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12 Sep

N$600 000 lost through e-wallet scam

MainFirst National Bank (FNB) of Namibi, N$600 000 lost through e-wallet scam, Nangula Kauluma

Martin Endjala First National Bank (FNB) of Namibia has confirmed that a total of N$600 000 is estimated to have been lost through e-wallet scams that targeted its clients between August 2022 and August 2023. The bank’s Retail Executive Officer, Nangula Kauluma revealed this yesterday during a media briefing after the bank received multiple complaints from clients who lost their money in this way. She said a total number of 788 transactions were compromised which resulted in N$600 000 getting lost and not reaching their intended recipients. Kauluma pleaded with clients to maintain a high level of vigilance when handling…

11 Sep

557 men committed suicide in 17 months

Main557 men committed suicide in 17 months

Hertta-Maria Amutenja In the last 17 months, Namibia has reported 679 cases of suicide, with a staggering 82 percent of these tragic incidents involving men, according to a recent announcement by Health and Social Services Minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula. This revelation comes during the commemoration of September’s Suicide Prevention Month last week at the conference on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Men. Shangula expressed deep concern over the rising number of suicides and the reluctance of many men to seek help due to societal stigmas that label them as weak. He emphasised the importance of fostering an environment where…

08 Sep

Members of uniformed forces should not gamble

MainMembers of uniformed forces should not gamble, Windhoek City Police Officers

Stefanus Nashama Police Officers, members of the Namibian Defence Force, Namibian Correctional Service and Windhoek City Police Officers have been warned to desist from entering betting facilities for the purpose of betting while in full uniform. This comes after some members of the force and members of the public, told this publication that they deemed it wrong for officers or officials to be engaging in betting while in uniform whether they are on or off duty. One police officer, who preferred anonymity, said he often sees his colleagues going to betting facilities to do their business, which according to him…

07 Sep

Menzies Aviation’s lies and conspiracy theories

MainMenzies Aviation’s lies and conspiracy theories, Namibia Blood Transfusion Service (NamBTS)

Niël Terblanché Claims by Menzies Aviation Namibia about releasing critical lifesaving medical supplies for the Namibia Blood Transfusion Service (NamBTS) from its locked-up air cargo warehouse at the Hosea Kutako International Aiport (HKIA) were exposed as blatant lies. The United Kingdom-based company, in a press statement issued on Tuesday, claimed to have released crucial medical supplies about an hour before the actual event occurred. Dan Kamati, the spokesperson of the Namibia Airports Company stated that he was made aware of the publication of the press release shortly after a court ordered mediation process between NAC, Menzies Aviation and Paragon Aviation…

06 Sep

Domestic resources must be mobilizedto navigate financial challenges: !Gawaxab

MainDomestic resources must be mobilizedto navigate financial challenges: !Gawaxab, Gross Fixed Capital Formation, Namibia Revenue Agency

Martin Endjala For Namibia to navigate its way out of daunting financial challenges, the country must first mobilise its domestic resources, build fiscal buffers and engage in structural reforms. “Namibia stacks up well despite the challenges posed by the country’s declining rate of Gross Fixed Capital Formation and the limited skills base. While these challenges are daunting, they are not insurmountable. To navigate our way out of these challenges, Namibia must first mobilise its domestic resources, build fiscal buffers and engage in structural reforms,” Bank of Namibia Governor, Johannes !Gawaxab said. !Gawaxab spoke at Bloomberg’s flagship event in Namibia titled…

05 Sep

Menzies Aviation accuses judge of erring on facts and the law

MainJudge Prinsloo, Menzies Aviation accuses judge of erring on facts and the law

Niël Terblanché Menzies Aviation Namibia has filed a notice with the High Court of Namibia in which the United Kingdom-based company intend to lodge an appeal against the judgement delivered on Friday by Justice Hannelie Prinsloo with the Supreme Court of Namibia. The decisive judgment handed down by Judge Prinsloo reaffirmed the legality of the eviction of Menzies Aviation Namibia from the Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA) on 19 August 2023. The ruling reiterated Menzies’ lack of legal standing at the HKIA but also underscored the authority of the Namibia Airports Company (NAC) to enforce the previous court orders. Judge…

04 Sep

Menzies Aviation’s endless litigation is sabotaging Namibia’s economy

MainHosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA)., Menzies’ endless litigation is sabotaging Namibia’s economy

Niël Terblanché Menzies Aviation Namibia has filed yet another notice of motion with the Namibian High Court in which application the company intends to seek an order that would allow them more time to operate as the ground handling service provider at the Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA). This comes after High Court Judge Hannelie Prinsloo on Friday dismissed another application where the British-owned company appealed against its eviction from the Hosea Kutako International Airport on 19 August 2023. The matter was dismissed with costs and removed the matter from the roll. The judge found that Menzies had no legal…

01 Sep

A third of the Namibian population faces starvation

MainA third of the Namibian population faces starvation

Niël Terblanché The Namibian government will spend N$892.4 million on a food relief program, agricultural support, and water provision to prevent the starvation of a third of Namibia’s population. During the introduction of the latest Namibia Livelihood Vulnerability Assessment and Analysis (VAA) 2023/24 Report, which was compiled by the Executive Director within the Office of the Prime Minister, I-Ben Nantangwe Nashandi, it came to light that the number of people that will face food insecurity will rise to 695 000 in the next six to seven months. This is a significant increase from the current estimate of 579 000 people…

31 Aug

Alweendo proposes employee share schemes in mining companies

MainAlweendo proposes employee share schemes in mining companies, Fourth Industrial Revolution, Minister of Mines and Energy

Martin Endjala Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, has called on the mining sector to do more and consider introducing employee share schemes in the ownership of the company. Alweendo said among the benefits of employee share schemes is a stronger relationship with employers and that they will be motivated to work diligently in the interest of the company. The minister made these remarks during the official opening of the 2023 mining expo in the Capital yesterday under the theme “Namibia’s role in the sustainable supply of minerals to support the global energy transition”. He emphasised the fact that…

30 Aug

PAS seals air cargo deal with Airlink

MainHosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA), PAS seals air cargo deal with Airlink

Niël Terblanché Paragon Aviation Services (PAS) has reached an agreement with regional airline, Airlink for cargo handling at the Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA) with immediate effect. Airlink suspended air cargo operations to HKIA shortly after Menzie Aviation Services was evicted from the premises of the Namibia Airports Company (NAC) almost two weeks ago. According to Carla da Silva, the executive manager of sales and marketing at Airlink, the decision to resume air cargo services followed a constructive discussion with the principles of Paragon, the new ground handler at the international airport. “We ascertained that Paragon’s aviation security - including…