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24 Jan

EU Launch N$15 million project to empower community

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Martin Endjala The European Union (EU), in partnership with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), has launched the Empowering Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Women, Youth, and Marginalized Communities as Equal Partners in Democracy (ECSO) project. The initiative, with a budget of N$15 million, is co-funded by the EU and KAS. The EU’s Ambassador to Namibia, Ana Martins said that the project aligns with the joint commitment of the EU and Namibia to enhance the participation of Civil Society Organizations in governance and development. The initiative will span three years, from July 2023 to June 2026, focusing on the //Karas, Kunene, and Erongo regions.…

19 Jan

Airlink to re-start Durban, Bloemfontein flights

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Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline, will reinstate direct flights between Durban and Bloemforntein from 26 February this year. The service is part of Airlink’s strategy to expand its network of flights from Durban as a third hub with Bloemfontein joining Johannesburg, Gqeberha, Mbombela (Nelspruit) and Harare as directly-served destinations. Airlink’s morning flights on the route will operate Monday to Friday and its late afternoon flights every day except Saturdays. Tickets for flights on the route are available already. “Airlink’s direct service between the two cities is in response to increased calls for convenient and efficient connections that boost productivity for…

19 Jan

The AI era is upon us

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Kristalina Georgieva We are on the brink of a technological revolution that could jumpstart productivity, boost global growth and raise incomes around the world. Yet it could also replace jobs and deepen inequality. The rapid advance of artificial intelligence has captivated the world, causing both excitement and alarm, and raising important questions about its potential impact on the global economy. The net effect is difficult to foresee, as AI will ripple through economies in complex ways. What we can say with some confidence is that we will need to come up with a set of policies to safely leverage the…

15 Jan

Relocation and long-distance challenges leave more than 39,000 IDs uncollected

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedMargaret Kalo, Relocation and long-distance challenges leave more than 39

Martin Endjala The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security has identified relocation and long distances as significant hurdles preventing citizens from collecting their National Identity Cards (IDs). The ministry recently announced that a staggering 39,168 ID cards remain uncollected nationwide. Margaret Kalo, the Ministry’s spokesperson, addressed the issue by revealing that during the current financial year, the ministry successfully printed a total of 116,354 ID cards. Out of this number, 77,186 have been handed over to their rightful owners, leaving a concerning 39,168 IDs still awaiting collection. Kalo highlighted the ministry’s plea to citizens to visit their nearest…

21 Dec

Company registrations decline in Q3

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In the third quarter of 2023, there was a notable decline in company registrations, indicating a potential slowdown in future economic activity. The year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter registration of new businesses both decreased. The overall number of new business registrations, a key gauge of business confidence, saw a substantial 17.6 percent year-on-year decrease. The decline was more pronounced in the close corporation category, which fell by 19.1 percent, while private companies (Pty) Ltd experienced a marginal 4.2 percent decrease over the same period. Quarter-on-quarter, the total registrations of new businesses dropped by 15.7 percent in the third quarter. During the same…

29 Sep

Just Saying with Matts Haikali

info_e12wt4csSports, UncategorisedJust Saying with Matts Haikali

Namibia, as a country stands at a cross road as far as sports is concerned. In a world where sports have transcended boundaries and become a global spectacle, the need for countries to invest in sports facilities and their maintenance has never been more critical. The recent hosting of an international rated Four Nation Squash tournament by Wanderers Sports Club, says a lot about what potential the country has, if we put our money in ensuring that our sports facilities are of international standard. Am just saying, we must start thing not only about nurturing local talent and promoting a…

20 Sep

Mid-week review DEBMARINE PREMIERSHIP

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African Stars 3-1 Orlando Pirates With a star studded lineup minus the 2022 League winning coach, African Stars continued where they stopped last season. With the advantage of having being active though out the year, it gave them the edge against hastily assembled Ali Akhan Orlando Pirates. With Orlando Pirates calling in the experience of Riaan Cloete, it was a close call, and match fitness played a big role in the matchup between the two team. Young African 0-2 FC Ongos A dream start for FC Ongos away from home to the Cattle country kings, was a good motivation for…

08 Sep

Karasburg Town Council instructedto ignore minister’s demands

info_e12wt4csNational News, UncategorisedErastus Uutoni., Karasburg Town Council instructedto ignore minister’s demands

Martin Endjala Karasburg Mayor, Maria Veldskoen and her political colleagues in the town council were allegedly instructed by their political party not to respond to a letter from Urban and Rural Development Minister, Erastus Uutoni. Last week, Uutoni penned a letter to Veldskoen, requesting her and other members of the council to reverse various decisions they took without due process and report back to him on 8 September 2023. However, a source inside the council who chose anonymity, told the Windhoek Observer that the Landless Peoples Movement-dominated council was instructed by their party not to respond to the Minister’s letter…

15 Aug

Kavango region to host NFA C Licence Coaching Course

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Staff Writer THE Nambia Football Association (NFA) as part of its Strategic Development goals will be hosting the NFA C Licence Coaching Course in Rundu from August 15 –24. Participants attending this course will be provided with the necessary knowledge, techniques, and strategies to excel in coaching and enhance their effectiveness in working with athletes. The course is a significant step in advancing a coaching career in both the Kavango East and West Regions, and the NFA believes it will greatly contribute to the professional development and enhance skills. The NFA C License Coaching Course, is organised by the Namibia…

14 Aug

NBL will remain a Namibian business

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Chamwe Kaira Namibia Breweries will remain a Namibian business despite the recent takeover by Heineken N.V. Peter Simons, managing director, Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL), has said the company is proud to have completed the deal with Heineken, which he said is a vote of confidence in the long-term prospects of Namibia and its people. “Heineken followed all competition and regulatory processes in Namibia and put forward an ambitious package of commitments which will ensure NBL remains a proudly Namibian business. The company will still be called NBL, will continue to be headquartered in Windhoek, and will remain listed on the…