RICHARLISON struck twice as Brazil showcased their World Cup credentials by putting on an attacking masterclass in a 3-0 victory over Ghana in Friday's friendly in Le Havre.
THE United States needed three nail-biter triumphs to seize a 4-1 lead over the Internationals on Thursday at the Presidents Cup but the Americans were happy with the results.
EMERGENCY South Africa fly-half Francois Steyn has been called "incredible" by former head coach Rassie Erasmus ahead of a crucial Rugby Championship clash with Argentina on Saturday.
Wernhil Shopping Centre has gone all out to bring the 'Wernhil Fashion and Lifestyle Extravaganza' this weekend.
NAMIBIAN beauty pageant contestant Ansua Hammerslaght recently announced that she would participate in the Mrs Universe competition taking place in South Korea in December.
TALKS to return the jazz festival are still in progress, the spokesperson of the City of Windhoek, Harold Akwenye, has confirmed.
THE South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has increased the benchmark interest rate by 75 basis points to 6,25%, back to pre-Covid-19 levels – a move Namibia is expected to emulate next month.
NAMIBIA acknowledges that investment in ocean health, ocean wealth and ocean equity is significantly low, although the country spent close to US$7,3 million (N$116 million) on marine research during the 2019/20 financial year.
THE informal or formal micro-enterprise sector is one of the most productive in Namibia, and must be fostered to develop large, economically significant and sustainable Namibian enterprises.
DEFENCE and veterans affairs minister Frans Kapofi said the discovery of oil and the production of green hydrogen in Namibia will attract potential security threats, which the country needs to prepare for.
DEFENCE and veterans affairs minister Frans Kapofi said the discovery of oil and the production of green hydrogen in Namibia will attract potential security threats, which the country needs to prepare for.
Kapofi was speaking at a meeting of traditional leaders at Eenhana in the Ohangwena region recently.
Oil and gas has become a weapon of choice for international terrorism, with Kapofi citing the example of Somalia, one of the last major unexplored petroleum frontiers globally, which was destroyed as a result of civil war following the discovery of oil.
Kapofi said the defence ministry will collaborate with traditional leaders to save and secure the territorial integrity of the country.
Currently, the navy patrols the area where oil was discovered.
It has been widely reported that the first green hydrogen power plant being built in Africa is expected to begin producing electricity in Namibia in 2024.
Green hydrogen is produced by using renewable energy — like wind and sun, both of which Namibia has in abundance — to power the electrolysis of water. A plant producing green hydrogen, a clean power source that can potentially be used for industry and electric vehicles, is due to open in less than two years.
At the same time, oil companies Shell and Total have discovered oil deposits off the Namibian coast.
Canadian oil and gas company ReconAfrica is also exploring for oil in the Kavango regions.
The so-called “resource curse”, linked to the negative impact of oil discoveries on long-term economic growth of oil-exporting countries has been widely documented, with security instability a key factor.
Kapofi said the United States of America's department of defence published false information stating that Namibia and America had entered into an agreement for the US navy to protect the Namibian ocean.
According to Kapofi, he met with a US delegation and the ambassador, who briefed him about an American ship that had stopped to refuel at the port of Walvis Bay.
“There was a story recently published by the United States of America's department of defence or maybe an ambassador who was saying Namibia has agreed… has gone into a cooperate agreement with the United States navy to protect the Atlantic Ocean,” he said.
“I don't know where it came from, I am the minister of defence of Namibia but I have never heard of an agreement like that between ourselves and the United States of America.
“From that meeting, they went to make an announcement that we have made an agreement with them. There was no such agreement and it was not going to happen. We will not have that agreement because it's not necessary,” Kapofi said.
Spokesperson for the American embassy in Namibia Tiffany Miller told The Namibian yesterday that the United States and Namibia share a long history of security cooperation dating back to Namibian independence.
Miller said the partnership focuses on a three-pronged approach of diplomacy, defence, and development – pursuing collaboration in areas of common interest to both nations.
“Any participation by Namibia is voluntary and at their own discretion. The United States does not have any bilateral defence agreements with Namibia to include naval cooperation,” Miller said.
Despite Kapofi saying the ship docked at Walvis Bay to refuel, the American embassy in Namibia published a statement on its website stating that on 3 September this year, the US warship, USS Hershel 'Woody' Williams arrived at Walvis Bay “for a scheduled port visit”.
The warship was welcomed by the chargé d'affaires of the American embassy, Jessica Long.
The American embassy in Namibia stated on its website on 3 September 2022 that the vessel last visited Walvis Bay from 16 to 18 September last year, when the crew conducted exchanges and participated in joint training with the Namibian navy.
The United States works with partners to enhance regional security and stability through maritime security cooperation.
The embassy said the United States of America and Namibia share a rich bilateral security relationship.
“Together, the two countries work to ensure security, safety, and freedom of navigation in the Atlantic. Both the United States and Namibia recognise that the future security of these waters is critical for Africa's prosperity and continued access to global markets.”
Political commentator Ndumba Kamwanyah said although the minister may be correct, oil is no longer a threat because the world is moving away from it in favour of green hydrogen.
Meanwhile, Kapofi said when he held a meeting with traditional leaders in the Zambezi region, he was informed that there are still people in the region calling for Zambezi to become an independent country.
However, Kapofi described those in favour of making the Zambezi region an independent country as “mosquitoes”, who are not a threat to Namibia.
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