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21 Nov

Namibia and Ghana embark on a tourism and business initiative

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyNamibia and Ghana embark on a tourism and business initiative

Martin Endjala The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) and the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), in collaboration with their Ghanaian counterparts, have initiated a tourism and business initiative aimed at boosting trade between the two countries. In Namibia, this initiative is scheduled to run from 18 to 25 November with the possibility of extending it into December. Charmaine Matheus, Head of Marketing at NTB, stressed the importance of African countries engaging in trade with each other. She pointed out that the visit by the Ghanaian delegation to tour Namibia serves as a means of mutual understanding and an opportunity…

21 Nov

Namibia, Botswana and RSA to unite for joint law enforcement operations

info_e12wt4csNational NewsBotswana and RSA to unite for joint law enforcement operations, Namibia

Niël Terblanché The governments of Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa have reaffirmed their commitment to the Trans Kalahari Corridor (TKC), a crucial trade route connecting these nations, through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement, signed in Walvis Bay on November 3, 2003, is aimed at enhancing trade relationships and ensuring the smooth movement of goods and people along the corridor and throughout the region. The MoU represents a shared vision among the three participating nations, providing a foundation for collaborative efforts to streamline trade processes and facilitate efficient transportation along the TKC. Ankwetse Hunda, spokesperson for…

21 Nov

Expert mission aims to strengthen anti-corruption efforts in Namibia

info_e12wt4csNational NewsExpert mission aims to strengthen anti-corruption efforts in Namibia

Niël Terblanché Namibia’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is taking significant steps to combat corruption by embarking on a four-day expert mission, with support from the Technical Assistance and Information Exchange (TAIEX). The mission, which started yesterday, aims to enhance the capacity of officials and key stakeholders in developing a comprehensive framework for corruption risk management. TAIEX, an initiative of the European Commission, is designed to provide short-term support to public administrations through peer-to-peer collaboration. For this mission, a team of five experts from Germany, Slovenia, Lithuania, and Romania has gathered in Windhoek to facilitate the workshop. The initiative is aligned with…

21 Nov

Fisheries ministry urged to review fishing moratorium in Zambezi

info_e12wt4csNational NewsFisheries ministry urged to review fishing moratorium in Zambezi

Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has been urged to review the seasonal fishing moratorium imposed in the Zambezi Region. The call comes as the ban is seen as ineffective and is depriving Namibians of their livelihoods while neighbouring countries allow their citizens to continue fishing. Tjekero Tweya, Chairperson of the Parliament Standing Committee on Natural Resources, made these recommendations in a recent report submitted to the National Assembly. He pointed out that the ban, which is traditionally enforced each season to allow fish stocks to recover, only applies to the Namibian side of the river. In…

21 Nov

Nkurenkuru town council urged to finalise strategic plan

info_e12wt4csNational NewsNkurenkuru town council urged to finalise strategic plan

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Namibia’s Auditor-General, Junias Kandjeke has strongly advised the Nkurenkuru Town Council to expedite the finalisation of its Strategic Plan and the implementation of a Performance Management System. Kandjeke said the urgency stems from the need to ensure the achievement of strategic objectives and the comprehensive documentation thereof. The recommendation comes as part of the Auditor-General’s report on the accounts of the town council for the financial year ending on 30 June 2022. The report notes that while the Council has a draft Strategic Plan covering the said financial period and operationalised its Performance Management System on 1 July…

21 Nov

Beneficiaries receive N$18 million worth of houses

info_e12wt4csNational NewsBeneficiaries receive N$18 million worth of houses

Stefanus Nashama The Government, in collaboration with the National Housing Enterprise (NHE), has officially handed over 50 houses to beneficiaries in Omuthiya, located in the Oshikoto Region The homes were constructed at a cost of N$18 million. During the official handover ceremony held yesterday, the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, emphasized that providing housing to families reflects the government’s commitment to addressing housing challenges through various initiatives. “We continue to make a positive impact through NHE, the Build Together Program, Shack Dwellers Federation, informal settlement upgrading, and the Mass Housing Development Programme, which we are determined to…

21 Nov

DRC residents celebrate World Toilet Day

info_e12wt4csNational NewsDRC residents celebrate World Toilet Day

Niël Terblanché The community of the DRC informal settlement in Swakopmund has for the first time in the history of Namibia, participated in celebrating World Toilet Day. This celebration signifies a leap towards achieving sanitary standards that align with global norms. Dr Esther Utjiua Muinjangue, the Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services, represented Dr Kalumbi Shangula at the official launch of the occasion. Dr. Muinjangue stressed that World Toilet Day is an annual United Nations Observance, which promotes global awareness and action to address the sanitation crisis affecting over 2.5 billion people worldwide. “For too long, sanitation and toilets…

21 Nov

The new Basic Education Act commences

info_e12wt4csMainThe new Basic Education Act commences

Stefanus Nashama The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture, has commenced with the new Basic Education Act, 2020 (Act No. 3 of 2020), replacing the Education Act 2001 (Act No. 16 of 2001), which became outdated. Announcing the commencement of the new Act last week in Windhoek, Minister Ester Nghipondoka, stressed that the guiding principles of the new Act aim to promote and regulate free and compulsory basic education in the country. “This new Education Act addresses not only basic education but also adult education and lifelong learning, reflecting the diverse needs of our society,” she said. According to the…

20 Nov

Exclusive interview with Dr Julita-Kitwe Mbangula, Medical doctor, Beauty Queen, Vice National Director, Creative and Content creator

info_e12wt4csFeaturedBeauty Queen, Exclusive interview with Dr Julita-Kitwe Mbangula, Medical doctor, Vice National Director

Who is Dr Julita-Kitwe Mbangula? Julita is a young woman born in Ongwediva but the place I call home is a small village called Okatana.I come from very a humble background and I romanticize it because I’ve truly been shaped my circumstances and it’s the reason why I have such great ambitions. I’m a qualified medical doctor however I’m involved in many other things that spark my interest. I’m heavily intertwined in beauty pageants, creative spaces and all things girl power. I’m just a young woman navigating my way through life. Where did you do your schooling?I started school at…

20 Nov

Environmental Clearance Certification is vulnerable to corruption: Auditor General

info_e12wt4csNational NewsEnvironmental Clearance Certificates (ECC), Environmental Clearance Certification is vulnerable to corruption: Auditor General

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Namibia’s Auditor General Junias Kandjeke has warned that the Information System used to control, review and approve Environmental Clearance Certificates (ECC) in the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism are not effective in avoiding the risk of fraud and corruption either internally or externally. “There are weak controls in place regarding granting and revoking access rights, system password length and complexities, segregation of duties, change of management on the IT system, back-up policies and user access rights,” said Kandjeke. This is contained in the Environmental Impact Assessments, Environmental Management Plans and Environmental Clearance Certificates within the Ministry of…