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04 Oct

Minister pleads with fishermen to return to work…Klazen takes swipe at union for mass resignations

info_e12wt4csNational NewsMinister pleads with fishermen to return to work…Klazen takes swipe at union for mass resignations

Obrein Simasiku The mass resignation by fishermen at Walvis Bay was as a result of alleged promises of hefty salaries by some fishing companies, the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, has established, as it hopes it will convince the companies and the former employees to make up their differences. This comes in the wake of 612 fishermen who resigned from a fishing joint venture company in August, and are now demanding for September salaries, as they claim they are entitled to remuneration by virtue of the provision of a fishing quota associated with them. The revelation came to light…

04 Oct

NSA launches land cover management system

info_e12wt4csNational NewsAlex Shimuafeni, NSA launches land cover management system, Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI)

Staff Writer Namibia, which currently lacks a uniform land cover management system, will soon have one implemented through the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA). NSA statistician-general and chief executive officer Alex Shimuafeni said NSDI initiated a process of implementing a national standard with the aim to harmonise land cover classification in the country. “Through meetings with the NSDI Committee for Spatial Data and the NSDI Inter-Agency Sub Executive Committee (SEC) during 2019, a consensus was reached that Namibia needs to formulate its own National Land Cover Standard to harmonise and align land cover maps…

03 Oct

Motorists get fuel relief

info_e12wt4csNational NewsAndreas Simon, Motorists get fuel relief, Senior Public Relations Officer for the Mines and Energy Ministry

Tujoromajo Kasuto Motorists have been given a reprieve for the month of October 2022 after the Ministry of Mines and Energy decided to reduce petrol price by 100 cents per litre, while diesel prices will remain unchanged. This comes as oil prices continue to decline during September 2022, and the current levels represent the lowest since January 2022, amid growing concerns that a projected economic slump could harm global demand in energy markets. According to Andreas Simon, Senior Public Relations Officer for the Mines and Energy Ministry, the new fuel prices in Walvis Bay will be N$ 20.08 per litre…

03 Oct

Namibia’s domestic economic activity improves

info_e12wt4csNational NewsBank of Namibia’s (BoN) Director of Strategic Communications and International Relations Kazembire Zemburuka, Namibia’s domestic economic activity improves, o 5.7 percent

Staff Writer The performance of the domestic economic activity has improved during the second quarter of this year despite elevated inflation, tighter financial conditions, economic downturns in China and Russia, and weaker consumer spending in the USA. According to Bank of Namibia’s (BoN) Director of Strategic Communications and International Relations Kazembire Zemburuka, the mining sector and agricultural sector showed improved performances. “During the second quarter of 2022, activity in the domestic economy increased, supported by the primary and tertiary industries. Available indicators show that the improved activity was particularly reflected in the mining sector, where the production of most key…

03 Oct

PDM prepares for 2024 elections

info_e12wt4csNational NewsPDM prepares for 2024 elections, Popular Democratic Movement

Martin Endjala The Popular Democratic Movement has commenced with its mobilization campaigns aimed at reaching a wider audience, with Manuel Ngaringombe, secretary general emphasizing the party’s promises to have an increased political participation. An interactive website is needed to engage and inform the electorate online. Ngaringombe was speaking today at the launch of the PDM website in Windhoek. PDM will present its message directly to the Namibian electorate, mobilize support during and between campaigning periods, as well as engage supporters and adversaries in dialogue and debate. The PDM website will also be seen as a component in an online strategy…

03 Oct

GIPF to construct N$38 million building at Ondangwa

info_e12wt4csNational NewsGIPF to construct N$38 million building at Ondangwa, Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF), Okaku, Okatjali, Olukonda, Onayena, Oniipa and Omulonga, Onyaanya, Uukwiyuushona

Staff Writer The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF), has procured land for the construction of a new N$38.3 million office complex at Ondangwa in the Oshana Region. The Fund held a ground-breaking ceremony, paving the way for the construction of the new facility on Friday. The GIPF offers pension and ancillary benefits to employees of government, parastatals and local authorities and has a membership base that stands close to 146,000 members countrywide. “The GIPF has adopted a member centric outreach strategy that focusses on ensuring the accessibility of GIPF services at the convenience of our members. The Fund therefore makes…

01 Oct

False corruption accusation malicious: Saara

info_e12wt4csNational NewsDBN loans, False corruption accusation malicious: Saara, fingerprints are on shady and dodgy family business deals, malicious allegations of corruption

Staff Writer Prime Minister and Vice President candidate of the Swapo Party says she has not shied away from addressing corruption in all the position she occupied in government. She says malicious allegations of corruption had been made against her, involving a sale of a farm and loans from the Development Bank of Namibia, to a business she co-owns with her husband. She told this to the Windhoek Observer in an interview when questioned about her campaign for the position of Vice President of the party, which seem not to prioritise corruption. Corruption accusations have been levelled against her, with…

01 Oct

Saara, groomed for bigger responsibilities

info_e12wt4csNational Newsgroomed for bigger responsibilities, Saara, Saara Interview

The Vice Presidential candidate for the Swapo Party has been dubbed the most experienced in public service and governance among the three running for the position. But controversies also surround her such as accusations of corruption. In this exclusive interview, she opens to the Windhoek Observer about her political career, what shaped her growth and why she thinks she’s the best and most qualified candidate for the job. WO: Please tell us about your upbringing SKA: I am the youngest of five children born to my parents, of which four are females and one a male. I grew up in…

01 Oct

Campaigns show flaws in Swapo policy outlook

info_e12wt4csNational NewsCampaigns show flaws in Swapo policy outlook, Hofni Iiping

Martin Endjala A political analyst is concerned that voting at the upcoming Swapo Party congress at the end of November will not be issue based, but will entirely be ‘’related to career plans, personal affinities and to some extend to regional or rather ethnic biases.Henning Melber said this when asked if the candidates can present policy issues to delegates to convince get their votes. The campaigning style, he said, shows flaws and weaknesses in Swapo, as a political party, demonstrating absence of proper policy debate, a characteristic, which according to him, applies to almost every political party in the country.…

Concern over use of non-<br>competitive tendering methods

01 Oct

Concern over use of non-
competitive tendering methods

info_e12wt4csNational News2020/21 Annual Report tabled in the National Assembly, Public Procurement Unit, Public Procurement Unit observes in its 2020/21 Annual Report

Staff Writer Public entities continue to use the least competitive methods when procuring goods for government, the Public Procurement Unit observes in its 2020/21 Annual Report tabled in the National Assembly this week. PPU says that they are using these methods without justification ‘’for deviating from the competitive method of open national bidding.’’ From 263 quarterly implementation reports received from public entities during 2020/21, a total of 16,348 procurements were conducted to the value of N$4,690,187,285. Among these, Small Value Procurement (SVP) method dominated at 36 percent followed by the Request for Sealed Quotation (RFQ) method (at 25 percent) and…