PDM President Expresses Concerns Over External Consultants for Neckartal Dam Irrigation Project Feasibility Study

PDM President Expresses Concerns Over External Consultants for Neckartal Dam Irrigation Project Feasibility Study

McHenry Venaani, the President of the PDM, has expressed deep concern over recent reports indicating that the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform is planning to initiate a feasibility study for the second phase of the Neckartal Dam Irrigation Project by engaging external consultants. Here is he is sharing his concerns on this matter.

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Namibia

Letshego Holdings Namibia Takes Proactive Steps to Reduce Unemployment: Plans Workforce Expansion Across Subsidiaries

Letshego Holdings Namibia has announced its commitment to contribute to the reduction of Namibia's unemployment rate. In a statement, the company outlined its plans to expand the workforce across its subsidiaries as part of its efforts to address this societal challenge. Ongame Mutorwa, the Banks Communications Manager, shared insights into the company's proactive approach to addressing unemployment and supporting its broader organizational objectives.

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Business / Economics

CRAN revokes UCOM Mobile’s spectrum licences

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia has revoked the Spectrum Licences of UCOM Mobile Namibia formerly MTN Business Namibia due to its failure to settle over N$19.3 million license fees arrears. CRAN’s Jairus Kapenda, the Manager of Communication and International Relations.

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Business / Economics

Trustco secures N$ 950 million investment

Trustco Group Holdings Limited is finalising deals with key shareholders, including a cash investment of up to NAD 950 million from the United States fund Riskowitz Value Fund LP. The move solidifies RVF as a key anchor foreign investor, allowing Trustco to cement existing investments in the local economy. Quinton Van Rooyen Junior, Trustco's Deputy CEO.

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Business / Economics

Namfisa’s Gariseb joins IAIS risk-based solvency forum

The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority General Manager for Insurance and Medical Aid Funds, Erich Gariseb, has been admitted to serve on the International Association of Insurance Supervisors’ Risk-Based Solvency Implementation Forum. NamFisa spokesperson, Victoria Muranda, explains the significance of this development.

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Namibia

Education Minister says no learner should be sent home over unpaid fees

Education Minister Anna Nghipondoka has urged schools to avoid sending learners back, for not paying hostel fees or voluntary school contribution fees, saying that though hostel fees are mandatory parents can make arrangements for their kids to be exempted if they are unable to pay, provided there is evidence financial constraints.

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Entertainment

Nascam declares N$2 million in royalties

The Namibia Society of Composers and Authority of Music has declared a N$2 million royalty for the year, which according to the organisation is a remarkable achievement. Nascam CEO Albert Nicanor says that 10% of the declared royalties will be allocated for the social protection of all the members.

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Namibia

Africa Millimetre Telescope project wins outreach medal

The mobile planetarium team of the Africa Millimetre Telescope project has been honoured by the UK’s Royal Astronomical Society with the 2024 Annie Maunder Medal for Outreach. The planetarium is used to bring immersive and interactive astronomy engagement to a diverse spectrum of the Namibian public and help bridge the gap between scientists, the public, and top-level government. Zandré Duvenhage the Project Coordinator for the Mobile Planetarium. The first millimeter-wave […]

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Namibia

Rössing Uranium donates stationery to Tsumkwe learners

Rössing Uranium on Monday handed over a donation of 400 school bags filled with stationery to Tsumkwe Senior Secondary School as part of the Women in Media (WiM) Tsumkwe outreach initiative. During the handover ceremony, Rössing Uranium Corporate Communication Manager Daylight Ekandjo said preparations for the donation had been underway since last year. Rössing Uranium pledged N.dollars 250 000 towards the initiative in response to a request from […]

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