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26 Sep

Comprehensive re-assessment of Namibia’s public procurement system amidst criticism

info_e12wt4csMainComprehensive re-assessment of Namibia’s public procurement system amidst criticism

Niël Terblanché The Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprise, in conjunction with the World Bank and the African Development Bank, has commenced an extensive assessment of Namibia’s procurement system. According to Wilson Shikoto, the spokesperson of the fiancé ministry, this initiative, executed through the Methodology for Assessing Procurement Systems (MAPS), strives to fortify transparency, accountability, and value for money in Namibia’s public procurement practices. It’s been three years since the last review of the public procurement process. This new examination comes after prevalent criticism and is considered an imperative step towards the refinement of the Public Procurement Act 2015. Critics…

25 Sep

NUDO demands President’s apology for genocide and apartheid remarks

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe Joseph Kauandenge, the General Secretary of the National Unity Democratic Organisation (NUDO), is calling for an immediate apology from President Hage Geingob concerning the comments he made on genocide and apartheid a few weeks ago in Europe. President Geingob, during a public lecture at the Paris Institute of Political Studies in France, was quoted telling the audience that “Apartheid was worse than Genocide.” However, this statement has drawn criticism from various local political leaders. NUDO is now adding to the voices urging President Geingob to retract his remarks. Kauandenge, also a Member of Parliament, asserted that Geingob’s categorization…

25 Sep

Namibia set to boost economy with online tourist visa offer

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Niël Terblanché In an ambitious stride to revitalise the national economy, Namibia has initiated online tourist visa applications, a move set to lure more international tourists to its captivating landscapes and culturally rich destinations. The service became operational last Friday and represents the country’s broader endeavour to embrace digitalisation and enhance e-governance. Albert Kawana, the Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, spoke with optimism at the launch in Windhoek about the potential of the tourism sector to be a linchpin for economic resurgence. “I have no doubt that with the launch of the online tourist visa application, our…

25 Sep

An exclusive interview with Ndinaelao Moses, Electrical Power Engineer and Authour

info_e12wt4csFeaturedAn exclusive interview with Ndinaelao Moses, Electrical Power Engineer and Authour

Who’s Ndinelao?I’m Ndinaelao Moses, an electrical power engineer by profession. Alongside engineering, I’m dedicated to mentorship and education, guiding aspiring engineers through QueenShono Mentorship. Advocating for mental health awareness and children’s rights is a cause close to my heart, and I have a passion for teaching mathematics and science. Serving as a motivational speaker with NAMWIE, I have the privilege of encouraging high school students to explore the exciting world of STEM, empowering them to reach their full potential. What inspired the title of your new book?As the author, I drew inspiration for this story from a deep well of…

25 Sep

Everyone in Namibia must remember where they were on Reference Night

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Niël Terblanché Every citizen and temporary inhabitant of Namibia should mark their calendar where they slept last night - Census Reference Night – because it forms an integral part of the Population and Housing Census. Alex Shimuafeni, the Statistician General of the Namibian Statistics Agency (NSA) stressed the importance of Census Reference Night because of the comprehensive nature of the census. “Every person within the borders of Namibia during the midnight of September 24, 2023, known as Census Reference Night (CRN), will be counted, irrespective of nationality, age, or social status,” he said. This inclusion ranges from newborn babies to…

25 Sep

Pastor allegedly refuses to pay employees who harvested grass for him

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja Nelson Daniel Haihambo, a pastor at House of Grace Ministry in Windhoek, is allegedly refusing to pay employees whom he recruited to harvest grass for his company, Grace City Investment, around Windhoek. Sarafina Andupula, one of the employees, stated she, along with approximately 50 others, was recruited at Havana informal settlement to harvest grass in July this year. However, after the work was complete, Haihambo reportedly ceased communication, not responding to text messages or answering his phone. “He came to our neighbourhood and recruited us to cut grass at Ramatex, promising to pay us N$2000 each at the…

25 Sep

Namibia seeks to end statelessness for social progress

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Stefanus Nashama Albert Kawana, the Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, expressed that while Namibia is grappling with the issues of statelessness and undocumented citizens, the Ministry is devising and implementing new strategies to address statelessness to foster social progress. He conveyed these remarks at the commemoration of International Identity Day and the launch of the Online Tourist Visa Application in Windhoek last week. Kawana disclosed that the Ministry is in the process of drafting bills with the objective of preventing statelessness and regularizing the status of specified categories of stateless and undocumented persons. “I sincerely hope these…

25 Sep

Two Namibian long-distance trucks burn in Botswana after crash

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe Two Namibian registered long-distance trucks are confirmed to have burnt down in a road accident last week Friday at Bere on the Trans Kalahari Corridor (TKC) in Botswana. The accident involved five trucks and resulted in two drivers dead and one hospitalized. Ankwetse Odirile Hunda, the Trans Kalahari Corridor Marketing and Communications Officer, announced over the weekend that they are in constant communication with authorities in Botswana. The authorities have confirmed that the other two trucks are Botswana-registered. Unfortunately, the fifth truck burnt to ashes, and its registration and the identity of the driver are yet to be…

25 Sep

Walvis Bay comes into FlyNamibia’s focus

info_e12wt4csNational NewsWalvis Bay comes into FlyNamibia’s focus

Niël Terblanché FlyNamibia, the country’s only private airline, has marked yet another milestone with the inauguration of a new air route, connecting the integral ports of Walvis Bay and Windhoek in Namibia to Cape Town, South Africa. In an official statement, Andre Compion, the Managing Director of FlyNamibia, unveiled the airline’s innovative approach to establishing this route as a strategic link, thereby facilitating enriched travel options and contributing to regional growth and development. “We are excited to introduce this new route, underscoring FlyNamibia’s commitment to expanding our network and enhancing travel options for our passengers,” Compion said. The strategic schedule…

22 Sep

Almost half of Namibians unable to pay bills, loans

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A new TransUnion survey, presented at the inaugural Financial Services Summit in Namibia this week, has revealed a challenging financial outlook for Namibian consumers. While two in 10 (20%) said their income increased in the last three months, close to four in 10 (36%) reported a decrease, and 45% anticipate being unable to pay their current bills and loans in full. According to TransUnion’s third quarter Consumer Pulse Study, one of the significant factors contributing to the decrease in household income was job loss, with 27% of consumers reporting that someone in their household lost their job over the past…