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12 May

Billionaire denied bail

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyHarvey Boulter

Rose-Mary Haufiku Murder accused British billionaire, Harvey Boulter (51), has failed in his bail attempt on Tuesday at the Outjo Magistrates’ Court. Despite a spirited attempt, which also included supporting testimony from a Clinical psychologist, and from the family members of the deceased, Boulter was denied bail and remanded in custody at the Kamanjab Police cells. Boulter stands accused of allegedly shooting his employee (a manager at his farm) Gerhard van Wyk (54) in February after he attempted to seek sexual favours from van Wyk’s daughter in law. He is also facing additional charges of defeating/obstructing the course of justice,…

12 May

Jooste to defy Cabinet directive

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyLeon Jooste, Namibia Industrial Development Agency (NIDA), Social Security Commission, State-Qwned Enterprises

Andrew Kathindi Public Enterprises (Pes) Minister, Leon Jooste, could defy a Cabinet directive less than a month after it came into force if he moves ahead to extend the current Fishcor temporary board’s term without any changes to its composition. The Cabinet directive states that Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of State-Qwned Enterprises (SOEs) may not serve on the boards of other SOEs. This comes as Jooste confirmed to Windhoek Observer that he plans to extend the terms of the current Fishcor temporary board made up of two heads of SOEs, Heinrich Mihe Gaomab II, who was on 1 May appointed…

11 May

Namibia spends over N$1 billion on Covid-19

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyBen Nangombe, Covid-19, Ministry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS)

Kandjemuni Kamuiiri Namibia has officially spent over N$1 billion up to date in its fight against Covid-19, Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) Executive Director, Ben Nangombe, revealed. According to information from MoHSS, N$747 million was spent last year on Covid-19, with N$458 million so far spent this year on vaccines. “We had a budget of N$747 million, that budget was executed for 2020. For now we have the resources provided in the budget of the Ministry of Health and Social Services but it’s not for Covid-19 in specific. It is for the response generally to health care. That…

11 May

Favouritism allegations rock NIDA CEO appointment

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyChief Executive Officer (CEO), Heinrich Mihe Goamab ll, Michael Humavindu, Namibia Industrial Development Agency (NIDA)

Staff Writer It has emerged that Cabinet ignored recommendations from the Namibia Industrial Development Agency (NIDA) board in the appointment of the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). According to insiders, the NIDA board, chaired by former Nedbank Managing Director, Lionel Mathews, had recommended Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade (MIT) Deputy Executive Director, Michael Humavindu, for the top job. The board’s decision is alleged to have been ignored by Public Enterprises Minister Leon Jooste, who is said, with the support of Cabinet to have pushed through for the appointment of former African Development Bank (AfDB) Executive Director, Heinrich Mihe Goamab ll,…

08 May

Lack of class consciousness legacy of opportunism during liberation struggle

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedDr Kwame Nkrumah, Lack of class consciousness legacy of opportunism during liberation struggle, Matjituavi Kavetu

Kae Matundu-Tjiparuro One cannot agree less or more with the recent article in The Namibian by the Legal Head of the Affirmative Repositioning, Matjituavi Kavetu, headlined “Workers Lose when Unionists Dine with Capitalists.” Because he touches on what is supposed to be a fundamental issue regarding socio-economic radical transformation in Namibia, which cannot take place without the requisite class consciousness. First and foremost among workers. More pertinently among the unions and/or trade unionists. But class consciousness cannot be for its own sake. This is only if we as Namibians perceive of a Second Phase of the Revolution. Meaning what Namibia…

08 May

CABO DELGADO: A Lesson for Kavango East

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedAnsar Al Sunna, CABO DELGADO: A Lesson for Kavango East, Kavango East, Rutendo Bereza Matinyarare

We spent most of our Sunday debating with people who were happy that Cabo Delgado is in turmoil because they thought they had caught us in a lie. The same happened to the situation were *Recon-Africa* is drilling oil in the Kavango basin, many Namibians are happy about this fortunate development but forgetting the unfortunate situation that may turn against the very citizens themselves. This is after Mr Rutendo Bereza Matinyarare wrote an article on the 8th of March 2020, bragging about how the Zimbabwean and Mozambican allied expeditionary force, had wiped out the *Ansar Al Sunna Islamic Militants* in…

08 May

Genocide reparations case cost millions

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyGenocide reparations case cost millions, Nama Traditional Leaders Association (NTLA), Ovaherero Traditional Authority (OTA), Vekuii Rukoro

Kandjemuni Kamuiiri Ovaherero Traditional Authority (OTA) has revealed that it and the Nama Traditional Leaders Association (NTLA) has forked out million in legal fees over that past 20 years in their legal fight to compel Germany to pay reparations for the genocide committed against the tribe from 1904-08. Ovaherero Traditional Authority (OTA) Paramount Chief, Vekuii Rukoro, in an interview with the Windhoek Observer, although tight lipped on the exact amount, said “the cost of taking the German government to court in New York and litigating that case all the way to the highest court in the United States is indeed…

08 May

Kanime will not reapply for his job …as City begins recruitment process

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedAbraham Kanime, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Windhoek, George Mayumbelo, Ignatius Semba, Kanime will not reapply for his job

Andrew Kathindi, Rose-Mary Haufiku Chief of Windhoek City Police, Abraham Kanime, has no plans reapplying for his position insisting he will honour his contract which ends on 23 April 2023., The recruitment process for the post has restarted after the court ruled that his current appointment was unlawful. “A contract is a contract. The Council can say, no let’s just end here or I can say I just want to end here. That is up to us the two parties. But the issue when you ask whether I am going to apply, apply to do what?” “I retired, but they…

07 May

Understanding the difference between the Ministry of Finance functions and NamRA

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedMinistry of Finance, Namibia Revenue Authority (NamRA)

Tonateni Shidhudhu History was made on 07 April 2021 when the Namibia Revenue Authority (NamRA) opened its doors for business. The new entity takes over the responsibilities of the Inland Revenue Department and the Customs and Excise Directorate, both of which fell under the Ministry of Finance. These two departments were not only the largest but were the only ones with a regional footprint. Some 1300 staff members will move to the new entity and only about 400 will remain with the Ministry of Finance. Furthermore, assets, business systems such as ITAS and AsycudaWorld and other infrastructure which were supporting the departments have now been…

07 May

Innovation carries day for NWR

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedCovid-19, Namibia Wildlife Resorts Limited (NWR)

Staff Writer Namibia Wildlife Resorts Limited (NWR) says COVID-19 negatively impacted its business for the 2019/20 financial year, but product innovation carried the day for its operations. According to the hospitality company’s Chairman Ambassador Leonard Iipumbu, "during the financial year 2019/20, we faced our greatest challenges as an organization. The significant milestone of our first-ever profit of N$ 22 million since the establishment of the organization and other financial gains made in 2018/2019 were wiped out due to Covid-19." He said to sustain its operations which resulted in it not retrenching or reducing its employees' salaries except for its Board's…