Author: Justicia Shipena
ECN Defends Transparency Amid Criticism Over Election Mishaps …”We needed more facts to speak.”
By: Justicia Shipena The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has defended its handling of the ongoing electoral process, addressing accusations of poor communication and a lack of transparency. Pius Ikwambi, ECN commissioner stated, “It would have been irresponsible…
Is Russia Poisoning Namibia’s Water in its Hunt for Uranium?
By: Tom Brown and Justicia Shipena Windhoek and Leonardville, Namibia – Impo Gift Kapamba Musasa holds a hose pipe in one hand and gestures to a garden of cabbages, onions and turnips with the other. He is a teacher in…
946 GIPF Beneficiaries Owing NamRA Excluded from Refunds
By: Justicia Shipena The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) says approximately 946 beneficiaries with outstanding tax obligations to the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) will not receive refunds unless the revenue agency provides updated tax directives. This follows an…
Namibians to Elect Fifth President and 8th National Assembly … as head of state calls for peaceful election
By: Justicia Shipena and Kavee Vezemburuka Today, Namibians are casting their votes in a pivotal election to choose the country’s fifth President and members of the eighth National Assembly. Over 1.4 million registered voters are expected to participate…
‘Not Begging’: Namibia Calls on Developed Nations to Fulfil Climate Finance Promises at COP29
By: Justicia Shipena Minister of Environment, Pohamba Shifeta said the call by developing countries like Namibia for industrialised nations to honour their climate finance commitments should not be equated to begging. This, Shifeta said, is simply seeking their…
Cabinet Approves Baynes Hydro Power Plant Project
By: Justicia Shipena The Cabinet has approved an implementation agreement with Angola to advance the development, construction, and operation of the Baynes Hydro Power Plant. This approval follows a proposal by Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo, who…
Paladin Energy Lowers Uranium Production Targets at Namibian Mine
By: Justicia Shipena, David Shoombe Paladin Energy Ltd. has revised its 2025 production outlook for the Langer Heinrich Mine (LHM) in Namibia, lowering its target from the previously expected 4.0–4.5 million pounds (Mlb) of uranium oxide (U3O8) to…
ECB Criticised for Inaction on Power Disconnections Amid Court Case
By: Justicia Shipena The Katutura Residents Committee has criticised the Electricity Control Board (ECB) for allegedly failing to uphold its regulatory mandate in a dispute with the City of Windhoek over power disconnections. The committee argues that the…
Uaandja urges Namibians to Take Initiative in FDI-Linked Opportunities
By: Justicia Shipena The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) is urging Namibians to actively pursue foreign direct investment (FDI) opportunities, rather than passively waiting for assistance. In a recent interview with Eagle FM, NIPDB CEO Nangula…
Climate Projects Fueling Displacement Worldwide, Report Reveals
By: Justicia Shipena As countries worldwide implement development projects to combat climate change, many individuals are being evicted from their long-time homes, according to a new report by Balakrishnan Rajagopal, UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Housing….