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06 Nov

Uutoni hands over 66 houses in Walvis Bay

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Niël Terblanché Newly built houses for 66 individuals were officially handed over to low and ultra-low-income residents of Narraville on the outskirts of Walvis Bay last week. The housing initiative was realized through the dedicated efforts of the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia (SDFN) and the Namibia Housing Action Group, with the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development facilitating the handover. The ownership of the houses was made possible through the unwavering commitment of community members, who, despite financial constraints, saved diligently to contribute to the cause. The journey faced its fair share of challenges. After applying for land in…

06 Nov

Piracy harms the economy of local industry content

National NewsPiracy harms the economy of local industry content

Martin Endjala Multichoice Namibia has cautioned against piracy saying that it negatively affects local industry content, consequently weakening the local economic growth. Multichoice Namibia Managing Director Roger Gertze, said piracy has a detrimental impact on all facets of society; from the economy to the growth of the local industry. “It’s imperative that we look at the bigger picture when identifying the streams required for us to partner against piracy, and that is the impact that piracy has on stunting the growth of our local creative industry,” said Gertze. He believes that the pursuit of the fight against piracy has the…

06 Nov

No cause for alarm while NDF conducts a training exercise

National Newsgunshots, The Namibian Defence Force (NDF) is set to conduct a comprehensive training exercise near Rehoboth

Niël Terblanché The Namibian Defence Force (NDF) is set to conduct a comprehensive training exercise near Rehoboth, featuring loud explosions, gunshots, and the mobilization of military vehicles. The exercise is scheduled from November 6th to November 8th, between 08:00 and 16:00. Colonel Petrus Shilumbu, the head of the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs’ Public Relations Division, provided details about the upcoming training exercise. According to Colonel Shilumbu, the exercise will involve soldiers and military vehicles, as well as the use of firearms and other weapons. He also mentioned that the noise from the training, including loud explosions, may be…

06 Nov

Trouble brewing over Malaria Day tender

National NewsTrouble brewing over Malaria Day tender

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Kavango West Region has found itself embroiled in controversy over the awarding of a tender for services related to the World Malaria Day commemoration. The frustration comes after a procurement of service was awarded to a single company from the Oshana Region instead of a local company from the Kavango West region. A letter, dated 25 October 2023, addressed to Minister of Health and Social Services Kalumbi Shangula, from Kavango West Regional Governor Sirkka Ausiku, revealed the concerns and displeasure over the handling of the procurement process. The tender in question, awarded to Tateeya Investment cc, a company…

03 Nov

Geingob commends AU for championing the 1 Million Next Level Initiative

National NewsGeingob commends AU for championing the 1 Million Next Level Initiative

Niël Terblanché President Hage Geingob extended his well wishes to the youth of Africa while extending his hope for their confidence in a brighter future for all as Namibia joined the rest of the continent in celebrating Africa Youth Day 2023. The occasion on Wednesday not only celebrated the vitality of Africa’s youth but also placed a significant spotlight on the future of education in the continent. In his statement, Geingob indicated that African Union Heads of State and Government have declared 2024 as the “Year of Education in Africa,” with the theme “Educate an African fit for the 21st…

03 Nov

Rising crime poses a significant threat to Namibians’ well-being

National NewsRising crime poses a significant threat to Namibians’ well-being

Stefanus Nashama Hidipo Hamata, a Member of Parliament from the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), has voiced serious concerns about the alarming surge in criminal activities in Namibia, emphasizing the significant threat it poses to the safety and well-being of citizens. Hamata made these remarks while contributing to a motion tabled in Parliament this week, which addressed the issue of rising criminality in the country. The Parliamentarian highlighted the escalating crime rates, which not only jeopardize the social fabric of communities but also instil fear in the hearts of many Namibians. He called upon his fellow Parliamentarians to urgently address the…

03 Nov

NSA urges everyone to ensure they are counted in the final round

National NewsNSA urges everyone to ensure they are counted in the final round

Stefanus Nashama With regard to the completion of Census 2023, the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) has issued an appeal to the Namibian populace to account for individuals who were not counted on the reference night of September 24, 2023. Statistician-General Alex Shimuafeni announced yesterday that the official enumeration of individuals will conclude on Sunday, November 5, 2023, and emphasized the importance of ensuring that everyone is counted. “I would like to extend a call to all those who were in Namibia on the night of September 24, 2023, which served as the Census Reference Night but have not been enumerated,…

03 Nov

Entrepreneurship and Innovation celebrated at K2G NextGen Showcase

National NewsEntrepreneurship and Innovation celebrated at K2G NextGen Showcase

Niël Terblanché Neville Andre, the Governor of the Erongo Region stressed the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation as key drivers of economic growth and development while officially inaugurating the K2G NextGen showcase in Swakopmund Andre said that the significance of events like the K2G NextGen showcase is inspiring and empowering the next generation of business leaders. “It is events like these that inspire and empower the next generation of entrepreneurs to realize their full potential,” he said. The K2G NextGen showcase is designed to recognize and honour young entrepreneurs who have demonstrated the courage to dream big, take calculated risks,…

03 Nov

Coastal fraudster under investigation

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Niël Terblanché A former employee of the Fisheries Observer Agency in Walvis Bay is facing charges of theft, fraud, money laundering and forgery. According to the incident report provided by the Public Relations Division of the Namibian Police, the suspect, while employed at the state-owned company, allegedly unlawfully and intentionally manipulated creditors’ bank accounts by replacing them with the details of a personal account. The suspect then proceeded to transfer a total of N$316,767.74 into a personal account through electronic fund transfers. The report states that the suspect used the stolen money for personal gain. The alleged fraud occurred between…

03 Nov

Mid-term budget allocation hailedas a trailblazer for economic growth

National NewsMid-term budget allocation hailedas a trailblazer for economic growth

Martin Endjala The recent mid-term budget allocation of N$326.1 million to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) is hailed as a trailblazer to economic growth in the country, with an emphasis that access to finance has been identified as a key element for SMEs to succeed in their drive to build productive capacity, to compete, to create jobs and contribute to poverty alleviation. These were the sentiments shared by Economist and Independent Bank Researched Josef Sheehama on the SME injection, a move which he and other experts have been calling for. “Without finance, SMEs cannot acquire or absorb new technologies nor…