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12 Aug

Farming is a life-long learning process

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedAgribank, Groot Aub

Renathe Nasimas and Abraham Nasimab are a successful farming couple, who after years of relentless pursuance and balancing amid parenting, full-time jobs and weekend farming, are aspiring to be on top of their agribusiness today. They currently farm with small livestock, poultry and are experimenting with horticulture. They are an embodiment of the phrase, “hard work does pay off”, constantly hunting for knowledge, adapting, reducing, renewing and expanding their business interests. From their humble beginnings as civil servants, Renathe was a nurse while Abraham a television technician in Windhoek. Initially, Renathe, a liberation war veteran, wanted to retire early at…

12 Aug

ECN appeals PDM list ruling

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyECN, Electoral Commission of Namibia, Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), Theo Mujoro, Windhoek Observer

Andrew Kathindi The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has on Tuesday appealed the High Court’s ruling on the amendment of the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) parliamentary list. This comes after ECN boss Theo Mujoro previously told Windhoek Observer that the commission did nothing wrong. Government Attorney, Mati Asino, who represents the ECN, confirmed the decision to appeal the ruling. “Our client gave us instructions to appeal because they strongly feel that they have good prospect of success. We are not just appealing for the sake of appealing, there’s good reason why, and those will be presented in court,” he told…

12 Aug

NSFAF rocked by impropriety claims

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyEducation, Itah Kandji-Murangi, Nabbot Uushona, NSFAF

Staff Writer Higher Education, Training and Innovation minister, Itah Kandji-Murangi on Tuesday said she will summon the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) board and management to explain various allegation of impropriety at the fund. This comes as a letter written by a concerned staff member making rounds, raised various allegations against the organization, including cases of staff victimization, corruption and wasteful expenditure running into millions. “I have received the letter from the Acting Chief Executive Officer and when a letter like this brings out significant allegations, it calls for them to be looked into. Given the magnitude of the…

12 Aug

Genocide reparations to fund regional projects

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyGermany, Herero, Nama, president Hage Geingob

Andrew Kathindi Government has announced that repatriation funds from Germany for the genocide on Herero and Nama people at the start of the last century, when eventually received, will be used for costed projects from seven identified regions in the country. This comes as President Hage Geingob stated that the offer for reparations made by the German Government remains an outstanding issue and is not acceptable to Namibia in its current form, as negotiations continue. Germany made an N$206 million dollar (Euro 10 million) settlement offer as part of reparations. According to a statement by the Presidency, the Special Committee…

11 Aug

Mutorwa speaks truth about poor performance

info_e12wt4csNational NewsWindhoek, Works and Transport Minister John Mutorwa

We are impressed that Works and Transport Minister John Mutorwa said that corruption, favouritism, and nepotism are dragging the country down. Given that many ministers are cautious when they speak out about anything that could be perceived to be ‘negative’ in government, Mutorwa spoke bravely. He was speaking to his staff in Windhoek during a presentation on capital infrastructure projects for 2020/21. He gave an example of officials not hiring for positions that are open because they claim they cannot find the right person. He said the real reason is that these people cannot find someone they prefer or someone…

11 Aug

Eros Airport runway rehabilitation begins

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedEros Airport, Namibia Airports Company (NAC)

Staff Writer The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) says it has begun rehabilitation works on the Eros Airport Runway, project which will last for about three months to improve the runway which has outlived its lifespan. The development comes as the Windhoek Observer revealed the airstrip had exceeded its design life of 25 years. “Contractors’ Otesa/Roadmark were appointed for the remedial works at a cost of N$23 million. The project is fully funded by the central government with NAC as the project implementation partner and the works include the mill and replacement on the runway to address the bumpy runway and…

11 Aug

A few key essentials in managing your finances responsibly

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedOld Mutual Finance, Otto Makemba

Otto Makemba In a very short time the coronavirus has changed so much about our lives. It is easy to think you’ll never get ahead when you have mounting bills to pay, on a reduced or lost income and limited savings, all because of a pandemic that no one saw coming. But, it can be done. Take confidence in knowing that with determination, understanding the support options available to you and having a realistic plan, debt and bills can be managed. Here are a few key essentials in managing your finances responsibly : 1. Financial Knowledge and Confidence: During times…

11 Aug

NAMCOR board appointed

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyLeon Jooste, NAMCOR, Public Enterprises minister

Staff Writer Public Enterprises minister, Leon Jooste on Monday announced a new National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) board to be chaired by Nampost Executive, Jennifer Comalie. MTC Chief Human Capital and Corporate Affairs Officer, Tim Ekandjo who was recently appointed Deputy Chairperson of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation, will take up a similar role in the new look board, which has seen former board Chairperson, Engelhardt Kongoro becoming an ordinary board member. Professional Coach, Movational Speaker and Human Resources Executive, Florentia Amuenje was also appointed to the board with Namdia board member, Selma Shimutwikeni. Tresia //Gowases and previous board member,…

11 Aug

Taxis plan N$15.40 fare

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyNamibia Transport and Taxi Union (NTTU), NAMPOL

Andrew Kathindi The Namibia Transport and Taxi Union (NTTU) has given unilateral notice of their own 10 percent taxi fare increment for 1 September, which they hope will increase the current N$14 rate for a taxi trip to N$15.40. This, comes as the Union had previously attempted to make the N$14 increment, which the Ministry of Works and Transport had announced in May as a subsidy during the state of emergency, permanent. The union had argued that the increase would be on the basis of a notice that they had given in 2018 which government did not approve. “For the…

11 Aug

Ndeitunga calls for penalties on Corona spreaders

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyCovid-19, General Sebastian Ndeitunga, NAMPOL

Andrew Kathindi Namibia Police (Nampol) Chief, General Sebastian Ndeitunga has called for stringent penalties to be imposed on those putting public lives at risk by knowingly spreading COVID-19. This comes as Namibia has witnessed increased cases where those with Covid-19 have knowingly left quarantine facilities and interacted with the public. In some cases, COVID-19 positive individuals have gone out on drinking and partying sprees, posing a health risk to hundreds of people, with the latest case being one involving a Windhoek-based male. “If a person knew or suspected that they are positive, the person is not supposed to spread it.…