PDM takes legal action against Namibian government and Comsar SA – nbc Source link
November 10, 2024
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PDM takes legal action against Namibian government and Comsar SA
The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has taken legal action against the Namibian government and Russian billionaire Rashid Sardarov’s company, Comsar SA, challenging a 99-year lease agreement on four farms in the Dordabis area. Judge Orben Sibeya reserved his judgement for August 15, 2024. In 2018, Comsar SA intended to purchase four commercial farms in the...
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Nust in legal battle over N$395 000 food purchase debt – News
The Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) has been ordered to pay a food purchase agreement debt worth N$395 000 to XL Investment CC. The company, represented by Utaara Jauch, has issued a stern letter of demand to Nust, urging the institution to settle its outstanding dues. The contract between Nust and XL Investment...
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Trade and legal minds flag governance issues in fishing industry – Windhoek Observer
Ester Mbathera Trade specialists and legal practitioners have flagged governance issues in the Namibian fishing industry. The issues rose to the surface following a lawyers’ proposals to Namibian right holders by their clients Erongo Sea Products (Pty) Ltd (ESP) and Erongo Marine Enterprises (Pty) Ltd (EME) for a win-win solution to resolve existing conflicts among...
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FlyNamibia finally renews its air service license after legal battles – Windhoek Observer
Stefanus Nashama FlyNamibia has announced that its air service license has finally been renewed by the Transport Commission of Namibia (TCN) after legal battles in the High Court. “We are thrilled to inform our passengers and partners that the license has now been renewed,” the company said. This follows a period of discussions and an...
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Namibian legal system transformed for the better since independence
The Namibian legal system has changed for the better when compared to before independence. This was mainly as a result of the Namibian Constitution, the ultimate authority, which turned 34 years old on February 9. The laws of the past made provision for some unspeakable acts to exist. Some such included the prohibition of interracial...
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Two more budding legal minds supported by Legal Shield bursaries
Simson Petrus and Madawa Geises are the two law students who have received bursaries from Trustco Insurance for the 2024 academic year. The two students were awarded their bursaries at a ceremony in Windhoek by the insurer’s Chief Executive, Annette Brand. Each student received a bursary of N$30,000 “ensuring they can fully dedicate themselves to...
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Suspended NYC director looking at legal options
Suspended director of the National Youth Council, Calista Schwartz-Gowases, says she will be seeking legal action against the youth body after her suspension. She told The Namibian on Monday evening that her suspension was not valid because it was not done procedurally and called the matter an injustice. “Definitely, I have to take legal action...
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Fishrot accused criticized for not seeking High Court order to cover legal fees
Staff Reporter JUDGE Moses Chinhengo, overseeing the Fishrot case, has highlighted that the Fishrot accused persons have not sought a High Court order to compel the State to cover their legal fees, suggesting that it may be a tactic to pressure authorities into granting access to their funds. “With the submission that the interest of...