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The Namibia Ports Authority - NamPort - is at the centre of a slew of allegations by the leader of the Independent Patriot for Change (IPC), Dr Panduleni Itula, who claims that the handling of the Lüderitz Oil Supply Base Design, Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer Tender (DBOOT) was cancelled without explanation and that the president's sons operate at the port without competitive tender. NBC NEWS engaged NamPort Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Kanime, on the matter. #NBCNews #nbcdigitalnews #nbcDSTV282 #nbcGOtv20 #nbcPlusApp

Renthia Kaimbi The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) has rejected allegations by the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) over the Lüderitz Oil Supply Base tender and its business associations, describing the claims as inaccurate. In a media statement issued on Wednesday, Namport chief executive officer Andrew Kanime responded to three claims made by the opposition party.  He addressed the cancellation of the design, build, own, operate and transfer tender; the involvement of the Namibia Industrial Development Agency; and the role of Tradeport Namibia at the Port of Lüderitz. Kanime first dealt with the cancelled DBOOT tender. He dismissed suggestions that Namport had withdrawn the tender without explanation. He referred to earlier public statements that outlined the reasons for the decision. “An important consideration in the decision to cancel the DBOOT tender was the clear indication of public and stakeholder confusion and misalignment regarding this DBOOT oil and gas project and the planned expansion of Namport’s existing non-oil and gas operations,” Kanime explained. He said some environmental concerns linked to a separate non-oil and gas expansion project, including a heritage impact assessment on Shark Island, were wrongly linked to the DBOOT project. “Hence, Namport deemed it most appropriate to first clear up these misconceptions and decided to cancel the DBOOT tender in order not to unduly compromise and possibly delay the DBOOT oil and gas project through environment-related challenges from stakeholders and local communities,” he added. Kanime then addressed claims that NIDA was brought in to bypass NamPort’s procurement processes. He rejected this. He said NamPort remains the legal custodian of the country’s port infrastructure, but its law allows it to work with public and private partners. “Hence noting NIDA’s mandate as a state institution tasked with overseeing the country’s industrialisation drive and given the need to fully capitalize on the immense potential and benefits which stand to be earned by the country from the development and operationalization of the strategic oil and gas industry, a considered decision was taken that Namport and NIDA would constitute a formidable partnership,” Kanime stated. He said the two institutions have complementary mandates and will still jointly procure a development partner for the supply base through a competitive process. “Therefore, the assertion in the IPC press release that NIDA was brought onboard to bypass Namport’s procurement process is incorrect, and there is nothing untoward nor underhand in the collaboration,” he said. Kanime also responded to allegations involving Tradeport Namibia, owned by Nande Ndaitwah, the son of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. He confirmed that Namport has had a business relationship with Tradeport since 2019 but said the company only handles manganese exports from South Africa’s Northern Cape Province. He said there is “absolutely no substance” to claims that Tradeport is involved in oil and gas activities at the port. “Specifically, and contrary to the assertions in the IPC press release, Tradeport does not provide any fuel to Namport or other customers at both Ports and is not involved in the ongoing oil and gas activities at both Ports,” Kanime said. He explained that Tradeport operates from Lüderitz’s bulk terminal, which is separate from the area set aside for oil and gas industry services. Kanime said it is unfortunate that the manganese business, which has boosted cargo volumes at the port since 2019, is now being linked to the oil and gas sector.

Staff Reporter WHEN the house of then Oshakati magistrate Thomas Kanime was petrol-bombed in 2007, it was viewed as an isolated case and there were no significant public protestations and widespread condemnations. Three petrol bombs were thrown at the house, shattering windows and starting fires at the front door and in the children’s room. The incident was, in reality, one of the first attempts to coerce a judicial officer into submission. Recent incidents include: – State Prosecutor Justine Shiweda, who was seriously injured in an attack in October last year. She died on 7 February. – Onelago village headman Sam Nepando was shot and killed, while Iikokola village headman and the Executive Director of the National Planning Commission, I-Ben Nashandi, was seriously injured while they were attempting to address a dispute over a piece of land last month. The latest case involved a state prosecutor at Grootfontein who was allegedly warned by an anonymous person to step down or possibly face a violent attack. The first attempts to intimidate the judicial officer occurred two years ago, when all four of Erastus’s car tyres were allegedly slashed. Picture for illustrative purposes only. Photo: Contributed The post Attempts to coerce judicial officers started with the firebombing of magistrate’s house in 2007 appeared first on Informanté.

