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Old Mutual Namibia has confirmed the appointment of Logan Fransman as its new Group operations executive. Fransman’s new position is effective as of 1 March 2023. 

A case in which the Economic and Social Justice Trust (ESJT) appealed a decision by the environment ministry to renew an environmental clearance certificate (ECC) for Canadian oil explorer Reconnaissance Energy Namibia (Pty) Ltd (ReconAfrica) has been postponed until 3 April 2023. 

Namibia’s recent energy developments, including the significant discoveries of oil and gas, coupled with the enormous potential of green hydrogen, have attracted the attention of the global energy community, making it a global exploration hotspot. 

Namibia has made significant strides in improving food safety in recent years, but there is still work to be done. One area that deserves attention is the informal food sector, which is often overlooked when it comes to regulations and standards.

For more than 32 years, the Namibian government has invested hundreds of millions in various strategies to support all regions. Yet, our regions are still struggling with high unemployment, lack of opportunities and shrinking entrepreneurship development.

The matter in which retired major general Thomas Ngilifavali Hamunyela is suing the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security for unlawful arrest has entered an interesting twist.

With only two weeks to go until the country’s annual Independence Day, preparations are in full swing to ensure the occasion is celebrated with enthusiasm.

Kazetjindire Angelika Muharukua Maternity Waiting Home in Opuwo earlier this week received a donation of kitchen supplies and furniture while the awaiting mothers received food parcels and dignity kits at an estimated cost of N$80 000 from the Japanese government through the United Nations Population Fund.

Corporates and individuals pledged close to N$500 000 during the Lüderitz Crayfish Festival Trust Fund’s gala dinner last weekend at the coastal town.

Two unions, the Namibia National Teachers Union and Namibia Public Workers Union, proposed salary and other benefit increases for civil servants for the 2023/24 and 2024/25 financial years.