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13 Mar

CoW Cleaners condemn ‘secret’ meeting

ObserverFeaturedCoW Cleaners condemn ‘secret’ meeting

Martin Endjala Mbenda Immanuel, Spokesperson of the City of Windhoek cleaners who were on strike last month confirmed that on Friday, they were summoned to a dump site in Okuryangava by senior officials from the Solid Waste Management Department, to sign charge sheets in connection with the strike. Immanuel said the officials informed the group that disciplinary hearings will be instituted against the workers because they participated in an illegal strike. He however said they refused to sign the charge sheets. "We refused and we sent them back. We will not be made to sign things at secret meetings. We…

12 Mar

Madam Infrastructure Finance: An exclusive interview with Ndahafa Kapani

ObserverFeaturedBritish Petroleum (BP), Ndahafa Kapani is a Namibian born Project Madam Infrastructure Finance, Shell, Vodafone

Ndahafa Kapani is a Namibian born Project Finance Advisor with significant infrastructure advisory and development expertise. She advises clients on developing, financing, acquiring and divesting infrastructure, and on public-private partnership challenges for large scale infrastructure projects. This includes transportation, energy, and ICT infrastructure. She successfully delivered projects for a range of clients such as Shell, British Petroleum (BP), Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom and Private Equity firms. Ndahafa is also a qualified Civil Engineer, skilled in structural design and heavy civil works in the oil and gas industry. She is experienced in both brownfield and greenfield projects in Europe and Africa. Ndahafa…

10 Mar

Maanda reappointed as Acting City of Windhoek CEO

ObserverFeaturedActing Chief Executive Officer, Faniel Maanda, Maanda reappointed as Acting City of Windhoek CEO

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The City of Windhoek has extended the appointment of Faniel Maanda, as Acting Chief Executive Officer, for a further six months, which appointment is effective 8 March 2023 until September 8 2023, or until a substantive CEO is appointed. Since the resignation of Robert Kahimise as Chief Executive Officer at the end of October 2020, the Windhoek City has been without a permanent CEO. Kahimise served in the position for four years. In addition to the absence of a CEO, the city has also not been able to elect a full management committee for over two months until…

09 Mar

Entertainment can be a catalyst for women’s empowerment

ObserverFeaturedElzita Beukes, Women’s Day and Embrace Equity

Martin Endjala The MultiChoice Namibia Corporate Affairs Manager, Elzita Beukes, believes entrainment can be a catalyst for women’s empowerment, particularly in an industry that is dominated by men. “As we reflect on Women’s Day and Embrace Equity, let’s consider how entertainment can help shift thinking and make a positive impact on the lives of women,” she adds on the occasion of the celebration of International Women’s Day. Beukes says entertainment provides a valuable opportunity for stories, characters, and themes inclusive of women to be shared because educating audiences can shift cultural norms and understanding. Further stating that entertainment holds the…

09 Mar

Striking cleaners give CoW deadline

ObserverFeaturedSpokesperson Mbenda Immanuel, Striking cleaners give CoW deadline

Martin Endjala Aggrieved City of Windhoek cleaners who weeks ago took to the streets to demand salary increments say they have given the municipality until the 15th of March to respond to their demands, failure of which they will embark on another strike. Their demands are contained in a petition handed over last Wednesday. The group’s Spokesperson Mbenda Immanuel said they want better salaries to live dignified lives as Namibians living in a democratic country. In addition, the workers are demanding N$250 for medical aid, as they are reportedly exposed to hazardous elements. A majority of the employees are street…

07 Mar

Wesco donates N$ 70K cements to Oshikoto schools

ObserverFeaturedMark-Anthony Nangoro, Operations Manager of Wesco Waste Management, Wesco donates N$ 70K cements to Oshikoto schools

Martin Endjala The Wesco Group Namibia has donated 30 tons of cements valued at around N$ 70 000 to the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture in the Oshikoto region for the benefit of nine schools. According to the Operations Manager of Wesco Waste Management, Mark-Anthony Nangoro, more similar donations will be made in the nearby future as there are still more batches of cement to be removed from the current supply. The donation comes from the Wesco Waste Management division. Omena Primary School, Oshikandailawa Primary School, Elavi Primary School, Namutidha Primary School, Okalumbu Combined School, Omukwiyugwemanya Secondary School, Ekulo…

06 Mar

Local Ownership must start with the state-Alweendo

ObserverFeatured, Observer MoneyLocal Ownership must start with the state-Alweendo

Martin Endjala The Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo says that local ownership must start with the state, in whose ownership of the country’s natural resources is vested. The proposed State ownership should take the form where the state owns a minimum equity percentage in all mining companies and petroleum products for which it does not have to pay. This comes after several Members of Parliament questioned the exploration and ownership rights of foreign investors in the country and not Namibians. “If we agree that local ownership is so important - and we do agree - and we also…

06 Mar

Botswana far ahead of Namibia in deal negotiations -Venaani

ObserverFeaturedBernadus Swartbooi, Botswana far ahead of Namibia in deal negotiations -Venaani, McHenry Venaani

Martin Endjala Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) President McHenry Venaani, says Namibia is underserving itself as a country in terms of sharing resources with outside investors, leaving many Namibians deprived and left out from benefiting from their country’s resources. “Africa is not poor, but Africans are poor and we need to do better when we negotiate our minerals with foreign investors. We cannot be bowing down to their demands, and our negotiation models need to be seriously looked at to benefit us more. Our neighbour, Botswana, is far ahead of us in that regard”, Venaani said in response to the Ministry…

04 Mar

Namfisa lauded the most ethical institution in Namibia

ObserverFeaturedNamfisa lauded the most ethical institution in Namibia, NAMFSA Kenneth Matomola

Martin Endjala The Namibia Financial Institution Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA) has been awarded the Diamond Arrow Award for institutions conducting business in the most ethical way in Namibia and for their contribution to the economic growth and development of Namibia. NAMFISA’s operations are premised around good corporate governance, stakeholder engagement and operational efficiency. The Chief Executive Officer of NAMFSA Kenneth Matomola applauded the staff and key stakeholders for their contribution to attaining such a prestigious recognition award. “Ethical conduct is enshrined in our corporate values and operational policies.” He added that the PMR Award has been in existence for 32 years…

03 Mar

NWR scoops PMR Africa Diamond Arrow Award

ObserverFeaturedMatthias Ngwangwama, NWR scoops PMR Africa Diamond Arrow Award

Steve Nashama The Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) yesterday scooped a PMR Africa Diamond Arrow Award, given to companies doing the most for conservation and tourism in Namibia. Nelson Ashipala, NWR Spokesperson said the PMR Africa Awards aim to recognise excellence in various industries in Namibia, and winners are selected through a rigorous process of surveys and research conducted by PMR Africa. “This year’s awards saw a record number of entries, making the achievement even more significant for NWR,” he emphasised. Ashipala indicated that the Diamond Arrow Award is the highest level of recognition that can be awarded by PMR Africa,…