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PDM takes legal action against Namibian government and Comsar SA
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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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Van Jaarsveld takes charge of TransNamib – Windhoek Observer

Martin Endjala TransNamib Limited has yesterday announced the appointment of Desmond Van Jaarsveld as its new Chief Executive Officer, with effect from 17 April 2024. This was confirmed by TransNamibia’s Board Chairman Theo Mberiru, stating that Jaarsvholds recently served as Managing Director of DP World, and he holds a Master of Science and Bachelor of...

Do state-owned enterprises have what it takes? – Business
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Do state-owned enterprises have what it takes? – Business

Over the years, I have been wondering whether state-owned enterprises (SOEs) have what it takes? I myself also served on a number of SOE boards, and it is my conviction that some SOE boards are just there for window dressing and to please their appointing principals. When one looks at how some SOE board members...

IPC takes control of Oniipa town – News
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IPC takes control of Oniipa town – News

Two councillors representing the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) were on Tuesday elected as members of the town’s management committee. The two are Stefanus Kambidi and David Nghifikepunye. Nghifikepunye was elected as chairperson of the management committee. This means that IPC now holds significant influence over the affairs of the northern town. The two will...

Omusati takes it home! – Sport
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Omusati takes it home! – Sport

Omusati took the coveted Nedbank Namibia Newspaper cup home, after a protracted final match that was eventually decided by a penalty shoot-out. They defeated a spirited Kavango East by 3-1 in a thrilling penalty shoot-out. Omusati lifts the cup for the second time after its maiden win in 2015. They take the trophy off neighbours...