OMUTHIYA/ONDANGWA – The Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) is spending N$91 million for the Ondangwa-Omutsegwonime pipeline replacement project phase one, which stretches about 17 kilometres from Ondangwa to Oshali. It is expected to take 12 months to complete. According to a press statement issued by NamWater’s head of public relations and corporate communications Lot Ndamanomhata on...
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Getting the most out of your bank
Many consumers are not aware of the comprehensive suite of services and resources their bank can provide. This is according to Brian Katjaerua, chief executive officer at the Bankers Association of Namibia, who said banks are committed to assisting customers on their journey to financial wellness, offering educational resources and personalised guidance at every turn. ...
FNB drives investment in African hospitality
The Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) Conference took place in Windhoek, Namibia from 25 to 27 June. Stakeholders in the hospitality and tourism industry, including investors and industry executives, gathered under the theme “Inspiring Growth, Powering Investment.” The main topics discussed included the potential for future developments, and investment in the domestic hospitality and tourism industry...
Fuel prices down with inflation target in sight
After factoring in recent international oil price adjustments, the energy ministry yesterday announced a decrease in local fuel prices. Tomorrow, petrol will decrease by 80 cents per litre, diesel 50 ppm will go down by 60 cents per litre, and diesel 10 ppm will decrease by 70 cents per litre. This means that in Walvis...
NNN: Geopolitical tensions impact genocide negotiations
Isai Sipunga Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah highlighted geopolitical tensions such as the conflicts between Russia and Ukraine and Israel and Palestine as obstacles to the ongoing genocide negotiations between Namibia and Germany. During her opening statement at the 2024 Chiefs’ Forum last week, Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasised how these global conflicts are not conducive to the negotiations. ...
Welwitschia’s humbled by superior Bulls
Limba Mupetami The Windhoek Beer Welwitschias suffered a crushing defeat against the Vodacom Blue Bulls in their international friendly match at the Hage Geingob Stadium in Windhoek on Saturday. The Namibian team, predominantly composed of local players, was overwhelmed by the Bulls, who secured a resounding 92-8 victory. Welwitschias captain Prince !Gaoseb acknowledged the challenge...
Namibia misses out on chance to host Cosafa
Limba Mupetami Namibia will not host the Cosafa Under-17 men’s championship as the opportunity has gone to Mozambique. Namibia had initially shown interest in hosting the tournament, with Namibia Football Association president, Robert Shimooshili saying in April, part of the prize money the Brave Warriors received for participating in the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon)...
Harders Cup total prize money set at N$420 000
The fourth edition of the Harders Cup was officially launched in grand style at a lavish gala dinner in Lüderitz on Friday night. Initially conceived as a local footballtournament, the Harders Cup has now expanded into a major regional event, drawing participation from 20 teams within the southern stream. This year, the prize money has...
Russia okwa hala oku kwathela Namibia noBIG
Omukuluntuwiliki gwoRussia Federal Council Committe on Social Policy Yelena Perminiva okwa holola ohokwe oku gandja uunongo wa nkene yesheenda oku kala taya gandja iimaliwa kaakwashigwana yawo. Omasiku ngano, engungo lyaantu olya li ya holola omadhiladhilo taya gandja omukandakemo gwawo kuuminister guuthikepamwe, uukakwashike kookantu nonkalonawa Doreen Sioka ta ya pula aakwashigwana mboka taya hupu nuudhigu...
Scana opens Namibian subsidiary
Online publications report that Norwegian company Scana has expanded internationally through the establishment of a Namibian subsidiary. This is as Namibia continues to cement itself as an exploration hotspot after recent deepwater oil discoveries. “Scana-owned PSW Technology is following key customers, including Odfjell Drilling and Northern Ocean internationally, and has established a strategically-important subsidiary in...