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15 Aug

Hyphen partners ILF for ground-breaking green hydrogen project… project to create up to 15 000 new jobs during the construction phase … another 3 000 permanent jobs once operational

ObserverNational NewsDr. Michel Kneller, Hyphen partners ILF for ground-breaking green hydrogen project, roughly the equivalent of Namibia’s annual GDP., US$10 billion

Staff Reporter HYPHEN Hydrogen Energy (Hyphen) has partnered with ILF Consulting Engineers for their project in Tsau // Khaeb National Park which will act as a blueprint for future green hydrogen projects globally. The partnership, will see ILF, a leading independent international engineering and consulting firm, support the delivery of Hyphen’s ground-breaking green hydrogen project. The project is one of the largest green hydrogen projects globally, which is expected to supply decarbonise green hydrogen to local and international markets. The project is being developed as the first step in the implementation of government’s strategy to develop a large-scale green hydrogen…

15 Aug

I’m not a position seeker – Mupetami

ObserverNational NewsConstituency Councillor Joseph Mupetami, I’m not a position seeker - Mupetami

Stefanus Nashama OKATYALI Constituency Councillor Joseph Mupetami says he is content with his position as a councillor and would not pursue higher office by serving his constituents. Mupetami, who represents the Swapo Party, ignored public debate, claiming that he is the best councilman in Namibia. “I cannot be like a barking dog who goes hungry at night.” I’m content with where I am. “I will continue to serve the Okatyali residents who voted for me,” he stated emphatically. However, Mupetami who is well known as a servant of the people told Windhoek Observer that if he was the best, he…

15 Aug

National symbols, powerful reminders of values and aspirations: Theofilus

ObserverNational NewsNational symbols, powerful reminders of values and aspirations: Theofilus

Stefanus Nashama DEPUTY Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofilus has urged the nation to embrace national symbols, which she said play an important role in any nation’s identity. National symbols, according to Theofilus, are more than just images or emblems, they serve as potent reminders of the country’s common beliefs and goals. “Our national flag, coat of arms, national anthem, and other symbols represent the unity, pride, and diversity that define our great nation,” she stated. She said this while speaking at the official regional launch of the national symbols campaign in the Kavango Region last week. Theofilus…

15 Aug

Usakos-Karibib road rehabilitation work to commence next month

ObserverNational NewsRoads Authority (RA), Usakos-Karibib road rehabilitation work to commence next month

Martin Endjala CONSTRUCTION works on the Usakos and Karibib road will start next month and the expected completion of the project is March 2025. A media statement issued last Friday by the Roads Authority (RA), said during the construction period, the RA will ensure that works are carried out diligently to minimise any inconvenience to motorists and residents in the vicinity. The road bid which is worth over N$ 343 million will be carried out by a Chinese company Zhong Mei Engineering Group, after the firm successfully won the bid to rehabilitate the 30.04 kilometer road between the two towns…

15 Aug

Brazilian N$2.2M donation to help Namibians becomes self-sufficient

ObserverNational NewsBrazilian N$2.2M donation to help Namibians becomes self-sufficient, THE World Food Programme (WFP)

Niël Terblanché THE World Food Programme (WFP) in Namibia has for the past three years gradually moved its focus from food assistance through procurement and distribution to piloting livelihood projects that are aimed at contributing to improved food and nutrition security and sustainable food systems. In this regard, the WFP works closely with various ministries and government agencies to promote livelihood projects. To assist with these programmes, Brazil has donated more than N$2.2 million to the Namibian government through the WFP to continue developing more livelihood projects. During the handover of the generous donation Ericah Shafudah, the WFP Namibia Deputy…

15 Aug

Capricorn Group, Sanlam teams up to support financial reporting skills

ObserverNational NewsCapricorn Group, CAPRICORN Group and Sanlam Namibia, Sanlam teams up to support financial reporting skills

Staff Writer CAPRICORN Group and Sanlam Namibia hosted a Financial Journalism Workshop themed ‘Mastering key concepts in financial journalism. The well-attended workshop was aimed at capacitating media practitioners in reporting on the financial services industry, including banks and the insurance industry. Media practitioners from the broadcast, print, and digital spheres and final-year media students from the University of Namibia (Unam) and the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) attended the workshop to network and sharpen their financial reporting skills. Capricorn Group and Sanlam Namibia’s individual efforts in the past to upskill media practitioners have proven to be highly enlightening…

15 Aug

Ashihaya Primary School in dire need of classrooms

ObserverNational NewsAshihaya Primary School in dire need of classrooms

Hertta-Maria Amutenja ASHIHAYA Primary School, situated in Okankolo circuit in the Oshikoto region, is facing a shortage of classroom needed to accommodate its growing number of pupils. The school, which currently serves approximately 174 learners from grade 0 to grade 7, is appealing for donations of building materials, particularly corrugated zinc sheets and bags of cement to construct three more classrooms. Established in 2014, the school currently operates with only one classroom per grade and efforts are being made to create an improved teaching and learning environment for the learners and teachers. However, the situation is dire for learners in…

15 Aug

We are left out: Northern based SMEs lament

ObserverNational NewsBank Windhoek SMEs, We are left out: Northern based SMEs lament

Hertta-Maria Amutenja NORTHERN based Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) say they feel left out when it comes to access to information as most interventions are provided to SMEs in Windhoek and do not reach the Northern parts of the country. This was revealed at two Bank Windhoek SMEs information sessions held in Ondangwa and Oshakati in collaboration with the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) Northern Office. Northern based SME owners advocated for access to finance to grow their businesses, mentoring and coaching on the various aspects of a business and most importantly to engage with bank staff that…

14 Aug

Iipumbu pleads for Amushelelo’s release…says judicial system is politically captured

ObserverNational NewsDimbulukeni Nauyoma and Parliamentarian Inna Hengari, Iipumbu pleads for Amushelelo’s release…says judicial system is politically captured

Stefanus Nashama NAMIBIAN Economic Freedom Fighters (NEEF) Deputy Leader, Kalimbo Iipumbu says it is time for the judicial system to heed the country’s cries for the release of the detained Michael Amushelelo. “Remember from the onset of his arrest, members of the public have been questioning why he has been kept in jail while others are out,” he said. Iipumbu yesterday explained that the party understand the role of the Court, but a person who was fighting for many voiceless shouldn’t be kept in jail for that particular time or be denied bail application several times. Amushelelo is NEEF’s Head…

14 Aug

Industrialisation Ministry committed tofinalising new Investment Act: Iipumbu

ObserverNational NewsIndustrialisation Ministry committed tofinalising new Investment Act: Iipumbu, Lucia Iipumbu, Trade (MIT)

Staff Writer MINISTER of Industrialisation and Trade (MIT), Lucia Iipumbu says the Ministry is aware of the need to expedite the process of finalising the new Investment Act, which is intended to shore up and revitalise the country’s investment regulatory and policy regime by embracing a modern and transparent legal framework that accommodates new economic dynamics. The new Investment Act is also expected to accommodate new developments to ensure that Namibia leverages on dimensions that cover new economic and investment priority areas. Iipumbu said this at a recent Investment Promotion stakeholder meeting which she said was crucial for critical engage…