Blog – Page 286 – Windhoek Observer

09 Jun

Namibia exported goods worth N$218m to Kenya in five years

ObserverObserver MoneyAlex Shimuafeni, Namibia exported goods worth N$218m to Kenya in five years

CHAMWE KAIRA Namibia exported goods to a value of N$218.7 million during the period 2015 to 2022 to Kenya, Namibia Statistics Agency has revealed. Statistician General, Alex Shimuafeni said on the demand side, Namibia imported goods amounting to N$89.2 million from Kenya over the same period. The statistics on Kenya was part of the NSA’s comment on the intra-Africa trade that looked at Namibia’s trade with Kenya. The NSA commented that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is one of the flagship projects of Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want. It is a high ambition trade agreement, with a…

09 Jun

IATA has no issues in Namibia

ObserverObserver MoneyIATA has no issues in Namibia

CHAMWE KAIRA Namibia has no issues with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in terms of blocked funds that are a threat to airline connectivity in the affected markets. Observer Money established this week from IATA that it has no issues in Namibia, Botswana, South Africa and Zambia. IATA said the airline industry’s blocked funds have increased by 47% to US$2.27 billion in April 2023 from US$1.55 billion in April 2022. IATA warned that rapidly rising levels of blocked funds are a threat to airline connectivity in the affected markets. The industry’s blocked funds have increased by 47% to US$2.27…

09 Jun

MTC brings competition to electronic money business

ObserverObserver MoneyMTC brings competition to electronic money business

CHAMWE KAIRA MTC Namibia’s entry into the electronic money market will have a positive overall impact, Simonis Storm Securities, equity analyst, Shaun Lahner told Observer Money this week. MTC announced in interim results for the six months ended 31 March that as part of our long-term growth strategy, MTC is actively pursuing a CSP to DSP (Communications Service Provider to Digital Service Provider) transformation. “This shift will enable us to adapt to the evolving digital landscape and meet the changing needs of our customers. Our intent is to enhance our portfolio of digital services and leverage emerging technologies to provide…

09 Jun

Govt to assist with burying 16 poisoning victims

ObserverNational NewsGovt to assist with burying 16 poisoning victims, I-Ben Nashandi

Niël Terblanché The Namibian Government has resolved to avail an amount of N$107 000 to the Kungumu family, who lost 16 members as a result of poisoning two weeks ago. According to a statement by I-Ben Nashandi, the Executive Director of the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), the funds will cover expenditures related to funeral services. The catastrophic incident at the Kayova village situated in the Ndiyona Constituency of the Kavango East Region made headlines around the globe. Two out of the 16 victims were adults. The remaining 14 victims were all children between the ages of two and…

09 Jun

ACC requires functional and specialised courts

ObserverNational NewsACC requires functional and specialised courts, Executive Director Tylvas Shilongo

Martin Endjala The Anti-Corruption Commission has cited the lack of functional and specialized courts to deal with corruption-related cases as the main challenge to carry out its mandate. “As you might know, some corruption cases remain a daunting task and complex to handle, hence, the need to have specialised courts to handle these offences of corruption. We hope that with dedicated courts, cases will be handled faster, effectively, and efficiently,” the ACC’s Executive Director Tylvas Shilongo said during a media briefing in Windhoek. In the period under review, the Directorate of Investigation received 142 new cases, of which 87 were…

09 Jun

Rape accused women denied bail

ObserverFeaturedAnatolia Petrus (29) and Rauha Pinhas (33) allegedly raped a 22-year-old man, Rape accused women denied bail

Staff Writer Two women from Omeege village were denied bail in the Oshakati Magistrate’s Court yesterday after they appeared on rape charges. The suspects, Anatolia Petrus (29) and Rauha Pinhas (33) allegedly raped a 22-year-old man, who is mentally challenged, on different occasions. The rape incidences occurred between May and June this year. Oshana Nampol Spokesperson Inspector Thomas Aiyambo said the crimes were committed mostly during night at different places at Omeege village. The suspects would usually find the victim at local cucashops before luring him to their houses. The victim’s aunt reported the matter to the police. The suspects…

09 Jun

NEFF reportedly spending thousands of dollars on Amushelelo

ObserverNational NewsEpafras Mukwiilongo, NEFF reportedly spending thousands of dollars on Amushelelo

Stefanus Nashama The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) says it has spent thousands of dollars on all criminal cases that the party’s Commissar on Economic Development, Michael Amushelelo is facing, and that it will continue to do so. The party’s President, Epafras Mukwiilongo told the Windhoek Observer in an interview yesterday that the organisation is taking care of all the legal fees the member is facing. “The party is in connection with the lawyers representing his cases, and it will get him released from jail. We have spent a lot of money on his cases. We are still together with…

09 Jun

Swapo denies ‘silencing’ members

ObserverMainHilma Nicanor, James Sankwasa, Swapo denies ‘silencing’ members

Stefanus Nashama Swapo Party National Spokesperson, Hilma Nicanor yesterday said all party members within the structures have the right to express themselves without fear or favour. This is despite party member James Sankwasa saying that those who give inputs that are not in favour of the top leadership are deemed to be against the party. Sankwasa said this will affect the Swapo Party leadership because only those who say ‘yes’ are considered and allowed to say anything in the party. Nicanor explained that the Constitution of the party pronounces itself very clearly and that it does not block any party…

09 Jun

AR defends owning Swapo membership cards

ObserverNational NewsAffirmative Repositioning movement (AR) George Kambala, AR defends owning Swapo membership cards

Stefanus Nashama Spokesperson of the Affirmative Repositioning movement (AR) George Kambala yesterday said those who have been expelled from the Swapo party need not return their membership cards, explaining that “when students leave UNAM or any other institution, they do not give back their certificates or degrees”. “Why should I give back my card if I was expelled from the party?,” he questioned. Kambala said they have written to the Swapo Party informing the party that they were no longer interested in associating themselves with the Swapo Party’s activities, and as such they are no longer members of the party.…

09 Jun

Good reports are the key to success

ObserverNational NewsDeputy Minister Kornelia Shilunga, Rössing Uranium’s 2022 Sustainability and Performance Report

Martin Endjala The Mines and Energy Deputy Minister Kornelia Shilunga has underscored the Sustainability and Performance Report as an important component of any operational company’s communication strategy when done well. Good reports will inspire confidence among stakeholders and reinforce a company’s brand value. She said that such a report also promotes accountability and transparency as it ensures that the company remains reliable and committed to adhering to the government’s mandates and community inclusivity. The Deputy Minister said this yesterday during the launch of Rössing Uranium’s 2022 Sustainability and Performance Report in Windhoek. She said that the company has embedded environmental,…