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10 Nov

Geingob travels to Finland for Ahtisaari funeral

info_e12wt4csNational NewsGeingob travels to Finland for Ahtisaari funeral

Niël Terblanché President Hage Geingob of Namibia embarked on a solemn journey to Finland to attend the State Funeral of the former President of Finland, Martti Ahtisaari, who passed away recently. Ahtisaari’s relationship with Namibia dates back to his tenure as Ambassador of Finland to Tanzania. In 1975, he was appointed as a senator to the Council of the United Nations Institute for Namibia (UNIN), a position that eventually led to his appointment as Special Representative of the Secretary-General to Namibia in 1978 by then-United Nations Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim. In 1989, the United Nations Secretary-General appointed Ahtisaari to lead the…

10 Nov

Maternity leave pay requires actual evaluation: Nujoma

info_e12wt4csNational NewsMaternity leave pay requires actual evaluation: Nujoma

Stefanus Nashama The Minister of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation, Utoni Nujoma in response to questions in Parliament, said the issue of full salary payments for women’s maternity leave requires an actual evaluation. Nujoma was responding to Popular Democratic Movement Member of Parliament, Winnie Moongo, who tabled a motion in September this year, to discuss the possibility of increasing the amount payable in respect of maternity leave. This, she said includes paying women their full salaries and extending maternity leave days. In response, the Minister said that the Social Security Commission exists to protect insured working Namibians from loss…

10 Nov

Namibia set to become biosecurity hub

info_e12wt4csNational NewsNamibia set to become biosecurity hub

Niël Terblanché Namibia is set to redefine agricultural innovation with the establishment of a state-of-the-art AgriTech hub by Got Produce Global, a leader in agricultural technology. Situated just outside Swakopmund, the facility is poised to become a pivotal biosecurity seed bank and breeding centre, setting new benchmarks for the agricultural industry in the region. The inauguration of the Got Produce Global innovation hub marks a significant milestone in agricultural research and development. The hub will concentrate on pioneering crop production methods, extensive crop variety assessments, and specialized training programs in hydroponics, equipping the local workforce with the skills necessary for…

10 Nov

Namibians should guard against cybercrimes during festive season

info_e12wt4csNational NewsNamibians should guard against cybercrimes during festive season

Martin Endjala Johann Van Rooyen, a Senior Technical Advisor at the Green Enterprise Solution has called on Namibian consumers to exercise a level of high alert amidst cybercrimes which often increase during the holiday season. He said the end of the year is filled with frantic shopping, Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals and online shopping are the norm. Although in Namibia, most people still go to physical shops, there is a shift to shopping online, and this is where hackers see the window of opportunity. “As we approach the most wonderful time of the year, we start thinking about…

10 Nov

Teachers’ unions discuss possible salary increment

info_e12wt4csNational Newsand Namibia Public Workers Union (Nampu) this week held a meeting in the northern regions to discuss issues related to teachers’ salary increases., The Namibia National Teachers’ Union (Nantu)

Stefanus Nashama The Namibia National Teachers’ Union (Nantu), and Namibia Public Workers Union (Nampu) this week held a meeting in the northern regions to discuss issues related to teachers’ salary increases. According to Nantus’ Chairperson, Hosian Hitanua, the union has had several meetings with the government regarding the teachers’ salary increment. Hitanua indicated that the union continues to engage stakeholders to ensure all the demands of the teachers are met. “We will continue to engage the government on the matter. This is to ensure that the demands of our colleagues in the teaching industry are met,” the Chairperson said. He…

10 Nov

GRN generates more than N$1 Billion in vehicle auction

info_e12wt4csMainGRN generates more than N$1 Billion in vehicle auction

Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Ministry of Works and Transport has generated a total of N$105 153 881 million by auctioning off unwanted government vehicles in the last six years. The ministry’s spokesperson, Julias Ngweda, confirmed these figures to Windhoek Observer during an interview conducted recently. He said the money was generated from a total of 83 auctions the ministry conducted in the last six years, of which 17 auctions were done in the 2018/19 financial year, making a revenue of N$ N$ 26 336 036.00. In the 2019/20 financial year, the ministry conducted a total of 20 auctions that generated revenue…

10 Nov

Donation introduces deeper medical cooperation

info_e12wt4csNational NewsDonation introduces deeper medical cooperation

Niël Terblanché Walvis Bay recently became the stage for a significant advancement in Sino-Namibian relations as the governments of Namibia and China unveiled the China-Namibia paired hospital cooperation mechanism at the Walvis Bay State Hospital. The launch was accompanied by a generous donation from the Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, with medical equipment valued at N$1.07 million. The assortment of medical devices, including advanced ventilators, patient and defibrillation monitors, neonatal incubators, and portable suction units, is a tangible boost to Namibia’s healthcare capabilities. Additionally, the donation also includes a telemedicine collaboration platform and a cloud imaging system, setting…

09 Nov

Proposed transport law to punish all involved in overloading

info_e12wt4csMainProposed transport law to punish all involved in overloading

Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa has tabled the Vehicle Mass Bill, a law that will hold accountable all people involved in the overloading of vehicles on public roads. Mutorwa submitted the proposed Bill to the National Assembly this week and requested fellow lawmakers to discuss it at appropriate stages. He said currently, only part of the transport logistics chain is held accountable for overloading, a practice that renders the legislative regulatory framework and system practically ineffective. The ministry proposed that through the Vehicles Mass Bill, the whole transport logistics chain involved, such as the consignor,…

09 Nov

Deposit on second loan mortgage no longer required: BoN

info_e12wt4csNational NewsDeposit on second loan mortgage no longer required: BoN

Martin Endjala The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has announced that Namibians will no longer be required to make a deposit on their mortgage when acquiring a second residential property through commercial banks. BoN announced yesterday that the Loan-To-Value ratio has been relaxed to make it easy for members of the public who wish to purchase additional properties. According to the central bank Deputy Governor Leoni Dun, the Loan-to-value ratios for purchasing multiple homes through mortgage bonds to mitigate financial risks were relaxed following a new regulation issued by Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises Iipumbu Shiimi, on the recommendation of…

09 Nov

Water Governing Council discusses critical water challenges

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Niël Terblanché In a bid to accelerate progress toward Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa and address the urgent need for climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience in the continent’s water and sanitation sector, African leaders convened in Swakopmund, Namibia, for the 23rd African Water Facility (AWF) Governing Council Meeting. The event coincided with the seventh edition of the Africa Sanitation and Hygiene Conference (AfricaSan7). The gathering was officially inaugurated by Namibia’s Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein, who stressed the pivotal role played by the African Water Facility in advancing Africa’s development goals. Established in 2004 as…