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10 Jul

Tourism vs potential health risk

National Newshealth risk, State of Emergency, tourism

The state of emergency has ripped the rug from under the global tourism industry, including Namibia. The industry went toe-to-toe with Tyson Fury (the pandemic) and has been knocked out in the first minute of the first round. It might be a mistake for the beleaguered industry to push for tourist arrivals regardless of international mandates to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. The nation listened to the pleas from the hospitality, travel, and tourism sector. The nation empathizes with the industry's struggle to stay in business during this unprecedented health emergency. Recent reports about their position don’t sound good.…

10 Jul

NPTH appoints subsidiary boards

Observer MoneyMobile Telecommunications Ltd, MTC, Namibia Post Limited, NamPost, Telecom Namibia Limited (Telecom)

. . . as Festus Hangula is re-appointed at NamPost Staff Writer The Namibia Post & Telecom Holdings (NPTH) has appointed temporary subsidiary Boards for a period of three months, effective 08 July 2020 until 08 October 2020. NPTH is the 100 percent shareholder of Telecom Namibia Limited (Telecom), Namibia Post Limited (NamPost) and Mobile Telecommunications Ltd (MTC). “The temporary appointments were based on the required skills blend, individual qualifications, industry expertise and technical knowledge, which factors informed the composition of the said Boards. The skills and experience of these individuals complements the current Boards, which are set for companies…

09 Jul

MTC launches Knockout Project 2020

UncategorisedMTC, MTC Knockout Project

Staff Writer MTC has launched the 2nd edition of the MTC Knockout Project 2020, as part of efforts to address homelessness in the country. The MTC Knockout Project started last year as a social intervention program by MTC with the specific aim to address societal issues within our communities. Last year’s initiative was aimed towards creating awareness around Gender-Based Violence in society when celebrities slugged it out exhibition boxing style during their three rounds bout of a minute each. The 2020 edition according to the mobile company , will center on the issue of homelessness with the hope that the…

09 Jul

Team Namibia hits out at Govt plans

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Staff Writer The government’s decision to repeal current manufacturing incentives, and the Economic Processing Zone’s (EPZ) will negatively impact on the country’s ability to attract foreign direct investment. “The recently gazetted Amendments of Income Tax Act, No. 7249, have repealed the current manufacturing incentives, and the Economic Processing Zone (EPZ) which will be phased out by 28 February 2021. Team Namibia is totally in support of the manufacturing sector. We need more local produce and manufactured products for our sustainable economic development and most importantly, job creation and the reduction of poverty,” Team Namibia Account Director, Bärbel Kirchner said. “The…

09 Jul

Hosea Kutako readies to restart operations

UncategorisedHosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA), Namibia Airports Company (NAC)

Staff Writer The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has started preparing the Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA) to ensure that it is ready upon the resumption of international flights as borders are to gradually open under the provisions of the State of the Emergency Regulations on COVID-19. This comes as the airport will aid government’s Targeted International Tourism Revival Initiative, which is meant to come into effect on the 15 July to 15 August 2020. “We are working tirelessly with all stakeholders to ensure that our airport is ready as per the Stage 4 Regulations. We must play our part to…

07 Jul

Leonie Prinsloo is Namibia Dairies MD

UncategorisedCovid-19, Leonie Prinsloo, Namibia Dairies, O&L Group

Staff writer Leonie Prinsloo is the Managing Director (MD) of Namibia Dairies, a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group effective 1 July 2020. Prinsloo was previously Head of Marketing at Namibia Dairies replaces Gunther Ling, who was appointed MD of Hartlief. She joined the O&L Group in 2011 as Brand Manager at Namibia Dairies. Thereafter, he was appointed the company’s Head of Marketing and also served as Acting Head of Marketing for Hartlief for three months before her promotion to MD. “I am very excited to be starting in this new role, but I know it will not…

07 Jul

Tourists to quarantine – Geingob

Uncategorisedpresident Hage Geingob

Staff Writer President Hage Geingob has confirmed that tourists who plan to come into the country under the proposed International Tourism revival initiative, will be expected to undergo mandatory 14 day quarantine when they arrive in the country. Speaking during a COVID-19 Response Erongo region press conference on Monday, the President said quarantine will be a requirement for all tourists entering the country and those not willing to comply should not come. The proposal is intended to run from the 15th of July to the 15th of August 2020. “If you are not willing to quarantine for 14 days when…

07 Jul

Veterans call for expulsion of LPM leaders from Parliament

Observer MoneyFounding President Sam Nujoma, Namibia National Veterans Association (NNLVA)

Andrew Kathindi The Namibia National Veterans Association (NNLVA) has called for the Landless People’s Movement (LPM) leader, Bernadus Swatbooi , to be removed from Parliament. This follows his remarks regarding Founding President Sam Nujoma. Swartbooi called the Founding President “thug” and a “liar” in a heated debate in parliament, statements which drew condemnation from the Office of the Founding Father. “We therefore request the honorable Speaker of the National Assembly and his duty to apply the Chamber’s code of conduct and lay charges against the two LPM leaders, namely Bernadus Swartbooi, and Henny Seibeb in particular, for their possible immediate…

07 Jul

Fishcor board appointed

Observer MoneyLeon Jooste, Minister of Public Enterprises

Staff Writer Minister of Public Enterprises, Leon Jooste, has announced the appointment of a temporary Fishcor board, two months after the previous board term expired. The Fishcor board, which will serve for six months until January 2021, will be chaired by former Executive Director at the African Development Bank Group, and Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia board chairperson, Heinrich Mihe Gaomab II. Other board members include Kalahari Holdings Director and Social Security Commission's Executive Officer, Milka Mungunda. Former Magistrate, Ruth Herunga, and University of Namibia Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Head, Dr. Penny Hiwilepo van Hal, are two members…

03 Jul

Couch Kitten: Have you paid your water debt?

UncategorisedCouch Kitten

Clementine Tjameya When last did you drink at least three glasses of water a day? When most of us are asked this question around this time; we are too quick to reply: “Oh I had coffee twice today,” or “I passed by a face and a latte/ cappuccino.” We are too hooked on hot beverages and have forgotten about our favourite juice and cold drinks, and most importantly water. A few weeks or months down the line when you start to have acne breakouts or can’t lose that extra winter weight, you wonder what you have been doing wrong. Have…