Namibia finds itself in a delicate position, where cement supply outweighs demand or market. This is according to the country’s largest cement manufacturer, Ohorongo Cement, which remains adamant that the domestic market, in its current form, is not large enough to sustain two cement manufacturers. The reasoning is that Namibia currently has demand for about...
SWAKOPMUND – The government has committed N$145 million over three years through the Universal Service Fund to improve ICT infrastructure in the country. The infrastructure is aimed at enabling Namibians in remote areas to access reliable telecommunication services. Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus revealed this during a stakeholder engagement in Swakopmund last Thursday....
WALVIS BAY – Dozens of workers from Etosha Fishing, one of Namibia’s oldest fish-canning factories, say they are caught in a downward spiral of poverty, hunger, and hopelessness after years of inconsistent employment. What was once a source of dignity and livelihood has become a daily struggle for survival, they say. Many of the workers...
Rafael Hangula JOHANNESBURG – Four Namibian parliamentarians were on Monday sworn in as members of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), underpining Namibia’s commitment to continental unity and democratic governance. The Namibian members Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Phillipus Katamelo; Uahekua Herunga; Anseline Beukes and Rodney Cloete took their oath during the opening ceremony of the...
In a twist in the ‘Oil-rot’ saga, details have emerged that Namibian Defence Force-owned company, August 26 Holdings, signed surety on behalf of Enercon for a loan from the Development Bank of Namibia for the purchase of petroleum products and fuel management systems. DBN is suing Enercon, the Elindi brothers, August 26, and some other...
OSHAKATI – The Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) last week launched the long-awaited water treatment plant extension project at Oshakati. The project, valued at N$743 million, marks one of the largest public water infrastructure investments in the country. Speaking at the launch, water minister Inge Zaamwani said the Oshakati water purification plant expansion reflects the government’s...
It is back to the drawing board for veteran Namibian boxer Walter ‘The Executioner’ Kautondokwa, who suffered a unanimous decision defeat at the hands of Russia’s Vladimir Mironchikov in an eight-round super middleweight bout on Tuesday in Tajikistan. Making his return to the ring after a five-year hiatus, the 40-year-old Kautondokwa – fighting under the...
SWAKOPMUND – Swakopmund will play host to the annual State- Owned Enterprise (SOE) Games. The official kick-off is scheduled for today at the Vineta Stadium. About 4 000 employees from SOEs will battle it out in the games, which will, for the first time, be open to the public free of charge. Albert Kevare, one...
KATIMA MULILO – In an escalation of a simmering governance crisis, Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has issued a stern ultimatum to the mayor of Katima Mulilo, John Ntemwa, demanding a detailed response to serious allegations of governance and financial mismanagement. Failure to do so could result in the suspension or dismissal...
The 2024 Region 5 Youth Games hosted in Namibia have concluded, leaving behind more than just medals and records. According to Stanley Mutoya, the Chief Executive Officer of the Region 5 Games, the recently held multi-sport event set a new standard in participation, inclusion, infrastructure and social development. Stronger participation and competitive growth Mutoya praised...