Tag: Namibia
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Paragon Oil PEL 37 Renewal: Legal Review Ordered by Namibia’s President
Overview: President Intervenes in Paragon Oil PEL 37 Renewal Namibia’s President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has directed the Attorney General to prepare a legal opinion on the renewal of Paragon Oil & Gas’s petroleum exploration licence (PEL) for block PEL 37. The move comes as questions and controversy continue to swirl around the circumstances surrounding the block’s…
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Namibia’s President Orders Legal Review of Paragon Oil PEL 37 Renewal
Context: A Controversial PEL Renewal Under Scrutiny The Namibian presidency has taken a decisive step in the Paragon Oil saga, with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah directing the attorney general to prepare a formal legal opinion on the renewal of Paragon Oil & Gas’s Petroleum Exploration Licence (PEL) 37. The move comes as questions linger about the…
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Namibia launches nationwide polio vaccination drive after virus detected in Kavango East
Background: Polio Alert in Kavango East The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) in Namibia has announced a nationwide polio vaccination campaign following the detection of poliovirus Type 2 in Ndama, Rundu, Kavango East. The virus was identified on 13 November 2025 through routine environmental surveillance of wastewater, underscoring the importance of proactive public…
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Namibia Mobilizes Nationwide Polio Vaccination Drive After Poliovirus Detected in Kavango East
Health Ministry Launches Nationwide Polio Vaccination Drive The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) of Namibia has announced a nationwide polio vaccination campaign in response to the detection of poliovirus Type 2 in Kavango East. The breakthrough came on 13 November 2025, when routine environmental surveillance identified the virus in a sewage sample collected…
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Namibia launches nationwide polio vaccination drive after Kavango East detection
Nationwide polio vaccination drive announced after environmental detection The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) of Namibia has announced a nationwide polio vaccination campaign following the detection of poliovirus Type 2 in Kavango East. The discovery, made on 13 November 2025 through routine environmental surveillance of a sewage sample collected in Ndama, Rundu, has…
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Self-Enrichment Is Not Empowering: Namibia’s Oil Licences and Public Resources
Introduction: The gap between wealth and empowerment In Namibia, as in many resource-rich nations, the argument that personal wealth derived from public resources equates to broad-based empowerment is increasingly challenged. Critics contend that self-enrichment from oil and other extractive activities can widen the gap between a small group of elites and the general population, leaving…
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The Gondwana Care Trust Promise
The Gondwana Care Trust Promise in 2025 In 2025, the Gondwana Care Trust reinforced its enduring commitment to uplift communities across Namibia. Grounded in partnerships, compassion, and measurable impact, the trust focused on three core pillars: empowering education for Namibian children, strengthening community welfare, and expanding access to vital services. This year’s work wasn’t about…
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Respect for War Veterans: Honoring Namibia’s Liberation Heroes
Introduction: A Nation’s Debt to its Liberation Veterans Namibia’s journey to independence is inseparable from the sacrifices of its war veterans. As they depart this earth, the memory of their struggle remains a cornerstone of national identity. Yet, there is growing concern that these generations, and the truths of their experiences, are not being treated…
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The Gondwana Care Trust Promise: Elevating Namibian Communities in 2025
Introduction: A Year of Purpose in Namibia In 2025, the Gondwana Care Trust continued its steadfast journey to uplift communities across Namibia. Built on a foundation of partnerships, compassion, and practical action, the trust focused on three core pillars: advancing children’s education, strengthening community welfare, and expanding access to vital services. This report highlights how…
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Where the Cracks Hold Gold: A Journey Through Namibia’s Landscapes of Renewal
Where the Cracks Hold Gold: Namibia’s Slow Stamp on Renewal Namibia is not a country you rush through. Its beauty unfolds in patient lines—roads that snake from the central plateau, descend into the Namib, press westward to kiss the Atlantic, and rise again in the north where place names carry the memory of generations. Here,…