Environment

11 Aug

Namibia studies Ghana’s utilisation of oil proceeds

ObserverNational Newsand Natural Resources, Environment, Namibia studies Ghana’s utilisation of oil proceeds, Vice-Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture

Staff Writer AN Upper House of Parliament team paid a courtesy call on the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) in Accra Ghana to learn more about petroleum income management and maximisation for the benefit of the people. The visit was meant to help Namibia understand how Ghana is using of oil proceeds for the benefit of its citizenry. The delegation was led by the Vice-Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and Natural Resources, Elder Filipe. The visit was in accordance with Rule 159 of the National Council Standing Rules and Orders of the Namibian Parliament which mandates…

Conservancies held back by inadequate services

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Tujoromajo Kasuto Challenges such as aging fleets, insufficient funding for regional councils and old water infrastructures are hampering service delivery at various community-based conservancies in the country’s north central and north eastern parts. This is revealed in the National Council Standing Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and Natural Resources report following its oversight visits to the Zambezi, Kavango East, Kavango West, Ohangwena, Oshikoto, Oshana, Omusati, Kunene, and Erongo Regions on Rural Water Supply, Community Based Conservancies, and Open Mining Pits. The Standing Committee visited eight regions and found that, despite a number of challenges, the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land…