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10 Jul

The Noose

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedHugh Ellis, The Time Traveler

The Time Traveler: Hugh Ellis The punishment of hanging for murder was abolished in the United Kingdom way back in 1969, well before I was born, but technically it could be imposed for treason right up until the death penalty’s full abolition in 1998. Reportedly, a gallows was kept operational at a prison in South London and tested with weights every six months until the final abolition of capital punishment. In the time from 1969 to 1998, it was never used in anger. But it gives me the creeps now to think our family home at the time was just…

10 Jul

How to be an OG in four easy lessons

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedFitty

Jackie Wilson Asheeke One of the Fishrot gang calls himself, “Fitty” as a nickname. I have no idea of the etymology of his chosen tag. But, if it is a culturally-appropriated homage to black American rap superstar, producer and actor, Fifty Cent, then all I can do is shake my head. The real “50” (we say ‘Fitty’) and those from my old ‘hood would be disgusted at the kindergarten level mistakes made by the jailed fishy gang. If the aspirations of the crew now behind bars was to be a respected OG (original gangster), they have failed to make the…

10 Jul

Materialist conception of history is the real context of the National Resistance

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedNamibian independence, National Resistance

Kae-Matundu-Tjiparuro The National Resistance, which eventually on March 21, 1990, heralded Namibian flag independence was not and could not have been an end in itself. But was an imperative first step towards the end, this end being the Second Phase of the African (Namibian) Revolution. Therefore, the question bugging and begging is whether Namibia, with the attainment of her independence on Indeed did and has actually embarked on the Second Phase of the National Revolution? As such there is a burning need to reflect on what the primary driving powers and/or motives were for National Resistance. Was National Resistance intrinsic…

10 Jul

Take the high road and move on

info_e12wt4csNational NewsBernadus Swartbooi, Founding President Sam Nujoma, Henny Seibeb, Landless People’s Movement (LPM)

The blunt statements of Landless People’s Movement (LPM) members Bernadus Swartbooi and Henny Seibeb rocked the status quo. Their controversial clap-back to a Swapo MP’s ill-advised use of the Founding President Sam Nujoma’s book in a political context announced that Parliament is no longer controlled by Swapo. All sides of the issue have been active in the mainstream and social media regarding their positions on the matter. It is time to take the high road, deescalate and address the real issues facing the suffering people of Namibia during these tough times. In emotive issues surrounding the distinguished Founding President, voices…

10 Jul

Predictions for the Future of Work

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedFNB, FNB Head of Digital Transformation, Namibia

Sergio de Sousa As the world of work changes, we look at what you can do to survive and thrive. Sergio de Sousa, FNB Head of Digital Transformation shares his predictions for the future world of work. Freelancers will rise An increasing number of people will work as freelancers, or on a project-by-project basis, rather than on traditional 8-to-5 employment terms. This phenomenon has earned its own buzz phrase: ‘the gig economy’, with ‘gig’ referring to a temporary job while also referencing 'gigabytes' of data required to operate in this way. This also allows businesses to better manage their costs…

10 Jul

COVID-19 login registry App launched

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedCovid-19, gtCheckIn App

Staff Writer With the emergence of COVID-19, retail outlets and offices have been mandated to keep registers of visitors for tracing purposes should a positive case emerge. This has caused all entryways to have a book and pen for registration purposes. Lines are forming as people queue for entry as people sign-in. As a solution to solve the cumbersome process, Geratin Software Engineers (GSE) has come up with the gtCheckIn App. Below is an excerpt from an interview with the Windhoek Observer (WO). WO) Kindly introduce your company and the new Applications that you developed? GSE) Geratin Software Engineers is…

10 Jul

Tourism vs potential health risk

info_e12wt4csNational Newshealth risk, State of Emergency, tourism

The state of emergency has ripped the rug from under the global tourism industry, including Namibia. The industry went toe-to-toe with Tyson Fury (the pandemic) and has been knocked out in the first minute of the first round. It might be a mistake for the beleaguered industry to push for tourist arrivals regardless of international mandates to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. The nation listened to the pleas from the hospitality, travel, and tourism sector. The nation empathizes with the industry's struggle to stay in business during this unprecedented health emergency. Recent reports about their position don’t sound good.…

10 Jul

NPTH appoints subsidiary boards

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyMobile Telecommunications Ltd, MTC, Namibia Post Limited, NamPost, Telecom Namibia Limited (Telecom)

. . . as Festus Hangula is re-appointed at NamPost Staff Writer The Namibia Post & Telecom Holdings (NPTH) has appointed temporary subsidiary Boards for a period of three months, effective 08 July 2020 until 08 October 2020. NPTH is the 100 percent shareholder of Telecom Namibia Limited (Telecom), Namibia Post Limited (NamPost) and Mobile Telecommunications Ltd (MTC). “The temporary appointments were based on the required skills blend, individual qualifications, industry expertise and technical knowledge, which factors informed the composition of the said Boards. The skills and experience of these individuals complements the current Boards, which are set for companies…

09 Jul

MTC launches Knockout Project 2020

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedMTC, MTC Knockout Project

Staff Writer MTC has launched the 2nd edition of the MTC Knockout Project 2020, as part of efforts to address homelessness in the country. The MTC Knockout Project started last year as a social intervention program by MTC with the specific aim to address societal issues within our communities. Last year’s initiative was aimed towards creating awareness around Gender-Based Violence in society when celebrities slugged it out exhibition boxing style during their three rounds bout of a minute each. The 2020 edition according to the mobile company , will center on the issue of homelessness with the hope that the…

09 Jul

Team Namibia hits out at Govt plans

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Staff Writer The government’s decision to repeal current manufacturing incentives, and the Economic Processing Zone’s (EPZ) will negatively impact on the country’s ability to attract foreign direct investment. “The recently gazetted Amendments of Income Tax Act, No. 7249, have repealed the current manufacturing incentives, and the Economic Processing Zone (EPZ) which will be phased out by 28 February 2021. Team Namibia is totally in support of the manufacturing sector. We need more local produce and manufactured products for our sustainable economic development and most importantly, job creation and the reduction of poverty,” Team Namibia Account Director, Bärbel Kirchner said. “The…