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29 Aug

MUN western region condemns activities of national leadership

info_e12wt4csNational NewsMine Workers Union of Namibia's (MUN)

Niël Terblanché The Mine Workers Union of Namibia's (MUN) western regional office has raised serious concerns over what it describes as unconstitutional activities initiated by the union's Head Office Administration. According to Abiud Kapere, chairman of the MUN's western region, these actions have been undertaken without the mandate of the National Executive Committee (NEC) and are in direct violation of the MUN Constitution. In a statement on Wednesday, Kapere reiterated that the issuance of disciplinary enquiry notices by a MUN staff member against union members concerning matters related to structural activities represents a grave breach of members' constitutional rights. “The…

29 Aug

Club Pamodzi abandoned and dangerous

info_e12wt4csNational Newsresidents of Rykmansdorp

Hertta- Maria Amutenja Once a vibrant nightclub and matinee venue in Katutura, with a rich history as a popular spot for social gatherings and entertainment, Club Pamodzi has become a nightmare for the residents of Rykmansdorp in Katutura. For the young people in Katutura, the place was known for its lively atmosphere, music, events, nightlife, and matinée. However, since its closure in 2015, the building has fallen into disrepair and become a hotspot for criminal activities. The lack of security has turned it into a dangerous place, causing significant concern among local residents. This has created a sense of fear…

29 Aug

Nantu launches CPD training academy to empower teachers

info_e12wt4csNational NewsAnna Nghipondoka, Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Niël Terblanché The landscape of education in Namibia is set for a transformative shift with the launch of the Namibia National Teachers Union’s (NANTU) Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Training Academy, aimed at empowering educators to lead the way in a rapidly evolving educational environment. The announcement was made by the Minister of Education, Arts, and Culture, Anna Nghipondoka, during the Namibia National Teachers Union (NANTU) twelfth National Congress held in Swakopmund on Wednesday. The new academy, established by NANTU, is designed to provide continuous professional development opportunities for its members, ensuring that teachers are equipped with the necessary skills to…

29 Aug

Compliance with road rules leads to safer roads in Oshana over the long weekend

info_e12wt4csNational NewsCommissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria

Stefanus Nashama The Oshana police have recorded only four vehicle accidents, one fatality, and six cases of drinking and driving during the past long weekend. The Oshana regional police commander, Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria, shared this information with the Windhoek Observer on Thursday. “We have recorded a total number of four accidents, one fatality and six cases of drinking and driving in the region during the past long weekend,” he explained. According to Sakaria, the low-motor vehicle accident cases indicate that motorists are complying with the road rules and police instructions. “These numbers are low considering the number of people…

29 Aug

Namcor and BW Kudu expand scholarship programme for underprivileged students

info_e12wt4csFeatured, National NewsKlaus Endresen

Niël Terblanché The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR), in collaboration with BW Kudu, has announced the expansion of its scholarship programme aimed at supporting underprivileged students. According to a joint statement issued by both institutions on Thursday, this initiative, in partnership with the Physically Active Youth (PAY), a non-profit organisation dedicated to the upliftment of disadvantaged children especially from the Katutura suburb of Windhoek, is a continuation of a successful collaboration that commenced in 2023. “NAMCOR and BW Kudu are thrilled to continue with this support. We believe that education is key to a brighter future, and we are…

29 Aug

Statistic agency sets record straight about N$250 million budget

info_e12wt4csNational NewsNamibian Statistics Agency (NSA), National Consumer Price Index

Stefanus Nashama The Namibian Statistics Agency (NSA) clarified that N$250 million is required to conduct at least one large survey every year, in addition to the normal operations and statistics currently produced by the agency. The normal operations include the National Accounts, the National Consumer Price Index, sectoral reports, and trade statistics. The NSA statistician-general, Alex Shimuafeni, clarified a media report that said the NSA is having difficulty releasing national statistics promptly due to insufficient funding. “NSA has been producing timely statistics since its inception in 2012. The figure of N$ 250 million is rather an ideal amount required to…

29 Aug

On privatized & corporatised liberations

info_e12wt4csOpinions

Paul Shipale While the editorial of the Sun Newspaper on Friday, 23 August 2024, was cautioning the voters against “a litany of mega thumb sucked promises in the manifestos” of political parties without explaining how they will be fulfilled, on his part, Emeritus Professor André du Pisani said this was “A time of empty hollow ringing manifestos” in a country where words have lost their meaning due to deep racial and social divides. Du Pisani’s assertion is premised on his argument that in the context of Southern Africa, there has been two dominant modes of transition from national liberation movements…

29 Aug

Namibia’s economic growth could be affected by growing geopolitical unrest

info_e12wt4csOpinionsRussia's military-industrial complex

Josef Kefas Sheehama Namibia relies heavily on imports, and rising geopolitical upheaval may limit the country's economic growth. Within this framework, the growing geopolitical environment, which includes the war between Russia and Ukraine, unrest in the Middle East, and a series of sanctions aimed at preventing Russia's military-industrial complex from obtaining critical and essential goods such as sophisticated machinery and electronic components, can be attributed for inciting World War III. It is worth noting that Namibia saw positive growth in the first quarter of 2024, despite expectations that real growth would slow to 3.7 percent in 2024. However, real economic…

29 Aug

Investments necessary but insufficient Without ideological foundation, firmness

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Kae Matundu-Tjiparuro For all the good efforts those entrusted with attracting and luring, if not enticing investors to the country, at the end of the day their efforts may prove futile and the resources so invested wasteful? Until and when all the necessary ingredients to their efforts are in place. Because investments alone is necessary but not a sufficient ingredient to make Namibia what she wants to be. And herein lies the problematic. Because except for craving investments, scant and significant attention, and/or no attention at all is given to how investments can, may and could benefit the whole country.…

29 Aug

Letshego’s operating profit increase to N$219m

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyLetshego Holdings (Namibia) Limited

CHAMWE KAIRA Letshego Holdings (Namibia) Limited has said in interim results for the year ended 30 June, that operating profit increased by 18% to N$219 million compared to N$186 million in the year ended June 2023. Profit after tax increased by 16.3% to N$199 million compared to N$171 million in the same period last year. The group said Letshego Bank (Namibia) Limited capital adequacy ratio improved by 3% to 35%. Letshego's said strong business fundamentals, coupled with significant advancements in governance and sustainability frameworks, positioned the company to capitalize on the benefits and potential generated by the initial phases of…