Windhoek Observer – Page 1092

27 Nov

The need for housing cannot wait

National NewsWalvis Bay

As we wait for the confirmed election results, there are consistent nightmare problems in Namibia that must not be eclipsed. The need for affordable and decent housing cannot wait. In Walvis Bay, a consortium of fishing companies began constructing accommodation for 300 of their employees. Over N$65 million is in the pot for costs. This is an example of what must happen all over the country. Government and business must push everything to the back of the line – housing must be the #1 focus in 2021. This consortium of fishing companies gets a nod of approval for their housing…

27 Nov

NAC secures interim airports’ licences

UncategorisedNamibia Airports Company (NAC), Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)

Staff Writer Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has received interim airport operating licenses for all eight airports after submitting its applications with the Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). Hosea Kutako International Airport and Walvis International Airport according to the airports operator , were issued with interim aerodrome certificates valid for a period of eighteen months (18) until 05 May 2022, while the Andima Toivo ya Toivo Airport at Ondangwa was issued with an interim aerodrome license valid for a period of eighteen months (18) until 05 May 2022. The previously unlicensed aerodromes Eros, and the four regional airports of Rundu, Katima…

27 Nov

Nghipondoka in the dark over DHPS racism allegations

Observer MoneyDeutsche Höhere Privatschule School (DHPS), German Embassy

Helena Johannes Minister of Education Arts and Culture, Anna Nghipondoka says she is unware of ongoing racism allegations at the Deutsche Höhere Privatschule School (DHPS) and thus the government department has not taken any measures to investigate the issue. “I have never heard about it and I did not receive a written complaint from anybody either,” she told the Windhoek Observer. This comes after allegations of racism and prejudice continued to surface at the school, after a 2016 incident where white mother barred a black Grade 1 boy from attending her daughter’s birthday. Affirmative Reposition leader, Job Amupanda’s efforts to…

27 Nov

Increase in COVID-19 cases worries health ministry

Observer MoneyKalumbi Shangula, Minister of Health and Social Services (MoHSS)

Clifton Movirongo The Ministry of Health said it is worried about a resurgence of COVID-19 cases after the country recorded its highest number on Thursday, 26 November in months, with 149 new positive cases recorded in Namibia. This comes on the day after the local and regional elections where voters stood in long lines with no social distancing. The Khomas region according to Ministry of Health figures, recorded the highest number with 105 cases recorded in Windhoek out of 149 cases from 1,327 results received from the testing laboratories countrywide. Last week, the Minister of Health and Social Services (MoHSS),…

27 Nov

Coalitions only hope – Venaani

Observer MoneyMcHenry Venaani, PDM, SWAPO

Andrew Kathindi Official opposition party leader, McHenry Venaani says divisions among parties has costed them in some areas and going forward a coalition provides the only hope to beat Swapo in future elections. This comes as Swapo candidates have managed to narrowly edge out the opposition parties in some parts of the country, while losing strongholds in other areas, as results continue to trickle in. “That whole thing really polarized the whole election, to the point where the opposition would have garnered a combined majority,” the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader told Windhoek Observer. “We knew that the election was…

25 Nov

Tips on how to be financially savvy this Black Friday

UncategorisedBlack Friday tips, Elzita Beukes

Staff Writer With Black Friday just around the corner, it’s important for consumers to exercise caution and self-discipline when managing their money over this period. Lack of financial discipline around Black Friday can easily lead to financial woes especially in these trying times. Elzita Beukes, FNB Communication Manager says, you can avoid getting into financial distress over Black Friday by doing the following: 1. Plan your budget and be honest with yourself on what you can afford. 2. Do your research ahead of time - you need to know exactly what you want to buy and determine the price of…

25 Nov

PDM rejects Ombudsman’s findings

UncategorisedManuel Ngaringombe, Ombudsman “captured”, Popular Democratic Movement (PDM)

Clifton Movirongo Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has rejected and hit out at the Ombudsman, accusing him of being “captured” after he absolved President Hage Geingob for allegedly inciting racial hatred against white people. This comes after Geingob, during the launch of the ruling party's campaign for the upcoming elections last month, said he has noted a trend in which white Namibians have been registering themselves to vote “in big numbers”, accusing them of conspiring to vote for “anything else but Swapo”, a development, the President said, was a declaration of war against Swapo, despite the ruling party having had made…

25 Nov

Swartbooi raises questions over ballot papers …as polls open tomorrow

UncategorisedBernardus Swartbooi, Landless People’s Movement (LPM)

Andrew Kathindi Landless People’s Movement (LPM) leader, Bernardus Swartbooi, has claimed discrepancies in the number of ballot papers printed ahead of tomorrow’s regional and local authority elections. He said the development had cast doubts on whether the elections will be free and fair, as well as suspicions. “Since the Ballot papers arrived at the Hosea Kutako International Airport on 13 November, 2020, no political party’s representatives were allowed to witness the offloading of Ballot papers from the aircraft,” Swartbooi said. According to the LPM leader, while busy with the verification and confirmation of ballot boxes, it was observed that extra…

25 Nov

Kanime’s cases withdrawn

UncategorisedCity Police Chief Abraham Kanime, Ignatius Semba

Andrew Kathindi Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) councilor, Ignatius Semba’s case against City Police Chief Abraham Kanime has been settled at court, and his application withdrawn, bringing to an end the saga that has divided the city council since the beginning of the year. Kanime was reinstated as the City Police chief in February, with an annual salary package of nearly N$2,5 million, after he had resigned earlier. His reappointment was met with negative reactions by some at the City, leading to Semba’s case, which earlier this year failed to be heard as a matter of urgency at the High Court.…

24 Nov

RMB announces new look

UncategorisedPhilip Chapman, RMB, RMB Namibia

Staff Writer RMB has refreshed its brand to align with its evolved business strategy in a rapidly advancing digital world, the company has announced. “For more than 40 years RMB has built a successful business on the foundation of strong values, talented people and innovative thinking. A foundation that still stands strong today as we strive to liberate talent to do good business for a better world”, said Philip Chapman, RMB Namibia CEO. “However, nothing in life is constant, except for change itself. Likewise, in business the parameters are perpetually shifting to keep pace with new needs and a shifting…