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Kunene Governor Dumbfounded By Tribal Chiefs Recognition Applications … 75 new applications submitted
By:Uakutura Kambaekua Kunene Governor Maruis Sheya says his office received 75 new applications from those claiming to be tribal chiefs and seeking recognition as traditional leaders. Various traditional authorities in the region are busy with internal squabbles and unending litigations which left scores of authorities with either more than one chief fighting for recognition. Sheya […]
Paratus Powers Equiano Cable System With Infinera’s ICE6 800G
By:Staff writer With the landing of the Equiano submarine cable in June of 2022 in Namibia, the Paratus Group has established a partnership with Infinera, a pioneer of advanced optical networking solutions, in order to provide better services in the coming months. Infinera is a top global provider of optical transmission equipment, with innovative infrastructure […]
Askari Metals Acquires Part Of The UIS Lithium Project
By:Staff writer Askari Metals Ltd on Thursday announced the completion of its acquisition of the 80% interest in EPL 8535, covering an area of approximately 195 km2 forming part of the Uis Lithium Project, located in Namibia. Pursuant to the terms of the binding agreement between the company and the shareholders of Earth Dimensions Consulting […]
MIT To Train 1400 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
By:Laban Rasalus The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade will be providing training to about 1400 micro, small and medium enterprises. Minister Lucia Iipumbu said this year’s training starts in April and the Ministry will be working closely with Empretec Namibia. Enhancing Entrepreneurship Development Programme in Namibia is an initiative of the Namibia government working in […]
Trade Facilitation Crucial For Namibia
By:Mauricia Koopman The Minister of Trade and Industrialisation Lucia Iipumbu said increased global trade and the dynamics in the international supply chain have created new demands on the role of customs administrations and other government agencies on trade facilitation. Ipumbu said the business community tries to move goods faster, at reduced cost to maintain competitiveness […]
Mines And Energy Ministry To Inject N$23 Million To Promote Exploration
Justicia Shipena The Ministry of Mines and Energy will use N$23 million for the promotion of investment in exploration, the deputy Minister Kornelia Shilunga said in the National Assembly while motivating the Ministry’s 2023/2024 budget. The Ministry requested a budget allocation of N$250.7 million for the financial year 2023/2024. Namibia has seen a peak in […]
Nam Ghetto Life Continues, As Village-To-Town Emigration Continues …40% of Nam’s 2,5 million people reside in ghettos
By:Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus By July 2022, more than 40% of Namibia’s overall population and around 80% of its urban population currently live in shacks and rented rooms in informal settlements, according to the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia’s (SDFN) 2022 annual report released recently. The Federation indicated that those living in the ghettos have little or […]
Namcor Board’s Comalie Granted Bail Of N$7 000 …Shiimi Requests IG To Consider Security Threat And Provide Support
By:Justicia Shipena In a packed courtroom, the National Petroleum of Namibia (Namcor) board chairperson Jennifer Comalie made her first court appearance in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court, portraying a state of anxiety and limping as she walked in. Comalie appeared before Magistrate Jozanne Klazen after a long wait of confusion and details about a docket that […]
The Beautiful Words From The 2023 Opening Session Of Cabinet
By:Nghiinomenw-vali Erastus We forget so fast, in case our ministers and cabinet members forgot, here is a reminder of the President’s speech during the first opening session of Cabinet. “The Year of Revival. It is a new year and with every new year comes new challenges and most importantly new opportunities. In front of […]
Natural Growth Will Not Be Sufficient For Namibians
By:Fransina Nghidengwa The Director General of the National Planning Commission Obeth Kandjoze says the sixth National Development Plan will be delayed. According to the Kandjoze, Cabinet advised concentrating efforts on prioritising Harambee Prosperity Plan 2 programmes and the unfinished business of the NDP5, which itself has been delayed to the 2023\24 to 2024\25 financial years, […]