Rudolf Gaiseb Appian Capital Advisory on Wednesday announced the acquisition of a majority shareholding in the Rosh Pinah Solar Park to decarbonise its portfolio further and decrease energy costs. It will acquire the majority shareholding in Rosh Pinah Solar Park from Emesco Energy to exclusively supply clean energy to the portfolio company, Rosh Pinah Zinc...
Works minister John Mutorwa has tabled the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) of 2006 to improve the working conditions for seafarers. The deputy prime minister informed the National Assembly on Tuesday that the convention is an important international labour agreement adopted by the International Labour Organisation (ILO). “The convention is a comprehensive international legal instrument, and...
This headline loosely translates to ‘Comrade Nujoma, intensify the war to liberate Namibia’ – a song we sang in 1981 in Zimbabwe. As we celebrate the illustrious life of Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, Namibia’s first president and founding father, I would like to share with the few encounters I had with this gallant freedom fighter and...
The name Sam Nujoma resonates deeply across Namibia – from the barren dunes of Terrace Bay to the rugged mountain ranges of Kunene in the north. It symbolises resilience, strength and an unwavering commitment to his country. Nujoma was not just a leader but a symbol of the fight for liberation. His leadership style earned...
Many developing countries, including Namibia, are stunned following the move by the United States of America (USA) president Donald Trump to cut funding to all United States Agency for International Development (USAID) foreign assistance programmes. Trump claims this is a mechanism to evaluate whether USAID programmes align with his “America First” policy. Aid has long...
As a human resources consultant, I have encountered clients facing structural reporting challenges where managers report to junior employees based on tenure rather than hierarchy. This has led to miscommunication and a work environment where employees experience undue pressure and unprofessional feedback. Even worse, some supervisors delegate their responsibilities to junior employees and take credit...
The late Founding Father, Dr Sam Nujoma, was a true advocate for women’s rights and gender equality. He did not merely talk about it, but he lived it. His stalwart and visionary leadership laid a strong foundation for the first female president-elect, who is expected be sworn in as the fourth president of the Republic...
SWAKOPMUND – In a bittersweet tale, the Erongo region will bid a farewell to Founding President Sam Nujoma at the iconic Kuisebmond Stadium in Walvis Bay. It was at this very place where, on 1 March 1994, he officially received the town back from apartheid South African rule. This marked a pivotal moment in the...
Malaria cases have significantly declined in the northern regions. This offers relief from the recent surge, which saw hundreds of infections reported in Omusati, Oshikoto, Ohangwena and Oshana regions. The regions recorded a spike in malaria infections earlier this year, raising concerns among health officials. Between 10 and 16 February this year, Oshikoto and Omusati...
Festus Hamalwa Lahja Nashuuta Victoria Immanuel A sense of grief engulfed Hosea Kutako International Airport in Windhoek yesterday morning as the body of Namibia’s Founding President, Sam Shafishuna Nujoma was airlifted to the north of the country for a series of memorial services. A brief military parade was held at the airport as the late...