The Electricity Control Board (ECB) recently hosted four African electricity regulator CEOs for a Peer Review and Learning Network (PRLN). The ECB was represented by the acting chief executive officer, Rachel Boois. The first peer review was held from 9 to 14 May 2022 in Uganda, and Namibia’s ECB hosted the second review from 19 to 24 September 2022.
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Opinion – Cybercrimes investigation: A conundrum faced by police
With the evolving of new technological appliances, most if not everything may become prone to cyber-attacks. Mabrouk (2020) stated that cybercrimes started in the 1820s, if it is believed the computer existed since 3500 BC in India, China and Japan.
Opinion – Writing against blindness … the role of literature in shaping our lives
As Achebe once remarked, “A fly that has no one to advise follows the corpse into the grave”, and as a contemporary society, we certainly also need not to be that fly.
Otjimuhaka villagers now safe from crocodiles
Residents of Otjimuhaka village in the Kunene region will no longer fall prey to crocodiles after Ondjongo Fishing and Product company installed a water pump cylinder in the river to enable the community to access water without having to step into the river.
Fishrot recusal decision on ice
Trevor Brockerhoff, the lawyer of Fishrot accused Ricardo Gustavo, last week informed Windhoek High Court Acting Judge Kobus Miller that they to date have not received feedback on their petition to appeal his decision not to recuse himself from the trial for perceived bias.
Governor, farmers urge increased border patrols
The Liselo Kamenga anti-stock theft association held a meeting with stakeholders in Katima Mulilo last week to air their concerns over the escalating stock theft in the region.
Veterans fight way back… vow to defend Swapo from ‘evil forces’
Former People’s Liberation Army of Namibia combatants at the weekend vowed to defend Swapo from “evil forces”, while they have set sights on restoring the ruling party to its former glory.
Walvis offers to write off debt
The Walvis Bay municipal council will finally write off millions in outstanding debt for pensioners, while ordinary residents and businesses at the harbour town will also have some of their interest waived.
Icelandic companies dealt legal blow
Icelandic companies at the centre of the fisheries bribery scandal will not get the opportunity to cross-examine prosecutor general Martha Imalwa and whistleblower-turned-State-witness Jóhannes Stefánsson after the High Court dismissed their appeal last week.
Etosha struggles to sell horse mackerel quota
Walvis Bay-based fishing company Etosha Fishing has been struggling to sell a horse mackerel quota that was allocated to them in March by the fisheries ministry.