TOKYO – Nippon Steel yesterday slammed the “inappropriate” role of politics after Bloomberg News reported that president Joe Biden would block its planned takeover of US Steel.The deal worth US$14.9 billion, including debts, is being reviewed by a body that audits foreign takeovers of US firms, helmed by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.Bloomberg cited people close...
Iuze Mukube Acting Judge Moses Chinhengo is adamant that the plea-taking stage in the Fishrot scandal must proceed until completion, despite a special plea lodged by accused Sacky Shanghala. Judge Chinhengo rejected Shanghala’s contention that the court does not have jurisdiction to hear the case and, therefore, sees no reason why the proceedings should be...
AMINUIS – The Ovaherero Traditional Authority (OTA)’s Aminuis senior traditional counsellor Bethold Tjiundje has praised the late President Hage Geingob for his vision and work he did at Chief Hosea Kutako’s homestead. Geingob was the mastermind behind the newly-inaugurated Chief Hosea Kutako Memorial Museum and Homestead Shrine at Toasis village in the Omaheke region’s Aminuis...
Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Pohamba Shifeta says trophy-hunting is vital for conservation, sustainable development and ecosystem preservation, not only in Namibia, but also throughout southern Africa. “When properly managed and regulated, trophy-hunting provides vital economic incentives that empower local communities and private landowners to become active stewards of their natural resources,” he said....
Auleria Wakudumo The Oshana police will officially launch their festive season operation next week at various regional roadblocks. Oshana regional commander, Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria made these remarks during a parade at the police regional headquarters in Oshakati. He said these operations have already commenced, but the official launch will take place next week Monday,...
Auleria Wakudumo Ongwediva- Omwaalu wovapolifi 133 moshitukulwa shaShana ova mona omaifano ape, tava ifanwa paife inspector, senior inspector oshoyo ovakonaakoni voimbuluma vopombada Omaandaxa. Omukulunhu wopilifi moshitukulwa shaShana, Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria okwa shiivifa omadina aavo va yelwaayelwa oshoyo oku va dika eembadi dipe meembonge dakula dopolifi moshitukulwa shaShana mOshakati. “Elitulemo lovapolifi okulongela nokuamena oshilongo noshiwana...
Auleria Wakudumo Opolifi moshitukulwa shaShana otai ka patulula pambelewa oshikonga peenhele adishe domainda omeendjila molwa omatango manene oo twa taalela mOmaandaxa omafiku 16 Decemba. Eshi omukulunhu wopolifi mOshana, Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria okwe shi holola pefimbo ta shiivifa omadina aavo va mona omaifano mape oshoyo oku va dika eembadi meembonge dakula dopolifi moshitukulwa shaShana mOshakati. ...
In Namibia, livestock production is heavily dependent on rangeland, which grows a variety of forage resources, including trees, shrubs, grasses and forbs. These plants differ in growth forms, structure, life cycles, habitat preferences and their uses. Cattle, sheep and goats characterise livestock farming in this country. These animals have different forage preferences and foraging habits.Cattle...
LONDON – British oil giant BP announced on Monday it will significantly reduce investment in renewable energy through to 2030, as it combines its offshore wind business with that of Japanese power company Jera. The equally-owned joint venture, Jera Nex BP, is set to advance the companies’ existing wind projects and create one of the...
Charmaine Boois MARIENTAL – The Hardap region has a lot of agricultural potential, with its fertile soil and many agricultural activities, but persistent drought has become a huge concern for many farmers and backyard gardeners in the region. However, many people keep going despite these difficulties, hoping and praying for more rain and coming up...