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Namibia scores above regional and global average on airport safety systems – More Top Stories
The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has scored 72,31% on the Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme – Continuous Monitoring Approach (USOAP-CMA). The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that sets standards and regulations for international air travel. The international audit was undertaken to evaluate the effectiveness of Namibia’s safety...
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Omaheke banks on mining activities to boost regional economy
Omaheke’s Regional Governor Pio Nganate says the region is banking on upcoming exploration endeavours in copper and uranium mining to drive economic revitalisation and diversification. He stated that upcoming mining activities signify a significant change in the region’s economic focus. This shift aims to lessen dependence on agriculture, the traditional economic driver, as Omaheke contends with...
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ICAO Safety Audit conducted – Namibia safety performance positioned above the regional average
The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) recently accomplished the Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme – Continuous Monitoring Approach (USOAP-CMA). Conducted by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) from 6 to 18 March, this on-site audit aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Namibia’s safety oversight systems in line with the ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs). During...
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Sasscal’s Dr Olwoch speaks Namibia, regional green hydrogen prospects – Business Express
Twelve scientists from Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries will head to Germany in May, where they will have an opportunity to obtain more in-depth insight into green hydrogen amid the region’s unveiling of important green hydrogen projects, pilot plant initiatives and the awarding of a large number of green hydrogen scholarships. Prominent last week...
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Otjozondjupa Regional Council unveils new annual plan for 2024/2025
Marlayn Mbakera, Chairperson of the Otjozondjupa Regional Council, has emphasized the council’s commitment to prioritizing service delivery in their newly crafted Annual Plan for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. This declaration came during the Annual Plan Review workshop hosted by the council in Windhoek this week. The workshop serves as a platform for introspection on the...
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Namibia’s aviation safety exceeds regional and global average
The Namibian Civil Aviation Association (NCAA) says Namibia’s aviation safety standards have surpassed regional and global averages with the recent results of periodic safety audits indicating an effective implementation rate of 72.31% in 2024. The country’s current implementation rate surpasses the regional average of 60% for Eastern and Southern Africa and the global average of 69.3%. The audits,...
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Record-breaking Day at the Erongo Regional Athletics Championships
The Vineta Stadium in Swakopmund was the stage for the annual Erongo Regional Athletics Championships, where over 350 athletes from various parts of the region showcased their talents in track and field events. Schools from the Welwitschia, Omaruru, Karibib, and Daures School Zones all participated in the competition. After a month of competitions in all...
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Regional councils urged to use funds allocated for electrification prudently
With the rural electrification budget having received a significant boost, the Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, is calling on regional councils to use allocated funds prudently. “This year we were lucky to get a much larger budget for rural electrification. Last year, we had almost N$40 million for rural electrification. This year, we...