WALVIS BAY – The dust won’t settle around the RedForce saga in Walvis Bay, as residents are now mobilising support for court action against the town council. This turn of events came after a settlement agreement was reached between the Walvis Bay municipality and debt-collectorRedForce, in which the municipality apologised for recent allegations of fraud...
Eveline de Klerk Paheja Siririka WALVIS BAY – Oral health goes beyond just having a beautiful smile, as it encompasses the prevention, early detection and treatment of oral diseases, which can impact not only one’s physical health, but also their emotional and psychological well-being. To create awareness of oral health, the Erongo region is participating...
Roland Routh Eveline de Klerk Conservancies in the Khorixas area of the Kunene region lodged an urgent application on Monday in the High Court to stop the construction of a road there. Ottilie Ndimulunde, who was awarded mining concessions in the area, intended to construct a road to get access to her mining concessions. However,...
WALVIS BAY – The Okapale fishermen – employed under the Government Redress Programme by Iyaloo Women Group Investment – are struggling to make ends meet as the company allegedly failed to pay their full salaries. The government allocated fishing quotas to various fishing companies in exchange for employment for fishermen previously employed by Namsov and...
WALVIS BAY – Embattled Dâure Daman Traditional Authority chief Sagarias Seibeb has poured cold water over his alleged toppling, maintaining he is very much in charge. Seibeb has been accused of sowing division within the community and mishandling its resources. His response comes after the community, in a meeting held earlier, unanimously decided to remove...
Andrada Mining has partnered leading lithium producer, Sociedad Química y Minera (SQM), to develop the Lithium Ridge project in Namibia. SQM, a Chilean chemical company and supplier of plant nutrients, iodine, lithium, and industrial chemicals, is the world’s biggest lithium producer. The Andrada deal is SQM’s first venture into Africa, and the partnership is expected...
WALVIS BAY – The new container terminal, constructed at a cost of N$4 billion, will be managed by Terminal Investment Namibia (TiN) from 1 October. TiN is a newly established subsidiary of Geneva-based Terminal Investment Limited (TIL), which was awarded the concession in 2022 to operate the terminal. The Namibia Ports Authority (Namport) and TIL...
WALVIS BAY – With election day fast approaching, 134 officials are undergoing an eight-day training programme in Swakopmund. Hosted by the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN), the training aims to equip returning officers with the necessary knowledge and skills to manage the electoral process. Ultimately, this will ensure the delivery of credible elections in compliance...
WALVIS BAY – The Arandis Town Council (ATC) plans to capitalise on renewable energy, industrialisation and logistics to foster economic growth and job creation. The town last Friday launched its 2024-2029 ambitious strategic plan, which will not only focus on these key areas but also on joint venture participation, green hydrogen to drive economic growth...
WALVIS BAY – Dauredaman youth have washed their dirty linen in the open, accusing their leader of sowing division, mismanagement and lack of accountability. It appears Chief Sagarias Seibeb has been toppled from his position as the leader of the Daure Daman Traditional Authority. His purported removal follows a vote of no confidence from his...