The Tender Board Act 16 of 1996 was repealed following reforms aimed at strengthening institutional capacity as well as mitigate corruption risks. Its replacement, the Public Procurement Act 15 of 2015 largely anchored on the UNCITRAL model law, established the Procurement Policy Unit, Central Procurement Board, and the Review Panel.
TaTe Diamonds, Namibia’s first fully Namibian-owned, vertically integrated diamond company, has officially opened its flagship fine jewellery showroom in Atlanta, United States of America.
The Ondangwa Town Council has successfully raised over N$740 000 through its trade and industrial exhibition fundraising gala dinner, held last Sunday. The town’s spokesperson Petrina Shitalangaho-Mutikisha shared the news with Confidente on Thursday. The event, officiated by Prime Minister Dr. Elijah Ngurare was aimed at supporting the upcoming Ondangwa Trade and Industrial Exhibition.
The newly-transformed the RMB & Wilderness Ride for Rangers (formerly Ride for Rhinos), is shifting its focus towards frontline defenders of the nation’s embattled wildlife. While the rhino remains an iconic symbol of the threats facing Namibia’s wildlife, Ride for Rangers explicitly broadens its scope to honour the human element. It spotlights the rangers, game guards, trackers, and local communities who stand as the first line of defence.
By Marx Itamalo
The Oshakati town council (OTC) has allocated N$150 000 for the construction of shared toilets in some of the town’s information settlements. This information is contained in the town council’s budget for the 2025 – 2026, released recently.
By Stefanus Nashama
Tensions are rising in the Moses ǁGaroëb constituency after several flood-affected residents claimed they were unfairly excluded from a food aid distribution programme facilitated by businesswoman Stina Wu and constituency officials. Last week, Wu, a Chinese entrepreneur, donated approximately 300 food parcels valued at N$40 000 to assist vulnerable residents struggling as a result of recent floods.
By Patience Makwele
Residents of Katima Mulilo have raised grave concern over the town council’s alleged inaction on unsafe roads which are in a deplorable state, riddled with potholes and are full of dust. The residents, further accused the local authority of dragging its feet on improving the roads, despite a N$30 million upgrade budget, announced in May this year.
By Hilja Shikongo
Long-serving nurses across Namibia are raising concerns over a recent introduction of a pre-registration evaluation test by the Nursing Council of Namibia, for those who wish to become registered nurses. The new evaluation requirements have caused frustration among nurses who now face administrative hurdles, high fees, and unclear evaluation standards.
By Hilja Shikongo
Prime Minister Dr. Elijah Ngurare says he is proud of Hakahana Commercial Printers for being a trendsetter as the only fully black-owned press in the country. Ngurare made these remarks during a visit and tour of the printers’ facilities in Windhoek on, Thursday. Hakahana Commercial Printers has a staff complement of 75 permanent employees, 65 casual workers and eight intern.
• By Stefanus Nashama
A string of allegations ranging from flawed recruitment processes, victimization of employees, nepotism, procurement irregularities, credit card abuse and conflict of interest are haunting the corridors of the Agricultural Bank of Namibia (Agribank).