insert_link Business / Economics Telecom Namibia Data Breach Sparks Outcry Over Privacy Risks Prominent figures impacted by Telecom Namibia's data breach, which compromised the personal details of over 600,000 clients, raised alarm over cybersecurity lapses. Agriculture Minister Calle Schlettwein and PDM leader McHenry Venaani criticized the extensive storage of personal data by service providers, citing privacy risks. Activist Michael Amushelelo plans legal action against Telecom Namibia and has urged the CEO to step down. Concerns also extend to potential breaches of sensitive government […] todayDecember 17, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia Namibia needs N$25 billion for water security Namibia needs N$25 billion over the next decade to fulfill water-security requirements, water minister, Calle Schlettwein said. Schlettwein said at a conference in Cairo that the country also needs N$10 billion to secure bulk water supply until 2037, with operating costs expected to rise at about 5% to 6% annually. todayOctober 16, 2024 10
insert_link Oshiwambo Oprograma yo mapungulo omeva menenedu la Africa yatulwa moilonga Minister wounamapya Calle Schlettwein okwa tula moilonga oprograma yomapungulo omeva menenedu la Africa. Minister Schlettwein ota kulopotwa ali akalelapo Namibia pefimbo loshiindingili shoneudo shokudimbuluka omeva osho sha ningilwa ko Cairo Egypt. Oprograma ota kulopotwa ya pula etulomoilonga loshimaliwa shee N$649 billion. Meengundafana do Future Media news, daningwa pamwe nao eli omupopiliko wouminsity wounamapya Simon Nghipandulwa, okwati minister pefimbo loshipopiwa shaye okwa denga omufindo nghene oilyolongo ya Africa yapumbwa okutula koshivalo […] todayOctober 16, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia Agriculture Minister discusses aquifer pollution risks The Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein is visiting the Omaheke and Otjozondjupa Regions to engage with regional leaders, Communal Land Boards, Resettlement Committees, and farmers. During a community meeting in Leonardville, the Minister discussed the Stampriet Aquifer, where he explained how underground mining can pollute water sources. todayAugust 15, 2024 31
insert_link Namibia Agriculture Minister launches Rundu water treatment plant extension The groundbreaking ceremony for the Rundu Water Treatment Plant Extension took place on Monday in Rundu. This project is a key step toward ensuring a sustainable water supply and supporting the socio-economic development of the Kavango East and Kavango West regions. The Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein says that access to water is not merely a resource, it is a basic human right to life. todayJuly 1, 2024 58
insert_link Business / Economics Minister Schlettwein Approves 20-25 Million Cubic Meter Desalination Plant in Erongo Region Lands Minister, Calle Schlettwein announced at a Land Development Conference in Henties Bay that the government has authorized the construction of a desalination plant in the Erongo region with a capacity of 20-25 million cubic meters. Minister, Calle Schlettwein. todayJune 27, 2024 53
insert_link Namibia Government Supports Local Poultry Production at Kadila Farm Launch Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein, emphasized the government's unwavering commitment to supporting farmers and rural communities during the launch of Kadila Poultry Farm in Okahandja. Speaking at the event, Schlettwein highlighted the importance of prioritizing Namibian products to foster a self-sufficient agricultural sector and create stable incomes for families. He praised Kadila Poultry Farm for increasing Namibia’s poultry production capacity, thereby reducing dependency on imports and […] todayJune 24, 2024 37
insert_link Namibia Water Minister Attends 10th World Water Forum in Bali The Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform minister, Calle Schlettwein, is representing Namibia at the 10th World Water Forum in Indonesia, Bali, themed "Water for Shared Prosperity." The Forum seeks to advance the outcomes of the UN-Water Conference in New York from March 2023, with Namibia's participation aiming to enhance water management and sharing with neighboring countries nationwide. Ministry spokesperson Simon Nghipandulwa. todayMay 21, 2024 63
insert_link Environment Agriculture Minister attends Clean Cooking Summit in Paris The Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Minister Calle Schlettwein attended the Clean Cooking in Africa Summit in Paris, where they held talks about "Catalysing Multi-stakeholder Partnerships" during a plenary session. The International Energy Agency, which is a co-host of the summit, said a lack of progress in clean cooking, with nearly four in five Africans still using polluting fuels and traditional stoves remains a concern. Here is Minister […] todayMay 15, 2024 39