Many enumerators of the recently-completed population and housing census are still fighting for their unpaid salaries.
Author: Maihapa Ndjavera (Maihapa Ndjavera )
Marine phosphate awaits enviro clearance
Namibian Marine Phosphate (NMP) last week met the Parliamentary Standing Committees on Natural Resources and that of Economics and Public Administration in efforts to strengthen their case for mining phosphate off the Namibian seabed.
RFA wants increased Road User Charges …to offset N$15 billion shortfall needed for road maintenance
The Road Fund Administration (RFA) states that current Road User Charges (RUCs) do not generate enough revenue to cover the costs of maintaining the nation’s roads network.
Be wary of con artists – Sinimbo
It is better to be cautious of any unscheduled contact to avoid disappointment, particularly at this time of the year when scams and fraud are known to escalate during the build-up to the festive season.
SOEs should distance themselves from politics
Public enterprises (PEs) must not be used as instruments for financing or otherwise benefitting politically partisan activities.
Ongos Valley refuses to budge on solar power
The massive Ongos Valley housing development on the northern outskirts of Windhoek has reaffirmed its intention to generate some of its own electricity using renewable solar energy.
DBN sustainable due to strong liquidity reserve
The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) recorded a loss of N$270 million during the 2022/23 financial year, compared to N$185 million the previous year.
Shiimi: SOEs clamour for bailouts every day
Public enterprises minister Iipumbu Shiimi yesterday slammed some State-owned enterprises for their mediocre performance and ineffective service delivery.
Environmental clearance for Omaheke exploration
An environmental clearance certificate (ECC) was given to Headspring Investments, the parent company of Uranium One, which is the company exploring for uranium and rare earth minerals in the Omaheke region.
EU commits N$20 billion to Namibia’s green ambitions
Namibia and the European Union have approved the roadmap for their strategic partnership on sustainable raw materials’ value chains and renewable hydrogen.