Windhoek Observer – Page 767 – Windhoek Observer

31 May

Namfisa levels the consumer credit playing field

FeaturedConsumer Credit Bill., Namfisa levels the consumer credit playing field

Martin Endjala The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority has resolved to level the playing field following its announcement yesterday that it will be consulting stakeholders on proposed amendments to the Consumer Credit Bill. This means that money lenders will now be under the scrutiny of Namfisa and those who do not fall in line will face the repercussions should the draft bill be endorsed after it undergoes a makeover. Namfisa has been tasked by the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises to spearhead the drafting of the Consumer Credit Bill to enhance the regulatory and supervisory oversight of all consumer…

31 May

2023 FNB Whisky Festival launched

Observer Money

Staff Reporter FNB Namibia recently launched its annual Whisky Festival that will be taking place for the first time ever in Ongwediva Oshana region on the 3rd of June and in Windhoek, Khomas region on the 10 June, respectively. The FNB Whisky Festival offers a platform for whisky lovers to participate in a tasting experience to suit their distinctive palates, from the ‘curious’ newcomer to the seasoned connoisseur. Festival guests will learn how to get the most from every dram as Whisky experts guide them through samples from a selection of Whiskies from distilleries around the world. The Festival aims…

31 May

Menzies Suffers Yet Another Devastating Defeat in Court

MainMenzies Suffers Yet Another Devastating Defeat in Court, Namibia Airports Company (NAC), Paragon Investment Holdings (Pty)

Staff Reporter Menzies Aviation suffered yet another significant blow in the Namibian High Court, after Judge Eileen Rakow last Tuesday dismissed, with costs, an application by the British-owned company that sought to interdict and declare null and void the agreement entered into between the Namibia Airports Company (NAC) and Paragon Investment Holdings (Pty) joint venture with Ethiopian Airlines, for the provision of ground handling services at the Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA). The costs include the costs of one instructing and two instructed counsel for in favour of the first respondent, i.e., NAC and the costs of two legal practitioners…

31 May

Kavango East Poisoning death toll rises to nine

National News

Niël Terblanché The Ministry of Health and Social Services has launched an in-depth investigation into the death of nine members of the same household who reportedly consumed poisoned porridge. The tragedy occurred last Friday after 18 people who live at the Kayova Village in the Nyanga District of the Kavango East Region ate porridge made from a combination of mahangu flour and the fermented sediment from a homemade beer known as mundevere. The victims ranged in ages from two to 33 and only one person out of the 18 did not show any signs of poisoning. According to Ben Nangombe,…

31 May

APP called out for making u-turn on same-sex marriages

National NewsAPP called out for making u-turn on same-sex marriages, Omar Van Reenen, Vincent Kanyetu

Martin Endjala The All Peoples’ Party has joined several political parties to condemn and reject the supreme court ruling recognizing same-sex marriages, labelling it as a taboo and an abomination to a country with 99 percent Christians. APP’s Secretary General Vincent Kanyetu yesterday told the Windhoek Observer that said Same-sex marriages are a form of depopulating the nation. Meanwhile, Equal Rights Namibia’s representative, Omar Van Reenen denounced APP’s stance on the same-sex marriage ruling, adding that the party’s manifesto of 2019 champions protecting and upholding the rights of the LGBTQ community. “Why are they now going back on their promises?”…

31 May

Parliamentary committee finds decrepit police stations

National NewsParliamentary committee finds decrepit police stations, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs

Niël Terblanché The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Security on a visit to police stations in Swakopmund found that prisoners and police officers have to live in terrible conditions. Members of the committee visited the coastal town’s main police station as well as facilities in the Mondesa neighbourhood of Swakopmund. The inspection started at the Mondesa police barracks where there are 21 single rooms for male and female officers as well as five family units. The committee found that the facilities are in dire need of renovation. Taps, showers, and toilets are out of washing basins, are…

31 May

Geingob has no power to intervene in Supreme Court ruling – Tjombe

National News

Stefanus Nashama Legal practitioner and well-known human rights Lawyer, Norman Tjombe says the President, Hage Geingob has no power to intervene in the Supreme Court ruling recognizing same-sex marriages certified in jurisdictions outside Namibia. Tjombe was responding to a call made by seven retired Bishops of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Namibia, who appealed to Geingob to intervene and exercise his powers to enable the Supreme Court to reverse its ruling. The retired Bishops are, Kleopas Dumeni, Apollos Kaulinge, Tomas Shivute, Johannes Sindano, Josefat Shanghala, Veikko Munyika and Shekutaamba Nambala. “Those asking for the President to intervene in the operations…

31 May

Shaalukeni retains Khomas Regional Chairperson position

National NewsMoonde Shaalukeni of the SWAPO Party has retained his position as the Chairperson of the Khomas Regional Council. Shaalukeni will serve another term after he was officially sworn in yesterday.

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Moonde Shaalukeni of the SWAPO Party has retained his position as the Chairperson of the Khomas Regional Council. Shaalukeni will serve another term after he was officially sworn in yesterday. He was elected as the Chairperson in November 2020 and served for a period of two years and six months.He was nominated by Councilor Emma Muteka and the nomination was seconded by Samuel Angolo. In his speech, Shaalukeni highlighted the council’s achievements and said the council managed to approve and implement 11 social economic infrastructural development projects to the tune of N$33 885 620 during his term. Shaalukeni…

31 May

Bad roads a challenge in informal settlements

National NewsBad roads a challenge in informal settlements, Samora Machel Constituency

Stefanus Nashama Residents at informal settlements in the Samora Machel Constituency say they find it hard to reach their homes due to improper and unpaved roads in the area. Thomas Natangwe, a resident said since he started living in the informal settlement in 2010, improper roads have been a challenge to many residents. “Some people who own cars park far from their ghettos, which is risky because thieves may break into the cars or worse, steal them,” he said. He also indicated that many residents in these areas walk long distances to and from the tarred roads where they are…

31 May

Geingob calls for global unity in pursuit of peace

National Newse International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, Geingob calls for global unity in pursuit of peace

Niël Terblanché Namibia like many other countries around the globe commemorated the 75th anniversary of the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers on Monday. President Hage Geingob while paying tribute to United Nations Peacekeepers, acknowledged the instrumental role peacekeeping personnel from other countries played in Namibia’s transition to independence. In his message on the day that was presented under the theme of ‘Peace begins with me’, President Geingob called for global unity in the pursuit of peace. “Anniversaries are a reminder of the paths we have travelled and the lessons we have learned as a nation. Particularly in this the…