KEETMANSHOOP… The //Kharas Regional Council signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hyphen Energy this week to enhance skills development and capacity building. Regional governor Aletha Frederick said the day marks a significant milestone in the region’s journey towards sustainable development and economic empowerment in the //Kharas region. “Green hydrogen, with its huge investment opportunities,...
RUNDU – Kavango West Regional Council chairperson Josef Sivaku Sikongo, says out of the N$85 billion promised by the ruling Swapo party in its last election manifesto, the region will require N$6 billion to execute its developmental plans. The development plans are being finalised at the weeklong strategic planning workshop currently under way at Rundu....
Sawi Hausiku RUNDU – The Sikondo Green Scheme in Kavango West is actively implementing its turnaround strategy to restore full production capacity. Sikondo Green Scheme Farm Manager Maxwell Nghidinwa emphasised during a recent tour of the farm with officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform that they are working hard to revitalise...
ONDANGWA – The new Water Act will mandate communities extracting water from existing ponds, dams and boreholes for commercial purposes to acquire a licence from the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform. The latter is the same for individuals wanting to excavate new dams and drill boreholes to do business. This includes individuals who...
Nasilele Mbanga is a 27-year-old nurse at Nankudu District Hospital, located approximately 120 kilometres west of Rundu, who exemplifies that genuine community service transcends fame and recognition. She is a devoted civil servant who personifies care, compassion and unwavering commitment to the noble profession. Her journey into nursing was motivated by a profound aspiration to...
As a nation, united in our rich diversity, we must embrace the values of honesty and integrity with pride and conviction. This commitment requires us to speak the truth boldly and without hesitation – free from fear, favour or prejudice. In doing so, we must confront the ills of society, exposing them for what they...
The Public Procurement Act 15 of 2015 came into operation in 2017, with the objective of harmonising procurement policies, systems and practices across Government and State-owned Enterprises (SOEs). Prior to the implementation of the Act, SOEs managed their procurements completely differently from the Government. Public procurement serves as a socio-economic empowerment tool in most African...
Namibian footballer Peter Shalulile has become a beacon of pride for his family and Namibia. His mother, Menetie Shalulile, expressed overwhelming joy as she reflected on her son’s extraordinary achievements in the South African Premier Soccer League (PSL). Speaking from Outapi, she shared her deep pride in her son’s journey to becomingone of the most...
The National Assembly has adopted a report from the Standing Committee on Economics and Public Administration that urges government to expand social protection systems to safeguard informal traders. The report, which stemmed from a motion that was tabled in 2019 by Member of Parliament Agnes Kafula, seeks policy interventions to shield thousands of workers in...
As the curtain falls on the current Parliament, records indicate that the National Assembly made legislative progress over the past three years, sometimes under difficult circumstances and limitations. Reviewing its annual reports, it is apparent that the August House managed to pass key Bills, despite facing financial and administrative challenges. The reports, reviewed by this...