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21 Jun

Government reviews communication strategy

National News

Niël Terblanché The timely provision of adequate information is essential and it the public to understand, respond to and influence the development and implementation of government policies and programmes. To streamline the process of information dissemination in the ever-changing media landscape the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology is hosting a review workshop on the implementation of the Government Communications Strategy in Swakopmund this week. At the root of the government’s communication strategy and approach to dealing with the news media is the principle that the responsibility to provide information is inseparable from the nature of representative government. The Minister…

21 Jun

Corporates implored to invest in people

National NewsCorporates implored to invest in people

Martin Endjala Monica Geingos, the First Lady of Namibia, has implored cooperate companies to strengthen their social responsibilities by investing in the people of Namibia to achieve one economy. She made the call during her visit to the Namib Desert Diamonds (NAMDIA) in Windhoek yesterday, where she said that cooperate companies have a moral duty to invest in the people and added that this is the only way for Namibia to be successful She said young people must succeed and for that to happen more investment is needed. With the much-anticipated Green Hydrogen and the discovery of oil, Geingos emphasized…

20 Jun

Civil Society Organizations crucial in promoting democracy

FeaturedCivil Society Organizationscrucial in promoting democracy

Martin Endjala Civil Society Organizations have been underpinned as vital role players in promoting democracy in the country given their vast direct connection to society. The European Union Deputy Head of Mission, Gosia Lachut said this during the European Union and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung training of over 200 members of the Civil Society Organisations from four Northern Communal Areas, the Omusati, Ohangwena, Kavango East and West regions. She emphasised the importance of Civil Society in democracies adding that such organisations play a crucial role in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance. “I believe that with the newly acquired knowledge,…

20 Jun

BoN declares QZ Asset Management a pyramid scheme

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja Following complaints by members of the public, the Bank of Namibia (BoN) has warned the public about investing their hard-earned money in an illegal scheme of QZ Asset Management. In a statement, the central bank, cautions the public to refrain from promoting or participating in the business activities of QZ Asset Management or any other unauthorised financial schemes, as such activities are against the law and may result in financial losses to those that partake in it. According to Kazembire Zemburuka, the Director of Strategic Communications and International Relations at the central bank, QZ Asset Management is marketed…

20 Jun

Namibians urged to support local products

Observer Money

Martin Endjala Namibians have been urged to buy local products to stimulate the domestic economy of the country which is in dire need of revival and only by buying local products will it be rescued. The Founder of SureFire Marketing Solutions, Lazarus Hishekwa said they saw the need to not only promote local products but also to bring interaction between the product and the consumers. He says he believes that the better people are acquainted with a product, there more they are likely to buy it. Hishekwa spoke to the Windhoek Observer yesterday about the upcoming event in July, that…

20 Jun

Ohangwena still battling scabies

National NewsOhangwena still battling scabies

Martin Endjala The Ohangwena Region is not yet out of the woods as health officials continue to report cases of scabies since the disease was reported in March last year by Health and Social Services Minister Kalumbi Shangula. This was revealed yesterday by the region’s Governor, Walde Ndevashiya during the State of region Address. During the period under review, the number of cases is said to have exponentially increased to 10 780 in 2022 while cases continue to rise in the year 2023. He said 5 484 cases have already been recorded. This disease, the Governor said, requires a high…

20 Jun

Food imports to cost developing countries dearly

National News

Niël Terblanché The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has stated that the world food import bill is forecast to reach a new record this year. According to a report by the FAO, it is estimated that the global food bill will rise to US$1.98 trillion in 2023, up 1.5 percent from 2022. It rose by 11 percent in 2022 and 18 percent in 2021. The report states that the most economically vulnerable countries will be severely impacted by higher food prices that are driven by dampened demand. According to the FAO, food imports by advanced economies…

20 Jun

Interpol must redouble cooperation to combat transnational crime

National NewsInterpol must redouble cooperation to combat transnational crime

Niël Terblanché Various heads of Interpol’s National Central Bureaus (NCB) of southern Africa gathered in Swakopmund to share their knowledge and experience in combating all forms of transnational organised crime in the Southern African Development Community During the official opening of the meeting the head of Interpol’s Regional Bureau in Harare, Sello Moerane, said the meeting represents a unique opportunity for senior police officers to come together as a community of law enforcement professionals from different countries, cultures, and backgrounds, and to share our knowledge and expertise in the fight against organised crime. “As we face an ever-evolving crime threat…

20 Jun

Walvis Bay aims for increased investment by developing residential land

National NewsWalvis Bay aims for increased investment by developing residential land

Niël Terblanché The Walvis ay Town Council’s budget for the 2023/2024 financial year will focus mainly on the development of land for housing development. Other areas where the budget is going be spent are in the improvement of service delivery, much-needed infrastructure repair, the replacement of vehicles and social projects. Richard Hoaeb, the Chairperson of the management committee while delivering the council’s budget speech said the local authority tabled a N$609 million capital budget for the coming financial year. He said that a total of N$312 million is anticipated to be spent during the coming financial year, while the remaining…

20 Jun

Court dismisses Murder accused Americans’ acquital application

MainCourt dismisses Murder accused Americans’ acquital application

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Two American nationals who stand accused of murdering Namibian national, Andre Heckmair in Windhoek in 2011 suffered another blow in the High Court yesterday, after their application for a discharge in accordance with section 174 was dismissed. The two men wanted the charges against them withdran, citing the state did not acquire sufficient evidence against them, when it concluded it’s case. Judge Christie Liebenberg in his ruling yesterday said the state has made out a prima facie case against Marcus Thomas and Kevan Townsend to which they should answer. “The approach to circumstantial evidence is not to consider…