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Niël Terblanché Phase one of the replacement of a five-kilometre section of the water supply pipeline which is the lifeline of Henties Bay has commenced. The pipeline which supplies the town water from the Omdel Dam according to the town mayor Lewis Vermaak has seen its days and has been inconveniencing the town when there are breakdowns. “The pipeline is very old and it’s breaking everywhere. They are now installing a new pipeline and a new reservoir so that Henties Bay can have reliable water supply throughout the year,” he said. Vermaak added that once the pipeline is completed another…

Ester Mbathera South African company Oceana Group which owns the Erongo Marine Enterprises (EME) said it will no longer pursue disciplinary charges against the suspended EME managing director Martha Uumati. This was confirmed by the EME spokesperson Francois van der Merwe on Sunday. “Oceana has agreed terms with Uumati. She resigned from her position effective 15 April 2024. The company will no longer be pursuing disciplinary action,” he said. The disciplinary hearing was scheduled for 11 and 12 April but did not take place. Van der Merwe could not confirm the date when Uumati submitted her resignation. He also did…

Martin Endjala The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) is hosting a Responsible Investment Symposium (RIS) in Windhoek. The symposium, currently underway, aims to tackle broadening horizons and engaging in honest debate about the relevance and practical impacts of the RIS and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) landscape and the Fund’s shared mandates. The GIPF’s Chief Executive Officer and Principal Officer, Martin Inkumbi explained that RIS is integral to the GIPF’s business model. “Through the lens of sustainability, the Fund aims to capture value, mitigate relevant risks, and remain forward-looking to be part of the Responsible Investment community, to the extent…

Stefanus Nashama The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has collected a total revenue of N$86 billion for the 2023/24 financial year which is an increase of N$24.5 billion when compared to the previous financial year. NamRA’s commissioner, Sam Shivute, shared this on Wednesday at the agency’s 2024 Taxpayer and Trader Appreciation Day event. According to Shivute, the agency was able to exceed its target for this year, which was initially set at N$67 billion and later adjusted to N$71 billion. “Our strategic objective is to improve revenue collection. I am very happy to inform the public that we are well on…

Martin Endjala Millers and silo operators who refuse to buy any marketable white maize from Namibian farmers during the 2024 market season, will result in the suspension or withdrawal of their import permits with immediate effect. This was confirmed by Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB) Chief Executive Officer, Fidelis Mwazi, who on Wednesday, stated that “no import permits will be issued for white maize to such an operator until such time when there is compliance.” Mwazi also announced the restriction on the import of white maize into the country during the 2024 market season with effect from 1 May 2024. He…

Martin Endjala Students graduating this year from Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) and the University of Namibia (UNAM), should settle their debts to obtain their qualifications. This was confirmed by the two institutions. NUST spokesperson, John Haufiku yesterday told this publication that the institution held a meeting last week Friday, to discuss the student debt matter. He clarified that management agreed that all students who owe the institution will be required to pay off all their outstanding debts. He refuted circulated information that debts will be written off and added that such information is untrue. “The debts aren’t…