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17 Nov

Just Saying with Matts Haikali

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The fusion of passion and business in sports often neglects crucial aspects of sound business management, particularly in the domain of planning. I have noticed that it’s becoming increasingly evident that certain sports codes, in their fervor for competition and performance, continue to overlook the fundamental principles of effective planning. This oversight not only impacts administrative efficiency but also disrupts the entire ecosystem surrounding sporting events. Administrators within sports, whether at the club or organizational level, need to acknowledge the critical need for meticulous planning. Planning isn’t just for administrative purposes but also for the seamless execution of competitions. Without…

17 Nov

So-called new resettlement policy inherently fraught as capitalist invention

info_e12wt4csOpinionsSo-called new resettlement policy inherently fraught as capitalist invention

The 1991 First National Land Conference was definitely a lost opportunity in terms of putting the country’s land reform on a different pedestal albeit for a starter. One may have an understanding for this and leave with such a lost opportunity. Because it could have been and was expecting at best wonders for the country, only a year old then, to have taken any revolutionary decisions at the said conference in terms of land. Because then the historical-politico-socio and economic if not cultural significance of land, if only to some of the indigenous populace who during colonial penetration were dispossessed…

17 Nov

A Call for Action: Upholding the Commitment to 15% Domestic Funding for Health in Africa

info_e12wt4csOpinionsA Call for Action: Upholding the Commitment to 15% Domestic Funding for Health in Africa

Patience Masua& Emma Theofelus In 2001, in the historic city of Abuja, Nigeria, African Heads of State and Government gathered at a Special Summit to address the exceptional challenges posed by HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases. This gathering led to the Abuja Declaration, a unified vow to directly confront these challenges and gather resources for effective interventions. Now, more than two decades later, it is crucial to reexamine and reinforce this commitment, particularly the pledge to allocate a minimum of 15% of annual national budgets towards the enhancement and improvement of the health sector. The Abuja Declaration represented a…

17 Nov

RDP questions the quality of education from “mushrooming” higher learning institutions

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP) Member of Parliament, Kennedy Shekupakela, is not convinced that some institutions of higher education that keep popping up every year at the beginning of the academic period can offer quality education to Namibians. He demanded that the Minister of High Education, Innovation and Technology, Itah Kandjii Murangi, review how such institutions are granted registration and permission to give sub-standard education to young Namibians. Shekupakela made these remarks in the National Assembly this week while giving a notice of questions to Minister Murangi if she has noticed that most of such institutions…

17 Nov

MoHSS crafts a new plan for neonatal and maternal health

info_e12wt4csNational NewsMoHSS crafts a new plan for neonatal and maternal health

Niël Terblanché The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) is taking significant steps to enhance neonatal and maternal health, recognizing their importance as top priorities in public healthcare services. During the official opening of a special seminar, Dr Kalumbi Shangula, the Minister of Health and Social Services, unveiled plans to address the challenges in neonatal and maternal health. The seminar, which brought together healthcare experts and stakeholders, coincided with the ten-year anniversary of the partnership between the MoHSS and NEO FOR NAMIBIA, a collaboration that has played a vital role in improving neonatal care interventions in various health facilities…

17 Nov

CoW opposes the establishment of another RED

info_e12wt4csNational NewsCoW opposes the establishment of another RED

Martin Endjala The City of Windhoek (CoW) has strongly objected to the idea of introducing a Regional Central Electricity Distributor (RED) in the Khomas region. The council firmly believe that this proposal does not align with the interests of local authorities, who are the designated legal distributors of electricity and constitutionally established local governments under Chapter 12, Article 111 of the Namibian Constitution. The city’s concerns have arisen in response to a statement by Robert Kahimise, the Chief Executive Officer of the Electricity Control Board (ECB), who revealed plans to establish a central RED with the aim of ensuring electricity…

17 Nov

Over-profitable Namibian banks pose a vexing dilemma: Venaani

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Stefanus Nashama McHenry Venaani, the Leader of the official opposition and head of the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), has expressed concern about the excessive profits earned by banks in Namibia and the broader Sub-Saharan African region, stating that it presents a challenging issue. In his statement yesterday, Venaani emphasized that while banks are expected to generate profits to contribute to economic growth and stability, the exorbitant profits accumulated by Namibia’s banking sector exacerbate economic imbalances. “At the heart of a thriving economy lies the importance of bank profitability, which drives economic growth and stability. However, this should not be confused…

17 Nov

LPM financial support comes from party members and business people

info_e12wt4csNational NewsLPM financial support comes from party members and business people

Stefanus Nashama Explaining their financial sources, the Landless People’s Movement (LPM) says the party has strong financial support from members and business personalities. “Our financial support comes from our party members and business people who sympathise with us,” the party revealed. Speaking at a press conference yesterday in Windhoek, the Party Leader, Bernadus Swartbooi, explained that, in 2019, the Party ran a successful campaign without any cent from the government. This is in response to questions raised by members of the public, that the party spends money on buying vehicles. Swartbooi explained that LPM, as a political party, requires vehicles…

17 Nov

Revised National Resettlement Policy must benefit all communities

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Niël Terblanché The recently revised National Resettlement Policy in Namibia is geared towards achieving equity in land redistribution to alleviate poverty. The revised National Resettlement Policy was approved by the Cabinet in May of this year and will be in effect from 2023 to 2033. It replaces the 1991-2001 National Resettlement Policy and incorporates resolutions made during the second land conference held in 2018, which emphasized the issue of landlessness resulting from dispossession and the inability to maintain resettlement farms due to a lack of resources after acquisition. Concerns have, however, arisen regarding the criteria for qualification under the program,…

17 Nov

Former GIPF CEO takes the reigns at the Capricorn Group

info_e12wt4csNational NewsFormer GIPF CEO takes the reigns at the Capricorn Group

Martin Endjala The former Chief Executive Officer of the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF), David Nuyoma, has been appointed as the new Capricorn Group Chief Executive Officer, effective Designate from 1 January 2024 and as substantive Group CEO with effect from 1 March 2024, subject to regulatory approval. The Capricorn Group Chairman Gerhard Fourie, while announcing the news this week, described Nuyoma as an experienced and accomplished executive leader with a successful track record as CEO of the GIPF until recently and before that as CEO of the Development Bank of Namibia, making him the ideal leader for the Group…