Author: Justicia Shipena
Namibia to Establish National Property Valuation Standards
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia is set to establish national property valuation standards that align with international benchmarks. Unregulated valuation services had previously led to issues with inflated land and housing prices. The newly inaugurated Namibian Council for Property Valuers Profession…
Namibia-China Visa-Free Talks Collapse …Kawana says Namibians’ complaints led to the withdrawal
By: Justicia Shipena China has withdrawn its offer to extend visa exemptions to ordinary Namibian citizens following public criticism of a similar agreement granted to diplomats. This was revealed by Home Affairs Minister Albert Kawana, who confirmed that China…
Competition Commission Concerned About Outsourcing Debt Collection
By: Justicia Shipena The Namibia Competition Commission (NaCC) has expressed concern over the practice of local authorities outsourcing debt collection. While the Commission clarified that no competition issues have been identified, it highlighted the negative implications the practice has on…
ACC Investigation into RedForce Appointment in Windhoek at Advanced Stage
By: Justicia Shipena The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has confirmed that its investigation into complaints regarding the appointment of RedForce Debt Management in Windhoek is progressing well. Deputy Director-General, Erna Van Der Merwe, said this in a letter responding to…
Utoni Nujoma Praises Father’s Vision on Inga Dam Deal for Namibia
By: Justicia Shipena Late Founding President Sam Nujoma’s son Utoni Nujoma has praised his father for championing national projects, particularly those involving water, such as the Inga Dam project, in which Namibia was initially involved. The billion-dollar Inga Dam…
Nujoma Laid to Rest …farewell Son of the Soil
By: Justicia Shipena On a warm Saturday afternoon, just 21 days shy of marking 35 years of freedom and independence, Namibia laid its Founding President Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma to rest. His burial was attended by his family, three…
Industrial Seismic Activity Won’t Impact Monitoring, CTBTO Says
By: Justicia Shipena The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO) has reaffirmed its ability to distinguish between mining explosions and nuclear detonations, maintaining that its global monitoring system remains effective despite increased seismic activity from industrial operations. Speaking on…
Namibia’s Efforts to Exit FATF Greylist Not Over
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia’s potential failure to exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylist by the end of its current cycle in March 2025 will not mark the end of the country’s efforts, according to economist Salomo…
NWR Denies Plans to Sell 14 Loss-Making Resorts
By: Justicia Shipena The Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) has refuted claims that it intends to sell or transfer 14 of its lodges and resorts to private ownership. A leaked internal letter dated 25 February 2025, signed by NWR…
New German Govt Puts N$18 Billion Genocide Deal in Jeopardy
By: Justicia Shipena The outcome of recent German elections could jeopardise the N$18 billion joint declaration between Namibia and Germany over the 1904-1908 genocide. In 2021, Germany pledged €1.1 billion (approximately N$18 billion) over 30 years for development…