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14 Apr

Namibia Sports Commission Holds General Assembly with Federation and Umbrella Bodies

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The General Assembly of the Namibia Sports Commission, in collaboration with various federation and umbrella bodies, convened on Saturday at the Arebbusch Lodge on the outskirts of Windhoek, marking a significant gathering of stakeholders in the country's sports landscape. The event brought together representatives from 34 out of the 59 sports codes registered with the sports commission. Officially opened by Hon. Agnes Tjongarero, Minister of Sports, Youth, and National Service, the assembly was characterized by a call for full attendance from registered members, with a warning of potential deregistration for those absent. Throughout the day, various speakers addressed the assembly…

14 Apr

Uumati parts ways with Erongo Marine

info_e12wt4csMainErongo Marine Enterprises (EME), Martha Uumati, Uumati parts ways with Erongo Marine

Ester Mbathera The managing director of Erongo Marine Enterprises (EME), Martha Uumati has parted ways by mutual agreement.Uumati was suspended from her positions as managing director and board member of Erongo Marine Enterprises on 13 February by Oceana’s chief executive officer, Neville Brink and the managing director of Blue Continent Product, Ina Botha.A disciplinary hearing was scheduled for 11 and 12 April but did not take place as the parties opted to negotiate a separation package.The separation was confirmed by one of the Namibian right holders who requested anonymity at this stage.“Many things are going on but we received a…

12 Apr

Swakopmund reconsiders mobile food truck relocation

info_e12wt4csNational NewsSwakopmund reconsiders mobile food truck relocation, Thomas Hamunyela

Niël Terblanché The Swakopmund Municipal Council is currently reevaluating its strategy for the relocation and creation of new mobile food truck sites after facing significant opposition from various community stakeholders. During its latest council meeting, the local authority acknowledged five objections that call into question the impacts of moving beloved local food kiosks, including the popular "Fork ‘n Nice" yellow bus from its current location at Strand Street and the Mole Beach area. The relocation plans, which also include establishing new sites at the Thomas Hamunyela Amphitheatre and nearby tennis court parking area, have been met with legal challenges and…

12 Apr

EU says it did not discuss government affairs with Itula

info_e12wt4csNational NewsEU says it did not discuss government affairs with Itula, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Panduleni Itula

Ester Mbathera The Head of the European Union’s (EU) Mission in Namibia on behalf of member states made it clear that they did not discuss matters within the purview of the government with the leader of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), Panduleni Itula. The European Union Delegation, on behalf of the heads of mission to Namibia from the European Union (EU), Germany, Spain, France, Portugal, and Finland, released this statement on Friday. The statement was issued after their meeting with Itula had previously caused a stir within Swapo and with the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation. "The European…

12 Apr

Urgent call for farmers to participate in national wage survey

info_e12wt4csNational NewsAgricultural Employers’ Association’s (AEA), Urgent call for farmers to participate in national wage survey

Niël Terblanché With only 220 completed forms received which represents a scant 13.2% of the Agricultural Employers’ Association’s (AEA) membership, the organisation warned that the low turnout might undermine the national wage survey's integrity. The AEA, in a statement, sounded the alarm on the need for increased member participation in its national wage survey as the 30 April 2024 deadline is approaching swiftly and added that the survey is vital for setting equitable wage standards across the farming sector. The AEA has reiterated the importance of the survey, which not only influences wage policies but also supports the broader strategic…

12 Apr

Muharukua to focus on modernising agriculture, health care and education

info_e12wt4csNational Newshealth care and education, Muharukua to focus on modernising agriculture

Martin Endjala Former Member of Parliament (MP) of the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), Vipuakuje Muharukua, said his next move is to focus on agriculture, healthcare revitalisation, and education reform, which is close to his heart. He said this in an interview with the Windhoek Observer on Thursday about his next move after resigning from the party and the National Assembly earlier this week. "I hope that the citizenry and my leaders will perceive my work as emanating from an objective point of view. I will place significant emphasis on conducting research and writing on the possibilities of modernising these sectors,"…

12 Apr

So-called new resettlement criteria a continuous dispossession of land

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For now the Omaheke Region has distanced itself from taking part in the ongoing consultations by the government regarding what has been termed new resettlement criteria. The said criteria must partly if not wholly have emanated from the Second National Land Conference of 2018. If they derive or supposed to have been based on the Second National Land Conference, then it must be made clear that this conference was only facilitated by the government. Thus by any definition it cannot be said to have been a government initiative or the government by any means cannot appropriate it. Because by demand…

12 Apr

Small Stock Farming: The Imperatives

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Nichlas Mbingeneeko The previous article focused on the most common small stock diseases. This article will focus on small stock dosing or drenching and dipping. As is the case with all worm remedies, farmers are required to vaccinate the goats and sheep with Pulpyvax about two weeks before dosing or drenching so as to immunize the goats and sheep against the pulpy kidney disease. Dosing or drenching goats and sheep that were not vaccinated against pulpy kidney is a waste of time and money. Pulpyvax serves to actively immunize sheep and goats against the pulpy kidney disease or enterotoxaemia. Over…

11 Apr

GIPF hosts investment symposium

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Martin Endjala The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) is hosting a Responsible Investment Symposium (RIS) in Windhoek. The symposium, currently underway, aims to tackle broadening horizons and engaging in honest debate about the relevance and practical impacts of the RIS and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) landscape and the Fund’s shared mandates. The GIPF’s Chief Executive Officer and Principal Officer, Martin Inkumbi explained that RIS is integral to the GIPF’s business model. “Through the lens of sustainability, the Fund aims to capture value, mitigate relevant risks, and remain forward-looking to be part of the Responsible Investment community, to the extent…

11 Apr

NamRA records total revenue of N$86 billion

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Stefanus Nashama The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has collected a total revenue of N$86 billion for the 2023/24 financial year which is an increase of N$24.5 billion when compared to the previous financial year. NamRA’s commissioner, Sam Shivute, shared this on Wednesday at the agency’s 2024 Taxpayer and Trader Appreciation Day event. According to Shivute, the agency was able to exceed its target for this year, which was initially set at N$67 billion and later adjusted to N$71 billion. “Our strategic objective is to improve revenue collection. I am very happy to inform the public that we are well on…