corporation's (NamWater) outstanding debt climbed to N$2.8 billion. NamWater said total outstanding water debt stood at about N$2.8 billion as of 30 November 2025.  This marks an increase of roughly N$387 million or 15.9%, from about N$2.4 billion recorded in February 2025. Debt owed by town councils rose by N$150.8 million over the period, making them the largest contributors to the growth in arrears.  Rural water communities followed with an increase of N$107 million, while municipalities added N$42.4 million. Debt from mines rose sharply…

Justicia Shipena  The High Court has dismissed a N$300 000 damages claim brought by inmate Ndozi Ndozi against prosecutor general Martha Imalwa and senior police officials, finding that there was no malicious prosecution in his case. Ndozi sued the Imalwa, the minister of home affairs, immigration, safety and security and the inspector general of the Namibian police, arguing that he was wrongly and maliciously prosecuted on a charge of escaping from lawful custody.  He claimed the state continued with the prosecution despite knowing there was not enough evidence to secure a conviction and that this violated his constitutional rights. The…

Allexer Namundjebo Zambezi regional governor Dorothy Kabula on Wednesday refused to accept a petition calling for the secession of the Zambezi region after a protest by a group linked to the banned United Democratic Party (UDP). The protesters attempted to hand over the petition following a demonstration held in the region.  Kabula said on Wednesday that she was not prepared to receive it, citing her right as governor to decline. “I’m ready to not receive any petition because our elders have said they want peace, unity and development for this region for their grandchildren and children of the Zambezi region,”…

Renthia Kaimbi A 23-year-old man is due to appear in the Swakopmund Magistrate’s Court today after his arrest for making a false statement under oath and attempting to defraud an insurance company. Erongo police said the arrest serves as a warning against the deliberate misreporting of crimes. The case dates back to Saturday at about 16h51, when the man reported to the Mondesa Police Station.  According to police, he made a sworn statement before a Commissioner of Oaths, alleging unknown suspects had broken into his house. In his statement, he reported the theft of a refrigerator, a four-plate stove, an…

Renthia Kaimbi Walvis Bay mayor Johannes Shimbilinga last week led a delegation of councillors on a tour of the municipality’s Traffic and Fire Brigade departments. The visit aimed to give councillors a clearer view of the daily work and challenges faced by essential service providers responsible for public safety and emergency response in the town. Councillors received guided tours of both departments and observed operations firsthand. The visits focused on service readiness ahead of the busy festive season. At the traffic department, acting chief traffic officer Clifton Jacobs outlined key operational challenges. These include limited resources and rising service demands. …