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31 Jan

Elders appointed in ‘youth positions’ to train them – Agnes Tjongarero

Observer MoneyElders appointed in ‘youth positions’, In Namibia the age group of between 16 and 35 are considered youth, THE Ministry Of Sport, Youth & National Service Agnes Tjongarero

Tujoromajo Kasuto THE Ministry Of Sport, Youth & National Service, Agnes Tjongarero says the National Youth Service’s (NYS) the 10 board members were appointed procedurally, despite their ages ranging above the limit of 35 years, which is the cut-off for youth. In Namibia the age group of between 16 and 35 are considered youth. The Popular Democratic Movement recently had to remove their Secretary General and his deputy after they turned over 35 years. She further said they came into power when the positions were advertised and then were shortlisted. The minister says she does not have all the information…

31 Jan

Hatuikulipi owes tax man over N$ 21 million

Observer MoneyHatuikulipi owes tax man over N$ 21 million, Sacky Shanghala was indebted to the finance ministry in an amount of N$2 101 223

Eba Kandovazu REVELATIONS in the fishrot corruption saga continues to unfold with new information brought to fore on each day of court hearing. The latest information comes from investigations including their dues to the treasury. The Ministry of Finance inland revenue, shows outstanding income taxes by the fishrot accused and the various companies they own. Anti corruption commission Iivestigator Andreas Kanyangela testified today that an income tax notice belonging to James Hatuikulipi indicated that he owed the finance ministry an amount of N$403 624 in 2014, N$4 951 266 in 2015, N$7 291 957 in 2016, N$4 236 000 and…

28 Jan

Heavy rainstorms expected in Namibia over the weekend

Observer MoneyChief Meteorological Officer Odillo Kgobets, more than 50 millimeters expected

Martin Endjala The Windhoek Meteorological Weather Station is alerting the public through the Ministry of Works and Transport to take precautionary measures with widespread heavy rainstorms of more than 50 millimeters expected in various places over the Northern Eastern half, Central and Southern regions of the country. Chief Meteorological Officer, Odillo Kgobetsi, stresses that tropical depression will cause and continue with significant rainfall in the the regions of Zambezi, Kavango East, Kavango West, Ohangwena, Otjozondjupa, Kohmas, Hardap and Karas. The City of Windhoek Corporate Communications Marketing Officer, Harold Awkenye, is reassuring residents that the City of Windhoek is ready in…

28 Jan

Health Ministry in need of more donations ..despite medical equipment donation worth over N$ 3.7m this week

Observer MoneyDEPUTY Minister of the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) Esther Muinjangue, the ministry can never have enough medical supplies

Tujoromajo Kasuto DEPUTY Minister of the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS),Esther Muinjangue, says the ministry can never have enough medical supplies. Thus a donation is always welcomed adding it’s difficult to say exactly how much of a shortage there is looking at the various medical facilities across the country. The Ministry on Wednesday received medical equipment donation worth over N$ 3.7m from a non-profit organisation based in Germany. The donation was handed over by Hans-Wilhelm Schütte, the Managing Director of Ohorongo Cement. It included more than 60 hospital beds and mattresses, more than 30 bedside tables, an x-ray…

28 Jan

Namcor attains a vaccination rate of 82 percent

Observer MoneyImmanuel Mulunga, Managing Director, Namcor attains a vaccination rate of 82 percent

Tujoromajo Kasuto The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) has overall vaccination status has reached 82 percent. The company has implemented a number of initiatives to combat and contain the spread of COVID-19. Immanuel Mulunga, Managing Director (MD) states: “Namcor continues to relentlessly implement its vaccination directive throughout the company to have as many Namcor staff members vaccinated to maintain a healthy and productive workforce.“ The current vaccination status of Namcor is as follows: 84 percent at the Head Office in Windhoek, 80 percent at the National Oil Storage Facility in Walvis Bay, and 55 percent at its depots in…

28 Jan

Nghipondoka received N$2.1 million from Hatuikulipi as “token of appreciation”

Observer MoneyBUSINESSMAN Vaino Nghipondoka received N$ 2.1 million from Fishrot suspect, James Hatuikulipi

Eba Kandovazu BUSINESSMAN Vaino Nghipondoka received N$ 2.1 million from Fishrot suspect, James Hatuikulipi, as “a token of appreciation” for the N$6.5 million he had loaned him. The N$ 2.1 million was used to purchase a farm, Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Investigator, Andreas Kanyangela, told the court this morning. This, according to Kanyangela, is contained in the statement Nghipondoka gave to the ACC. Armas Amukwiyu told the ACC that Hatuikulipi wanted to donate to Swapo in his personal capacity, but needed to make the payment via a law firm. In total, N$15 million was transferred in Sisa Namandje’s trust account. Namandje…

27 Jan

Home Affairs relocating to new building

Observer MoneyHome Affairs relocating to new building

Martin Endjala The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, is relocating from its old building in Independence Avenue together with its Khomas Regional Office in the Northern industry to the newly finished head office building in Windhoek North on 1 February. The Ministry’s Public Relation Officer, Margaret Kalo, has confirmed this. The new head office is located opposite the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) at the corner of Hoseas Kutako Drive and Harvey Street. “At least now all the relevant offices that were scattered around will be in one building, thus giving ample time to our clients to…

27 Jan

Gobabis municipality hunting for power cable thieves

Observer MoneyMayor Elvire Theron, police is on a wild goose hunt for thieves

Tujoromajo Kasuto The Gobabis municipality, with the help of the police is on a wild goose hunt for thieves that cut and stole copper wire electricity cables in the eastern town last week. Mayor, Elvire Theron, says the municipality is willing to give a “token” to anyone who comes forth with information regarding the matter. She further says the restoration of the power after it went out last Friday was very costly. Especially infrastructural and security cost. She did not want to say the exact amount but highlighted that the restoration financial implications were more than N$50 000. This is…

27 Jan

Thousands economically active debtors owe NSFAF N$4.2m …as fund stops funding aviation for the next 3 years

Observer Money(NSFAF) Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kennedy Kandume, the fund has 8000 debtors, they owe the fund N$4.2 billion.

Tujoromajo Kasuto Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Kennedy Kandume, says the fund has 8000 debtors that are economically active, as they are earning an income through various means and combined, they owe the fund N$4.2 billion. Kandume further condemns those “sitting comfortably in their offices, while there are needy students struggling with registration at various institutions of higher learning and calls them “selfish”.He further announces that there has been a significant improvement in terms of the amount recovered, following the launch of the recovery campaign last year noting about 2832 debtors came forward to…

27 Jan

Oil and Gas Discovery by Shell in Namibia yet to be determined

Observer Money(PRO) in the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), Andreas Simon, petroleum system presence was discovered offshore the coast in the orange basin of Namibia by Shell

Martin Endjala It is reported that petroleum system presence was discovered offshore the coast in the orange basin of Namibia by Shell. Senior Public Relations Officer (PRO) in the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), Andreas Simon, reiterates that the Ministry is aware what is circulating in the media about the commercial viability in one of Namibia’s offshore coast Graff-1. However, Simon emphasises the ministries stands, stating that, “operations on the Graff-1 are still on going and NAMCOR has the project objective of the government to safely execute the operations and collect quality data, to enable thorough assessments of the…