The government has invested N$88 million in the 2024/2025 financial year for the second phase of development of the Luderitz Waterfront. This was revealed during the Parliament Standing Committee on Economy, Industry, Public Administration and Planning's oversight visit to the southern coastal town of Luderitz. Luderitz Waterfront Development Business Executive Simeon Kanime told the committee funds were utilised to complete construction of the Maritime Museum, Sea View Restaurant and Gym, as well as the first phase of NUST. "Materials are mostly transported from Windhoek, and we also need skilled labour from outside, which increases costs. Despite these challenges, the funds have been put to good use, and the projects are already creating a positive impact." Kanime said the redevelopment of the Old Power Station serves as an economic hub for Lüderitz. "We have a Welwitschia vessel that is still in the ocean that was donated to the Lüderitz Waterfront by the government. The plan is to put it out and put it at its lasting resting place where it will be repurposed into something useful and kept safe by Namport in that area, and they are doing it for free for us, but it's costly on a daily basis. We also have a jetty at phase 1 of the waterfront; the foot of the jetty is deteriorating, and it's mostly used by tourists, and these are high-value cost projects." #NBCNews #nbcdigitalnews #nbcDSTV282 #nbcGOtv20 #nbcPlusApp

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Namibia is set to host one of the biggest crude oil refineries in Africa after Dangote Refinery as Oasis Oil Refinery (Pty) Ltd has proposed a N$30 billion crude oil refinery outside Swakopmund. The proposed 600,000 barrel per day capacity refinery would occupy between 100 and 250 hectares of open municipal land between the Swakop River plots and the railway line. Oasis consultant, Abraham Kanime, has begun engagement with community members. Recently, he made a presentation on the project at a community engagement and confirmed that a full Environmental Impact Assessment is required. The project involves foreign partners, with government interest represented by Namcor. Kanime said Swakopmund was selected largely because the site lies within a designated heavy-industrial zone with direct access to established road and rail links, proximity to the Port of Walvis Bay, and immediate coastal access for seawater abstraction. “Namibia’s coastal position places it at a strategic point in the regional fuel-supply chain, especially for landlocked SADC countries that rely on Walvis Bay’s dry-port arrangements,” he said. He added that a refinery at this location aligns with national industrialisation goals under Vision 2030 and the Harambee Prosperity Plan, while taking advantage of municipal land already earmarked for large-scale industrial development. Source: Energy News Africa Picture for illustrative purposes only. The post Oasis set to build 600,000 BPD oil refinery valued at N$30 billion appeared first on Informanté.

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Renthia Kaimbi Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) chief executive officer Andrew Kanime hosted Oshikoto governor Sakarias Kathindi and his delegation for a strategic familiarisation visit last Wednesday. The visit aimed to strengthen regional cooperation and give the governor a clearer understanding of Namport’s operations and its role in driving Namibia’s economic development. Discussions focused on potential areas of collaboration in corporate social investment (CSI) to support sustainable projects within the Oshikoto region. The engagement formed part of Kathindi’s broader outreach programme, during which he has been meeting various corporate entities to mobilise support for the region’s key challenges, including a severe water crisis and limited healthcare resources. Kathindi said he is committed to finding long-term solutions by engaging partners and securing funding to improve living conditions in Oshikoto. Kanime reaffirmed Namport’s commitment to inclusive national development.  “At Namport, we believe that meaningful partnerships with regional leadership are essential to driving inclusive national growth,” Kanime said. “This engagement with the governor of the Oshikoto region reaffirms our commitment to ensuring that the benefits of our ports extend beyond coastal operations, reaching communities and regions across Namibia through impactful collaboration and shared development priorities.” Namport said it remains dedicated to building partnerships that support community empowerment, regional development, and shared national prosperity.

