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30 Jan

NTA urged to accelerate TVET qualification integration

info_e12wt4csNational NewsItah Kandji-Murangi, NTA urged to accelerate TVET qualification integration

Martin Endjala The Higher Education, Technology and Innovation Minister, Itah Kandji-Murangi, is urging the newly appointed Namibia Training Authority (NTA) board to accelerate the process of integrating the Technical Vocational Education Training qualifications and aligned it with that of the national framework. The Minister urged during the appointment of seven board members of NTA yesterday, directing it to accelerate the process of appointing a new Chief Executive Officer as it is one of the very critical elements to the entities success and relevance. Kandji-Murangi advises the board to expand TVETs by digitalising and introducing new trades instead of just replicating…

30 Jan

Swartbooi proposes all failing learners to rewrite exam

info_e12wt4csNational NewsSwartbooi proposes all failing learners to rewrite exam

Martin Endjala The Landless People's Movement (LPM) Leader and Chief Change Campaigner, Bernadus Swartbooi, is proposing that all the 33 000 learners who set for the final exams last year be accorded a chance to rewrite the exams. This is to give them a fair chance if the argument by the education ministry is centered around Covid-19. Swartbooi argues that the outcome of last year’s results is not a Covid-19 induced phenomena but rather a repetition of doing the same thing over and over. Thus urging the ministry to start doing things differently and effectively to benefit all learners at…

30 Jan

RMB Namibia wins Best Trade Finance Bank in Namibia

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyPhilip Chapman, RMB Namibia wins Best Trade Finance Bank in Namibia

Staff Writer RMB Namibia was recently named Best Trade Finance Bank in Namibia 2023 at the 23rd annual World's Best Trade Finance Providers Awards by Global Finance magazine. The awards recognize consistent growth in the trade sector over the past year, which was fueled by increased automation and innovation as a result of the pandemic. This year's winners were recognized for outperforming their competitors in terms of product and service offerings. RMB Namibia CEO Philip Chapman stated that the award demonstrates their commitment to serving the Namibian people by being their preferred banking partner and providing innovative financial solutions. The…

30 Jan

Old Mutual insurance covers agriculture.

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyGert Grobler Old Mutual, Old Mutual insurance covers agriculture

Staff Writer One of Namibia’s life insurance and financial services group Old Mutual, offers insurance tailored to an individual farmer's needs, offering Agrisure needs. According to the general manager of commercial lines, Gert Grobler Old Mutual understands the challenges involved with protecting agricultural risks and the impact that unforeseen events can have on the long-termsustainability of an agricultural producer’s business. "Agrisure offers a holistic risk protection solution tailored to an individual farmer's needs. Agrisure is backed by service excellence and supported via a national branch network, with sales offices throughout the country. Through Agrisure your farming business will be protected…

Andrada Mining contributes over N$143<br>million to the Namibian economy in 2022

30 Jan

Andrada Mining contributes over N$143
million to the Namibian economy in 2022

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyAndrada Mining contributes over N$143 million to the Namibian economy in 2022

Tujoromajo Kasuto During the fiscal year 2022, Andrada Mining, formerly known as AfriTin Mining, contributed over N$143 million to the Namibian economy and funded over N$185,000 in community projects. The mine notes in its Sustainability Report for the 2022 fiscal year, released this week, that total procurement spend for the reporting period exceeded N$294m, with N$143m, or 49 percent, spent across more than 250 Namibian businesses. Besides that the report notes that, “as our business grows and develops, we fully intend to bring our Namibian suppliers along with us.” “To the extent practicable our supply chain prioritises procurement from local…

27 Jan

Amushelelo arrested in Walvis Bay protest

info_e12wt4csNational NewsAmushelelo arrested in Walvis Bay protest, t Michael Amushelelo

Martin Endjala The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighter member and activist Michael Amushelelo was arrested today at Walvis Bay Police, during a protest in solidarity with shoprite workers. The confirmation was made by the Spokesperson of Nampol Erongo, Inspector Ileni Shapumba, who emphasised that although Amushelelo was arrested, he is yet to be charged as preliminary investigations are ongoing. Shapumba said that the investigation team is still busy with investigations, which will determine the charges. Meanwhile, Amushelelo’s lawyer Kadhila Amoomo said his client was arrested by the Police at Walvis Bay today while participating in a peaceful protest in support of…

27 Jan

No change in fuel prices for February

info_e12wt4csNational NewsNational Energy Fund, No change in fuel prices for February

Martin Endjala Motorists will not have to worry about having to dig deeper in their pockets for fuel in the month of February, as prices remain unchanged. This is after the Ministry of Mines and Energy announced today that the exchange rate figures for the period of 01-20 January 2023 indicate that the NAD has slightly recorded another appreciation against the USD at N$17.0079 per USD compared to N$1 7.2657 per USD at the end of December 2022, which was outweighed by the increases in barrel prices and freight rates. Therefore, after entering the input factors into the fuel pricing…

27 Jan

NNFU Board shall not allow Meatco going down the drain

info_e12wt4csNational NewsActing President of the Namibia National Farmers Union (NNFU), Amon Mutjiwee Kapi, NNFU Board shall not allow Meatco going down the drain

Staff Writer As the only marketing agency for the livestock of especially communal farmers, the NNFU shall not allow the Meat Corporation of Namibia, Meatco, the semi-government meat marketing company to go down the drain. Says the Acting President of the Namibia National Farmers Union (NNFU), Amon Mutjiwee Kapi, on behalf of the Board. The Board this morning addressed the media on pertinent issues of concern to it regarding Meatco. Foremots among them Meatco’s sidelining of communal farmers both South and North of the cordon fence. “Meatco is using the name of communal farmers south and north of the cordon…

26 Jan

Geingob breaks silence on controversial medical tender

info_e12wt4csNational Newse N$650 million medical tender, Geingob breaks silence on controversial medical tender

Martin Endjala President Hage Geingob has distanced himself from the Central Procurement Board of Namibia medical tender award, calling for it to be cancelled. The N$650 million medical tender raised eyebrows earlier last week due to irregularities in the awarding processes, with various politicians saying it should be cancelled and for the money to be diverted elsewhere particularly in the education sector and those affected by flash floods. In a statement released today by the Presidency , The President opined that he is a champion of the rule of law and therefore, has an obligation to respect the law. “This…

Cabinet instructs CRAN to<br>develop a 5G national plan

26 Jan

Cabinet instructs CRAN to
develop a 5G national plan

info_e12wt4csNational NewsCabinet instructs CRAN to develop a 5G national plan, Peya Mushelanga

Martin Endjala The Minister of Information Communication and Technology, Peya Mushelanga says cabinet has directed the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia to develop a 5G national plan for consideration. This consideration is said to be in line with what government wants to achieve given the evolving tech industry worldwide and the endless opportunities it has to offer. Mushelenga was talking on Tuesday during the launch of a network tower commissioned in the Oshana region in the Okatyali constituency under its 081Every1 project launched in 2017. The minister said that with the ever growing ecommerce, advanced networks such as this are…