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30 Jan

LPM says youth is closed off from opportunities

ObserverNational NewsDuminga Ndala, LPM says youth is closed off from opportunities, SADC Youth Protocol a

Martin Endjala Opportunities in the country are by-passing the youth of Namibia as tenders being awarded, are often won by those who are already well off or beyond the youth age. This is according to the Landless People’s Movement youth command element leader Duminga Ndala, who said this last week Friday at a press briefing. She dismayed that despite calls by the SADC Youth Protocol to empower the youth, the Namibian government continues to claim that they involve participation of young people in business Ndala questioned this arguing that which young people are they talking about if the SADC Youth…

Namibian film-makers to<br>attend Joburg film festival

30 Jan

Namibian film-makers to
attend Joburg film festival

ObserverNational NewsNamibian film-makers to attend Joburg film festival, Ndakalako Shilongo and Tutu Mungoba

Martin Endjala Two Namibian female filmmakers, Ndakalako Shilongo and Tutu Mungoba have been given a chance to explore the film industry in order to acquire skills in the industry, after having been chosen to attend the Joburg Film Festival. This is after MultiChoice Namibia partnered with the Namibia Film Commission to sponsor the two Namibian female filmmakers, who will establish Sisters Working in Film and Television (SWIFT) chapter in Namibia. “MultiChoice Namibia’s contribution to the formation of the Namibian SWIFT chapter ties into our hyperlocal strategy of taking Namibia to the world,” said MultiChoice Namibia’s Managing Director, Roger Gertze. Gerzte…

30 Jan

O&L extends to Europe

ObserverNational NewsO&L extends to Europe, y Steffen Kammerer

Tujoromajo Kasuto Germany has been chosen to strengthen the Group’s resilience and offerings as part of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group’s recent expansion plans, which include developments for its Namibian subsidiaries such as establishing a new Hangana Seafood factory and rebuilding Mokuti Etosha Lodge. The company was officially established in November 2022 and is led by Steffen Kammerer as Managing Director (MD), will house the O&L Group’s European businesses and operations, primarily in Germany. O&L Europe will include the already established O&L Nexentury (in energy development), O&L Immobilien (property development and investment), O&LSustainable Finance (finance and investment), and in…

30 Jan

80, rhinos, four elephants poached last year

ObserverNational News80, four elephants poached last year, rhinos

Tujoromajo Kasuto The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism today said that 80 rhinos were poached last year, while elephant poaching has significantly decreased over the last eight years, dropping from 101 in 2015 to four in 2022, however, the same cannot be said for rhino poaching, which remains a concern with over 80 cases reported in the last year. In an update on high-value species poaching in the country, the ministry notes that the Etosha National Park is a poaching hotspot and that immediately improved interventions have been put in place across the country, led by the MEFT, to…

30 Jan

NTA urged to accelerate TVET qualification integration

ObserverNational NewsItah Kandji-Murangi, NTA urged to accelerate TVET qualification integration

Martin Endjala The Higher Education, Technology and Innovation Minister, Itah Kandji-Murangi, is urging the newly appointed Namibia Training Authority (NTA) board to accelerate the process of integrating the Technical Vocational Education Training qualifications and aligned it with that of the national framework. The Minister urged during the appointment of seven board members of NTA yesterday, directing it to accelerate the process of appointing a new Chief Executive Officer as it is one of the very critical elements to the entities success and relevance. Kandji-Murangi advises the board to expand TVETs by digitalising and introducing new trades instead of just replicating…

30 Jan

Swartbooi proposes all failing learners to rewrite exam

ObserverNational NewsSwartbooi proposes all failing learners to rewrite exam

Martin Endjala The Landless People's Movement (LPM) Leader and Chief Change Campaigner, Bernadus Swartbooi, is proposing that all the 33 000 learners who set for the final exams last year be accorded a chance to rewrite the exams. This is to give them a fair chance if the argument by the education ministry is centered around Covid-19. Swartbooi argues that the outcome of last year’s results is not a Covid-19 induced phenomena but rather a repetition of doing the same thing over and over. Thus urging the ministry to start doing things differently and effectively to benefit all learners at…

30 Jan

RMB Namibia wins Best Trade Finance Bank in Namibia

ObserverObserver MoneyPhilip Chapman, RMB Namibia wins Best Trade Finance Bank in Namibia

Staff Writer RMB Namibia was recently named Best Trade Finance Bank in Namibia 2023 at the 23rd annual World's Best Trade Finance Providers Awards by Global Finance magazine. The awards recognize consistent growth in the trade sector over the past year, which was fueled by increased automation and innovation as a result of the pandemic. This year's winners were recognized for outperforming their competitors in terms of product and service offerings. RMB Namibia CEO Philip Chapman stated that the award demonstrates their commitment to serving the Namibian people by being their preferred banking partner and providing innovative financial solutions. The…

30 Jan

Old Mutual insurance covers agriculture.

ObserverObserver MoneyGert Grobler Old Mutual, Old Mutual insurance covers agriculture

Staff Writer One of Namibia’s life insurance and financial services group Old Mutual, offers insurance tailored to an individual farmer's needs, offering Agrisure needs. According to the general manager of commercial lines, Gert Grobler Old Mutual understands the challenges involved with protecting agricultural risks and the impact that unforeseen events can have on the long-termsustainability of an agricultural producer’s business. "Agrisure offers a holistic risk protection solution tailored to an individual farmer's needs. Agrisure is backed by service excellence and supported via a national branch network, with sales offices throughout the country. Through Agrisure your farming business will be protected…

Andrada Mining contributes over N$143<br>million to the Namibian economy in 2022

30 Jan

Andrada Mining contributes over N$143
million to the Namibian economy in 2022

ObserverObserver MoneyAndrada Mining contributes over N$143 million to the Namibian economy in 2022

Tujoromajo Kasuto During the fiscal year 2022, Andrada Mining, formerly known as AfriTin Mining, contributed over N$143 million to the Namibian economy and funded over N$185,000 in community projects. The mine notes in its Sustainability Report for the 2022 fiscal year, released this week, that total procurement spend for the reporting period exceeded N$294m, with N$143m, or 49 percent, spent across more than 250 Namibian businesses. Besides that the report notes that, “as our business grows and develops, we fully intend to bring our Namibian suppliers along with us.” “To the extent practicable our supply chain prioritises procurement from local…

27 Jan

Amushelelo arrested in Walvis Bay protest

ObserverNational NewsAmushelelo arrested in Walvis Bay protest, t Michael Amushelelo

Martin Endjala The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighter member and activist Michael Amushelelo was arrested today at Walvis Bay Police, during a protest in solidarity with shoprite workers. The confirmation was made by the Spokesperson of Nampol Erongo, Inspector Ileni Shapumba, who emphasised that although Amushelelo was arrested, he is yet to be charged as preliminary investigations are ongoing. Shapumba said that the investigation team is still busy with investigations, which will determine the charges. Meanwhile, Amushelelo’s lawyer Kadhila Amoomo said his client was arrested by the Police at Walvis Bay today while participating in a peaceful protest in support of…