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High radiation threatens Stampriet basin
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High radiation threatens Stampriet basin

Concerns over elevated radionuclide levels in the Stampriet Water Basin have reignited debates about the environmental risks posed by uranium exploration in the Leonardville area. Uranium One, through its Namibian subsidiary Headspring Investments, confirmed that water samples from the aquifer revealed high concentrations of radionuclides, which could pose serious health risks. “We found elevated levels...

Green hydrogen already transforming  Lüderitz …N$62 million has been committed to specific projects
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Green hydrogen already transforming  Lüderitz …N$62 million has been committed to specific projects

The usually sleepy town of Lüderitz is going through a major transformation to accommodate the promising and ambitious green hydrogen sector with over N$60 million worth of contracts awarded so far. The ultimate goal is to transform towns in the //Kharas region, particularly Lüderitz and Aus, to accommodate the emerging industry as well as a...

Railway theft costs TransNamib over half-a-million …straining resources, risking safety and operational efficiency
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Railway theft costs TransNamib over half-a-million …straining resources, risking safety and operational efficiency

In a concerning trend, railway theft has resulted in financial losses for the national service provider TransNamib, with costs exceeding N$500 000 last year alone.  This figure, however, does not account for additional expenses related to lost revenue due to operational interruptions, or the broader safety concerns posed by these thefts. The thefts not only...

Lüderitz mayor warns development time is ticking
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Lüderitz mayor warns development time is ticking

Once a sleepy harbour town, Lüderitz is now a bustling hive of activity as it prepares for significant expansion driven by emerging sectors in oil and gas, as well as green hydrogen.  The town’s mayor Phillippus Balhao recently highlighted the challenges and opportunities this growth presents.  “Town expansion is taking a lot of our attention,...

Germany affirms prominence in cooperation funding
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Germany affirms prominence in cooperation funding

Germany’s commitment to Namibia as a key partner in development cooperation was reaffirmed during a recent media engagement in Windhoek, where Thorsten Hutter, Germany’s ambassador to Namibia, highlighted the historical ties that shape this relationship.  “Because of our past, Namibia is one of the development partners in terms of per capita funding. Despite Namibia being...

Ensuring market access for small-scale farmers 
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Ensuring market access for small-scale farmers 

Farmers in the Hardap region are facing severe challenges in accessing markets for their produce. These obstacles are leading to substantial losses for already-struggling farmers in the region. Unomasa Kavita, an entrepreneur in collaboration with Impact Tank, is spearheading an initiative aimed at bridging the accessibility gap for local smallholder farmers. Launched in 2022, this...

Naukluft deal divides Hardap
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Naukluft deal divides Hardap

MALTAHÖHE – The dust has refused to settle in the Hardap region, where traditional authorities and factions are on a warpath over a concession pact. A community in the region has expressed mixed feelings over the recent concession awarded for the Farm Arbeit campsite. It includes a related shuttle service to operate in the protected...

Fraudsters put banking sector in crisis …as losses from two months exceed N$4 million 
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Fraudsters put banking sector in crisis …as losses from two months exceed N$4 million 

The escalation of fraud cases in Namibia’s banking sector has resulted in anxiety among members of the public, who fear for unauthorised transactions on their accounts. The prevalence in fraudulent activities in some commercial banks has, of late, left many customers feeling vulnerable, with numerous reports of individuals losing substantial amounts of money across various...

Criminals dupe customers to obtain critical information – FNB
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Criminals dupe customers to obtain critical information – FNB

First National Bank (FNB) of Namibia yesterday advised clients to guard against becoming victims of fraudsters.  During a morning media briefing the bank noted that people simply fall prey to the scammers by unwittingly disclosing their private information in different ways.  Banking fraud is increasingly becoming of significant concern in Namibia, with a greater number...