Author: Justicia Shipena
Will Geingob’s Old-Age Grant Desire Come to Fruition
By: Justicia Shipena One of Geingob’s final commitments to the Namibian nation was to raise the old age grant, marking significant increments during his tenure, from N$600 in 2016 to the current N$1,400. However, following his passing, doubts…
Namibia Mourns the Passing of President Hage Geingob at 82
By: Justicia Shipena In a poignant twist of fate on World Cancer Day, observed annually on February 4, Namibia bids farewell to President Hage Geingob, who succumbed to cancer at a hospital in Windhoek. The Vice President, in his…
Mbumba Assumes Presidency … Pledges to Uphold Geingob’s Legacy
By: Justicia Shipena Former Vice President Nangolo Mbumba who was sworn in yesterday as Namibia’s new President following the passing of President Hage Geingob on Sunday, has vowed to continue the legacy of his predecessor and navigate the…
Global Leaders Mourn the Passing of President Hage Geingob
By: Justicia Shipena The world mourns the loss of Namibia’s President Hage Geingob, who passed away on Sunday after revealing his battle with cancer. Leaders from across the globe have paid heartfelt tributes to the late president, acknowledging…
Environment Ministry to Spend N$2.6 Million on Swakopmund Office Renovation
By: Justicia Shipena The Ministry of Environment, Tourism, and Forestry plans to spend about N$2.6 million to renovate its Reitterburg office in Swakopmund, expected to commence within the next three months. The renovation is part of the Ministry’s broader…
Geingob’s Prolonged Absence From Office ‘Inconsequential’
By: Justicia Shipena President Hage Geingob’s prolonged absence from office due to ill health cannot affect the resumption of the government’s programmes for the year, analysts say. Geingob who since last week delegated Vice president Nangolo Mbumba to act…
Schlettwein Denounces LPM’s Land Grab Ultimatum as Illegal
By: Justicia Shipena Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Calle Schlettwein says advice by the Landless People’s Movement encouraging generational farm workers on the verge of eviction in Omaheke region to grab unoccupied farms is unlawful. Schlettwein…
Ministry Refutes TotalEnergies ‘Shareholder’s’ Corruption Claims
By: Justicia Shipena The Ministry of Mines and Energy has strongly refuted allegations of corruption and favouritism in the country’s energy sector related to the handling of oil and gas exploration licences. This follows a letter, purportedly from…
Long-Term Affordability Challenges to Persist in the Housing Market
By: Justicia Shipena In its latest House Price Index report, the First National Bank (FNB) has signalled concerns over long-term housing affordability challenges that are expected to persist, further impacting the housing market. Additionally, the bank anticipates…
Mining Sector Not Dominated by Chinese Investors, says Alweendo
By: Justicia Shipena Mines and Energy Minister, Tom Alweendo, has refuted claims suggesting that the mining sector is predominantly controlled by Chinese investors. Addressing the issue in a recent interview with Eagle FM, Alweendo dismissed the perception of…