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28 Jun

NCCI hosts Namibia’s first State of Business Address

ObserverNational NewsNCCI hosts Namibia’s first State of Business Address

Martin Endjala It is no secret that geopolitics is becoming a factor in investment attraction and international trade and Namibia is said to be sailing in such turbulent waters. Hence the need to adopt a collective approach to navigate stormy waters. These were the words of the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry President, Bisey Uirab during the first-of-its-kind State of Business Address in Namibia held in Windhoek on Monday, which will become an annual occurrence. Uirab said that there is a trend emerging from some quarters globally, among which there are developed countries that favour, and some would say…

28 Jun

Namibia first to launch ROAM-X in Southern Africa

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Stefanus Nashama While the mastery of technology continues to be one of the most modern development targets, Namibia has become the first country in Southern Africa to conduct a national assessment of the Internet Universality Indicators. The Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, yesterday officially launched the Namibia National Internet Universality Indicators (ROAM-X) Assessment at the Namibia University of Science and Technology HTTP Centre in Windhoek. The ROAM-X assessment aims to develop policy recommendations and practical initiatives that will enable Namibia to improve the national Internet ecosystem as advanced ICTs evolve, among other things. This assessment framework…

28 Jun

SMEs actively contribute to the national economy

ObserverFeatured, Observer MoneySMEs actively contribute to the national economy

Martin Endjala Namibia should embrace the fact that it is well-positioned to capitalise on the strengths of its Small and Medium Enterprise sector, given the immense contributions of SMEs to economies and societies worldwide. The importance of such enterprises emphasises the power of Micro, Small and Medium-sized (MSMEs) and their transformational potential and the need for inclusive, sustainable support systems. Bank Windhoek’s Head of SME, Financial and Data Analytics, Bianca Janse Van Vuuren made these remarks during the commemoration of MSMEs Day, which is commemorated on the 27th of June worldwide. The United Nations General Assembly designated 27 June as…

28 Jun

Parliament creates a committee to fight youth unemployment.

ObserverNational NewsParliament creates a committee to fight youth unemployment.

Stefanus Nashama The Speaker of the National Assembly, Peter Katjavivi, on Monday, convened a discussion on youth unemployment with various stakeholders to establish a technical committee to be entrusted with the responsibility of devising strategies to address the crisis in the country. This will be made possible by identifying unique economic opportunities in the country, formulating actionable policy recommendations, and collaborating with technical and vocational training institutions to enhance the skills and capacities of young people to become job creators. During his opening remarks, Katjavivi reiterated the importance of a multisectoral approach in tackling the scourge of youth unemployment, adding…

28 Jun

Wendelinus hits back at OvahereroTraditional Authority after ‘Otjikaiva’ uproar

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja Former Mr Gay Namibia, Wendelinus Hamutenya has hit back at the Ovaherero Traditional leaders who took issue with his choice of outfit at a recent anti-homophobia protest in Windhoek. The Ovahereo Traditional Authority (OTA) expressed disgust after images of Hamutenya wearing a Herero women’s traditional dress( Ohorokova jozende) surfaced online. The protest was held against sanctioned homophobia and hate speech in Windhoek. Hamutenya says he wore the Herero traditional attire because it has a significant impact on modern tradition. He challenged the traditional authority to indicate the section of the constitution that prohibits men from wearing female garments.…

28 Jun

BoN Governor clarifies severe debt default practices

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Niël Terblanché The sale in execution of banking procedures to reduce debt owed by people, who have fallen on hard times, has left many Namibians without a roof over their heads. Johannes !Gawaxab, the Governor of Namibia’s central bank, has responded to niggling questions about the draconian judicial steps taken against people who default on their home loans and added that the BoN has taken note of the concern that some commercial banks in Namibia purchase properties at a low cost during the sale in execution process and may omit to credit the home loan debt with the amount obtained…

28 Jun

Chinese lithium miners score victory in the High Court

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja Chinese lithium mining company, Xinfeng Investments has won its case to reinstate its 20-year mining license after Minister of Mines and Energy Minister, Tom Alweendo revoked it. The mining company filed an urgent application with the High Court last month to challenge a decision by Alweendo, to revoke its mining license claiming the minster had no right to do so. Acting Judge Roman Maasdorp found that the minister did not have the right to revoke the mining licence. “The first respondent did not have the powers to revoke the license and was required to approach the court,” he…

27 Jun

Brothers slapped with lawsuitafter evicting uncle’s widow

ObserverNational NewsAili Iilende, Brothers slapped with lawsuitafter evicting uncle’s widow

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Oshakati High Court will this morning hear a matter in which the Ongandjera Traditional Authority is suing City Police Head of Legal Affairs, Senior Superintendent Eliaser Iiyambo and his brother Simon Iyambo for failing to comply with an order directing them to return their late uncle’s homestead keys to his widow, who they reportedly evicted from his home. The Traditional Authority approached the High Court, seeking an order that would compel the two brothers to return the keys to their late uncle Daniel Uutoni’s homestead to his widow, Aili Iilende. Iilende, who hails from Okathitukambanda village near…

27 Jun

Video recordings to be admissible in courts soon

ObserverNational NewsVideo recordings to be admissible in courts soon

Martin Endjala Video recordings will be considered in trials as testimony in courts once the United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice amendments submitted by the Justice Minister is enacted into law. This follows after Cabinet took note of plans to introduce the use of video recordings in trials to assist victims and witnesses in providing accurate testimonies. The introduction will enhance the use of technology in courts around the country to provide for the digital end-to-end process. The bill also aims to enhance the design and establishment of a peerless court system and live streaming of cases…

27 Jun

Infighting erupts in the APP

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Stefanus Nashama The suspended Secretary General of the All People’s Party (APP), Vincent Kanyetu, yesterday said there are serious infights and power struggles between the founders and people who joined the party after its formation. Kanyetu, who was recently suspended from the party, pointed out that the issue at hand is about who who should serve and who should go to Parliament. He also claimed that his suspension was triggered by a statement he recently released in which he declared his resistance against same-sex marriage. In the statement, Kanyetu condemned the recognition of same-sex marriages. “The founders of the party…