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24 Jul

The consummate business strategist…An exclusive interview with Ndapewa Hangula

info_e12wt4csFeaturedNdapewa Vistorina Hangula, The consummate business strategist...An exclusive interview with Ndapewa Hangula

Ndapewa Vistorina Hangula is the Managing Director for August 26 Manufacturing, a position she has held since February 2021. Ndapewa is an avid and solid strategist and business development expert and a mature business leader. She has a combined experience of more than 20 years of which over 10 years has been at senior and executive management level across multiple industries. With a strong Business background, Ndapewa started her career in the IT filed, and later changed her focus to the business side of companies. Her expertise includes Management Consulting, Strategy Development and implementation, Performance Management, Business Development and ICT.…

24 Jul

Private-funded students owing NUST blocked from registering

info_e12wt4csNational NewsPrivate-funded students owing NUST blocked from registering

Disgruntled self-funded Students owing the Namibia University of Science and Technology(NUST) say the university is failing them after they have been blocked from registering for second semester, saying that the university refuses to listen to their pleas. The university blocked students from registering due to outstanding debts incurred during the previous semester. The institute demands that outstanding debt must be settled before students will be allowed to register for the second semester. Several students have expressed concerns about their future at the institution because they are unable to settle their debts. Maria Amutenya, a student who is self-funded said that…

24 Jul

Beneficiaries receive houses after a delay of seven years

info_e12wt4csMainBeneficiaries receive houses after a delay of seven years, Erastus Uutoni

Niël Terblanché Beneficiaries of the Mass Housing Development Programme in Swakopmund were delighted to receive their new homes after a delay of seven years. Erastus Uutoni, the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, officially handed over 108 government-funded houses to their rightful owners and said that all Namibians deserve decent shelter “This is a memorable milestone for this specific project which was at a standstill for a long time. It is yet another demonstration of the continued efforts of the Government towards creating more opportunities for decent shelter for our people,” he said. The project has been halted for close…

24 Jul

Mbumba calls for morecustodial officers at the NCS

info_e12wt4csNational NewsMbumba calls for morecustodial officers at the NCS, Namibian Correctional Service (NCS), Nangolo Mbumba

Stefanus Nashama Vice President Nangolo Mbumba has called for an increased effort to ensure that more custodial staff are recruited to improve the effective delivery of services at national correctional centres. Mbumba noted that the shortage of custodial officers has negative implications on the daily responsibilities of the Namibian Correctional Service such as the operating of entrances and exits, guarding of inmates admitted at public hospitals, the manning of guard tower posts, conducting of searches and the escort of inmates to various destinations such as courts, amongst others. He explained that for the Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) to ensure safe…

24 Jul

NAC receives a good report card

info_e12wt4csNational NewsJohn Mutorwa, NAC receives a good report card, Titus Ndove

Niël Terblanché A transitional journey of the Namibia Airports Company over the last three years realistically reflects tangible improvements in leadership, management, and governance. The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) held a successful Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 19 July 2023 for the preceding three financial years, namely 2019/2020, 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 to bring the company in line with compliance and governance requirements as outlined in the Companies Act (Act No. 28 of 2004) and the Public Enterprises Governance Ac (Act No. 1 of 2019). The AGM was attended by John Mutorwa, the Minister of Works and Transport, Titus Ndove, the…

24 Jul

N$35 million budgeted for roads in Omusati

info_e12wt4csNational NewsN$35 million budgeted for roads in Omusati

Stefanus Nashama The Omusati Governor, Erginus Endjala, said the government has availed N$35 million for upgrading the Tsandi-Omugulugwombashe gravel road to bitumen standard. According to Endjala, the construction of the Tsandi-Omugulugwombashe tar road is to be done in two phases for ten months. He said the road stretches 22 kilometres from Tsandi to the Omugulugwombashe Memorial Site. Endjala explained that the construction of this road makes a crucial contribution to the country’s economic development and growth and brings important social benefits to residents in the region. The Governor said this during his State of the Region Address last week while…

24 Jul

Data initiatives must strengthen the agricultural sector

info_e12wt4csNational News(FAO), Data initiatives must strengthen the agricultural sector

Niël Terblanché The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have joined forces to strengthen Namibia’s agriculture and fisheries sectors through data-driven initiatives. The venture will focus on addressing existing data gaps in the agriculture sector. The collaboration will see the two organizations team up on two critical projects; the development of the Strategic Plan for Agricultural and Rural Statistics (SPARS), and the creation of the Census for Agriculture project document. The SPARS project, which has a focus on evidence-based decision-making and policy formulation, aims to equip the agricultural sector with the…

24 Jul

Hyphen Energy wants to create a skills database

info_e12wt4csNational News, Observer MoneyHyphen Energy wants to create a skills database, skills development and potential employees., Toni Beukes

Martin Endjala Hypen Africa Energy has revealed that it is looking at creating and implementing a local database that will focus on skills development and potential employees. The project is aimed at closing the gap that has been identified in the Technical and Education Vocational Training (TVET) sector such as the National Training Authority and the Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology amongst others, that offers training up to Level 5. The Head of Hyphen Energy Environment, Social Governance, Toni Beukes explained that studies currently being conducted are mostly targeting researchers who require Levels 7 to 9, resulting in TVET…

21 Jul

NamRa declares war on tax evasion

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyNamRa declares war on tax evasion, Sam Shivute

Martin Endjala Following numerous failed interventions to sensitise the public to pay their taxes, it has come to the attention of the Namibia Revenue Agency that a number of companies and individuals have been declaring null or zero tax returns, as a result, the agency has declared war to root out tax evasion in the country. The agency’s Commissioner, Sam Shivute revealed yesterday in an exclusive interview during his courtesy visit to President Hage Geingob at state house that they have developed a Tax Law Enforcement Strategy and established a Centralised Investigation Enforcement Unit. The enforcement intervention activities he said…

21 Jul

Lead exposure to Rosh Pinah children probed

info_e12wt4csObserver Money

CHAMWE KAIRA The reported exposure of children to lead at Rosh Pinah is being probed by Rosh Pinah Mine new owners, Appian Capital Advisory. The Ministry of Health and Social Services has confirmed cases of chronic lead exposure at Rosh Pinah in the //Kharas region with a number of chronic lead exposure among children. Appian in a response to a query by Observer Money said the company takes these concerning allegations incredibly seriously, having only become aware of them following completion of the acquisition of Rosh Pinah in June. “We are investigating as a matter of urgency and are working…