SWAKOPMUND – The Doro !Nawas Conservancy has claimed a small but significant victory after it successfully obtained an interim interdict from the High Court of Namibia to halt all mining activities within its jurisdiction. The decision was made by High Court Judge Colin Parker on Monday after a hearing on 8 November. The Doro !Nawas...
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Xinfeng admits wrongdoing, still seeks export licence
WALVIS BAY – Controversial lithium mining company Xinfeng Investments has admitted to engaging in illegal mining in a letter addressed to mining commissioner Isabella Kandjii-Chirchir last week. However, in a bold move, the company has also requested the mines ministry to expedite the approval of their licence and paperwork so they can export processed ore...
Namport gives N$10.5m for grassroots football
WALVIS BAY – Grassroots football across the country has received a significant boost from the Namibia Ports Authority (Namport). Namport committed to sponsoring second and third-division leagues with N$10.5 million over three years. Namport donated on Monday through the social arm, Namport Social Investment Fund (NSIF). As a result of the sponsorship, all Namibia Football...
Xinfeng caught pants down … forced to shut operations
WALVIS BAY – An illegal mining operation, being carried out by Xinfeng Investments in the Uis area, has been shut down. This follows mining commissioner Isabella Chirchir’s unannounced visit to the site on 16 November, where she caught them in the act as they were ferrying stockpiles of ore from the mining area, Ringman, about...
Mondesa gets cricket hub for youth development
SWAKOPMUND – A transformative milestone in sports and community development was celebrated last week Friday, as stakeholders broke ground for the Mondesa Cricket Hub at Hanganeni Primary School in the Tulinawa location. Scheduled for completion in February 2025, this facility aims to foster inclusivity, youth empowerment, and social cohesion through the #Cricket4All initiative. During the...
Frustration over voting challenges at Utuseb
Frustration mounted at the informal settlements of Utuseb and Farm 37, as hundreds of Walvis Bay residents flocked to mobile polling stations meant to service these areas, which are both on the outskirts of the town. Residents of the two informal settlements expressed displeasure, resulting in a standoff between locals and voters from Walvis Bay,...
NSI bolsters testing capabilities
Walvis Bay – Namibia has strengthened import controls for fishery and canned meat products. All products entering Namibia will be subjected to vigorous tests to ensure that unsafe products do not make it to the shelves. This initiative, under the steadfast support of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), is a momentous step in our...
American energy giant opens doors in Walvis
WALVIS BAY – American energy technology giant, Baker Hughes, has opened a multi-million-dollar liquid mud plant as well as a cement bulk facility in Walvis Bay. These further boost Namibia’s energy sector. This is the country’s first liquid mud plant, designed to support the growing oil and gas exploration activities offshore. At the same time,...
Walvis Bay at 30
WALVIS BAY – Walvis Bay residents from all walks of life will converge this weekend to mark the 30th anniversary of the town’s reintegration into Namibia. The milestone, themed “Walvis Bay keeping the Namibian economy alive: yesterday, today and tomorrow”, celebrates decades of resilience, unity and economic progress. The celebrations include the erection of monuments...
British high commissioner ‘courts controversy’ … attends IPC-linked mayoral gala
WALVIS BAY – British High Commissioner to Namibia Charles Moore’s attendance at a dinner hosted by Walvis Bay mayor and deputy Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) leader Trevino Forbes has raised eyebrows, and sent tongues wagging. This follows speculation about alleged support for the IPC from Britain. When asked about the issue, Forbes told New...