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Itula wants voters to remain in their parties
02 Jun

Itula wants voters to remain in their parties

National News
Martin Endjala The Independent Patriots for Change’s (IPC) leader, Panduleni Itula, says that he does not want people to leave their political parties, but they should rather vote for change. He made these remarks during the launch campaign, titled "Go out and register to vote," over the weekend at Walvis Bay. “As I went through Okakarara, they asked me, Do you want us to leave our political parties and join the IPC? and I said no. Stay in the political party that you are; many of you have been there for many years. But go into that booth and vote…
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Data deficiencies undermine Namibia’s public procurement system.
02 Jun

Data deficiencies undermine Namibia’s public procurement system.

National News
Niël Terblanché Namibia's public procurement system is currently hampered by significant challenges, primarily due to a lack of accurate and accessible data. The Institute of Public Procurement Research (IPPR) revealed this issue during the launch of the latest edition of the procurement tracker, titled "Data Deficits Undermine Governance and Oversight." Frederico Links, an IPPR Research Associate, said that the existing system does not provide adequate data, mainly because the procurement policy unit lacks the necessary resources to effectively monitor and enforce compliance. He said research found that the absence of precise data is a major obstacle to ensuring transparency, accountability,…
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Rural areas not benefiting from financial inclusion.
02 Jun

Rural areas not benefiting from financial inclusion.

National News
Niël Terblanché Despite significant strides in financial inclusion, an estimated 78 percent of the Namibian population is now covered, but the benefits of these efforts have yet to reach many, particularly in rural areas. The Governor of the Bank of Namibia (BoN), Johannes !Gawaxab, highlighted this disparity at a recent symposium held at the Namibia University of Science and Technology’s campus in Eenhana. !Gawaxab pointed out that approximately 62 percent of Namibians, especially those in rural regions, still rely predominantly on cash for their income and payments. “This reliance often necessitates long and costly journeys to the nearest financial institution…
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Namibia to amend Tobacco Act to regulate vaping
02 Jun

Namibia to amend Tobacco Act to regulate vaping

National News
Niël Terblanché Namibia's Ministry of Health and Social Services plans to amend the Tobacco Act to include rules on nicotine products used for vaping. This legislative move aims to curb the growing use of electronic cigarettes and water pipes (hookahs) across the country. The amendment will also facilitate the development of a comprehensive tobacco strategic plan scheduled for launch later this month. Deputy Minister Dr. Ester Muinjangue stressed the urgency of regulating vaping products, despite existing legal frameworks to combat tobacco use in Namibia. "There is no safe form of tobacco smoke," Muinjangue said while emphasising the necessity of these…
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Councillor denies theft allegations
02 Jun

Councillor denies theft allegations

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Martin Endjala The Swapo councillor of Tsumeb, Gottlieb Ndjendjela, says allegations levelled against him that he had a hand in the stolen drought food aid worth an estimated N$100 000 is politically motivated. Ndjendjela faces accusations of remaining silent during instances of theft in his constituency. This follows the arrest of two staff members from his office last week in connection with the theft of the drought aid. “Whether I am involved in the theft of the food is nonsense, to say the least. I am receiving a decent salary, and often, I am the one feeding the affected communities…
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31 May

Rural areas not benefiting from financial inclusion

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Despite significant strides in financial inclusion, with an estimated 78 percent of the Namibian population now covered, the benefits of these efforts have yet to reach many, particularly in rural areas.The Governor of the Bank of Namibia (BoN), Johannes !Gawaxab, highlighted this disparity at a recent symposium held at Namibia University of Science and Technology in Eenhana.!Gawaxab pointed out that approximately 62 percent of Namibians, especially those in rural regions, still rely predominantly on cash for their income and payments.“This reliance often necessitates long and costly journeys to the nearest financial institution or ATM, further discouraging the use of formal…
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31 May

Tsumeb residents protest against bail for drought aid theft suspect

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Residents of Tsumeb on Thursday protested against the possibility of bail being granted to Ricardo "Anne" Denise, a constituency council official during his appearance in the town’s magistrate court.Denise was arrested after handing himself to the police in connection with the theft of drought relief aid food worth an estimated N$100 000.According to Johannes Johannes, a social justice activist of the Affirmative Repositioning movement in Tsumeb, the angry residents marched to the court to demand that no bail be granted to the accused person. They also handed a petition with their grievances to the public prosecutor.Their anger stems from the…
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31 May

Marigold Hotel to pay CoW N$299 000 in debt

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The Marigold Hotel in Windhoek is expected to pay off its remaining debt of N$299,000 to the City of Windhoek (CoW) by 7 June 2024, following a recent disconnection of municipal services.When the capital city’s municipality cut services, the hotel’s outstanding debts were approximately N$500 000 of which N$256 000 have already been repaid.The partial repayment of outstanding debt ensured the reconnection of municipal services.The CoW announced that the reconnection of the services to the hotel was done with the same protocols available to all customers in a similar situation.
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31 May

NEW BROOM:

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The Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises has announced the appointment of a new board of directors for the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR), effective from 1 July 2024.Iipumbu Shiimi made the announcement on friday.In his announcement Shiimi stated that the new board is expected to bring stability and strategic direction to the company, which has recently been embroiled in multiple controversies and financial investigations.The minister said that the new board is tasked with navigating these complexities and restoring confidence in NAMCOR.The newly appointed board members are Florentia Amuenje, Board Chairperson, Tersia Gowases, Deputy Board Chairperson, Godfrey Ngaisiue, Oscar…
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Just Saying
31 May

Just Saying

Sports
Am just saying sports have the potential to significantly contribute to the Namibian economy and improve the quality of life for many of our citizens. However, am just saying that to transform sports into a professional industry that not only benefits athletes but also creates substantial employment opportunities, club owners and sports leaders must play a proactive and dynamic role. Am saying, club owners should prioritize investing in and maintaining sports facilities. The current state of many facilities in Namibia is dire, with some courts having trees growing in them and fields being abandoned once they deteriorate. Am just saying,…
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