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27 Sep

Gender ministry in need of social workers

ObserverNational Newsand Social Welfare (MGEPESW), Gender Equality, Gender ministry in need of social workers, poverty eradication

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Given the rising number of orphans and vulnerable children in Namibia, the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare (MGEPESW) is in urgent need of additional social workers, according to a report by Auditor General Junias Kandjeke. Kandjeke’s follow-up performance audit report, covering the financial years 2019/20 to 2021/22, highlighted the critical requirement for more social workers within the ministry. The initial audit revealed that an alarming 57 percent of social worker positions were vacant. However, a subsequent audit showed substantial improvement, with only 16 percent of these positions still unoccupied. Considering these findings, Kandjeke recommends…

27 Sep

Dundee Precious Metals commissions first-of-its-kind waste management facility

ObserverNational NewsDundee Precious Metals commissions first-of-its-kind waste management facility, Zebra Kasete

Martin Endjala Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb smelter has announced the commissioning of its unique general waste management facility in the Oshikoto region that was acquired at a cost of N$15 million. This project, the first of its kind in the region, will focus on segregating and sorting waste at the source to minimize waste to landfill. This was confirmed yesterday by Dundee’s Vice President and Managing Director, Zebra Kasete, in Tsumeb. Kasete stated that the investment demonstrates Dundee’s commitment to being a responsible corporate citizen and steward of the environment. The Integrated Waste Management Facility comprises several key components, including…

27 Sep

Journalists in distress without properly registered union

ObserverNational NewsJemima Beukes, Journalists in distress without properly registered union, Namibia Media Professionals Union (NAMPU)

Stefanus Nashama The struggle to register the Namibia Media Professionals Union (NAMPU) over the past three years is reportedly having profound and distressing impacts on journalists’ lives in Namibia, according to Acting Secretary-General Jemima Beukes. She conveyed these concerns in a statement released over the weekend. Beukes stated that without official registration, NAMPU is hindered in its ability to intervene effectively in the numerous challenges confronting the media industry, particularly those affecting journalists. “As it stands, all the Union can do is write letters of demand, given it has yet to secure official registration with the office of the labour…

27 Sep

Horses will be used tocombat poaching in Etosha

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Stefanus Nashama In an innovative approach to curbing illegal poaching, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism has acquired 13 horses, at a cost of N$130 000, for patrol duties in the Etosha National Park. The ministry disclosed that each horse was purchased at a cost of N$10,000, with financial support from the Game Product Trust Fund, which donated the necessary funds to the ministry. Minister Pohamba Shifeta unveiled this initiative last Friday, during the commemoration of World Rhino Day at Etosha National Park. He elaborated that the introduction of horse patrols is intended to enhance the efficiency of current…

26 Sep

16 Women Coaches Complete NFA C Licence Coaching Course in Windhoek

ObserverSports16 Women Coaches Complete NFA C Licence Coaching Course in Windhoek

Windhoek, Namibia: 16 dedicated and passionate women in football have successfully completed the NFA C License Coaching Course in Windhoek. This milestone marks a pivotal moment in the Namibia Football Association's (NFA) Women Football Development strategy, aimed at building technical capacity among women coaches and up scaling their competency. Namibia has been making impressive strides in women's football in recent years. Women football has been gaining recognition on the international stage, and the NFA is determined to foster this growth further by investing in the women behind the scenes – the coaches. The WSL NFA C License Coaching Course is…

26 Sep

Exclusive Interview with Obed Kotokeni Neslow: Artist and Entrepreneur.

ObserverFeaturedExclusive Interview with Obed Kotokeni Neslow: Artist and Entrepreneur.

Being a musician who is your target audience?Likely includes people who grew up listening to my music since and have continued to follow my career up until now.This audience would primarily consist of fans who have grown with me and appreciate my musical evolution over the years. It’s essential to understand their changing preferences and demographics to continue connecting with them effectively. I mean who doesn’t know one of the hits songs produced by me such as “Go to Malawi” Or “Days like this” in today’s era? lol Take us through your journey as a musician and what has inspired…

26 Sep

ErongoRED announced steep tariff hike

ObserverObserver MoneyErongoRED announced steep tariff hike

Niël Terblanché Residents of the Erongo Region in Namibia will have to embrace an enhanced financial strain as the regional electricity distributor announced a significant 8.97 percent hike in electricity tariffs. The increase comes in the wake of the Electricity Control Board (ECB) declaration regarding a rise in NamPower’s average tariff from N$1.82 to N$2.12 per kilowatt-hour for the fiscal year 2023/2024. Acting CEO of Erongo RED, Nico Niemand, confirmed that the revised tariffs are not confined to the Erongo Region but are slated to have a nationwide implementation. “The impact of the increase on customers will vary, depending on…

26 Sep

Paragon Premium Lounge joins Priority Pass and Key Lounges

ObserverObserver MoneyParagon Premium Lounge joins Priority Pass and Key Lounges

Paragon Premium Lounge, operated by Paragon Investments, has recently become a member of both Priority Pass and Lounge Key. These two programs offer access to a global network of airport lounges in over 148 countries. Priority Pass, established in 1992, has been providing frequent travelers with independent lounge access at airports worldwide. Over the years, the network of lounges has expanded significantly, catering to the growing needs of travelers seeking comfort and convenience during their journeys. Paragon Premium Lounge is a sophisticated facility designed to accommodate both business and leisure travelers. Located in the departure hall of Hosea Kutako International…

26 Sep

DBN fosters growth and empowers SMEs in Namibia

ObserverNational NewsDBN fosters growth and empowers SMEs in Namibia

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Namibia has forged ahead in bolstering its Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) through the launch of the National Mentoring and Coaching Programme, a brainchild of the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN). Acknowledging the indispensable role SMEs play in socio-economic development, Jerome Mutumba, the Chief Executive for Marketing and Corporate Communications, conveyed that the Namibian government has initiated a spectrum of programs dedicated to fortifying this pivotal sector of the economy. “In alignment with our mission to stimulate sustainable economic growth, DBN is elated to unveil a pioneering initiative – the National Mentoring and Coaching Programme. Inaugurated this July,…

26 Sep

Oshana Police euthanize dogs that killed security guard

ObserverNational NewsOshana Police euthanize dogs that killed security guard

Niël Terblanché Ruben Abraham, 44, a security guard in the employ of Rubicon Security died in the Oshakati Intermediary Hospital late on Sunday after he was attacked by five dogs while on his way home after knocking off work early in the morning. The victim hailed from the village Oshikondiilongo in the Ohangwena region’s Endola constituency. Abraham was rushed to the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital where he battled for his life in the intensive care unit, but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries a few hours later. According to the spokesperson of the Namibian Police in the Oshana Region, Inspector Thomas Aiyambo,…