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 The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) has committed more than N$78 million through its Social Investment Fund (NSIF), with N$58.2 million already disbursed across all 14 regions of the country. Namport Chief Executive Officer Andrew Kanime said the Fund prioritises initiatives in education, healthcare, entrepreneurship, and environmental sustainability. “These numbers are not just transactions; they represent roofs over classes, lives changed, clinics built and strengthened, and communities empowered,” said Kanime. As part of a shift in strategy, Namport will now allocate 1% of its annual revenue to corporate social investment (CSI), replacing the previous model of contributing 3% of profit before tax. According to Kanime, the change aims to ensure consistent funding for community development, regardless of fluctuations in profit. “Why do we continue to guarantee our salaries even when our companies are not doing well, yet we cannot guarantee investments in our communities at all times despite such communities having allowed us to operate within their backyard?” he asked. For the 2025/26 financial year, Namport has increased its CSI budget to N$19 million, up from an average of N$3 million annually. In addition, the port authority has amended its procurement policy to encourage suppliers to contribute 1% of their contract values to the NSIF, a move that could generate up to N$10 million per year. “This will enable us to provide comfort to our suppliers and service providers that the contributions they will be making to the NSIF will be put to good use and will not end up in Namport’s kitty for its operations,” Kanime said. Namport also plans to implement a local ownership requirement for port land allocations and leases.  The policy will require 30% shareholding by Previously Disadvantaged Namibians and 51% Namibian ownership overall. “To our recipients this evening, with about N$23 million in funding entrusted to your organisations, you carry with you the hopes and aspirations of many in this country,” Kanime added. Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare welcomed Namport’s enhanced commitment to social investment, describing it as essential for national development and business sustainability. “We cannot prosper in an ocean of poverty. Businesses cannot thrive in a failing society. Social responsibility is not charity; it is an investment in our future and the sustainability of our businesses,” he said. Ngurare praised the increase in CSI funding as a “leap of hope” that would benefit communities across the country. “You have grown this commitment from N$3 million to now N$19 million. Mathematically, that is a significant leap. It is a leap of hope, one that brings smiles to villages, informal settlements, and most importantly, to the lives of our people,” he said. He further urged public enterprises, private companies, and civil society to collaborate in addressing the country’s socio-economic challenges. “Corporate Social Investment initiatives create ripple effects. They empower communities, stimulate economic growth, and foster social cohesion. By supporting education, we equip our youth with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed,” said Ngurare. The post Namport allocates over N$78 million to social investment projects across Namibia first appeared on The Brief | Namibia's Leading Business & Financial News. The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) has committed more than N$78 million through its Social Investment Fund (NSIF), with N$58.2 million already disbursed across all 14 regions of the country. Namport Chief Executive Officer Andrew Kanime said the Fund prioritises initiatives in education, healthcare, entrepreneurship, and environmental sustainability. “These numbers are not just transactions; they represent roofs over classes, lives changed, clinics built and strengthened, and communities empowered,” said Kanime. As part of a shift in strategy, Namport will now allocate 1% of its annual revenue to corporate social investment (CSI), replacing the previous model of contributing 3% of profit before tax. According to Kanime, the change aims to ensure consistent funding for community development, regardless of fluctuations in profit. “Why do we continue to guarantee our salaries even when our companies are not doing well, yet we cannot guarantee investments in our communities at all times despite such communities having allowed us to operate within their backyard?” he asked. For the 2025/26 financial year, Namport has increased its CSI budget to N$19 million, up from an average of N$3 million annually. In addition, the port authority has amended its procurement policy to encourage suppliers to contribute 1% of their contract values to the NSIF, a move that could generate up to N$10 million per year. “This will enable us to provide comfort to our suppliers and service providers that the contributions they will be making to the NSIF will be put to good use and will not end up in Namport’s kitty for its operations,” Kanime said. Namport also plans to implement a local ownership requirement for port land allocations and leases.  The policy will require 30% shareholding by Previously Disadvantaged Namibians and 51% Namibian ownership overall. “To our recipients this evening, with about N$23 million in funding entrusted to your organisations, you carry with you the hopes and aspirations of many in this country,” Kanime added. Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare welcomed Namport’s enhanced commitment to social investment, describing it as essential for national development and business sustainability. “We cannot prosper in an ocean of poverty. Businesses cannot thrive in a failing society. Social responsibility is not charity; it is an investment in our future and the sustainability of our businesses,” he said. Ngurare praised the increase in CSI funding as a “leap of hope” that would benefit communities across the country. “You have grown this commitment from N$3 million to now N$19 million. Mathematically, that is a significant leap. It is a leap of hope, one that brings smiles to villages, informal settlements, and most importantly, to the lives of our people,” he said. He further urged public enterprises, private companies, and civil society to collaborate in addressing the country’s socio-economic challenges. “Corporate Social Investment initiatives create ripple effects. They empower communities, stimulate economic growth, and foster social cohesion. By supporting education, we equip our youth with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed,” said Ngurare. The post Namport allocates over N$78 million to social investment projects across Namibia first appeared on The Brief | Namibia's Leading Business & Financial News.

The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) has committed more than N$78 million through its Social Investment Fund (NSIF), with N$58.2 million already disbursed across all 14 regions of the country. Namport Chief Executive Officer Andrew Kanime said the Fund prioritises initiatives in education, healthcare, entrepreneurship, and environmental sustainability. “These numbers are not just transactions; they represent […] The post Namport allocates over N$78 million to social investment projects across Namibia first appeared on The Brief | Namibia's Leading Business & Financial News.

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