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14 Dec

Namibia to host inaugural Global African Hydrogen Summit in 2024

ObserverNational NewsNamibia to host inaugural Global African Hydrogen Summit in 2024

Niël Terblanché Namibia is set to become the host of the inaugural Global African Hydrogen Summit (GAh2S) from 3 to 5 September 2024, as part of its commitment to COP28 initiatives. The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDDB) made the announcement and said that the three-day summit will bring together heads of state, government agencies, industry business leaders, project developers, investors, and technologists from across Africa and around the world. According to the NIPDB, the primary objective of the very first summit of its kind will be to drive critical investments and financing into bankable green energy projects. At…

13 Dec

Mastering Holiday Juggle: A Business Owner’s Guide to Stress-Free December Planning

ObserverObserver Money, OpinionsMastering Holiday Juggle: A Business Owner’s Guide to Stress-Free December Planning

Josef Kefas Sheehama As the holiday season approaches, individuals find themselves juggling various demands, both professional and personal. Before you realize it, December is halfway through, and the Christmas shutdown looms ahead. To truly disconnect from your business during your well-deserved break, effective planning is essential. While you may be on holiday, your business doesn’t have to be closed permanently. Maintaining online visibility and preventing a decline in reach requires strategic planning for the December holiday period, managing expectations, and ensuring the satisfaction of staff, customers, and suppliers. The end-of-year rush presents a significant opportunity for businesses to solidify their…

13 Dec

Husab Mine achieves a historic milestone

ObserverObserver MoneyHusab Mine achieves a historic milestone

Niël Terblanché The Husab Mine outside Arandis, one of the most significant uranium discoveries globally in the past decade and China's single largest investment in Africa commemorated a decade of operations at the end of last week. Swakop Uranium, which officially commenced mining operations in 2013, has significantly contributed to the local economy of the Erongo Region while making remarkable progress over the past decade. The commemorative event attracted dignitaries like the Founding Father of the Namibian Nation, Dr. Sam Nujoma, and the Ambassador of China to Namibia, Zhao Weiping. During the event, former President Nujoma reflected on the substantial…

13 Dec

Geingob tells soldiers they are the ‘shield of the nation’

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Stefanus Nashama President Hage Geingob, who is also the Commander-In-Chief of the Namibian Defence Force (NDF), has reminded men and women in uniform that they are the shield of the nation. For this reason, he said they are at all times expected to remain one in purpose, character and action. “As men and women in uniform, you are the shield of the nation; you stand sentinel, guarding our democracy. Therefore, you should remain one in purpose, character and action,” he stressed. Geingob was addressing soldiers at the Defence Force Parade in Otjozondjupa Region yesterday. He reminded soldiers of their main…

13 Dec

Van Wyk granted bail, while Esau remains incarcerated

ObserverNational NewsVan Wyk granted bail, while Esau remains incarcerated

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Nigel Van Wyk, one of the individuals accused in the infamous Fishrot corruption scandal, was granted bail for N$20,000 at the Windhoek High Court yesterday. The decision to free him on bail was delivered by Judge David Munsu. In contrast, former fisheries minister, Bernhard Esau had his plea for release dismissed by the same judge. Esau and Van Wyk, who were arrested in 2019 and 2020, respectively, have remained in custody since their apprehension in connection with the saga of fishing quotas fraud, corruption, and racketeering cases. During his bail application, Esau consistently maintained that he was not…

13 Dec

Erongo Region pays tribute to truck drivers

ObserverNational NewsErongo Region pays tribute to truck drivers

Niël Terblanché Residents of the Erongo Region came together and hosted a ceremony at the police roadblock in Swakopmund to express their appreciation and gratitude to the hardworking men and women who make up the trucking industry and the crucial role they play in society. Neville Andre, the Governor of the Erongo Region, while speaking at the "Thank a Trucker Wellness Day" organized by the Walvis Bay Corridor Group said the event is held in honour of the dedication of truck drivers and to promote their overall well-being. Andre stressed the importance of recognizing the trucking community and their tireless…

13 Dec

NIP board clarifies vehicle scheme for executive employees

ObserverNational NewsNIP board clarifies vehicle scheme for executive employees

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Brian Eiseb, the Namibia Institute of Pathology’s (NIP) Chairperson of the Board of Directors, has clarified that the recently reported vehicle scheme for senior employees was approved by the Board during a duly constituted meeting. The decision followed a comprehensive benchmarking comparison with various public and private sector institutions. Eiseb was responding to an article published in a local daily newspaper that highlighted the purchase of brand-new cars totalling N$5.3 million for the top five executives of NIP. He also stressed the Board’s commitment to transparency and fairness. “It is important to note that as the NIP Board,…

13 Dec

Swartbooi calls for the removal of Namdeb’s board of directors

ObserverMainSwartbooi calls for the removal of Namdeb’s board of directors

Stefanus Nashama Bernadus Swartbooi, leader of the Landless People’s Movement (LPM), has expressed his discomfort with the management of Namdeb and called for the removal of the board of directors due to their alleged ignorance and inability to address issues related to unfair labour practices. Swartbooi made these remarks during a media conference held to provide the outcomes of the policy conference that his party conducted in Windhoek last week. According to Swartbooi, Namdeb, along with its highly compensated board of directors, is a failing entity. This call comes after the LPM received a letter from Namdeb’s legal representative, accusing…

13 Dec

Kahimise is concerned about the low uptake of the TID project

ObserverNational NewsKahimise is concerned about the low uptake of the TID project

Martin Endjala Robert Kahimise, the Chief Executive Officer of the Electricity Control Board (ECB), has expressed concern about the low uptake of the Token Identifier (TID) project in the Namibian Electricity Distribution Industry (EDI). Only 13.4 percent of all electricity meters have been identified according to the TID project nationwide to date. Kahimise stated that this slow progress is a matter of concern for the ECB, as more than 86 percent of prepaid meters still need to be rolled out, and there is less than a year remaining until the cutoff date of 24 November 2024. To avert the imminent…

13 Dec

“Young people should not be mobilisers and campaign tools,” says LPM youth leader

ObserverNational News“Young people should not be mobilisers and campaign tools, ” says LPM youth leader

Martin Endjala Duminga Ndala, the Youth Command Element Leader of the Landless People's Movement (LPM), has urged young people not to be used solely as mobilizers and political tools. Instead, she encourages them to aspire to occupy strategic decision-making positions. Ndala made these remarks during the party's Second People's Assembly, which took place in Windhoek last week. She stated that young people should not only be at the forefront of political campaigns for various parties but should also seek opportunities to sit at the table where decisions that shape their future and that of their fellow youth are made. This…