Sonja Smith
- Indexed articles, last 90 days
- 37
- Latest publication
- Sep 23, 2026
- Outlet visibility, for Namibian Sun
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- Jul 5, 2026
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San Eco-Village set to open soon (opens the original)
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Construction of the San Eco-Village in Epukiro, Omaheke Region, is nearing completion, with the official opening set for 9 October. The project, led by N/a’an ku sê, began in January and comprises 40 housing units for members of the San community, providing access to clean running water, electricity and improved living conditions. The Eco-Village also includes a vegetable garden and an entrepreneur centre where community members can showcase traditional arts and crafts.
N$4bn approved for Baynes power link (opens the original)
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Government has formally approved a N$4 billion financing arrangement for the Angola-Namibia Transmission Interconnector (ANNA) Project, a cross-border power initiative linked to the proposed Baynes hydropower development and expected to strengthen electricity trade between the two countries. Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah confirmed the approval in a letter dated 25 August 2026 to Mines and Energy Minister Modestus Amutse, seen by Namibian Sun. The arrangement includes N$1.1 billion advanced by
Omani entity eyes 75% in N$324m Karibib marble plant deal (opens the original)
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LOCAL NEWS Omani entity eyes 75% in N$324m Karibib marble plant deal Sonja Smith and Nikanor Nangolo 3 Hours Ago - 2026-09-11 00:05:00 Oman-based Al Tasnim Group is proposing a 75% controlling stake in a planned N$324 million marble-processing factory in Karibib, with the Namibia Industrial Development Agency (Nid... If you are an active subscriber and the article is not showing, please log out and back in. Free access to articles from 10:00.
Investor 'lost' N$80m in halted Lüderitz project (opens the original)
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LOCAL NEWS Investor 'lost' N$80m in halted Lüderitz project Ghanaian says he solely funded oil-port proposal The planned facility is intended to expand Lüderitz’s capacity to provide logistics, storage and other support services to the oil industry. Sonja Smith 3 Hours Ago - 2026-09-09 00:05:00 The rejected foreign investor behind the proposed N$4-billion Lüderitz oil and gas supply base says his companies spent about N$80 million developing the project before Namport ha... If you are an active
'Only one' of 12 NamPower MD applicants met requirements (opens the original)
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LOCAL NEWS 'Only one' of 12 NamPower MD applicants met requirements Sonja Smith 3 Hours Ago - 2026-09-09 00:05:00 NamPower has told mines and energy minister Modestus Amutse that only one of 12 applicants for its managing director position met the required qualifications, prompting the power u... If you are an active subscriber and the article is not showing, please log out and back in. Free access to articles from 10:00.
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