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03 May

Crunching Numbers With Nicky Mutenda

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Interview by Emma Mulwa Who is Nicky Mutenda, and what drives your passion for your profession? Nicky is a husband, a father, and a dedicated finance professional. I am passionate about my profession because I find great satisfaction in working with numbers. The analytical nature of my profession allows me to delve into details, identify patterns, and make sense of financial data, which I find intellectually stimulating. My passion for my profession extends beyond the numbers; it lies in the broader impact I can make by contributing to the financial health and success of the banking sector in Namibia. How…

03 May

Selma’s Motherhood

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Motherhood Namibia a purpose-driven entity committed to providing holistic support, education, and community for mothers.Established in June 2022, our organisation stands as a beacon ofempowerment, understanding, and celebration of the diverse and transformative journey that is motherhood. We had a chat with the founder of the organization, Selma Bachler Who is Selma Bachler?Selma Bachler is an Oshindonga, God centred queen a, born and raised in Okapya village in the northern part of Namibia. I’m a mother, wife, career woman and entrepreneur who’s passionate about empowering moms through her Motherhood Namibia community. How has your background and upbringing influenced your personal…

01 May

Mariental Municipality suspends water for gardens

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Martin Endjala The Mariental Municipality has suspended the supply of garden water (semi-reticulated water), as of 30 April until further notice. According to the municipality chief executive officer, Paul Nghiwilepo, the suspension of supply of unpurified water is due to the low level of the Hardap Dam, which currently stands at 12.3% as of 22 April. In a telephonic interview on Tuesday, Nghiwilepo said the decision to suspend the supply of garden water, was to preserve the supply of purified water for human consumption. "Unlike other towns, Mariental has a dual system of water. In some of the properties or…

28 Apr

No malaria vaccine for Namibia

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja Despite the global rollout of malaria vaccines to affected countries across the world, Namibia finds itself without access to the malaria vaccine. Minister of Health and Social Services, Kalumbi Shangula revealed this during an interview with Windhoek Observer on Saturday. “We do not have the vaccine yet but when the time is right we can always consider alternative ways to combat malaria,’’ said Shangula. According to the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), the new malaria vaccine is available across sub-Saharan Africa. “With the new malaria vaccine available across sub-Saharan Africa, more children have a fair chance…

25 Apr

Former Samherji fisherman dies

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Ester Mbathera A fisherman, who previously worked for Samherji on a fishing vessel linked to the Fishrot corruption saga, died on Tuesday morning. Samuel Japhet (41) died on his bed in a cabin onboard the MV Heinaste vessel which belonged to Heinaste Investment Namibia a joint venture company between Namibian rights holders and Icelandic seafood company, Samherji. The vessel was sold to Tunacor Fishing Company in 2021 and renamed Tutungeni. According to police reports Japhet was found by his colleagues who went to wake him up for duty at around 03:00 in the morning. “A doctor from the same vessel…

23 Apr

Malaria cases spike

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Niël Terblanché Namibia is currently experiencing a significant increase in malaria cases across 15 health districts. The situation prompted the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) to declare a malaria outbreak in nine endemic regions. Health minister, Dr Kalumbi Shangula, said that while the situation is serious, it does not constitute an epidemic yet. “The sudden spike in cases has triggered an immediate response from regional health teams, who have been urged to bolster their surveillance and stock up on necessary supplies to manage severe cases of the disease,” he said. Shangula stated that it is the ministry's goal…

23 Apr

Business leader Tomas Indji has died

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Ester Mbathera Business and community leader Tomas Indji passed away on Tuesday morning at the age of 44. This was confirmed by former Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) chief executive officer, Tarah Shaanika. “He has not been well for quite some time now. It is very sad,” Shaanika said. Shaanika described Indji as a leader who was very passionate about business development and added that his death is a big loss for the country. “He was not only a business leader, he was a community leader. He did a lot of work beyond his normal profession of banking…

19 Apr

Iconic tourist destination targeted by burglars

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Niël Terblanché A yet unknown amount of money was stolen when the iconic Canyon Roadhouse at one of Namibia’s most impressive tourist attractions, the Fish River Canyon was broken into by a gang of burglars. Gondwana Collection Namibia’s Brand and Marketing Director, Manni Goldbeck, confirmed the burglary and added that the incident occurred during the early morning hours of 18 April 2024 when four or five members of the gang entered the main restaurant area of the Canyon Roadhouse. “After overpowering a member of our security team, the robbers gained entrance to the main restaurant area by breaking through the…

11 Apr

Hydrogen train draws international interest

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CHAMWE KAIRA Namibia’s plan to develop Africa’s first hydrogen train has gained international interest from the European Union, Canada and China. Konrad Boshoff, Chief Executive Officer of Hyphen Technical said the project is generating both locally and internationally from garnering significant local interest from local businesses and entrepreneurs as well as international interest. The contract that is expected to be signed soon on the introduction of the first hydrogen powered train next year will include the conversion to hydrogen dual fuel of two locomotives and a hydrogen fuel tender wagon. The project is spearheaded by TransNamib, Hyphen Technical and CMB…

11 Apr

SWIFT payments charges to increase slightly

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The Bank of Namibia had earlier announced that from 15 April 2024, CMA (Common Monetary Area) payments to South Africa, Lesotho & Eswatini will be initiated as Foreign Exchange transactions, with Balance of Payment (BoP) reporting requirements. However, this week commercial banks informed their clients that payments to South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini (Common Monetary Area) will continue as per current payment processing and will not change as previously communicated. Observer Money this week asked clarity from Sandra Garises, Acting Director: Strategic Communications and International Relations at the Bank of Namibia on the readiness of the industry to implement this…