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Martin Endjala The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVA) has embarked on a week-long initiative which is aimed at increasing road safety awareness in the region, educating the public about the Fund’s mandate, benefits, and the Fund’s claims process. The outreach programme will take place in the Kunene Region and is set to run from 6 to 12 March where it will demonstrate the fund's commitment to continue to deliver services directly to residents in communities. MVA Fund Chief Executive Officer, Rosalia Martins-Hausiku said that the Kunene region has been identified as an area that is generating a significant number of…

Martin Endjala In its interim financial results for the six months ended 31 December 2023, the Capricorn Group said in their report that it created a value of N$2.42 billion for all its stakeholders. The Group’s Chief Executive Officer, Thinus Prinsloo said the Group's positive financial performance enabled the bank to create value for all stakeholders, contributing to the socio-economic development of Namibia and Botswana and positively impacting many lives including employees, suppliers, shareholders, communities and government. The value is spread across its shareholders mainly, its employees at an amount of N$563 million, the government through taxes N$574 million, ordinary…

At the recent belated commemoration of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) 2023, the Chairperson of the Khomas Regional Council, Shaalukeni John Moonde, highlighted the pressing challenge of urbanisation affecting the council’s ability to respond to disasters effectively. “The rapid influx of rural to urban migration not only hampers our ability to implement development programmes, but also affects our service delivery, such as access to clean water, sanitation, and emergency services,” he said. The councillor stressed that the vulnerable residents in informal settlements are most impacted by the lack of access to emergency services during disasters. In addition,…

Niël Terblanché Headspring Investments, a subsidiary of Russian-owned Rosatom Uranium One, has declared its openness to constructive dialogue and its efforts to engage with all stakeholders. The company also acknowledged the need for a comprehensive independent assessment of facilities, processes, and technologies when implementing geological exploration projects in Namibia. These measures also include facilitating educational visits to In Situ Leaching (ISL) mining operations abroad to demonstrate their environmentally friendly practices. Earlier this week the Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources, and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein, took a firm stand against uranium exploration activities by Headspring Investments. Schlettwein’s stance is set against…