TransNamib picked RedForce Debt Management to collect N$48 million from people who owed them money. Critics claim the railway company gave this job without proper open bidding. Industry experts say the 12-month deal starting April should have been public because it passes procurement limits. They believe TransNamib just handed the contract through a proposal request.
Finance head Monde Inambao-Samwele calls these claims false. She explained that defaulters will pay collection costs as penalties—not TransNamib itself. The company insists everything happened fairly, with proper documentation showing RedForce scored highest during evaluations. RedForce must chase debts older than 60 days from customers and tenants. The railway hopes this...
President Nandi-Ndaitwah told her staff that they must serve the public first. She spoke at her very first meeting with all employees on Thursday. Everyone needs to work hard together for real changes that help citizens during the next five years. The president made clear she hates corruption completely.
She expects everyone to behave honestly every single time. Staff members need to help people without wanting anything back. Citizens deserve respect plus true commitment from government workers. Their services should make life better for everyone across the country. Each employee matters greatly in reaching these important goals.
Green hydrogen production has started in Namibia, thanks to German cash. The country sees huge opportunities in this new industry. Near Arandis town, 44,000 solar panels catch almost nonstop sunshine, making hydrogen. This plant makes green iron without CO2—the first industrial-size operation worldwide. Late President Geingob wanted hydrogen to help fight 37% unemployment through new jobs.
The Hyphen project should produce a million tons of green ammonia annually by 2028. But nature groups worry about damage to the national park's ecosystem. HyIron already produces 15,000 tons of clean iron each year using 25 megawatts of solar power. It splits water into hydrogen and oxygen, using hydrogen to turn South African ore into pig iron...
Two reporters from The Namibian newspaper earned prizes at the Merck Foundation's Media Awards yesterday. Taati Niilenge grabbed second place in multimedia; Charlotte Nambadja scored third for print stories. The competition looked at topics about motherhood plus health conditions across southern Africa. African First Ladies helped organize these awards.
Nambadja writes about health issues and violence against women. She feels truly special receiving this honor because she believes journalism often goes unappreciated. Her stories aim to teach people important things they need to know. The award proves that her hard work makes a real difference in communities around her country.
Niilenge creates stories that help empower women. She...
The investment board in Namibia says they just exchanged emails with people claiming to build a N$37 billion railway up north. AfrailX Inc. says officials approved their plans for trains connecting northern towns. Investment spokesperson Catherine Shipushu clarified that their letter merely offers standard services, not project approval. The board lacks the power to greenlight projects or make deals with anyone. They simply help viable ventures succeed through proper checks.
AfrailX hardly exists online - their website disappeared- but they thanked Namibian leaders on social media for supporting their northern railway plans. The company started just three years ago. They call their project a gift to President Nandi-Ndaitwah plus a...
The Roads Authority needs more than N$230 million to fix flood-damaged roads up north. Many rural communities can't reach essential services because gravel roads were washed away, leaving them extremely vulnerable. RA boss Conrad Lutombi promises that contractors will start repairs next week, before the Easter holidays begin.
Lutombi visited northern regions on Thursday to check damaged roads. He stressed that they came not just to look but to solve problems. Many rural gravel roads have disappeared completely or are underwater, which badly affects schools and healthcare centers. First, they plan quick fixes before Easter, with full repairs happening afterwards.
Floods threaten road networks severely across the region. Kunene roads...
Nearly 100 Zimbabweans remain locked up after a judge refused bail on Thursday. Police grabbed these people from a small Harare protest against President Mnangagwa ten days ago. The court worried these protesters might cause trouble if released. All 95 face serious charges that could land them behind bars for five years.
The protesters range from young adults to seniors, with none having jobs, according to police papers. Three more people arrested that day already face trial. War veteran Blessed Geza called for these demonstrations because he believes Mnangagwa plans to stay president beyond his 2028 term limit. The protests stayed small, with just 200 people showing up in the capital, but many businesses closed anyway across several...
Business leaders want to postpone talks about raising the minimum wage until August. The Confederation of Economic Associations says companies need help first with credit, tax breaks, and better security. Agostinho Vuma discussed this at a recent Labor Commission meeting. He explained how businesses struggled during last year's protests, which caused the economy to grow only 1.85% instead of what experts predicted.
Vuma believes discussing pay increases right after these troubles might hurt companies that are just starting to recover. The business group thinks officials should change how these negotiations happen. They want immediate changes to the process this year. The private sector needs time to catch its breath before talking...
President Chapo met with the National Youth Council yesterday to discuss housing, jobs, and money for young business owners. He promised to keep helping young people because they make up over 60% of Mozambicans. The Phoenix Housing Project stands out because it has already started with machines working at the site. This plan lets young people buy affordable homes with 25-year payment plans. The project has backing from a Hong Kong company that did similar work in Angola.
Chapo also talked about FIDEL, a special fund where 60% of cash goes straight to young entrepreneurs. This helps them avoid tough bank rules that demand stuff young people just don't have. He mentioned five billion dollars coming from the US Export-Import Bank for gas...
