AfriTin Mining is convinced it has discovered one of the biggest lithium resources in the world right here in Namibia. Lithium is one of the most sought-after metals in the world right now as its most important use is in rechargeable batteries for mobile phones, laptops, digital cameras and electric vehicles.
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Opinion – The locus of survival for regional councils of the 21st century
Allow me space in your esteemed newspaper to shed some light on the locus of survival for regional councils of the 21st century in the African context.
Opinion – The role of local authorities in addressing climate change
Over the past few years, the term climate change has become a defining issue of our time. The term has become a household name around the world, with shifting weather patterns happening even more frequently than anticipated.
‘Dishonest’ lawyer loses Supreme Court appeal
A South African citizen who lodged an appeal in the Supreme Court against a decision of the High Court to deny him admittance as a legal practitioner in Namibia, lost his appeal with costs last week.
Swakop by-election race kicks off
The registration for independent candidates and political parties participating in the Swakopmund constituency by-election officially kicked off last week Thursday.
New evidence might exonerate rape accused
New evidence that came to light in the rape and assault trial of a resident of Otjimbingwe in the Erongo region might be enough to cast reasonable doubt on the charges he faces.
Family regrets not reporting ‘abusive relationship’
A spate of domestic violence incidents escalated into the fatal stabbing of a mother and her minor child in the early morning hours of yesterday, sending the close-knit community of Okangwena in Ondangwa into mourning.
Gloves off in phosphate dispute… scientist claims real threat comes from fishing sector
An environmental scientist has spectacularly claimed the real threat to the marine ecosystem comes from the fishing sector, which, he argues, has never undergone an environmental impact assessment despite being responsible for the collapse of several fish species and seabirds.
Nandi-Ndaitwah cautions against Swapo ‘shortcuts’
Swapo vice president and presidential aspirant Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has implored members to have a full understanding of the party’s constitution and to follow its guidelines.
Regulator smashes exclusive windscreen deals
Preliminary investigations by the Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) have found that some local insurance companies have contravened the law by entering into exclusive agreements with various windscreen retailers.