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19 Mar

ECN stresses non-partisan conduct for Elections 2024

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja Ahead of Namibia’s 2024 Presidential and National Assembly Elections in November, the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has emphasised non-partisan conduct and transparency among Regional and Constituency Heads during the training session of Supervisors of Registration this week. With a stance against negligence, the Commission stressed the vital role of Supervisors of Registration during the electoral process. “As you may be aware, the Commission has employed Regional Electoral Officers in all 14 regions of the country permanently, replacing the temporary Regional Coordinators and Assistant Regional Coordinators. The Supervisors of Registration will work with and report directly to Regional…

19 Mar

Cybersecurity behind SIM card registration

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Niël Terblanché In order to strengthen national security and enhance digital innovation, the Namibian government has reinforced its commitment to combating cybercrime and ensuring a secure digital environment for its citizens. This commitment was articulated in a comprehensive ministerial statement delivered by the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus to the National Assembly. Theofelus addressed critical topics of SIM card registration and cybersecurity measures. According to the Theofelus, the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology mandated the registration of Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards as a strategic measure to deter mobile fraud, and identity theft, and facilitate lawful…

19 Mar

MP calls for remuneration of caregivers

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Martin Endjala Member of Parliament and Deputy Minister of Disability Affairs, Alexia Manombe-Ncube, has called on the treasury to start considering monthly incentives for persons who take care of people living with disability. The MP said this in the National Assembly while contributing to the national budget. She pointed out a concern she observed and wants to see urgent interventions to address the issue with caregivers. She said often a parent with a child with severe disabilities, such as cerebral palsy cannot leave the child alone to go and work outside the house. “Most of these children and adults need…

19 Mar

Nedbank hosts budget dialogue

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Niël Terblanché Nedbank Namibia played host to the business community of Swakopmund and Walvis Bay where it facilitated a crucial discussion on the implications of the recently tabled 2024/2025 national budget. This forum provided an essential platform for dissecting the budget’s impact on the socio-economic landscape of Namibia. The event was marked by the insightful opening remarks of Nedbank Namibia’s Managing Director, Martha Murorua, who emphasized the bank’s dedication to aligning its operations with the national budget’s socio-economic objectives. Murorua stressed the transformative potential of every dollar lent, highlighting the bank’s collaborative approach with clients to identify and seize commercial…

19 Mar

Venaani engages unemployed fishermen

info_e12wt4csNational NewsVenaani engages unemployed fishermen

Stefanus Nashama McHenry Venaani of the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), last week, met with the retrenched fishermen who live in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. His journey was to inform the fishermen of the progress of his queries to both the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources and President Nangolo Mbumba, during the State of the Nation Address. During the State of the National Address, last week, Venaani questioned the efficiency of the Government Redress Employment Program. Speaking to the fishermen, the leader of the official opposition called on all fishermen to be sent back to the sea, as per their…

18 Mar

Suspension saved Karasburg from going into the dustbin – Swapo councillors

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Martin Endjala One of the suspended Swapo Councillors of the Karasburg Town Council, Elia Hauwanga says the decision undertaken by the Urban and Rural Development Minister Erastus Uutoni, to suspend the entire council, has saved the town from going into the dustbin. Hauwanga told the Windhoek Observer yesterday that both the Swapo party and the Independent Patriot for Change (IPC) view the suspension executed by the Minister as per the Government Gazette Notice under Section 92(9) Act no 23 of 1992 of the Local Authority, as the right decision. “This has been long coming. We anticipated it to happen. Following…

18 Mar

Alweendo’s decision to cancel Fuel Retail License ruled unlawful by court

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja In a landmark judgment delivered by High Court Judge Eileen Rakow, the decision by the Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, to cancel a fuel retail license has been declared unlawful and contrary to the provisions of Article 18 of the Namibian Constitution. The ruling, following a review application brought by Gochas Lewende Hawe Agente CC against the Minister of Mines and Energy, highlights the limitations of Alweendo’s authority and the legal grounds upon which the fuel retail license was revoked. The license was revoked on 15 March 2022. Judge Rakow said the powers of the Minister…

18 Mar

Crumbling infrastructure endangers detainees

info_e12wt4csNational NewsCrumbling infrastructure endangers detainees

Niël Terblanché A recent fact-finding mission by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs to Walvis Bay has shed light on the grim reality faced by trial awaiting prisoners in the Namibian Police holding cells. The committee's visit, aimed at assessing infrastructure and conditions within the justice system, has uncovered a situation that calls for urgent governmental intervention. During their visit, the committee discovered that detainees, including mentally ill individuals and juveniles, are subjected to appalling conditions. Overcrowding has become a significant issue, with some detainees forced to sleep on the floor without mattresses. The revelation that juveniles…

18 Mar

Fishing rights owned by 90 percent of Namibians

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Martin Endjala President Nangolo Mbumba, during the State of the Nation Address (SONA), revealed that to date, 90 percent of fishing rights are owned by Namibians and that the sector employs an estimated 18,000 Namibians. He said the promotion of Namibianisation in the fisheries sector is progressing well. Additionally, the government has successfully implemented the employment redressing programme which employs 2,367 people. Mbumba emphasised that the move is a sustainable job opportunity initiative, addressing the challenges of joblessness experienced by former fishermen since 2015. With regard to job creation to secure livelihoods, the government facilitated the placement of 1,350 job…

18 Mar

Namibia launches Central Securities Depository to boost stock market efficiency

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Niël Terblanché In a significant development for Namibia's financial market, the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) has announced the approval of the Central Securities Depository (CSD). According to Victoria Raimond, spokesperson of Namfisa, the approval of a CSD is set to revolutionize stock trading in the country. She added that the establishment of the CSD aims to provide a centralized platform for the holding, safekeeping, and settlement of securities such as shares, bonds, and other financial instruments in electronic form, thereby enhancing market efficiency and liquidity. Owned jointly by the Bank of Namibia and the Namibia Stock Exchange, the…