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27 Jul

Venaani blames GRN for abandoning crucial projects

info_e12wt4csNational NewsMcHenry Venaani, Venaani blames GRN for abandoning crucial projects

Stefanus Nashama The leader of the official opposition in the Namibian Parliament, McHenry Venaani, blamed the government for failing to complete more than 43 capital projects. He said for the government to abandon such huge and crucial capital projects, represents gross mismanagement which is a severe blow to the Namibian Nation’s progress and ability to address the pressing needs of the people. According to him, the backlog of incomplete projects in the health, housing, education, and agriculture sectors is a sign of the government’s failure to prioritize the well-being of citizens. This follows a recent media report by the Ministry…

27 Jul

Retirement investment is a must for the construction industry

info_e12wt4csNational NewsEstablishment of the Namibian Building Workers Pension Fund (NBWPF), Retirement investment is a must for the construction industry

Martin Endjala The construction industry is among some of the most neglected industries when it comes to retirement investment given the model of its work and as a result, many self-employed businesses find it hard to join retirement pension funds. It is against this background that the Establishment of the Namibian Building Workers Pension Fund (NBWPF) was created on 1 March 1990 to minimize this gap that has been excluding the construction sector for some years. After applying for the rule amendment which was approved in October last year, by the registrar of pension funds under the auspices of the…

27 Jul

The majority without national documents are Angolans-Wakudumo

info_e12wt4csNational NewsBonifatius Wakudumo, The majority without national documents are

Stefanus Nashama Bonifatius Wakudumo, the Governor of the Kavango East Regio, has clarified that the majority of people without national identification documents in the Kavango community are Angolans who settled in Namibia a long time ago. The Governor said he is aware of this issue and added that they have all records of the number of Angolans without national identification documents. Wakudumo, however, indicated that there are some Namibians without national identification documents and that the government is working hard to register them. “Some African nationals from other countries who came to Namibia in the 1960s are also without national…

27 Jul

Two foreign nationals were arrested for attempted bribery

info_e12wt4csNational NewsNamibia Revenue Agency (NamRA), Two foreign nationals were arrested for attempted bribery

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Following a sting operation by Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRa) and the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), a Chinese man and an Angolan woman have been arrested in Windhoek on suspicion of trying to bribe someone. The two suspects allegedly offered a NamRa employee a N$ 50,000 bribe and were arrested on 25 July 2023. “The bribe was intended to influence the release of N$ 6 million belonging to a trading entity, which has been subject to intervention. The suspects are scheduled to appear in the magistrate’s court in due course,” said Yarukeekuro Ndorokaze, Chief of Strategic Communications and Support Engagements…

27 Jul

Chief planner fights council for Director position

info_e12wt4csNational NewsChief planner fights council for Director position, Inodimbwa Namwoonde

Hertta- Maria Amutenja The Kunene Regional Council’s Chief Development Planner is involved in a legal battle with the council over the position of Deputy Director. Inodimbwa Namwoonde alleges that the council’s decision to reject his appointment was unlawful since it was based on unrelated factors and ulterior motives. He claims that the Public Service Commission’s recommendation and advice that the council appoint him as the Deputy Director of the Directorate of Planning and Development Services has been rejected. A founding affidavit submitted to the Windhoek High Court in May this year states that the council posted job advertisements for the…

26 Jul

Hyphen and Namibian Government launch SED framework

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyHyphen and Namibian Government launch SED framework

Martin Endjala As part of the landmark N$180 billion green hydrogen project deal, the Government of the Republic of Namibia (GRN) and Hyphen Hydrogen Energy on Monday launched a socio-economic development framework (SED Framework) in the //Kharas Region. The SED Framework is an integral part of the Feasibility and Implementation Agreement (FIA) which demonstrates the GRN's commitment to incorporating socio-economic development targets for green hydrogen developers in the implementation of Namibia's green hydrogen strategy. Hyphen’s Head of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG), Toni Beukes, said that in partnership with central, regional, and local governments they aim to co-create solutions with…

26 Jul

The business community is a vital component of the mid-term budget

info_e12wt4csFeatured, Observer MoneyThe business community is a vital component of the mid-term budget

Niël Terblanché The Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises along with the National Planning Commission will conduct a comprehensive mid-term budget review in various regions across the country. According to a statement provided by the finance ministry, the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, lipumbu Shiimi, will personally conduct the campaign with members of the National Planning Commission. “This initiative aims to assess the progress made thus far and identify areas where adjustments may be required to ensure effective fiscal management and equitable economic growth,” the statement said. During the visits to the various regions, the finance minister will engage…

26 Jul

New police station costs N$71 million

info_e12wt4csNational NewsLieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, New police station costs N$71 million

Stefanus Nashama The Namibian Police have spent over N$71 million on the construction of a new police station in Onkumbula in the Oshikoto Region. Speaking at the official opening of the Onkumbula police station on Monday, the Inspector-General of the Namibian Police Force, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, said the construction work of the station was finalized at the cost of over N$71 million. Shikongo yesterday told the Windhoek Observer that the funds were provided by the central government through the budget allocated to the Namibian Police. The police chief said many projects in the Oshikoto Region to build new police…

26 Jul

Namibia needs a fit-for-purpose public service

info_e12wt4csNational NewsBank of Namibia’s Deputy Governor, Ebson Uanguta, Namibia needs a fit-for-purpose public service

Martin Endjala For Namibia to capitalize on economic opportunities, it will need a fit-for-purpose public service or else economic development can be severely hampered by the absence of an able and capable public service. Ebson Uanguta, the Bank of Namibia’s Deputy Governor during the celebration of the 2023 Africa Public Service Day in Katima Mulilo said: “My plea to all of us here today is to do everything necessary to ensure that poor quality public services are not the reason why we look back 30 years from today and regret that Namibia did not sufficiently capitalise on these once-in-a-lifetime economic…

26 Jul

Helicopter crash: Nauhaus remanded in custody

info_e12wt4csNational NewsAntje Nauhaus, Helicopter crash: Nauhaus remanded in custody

Niël Terblanché More charges were levelled against Antje Nauhaus, the 34-year-old woman that was arrested on Sunday in Swakopmund in connection with the deadly helicopter crash which cost the lives of two men. Besides facing charges of forgery, fraud, utterance and various charges related to the violation of the Namibian Civil Aviation Act, Nauhaus was also charged with culpable homicide. Nauhaus, who up until her arrest was an employee of Namibia Base Aviation, made her first appearance before Swakopmund Magistrate Nelao Brown and was formally informed about the charges against her. She stands accused of unlawfully and intentionally providing a…