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The Ovinjange Community Project, in the Kunene region recently received a significant donation of N$88,713 from August 26 Logistics as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm, “Chains of Kindness”. The Ovinjange Community Project was established under the Omiti Planting CC non-profit organisation to tackle water scarcity and food insecurity, which have been long-standing challenges in the Ovinjange village, approximately 11 km from Opuwo. It is a collaborative effort led by two academics, Rui Tyitende and Dr. Ellison Tjirera, from the University of Namibia, who aim to bring positive change and alleviate the suffering in their community through this project. Tyitende, head of organisational and strategic initiatives at Omiti Planting CC, said, "Instead of criticising the government for not doing enough, find a way of using your skills to contribute." The direct beneficiaries of this project are the people of Ovinjange village. The lack of water has severely impacted their livelihoods. The project's first phase will provide access to a reliable water source, giving residents access to clean water for personal and livestock consumption. The second phase will establish a community garden. This garden will enable the community to grow crops, provide food security, and generate income by cultivating cash crops. Acting managing director of August 26 Logistics (Pty) Ltd, Alpha Nekomba highlighted the importance of the company's CSR program. Report: Josephine Kakola

The Global African Hydrogen Summit, which starts on Tuesday in Windhoek, has been described as a significant platform that will focus on the role Africa expects to play in the global hydrogen sector. The three-day summit will facilitate collaboration and foster partnerships between African nations and international stakeholders, as well as advance dialogue across policy, investment and the emerging hydrogen value chain. Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will lead the official summit opening ceremony. Endorsed by the Ministry of Minerals and Energy of Namibia, minister Tom Alweendo, will be joined by a lineup of peers and visionary government officials at the forefront of Africa's green industrial revolution. Ministerial delegations and trade missions from Algeria, Angola, Belgium, Burundi, Congo, Egypt, EU, Germany, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda arrived in Windhoek ahead of the summit. The summit will also feature an International Exhibition that will host five Country Pavilions, including Belgium, EU, Germany, Netherlands and Namibia, showcasing industry leaders. These include BESIX, Fluxys, HDF Energy, Hyphen Hydrogen Energy, Nel Hydrogen, Siemens, ThyssenKrupp and Vopak. The International Exhibition will also spotlight an Innovation Zone, which will feature a dual-streamed Technical Seminar and a dedicated Youth Programme agenda. Additionally, the summit will host the privately conducted Project Investment round tables, where more than 30 bankable green energy projects from across Africa will be presented to investors, aiming to fast-track their progress toward financial closure.

Director of railway systems at the International Union of Railways (UIC), Christian Chavanel says the UIC continues to support African countries in modernising their railway infrastructure. This, he said, will ultimately improve safety standards and enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. The director was speaking during a public lecture titled 'The International Union of Railways (UIC): An Added-Value for the Development of Railways in Africa' hosted by the The International University of Management (IUM) last week. He further elaborated the significant role that the UIC plays in the development of railway systems in Africa by providing a platform for intergovernmental collaboration, knowledge sharing and the implementation of international best practices in the railway sector. “Through its initiatives, the UIC continues to support African countries in modernising their railway infrastructure, ultimately improving safety standards and enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness,” said Chavanel. Chavanel further added that the UIC continues to make a substantial contribution to the expansion and integration of rail networks across the continent by facilitating access to technical expertise, innovative technologies and international funding opportunities. The added value has the potential to enable African nations to build sustainable railway transportation systems that promote economic growth, regional connectivity and socio-economic development on the continent. The public lecture provided useful insights on the development of railway systems in Africa, using the UIC as an enabler for this development. The public lecture concluded with an information sharing session on the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) which was led by the Chairperson, Prisca Mayumbelo (CMILT) .

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Namibia Berries Refutes Claims of Paying Its Workers Poor Wages Nghiinomenwa-Vali Erastus A company called Namibia Berries which is farming with blueberries in the Kavango East region has refuted claims that it has been paying its labourers a rate of N$5 per hour, well below the national minimum wage. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/diu3fgca

Windhoek Electrifies 4,000 Informal Settlement Households Hileni Inane The City of Windhoek (CoW) says it has electrified approximately 4,000 households in various informal settlements over the past five years. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dDccg9Ug

Paratus Botswana managing director Shawn Bruwer has described Starlink as a game changer following the availability of the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connection solution in the country. The Botswana government recently confirmed the Starlink licence approval, after Paratus was announced last as the reselling partner in Botswana. Bruwer explained that they are ready to provide Starlink services in Botswana and have already received numerous enquiries, stating that it offers an affordable and user-friendly satellite option that delivers high-speed broadband internet connectivity throughout the country. “We are delighted to be the first reseller to offer the priority Starlink services in Botswana, and particularly to those in remote and rural areas, who have been eagerly awaiting a reliable high-speed connection,” he stated. “For Paratus Botswana, this is another demonstration of our commitment to Botswana and Vision 2036 and to connect more and more people in the country,” said Bruwer. Report: Fransina Nghidengwa

FNB Wanderers Triumph in Rugby Union Semi-Finals Staff Writer The semi-finals of the Windhoek Lager Rugby Premier League saw the FNB Wanderers claim a decisive 49-24 victory over FNB Kudus in the main event at the FNB WHS Vegkop Stadium in Windhoek. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dZPvB78K

Andrada Mining Records 83% Revenue Increase Staff writer Tin and lithium company Andrada Mining has reported revenue of N$316 million (£17.9 million) in the 2023/2024 financial year. This is an 83% year-on-year increase from the N$173 million (£9.8 million) recorded in the previous financial year. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dPgEEHdB

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