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19 Dec

Best wishes for a new normal in a new year

UncategorisedBest wishes for a new normal in a new year

Jackie Wilson Asheeke This year has been a difficult one, not just for me personally, but for the world that is still reeling under the weight of COVID-19. 2021 will bring a new normal. We can survive that change if we face it with love and fortitude. Roll up your sleeves and prepare to work harder than you ever have before in 2021. Most families face New Year’s Day celebrations by saying what they are thankful for in the year that has passed. We all should do that to find the strength for the new normal. I thank God for…

19 Dec

What happens when temporary ends?

UncategorisedTunacor, What happens when temporary ends?

Monthly 'salaries' for over 600 workers at the Coast that have been absorbed into the employment ranks of Tunacor, is a double-edged sword. They are to be paid a monthly salary of N$2,500 for four months only. However, haste, pressure and slow development mean that most will be paid for staying at home. There is no work to be done and no facility in which to work. The monthly manna from heaven ends at the end of March. What is the plan when temporary money ends? A double-edged sword is a benefit that is also a liability. It is something…

19 Dec

Holiday travel to aid COVID-19 cases spike –CDC

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Andrew Kathindi Center for Disease Control (CDC) has warned that Namibia could see higher COVID-19 infection rates after the holiday period due to travel and lack of caution. This comes as the country recorded a record 434 cases of COVID-19 today, the highest in a single day since the virus began to spread in the country in March earlier this year. This occurred a mere two days after the country had its previous record of 363 on 16 December. “It could be worse after the holidays because people are leaving Windhoek, which is the hotspot, and that means that other…

19 Dec

Wanted: Fishrot officer on the run … as De Klerk extradition process begins

UncategorisedCity Police Chief Abraham Kanime, Fishrot officer on the run, Meren De Klerk l, Phillipus Mwapopi

Andrew Kathindi City Police Chief Abraham Kanime has revealed to Windhoek Observer that officer Phillipus Mwapopi is on the run after he was charged for his involvement in the Fishrot scandal. This comes as the City Police boss earlier this week, revealed that investigations would be opened against officer Mwapopi. “He’s on the run. If I happened to have found him at the office, we would have arrested him. I haven’t yet talked with the other investigators, however,” Kanime told Windhoek Observer. Kanime confirmed that Mwapopi has not been to the office since being fingered in the Fishrot scandal. Mwapopi…

18 Dec

The Importance of Market Research in Agribusiness Ventures

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Hanks Saisai Namibia has numerous established farmers who own and operate successful agribusiness ventures that are involved in the primary production of crops, livestock and poultry. Sometimes these ventures become specialized in the processing or semi processing of agricultural commodities because of having many years of experience and always being informed about the industry’s condition. Market research can simply be defined as the action or activity of gathering information about consumers’ needs and preferences. For any aspiring agribusiness owner, there is always plenty of opportunities that can be turned into a successful business venture. For one to be a successful…

18 Dec

How to transact safely online over the holidays

UncategorisedFNB Forensics Manager, Ingrid Katjiukua

Staff Writer As we hit the holiday season, it is important to empower yourself to not fall victim to Card Not Present (CNP) fraud, which occurs when neither the card nor the cardholder is present whilst a fraudulent transaction is being conducted. Ingrid Katjiukua, FNB Forensics Manager says, “Online shopping continues to be a growing trend in Namibia. More and more consumers regularly buy everything from basic household necessities to clothing, gifts, and gadgets at the click of a button. Not only is it safe and convenient, you earn Rewards every time you shop with your FNB Credit Card. However,…

17 Dec

Debmarine Namibia’s new vessel launched

UncategorisedDebmarine Namibia

Staff Writer Debmarine Namibia’s N$7 billion flagship vessel, the Debmarine Namibia’s 3rd Additional Mining Vessel (AMV3) was successfully launched in Damen Shipyard, Mangalia Romania. The floating of the 177 metres (577 feet) marine diamond recovery vessel and the world’s biggest, marks the start of at least 30 years of operational service. Constructed from a Marinteknikk design, the AMV3 is the current largest in the Debmarine Namibia fleet. “It brings a great comfort to learn that the AMV3 was launched successfully in Romania. Present situation due to COVID-19 pandemic and travelling restrictions around the world, my team could not witness the…

16 Dec

The noise of silence by our government

UncategorisedBDF, Botswana Defence Force, NDF and Inspector General of NAMPOL, The Zambezi Lives Matter Movement (ZLMM)

Sinvula Mudabeti (Son of the Soil) To set the record straight and help naïve minds get issues in perspective. The Zambezi Lives Matter Movement (ZLMM) is comprised of people from all tribes in the Zambezi region as well as from outside the Zambezi region. It is a movement that is apolitical; we have members from different political parties in Namibia. Ours is a movement beyond petty political loyalty and blind obedience; ours is a cause seeking for justice and peace against a foreign army. It is only those whose eyes are dim to the sad reality and truth who due…

16 Dec

Six leadership lessons from the Last Dance

UncategorisedNetflix, The Last Dance

Mufaro Nesongano About two months ago, I had the opportunity to watch The Last Dance on Netflix. After many reviews from different individuals, I decided to see what the hype was all about. If you are wondering what the last dance is all about, here is a quick synopsis from Wikipedia - The Last Dance is a 2020 American sports documentary mini-series co-produced by Entertainment and Sports Programming Network (ESPN) Films and Netflix. The series revolves around the career of Michael Jordan, with particular focus on his final season with the Chicago Bulls. To bring context to the interest in…

16 Dec

FNB House Price Index shows green shoots in house prices

UncategorisedFNB, FNB House Price Index

Staff Writer The FNB House Price Index recorded a 12-month average growth of 0.7 percent year-on-year as at September 2020. This is the first time in nearly three years that the index marks a growth territory. “The rebound in house prices further affirms our earlier view, as highlighted in the prior quarterly publication, that house price deceleration has seemingly reached a pinnacle. This brings the national weighted average house price to N$1 233 106 as at September 2020” said Frans Uusiku, FNB Market Researcher. “The increase in house prices has been partly fuelled by the completion of new developments in…