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30 Jun

Heavy rains force motorists on alternative routes to South Africa

info_e12wt4csNational NewsHeavy rains force motorists on alternative routes to South Africa

Niël Terblanché Strong winter rains are still expected to continue falling over large parts of southern Namibia and while the extreme cold still poses a danger to livestock and vulnerable people. The main road that connects Namibia to South Africa at Noordoewer was damaged on Wednesday night after heavy rains fell in the area. The road along the so-called Vyf Myl Poort to the immediate south of Vioolsdrif in South Africa was destroyed in several places by rushing flood waters. The South African roads authority in a statement warned motorists about the severe damage to the road N7 main route.…

30 Jun

Sudden retrenchment is inhuman

info_e12wt4csNational NewsSudden retrenchment is inhuman

Martin Endjala Workers at the Northern Graphite Processing Namibia (Pty) Ltd Okurusu Mine near Otjiwarongo, in the Otjozondjupa region, are unhappy with the way their employer served them with a notice of retrenchment without formal notification. David Katali, the worker’s spokesperson, told the Windhoek Observer yesterday that employees are devastated about the developments at the Canadian-owned mining company. He said during an interview that the notification they received did not follow the correct procedures. “There is chaos at the workplace, in the sense that we woke up and went to work only to be told that today is our last…

30 Jun

FLON calls for youth empowerment

info_e12wt4csNational NewsFLON calls for youth empowerment

Stefanus Nashama Monica Geingos, the First Lady of Namibia, has called on families to come forward to create urgent interventions for youth empowerment. Geingos made the call while addressing the youth at the ‘Be Free Youth Concert’ official launch yesterday in Windhoek. She said that families are supposed to play their role in the future of the youth by providing love and ensuring protection, having a sense of belonging, and offering financial support for youth development programs. “There should be parental involvement in youth matters, and without all these, families have not played their role in youth engagement and development…

30 Jun

Public warned against dangers of veld fires

info_e12wt4csNational NewsPublic warned against dangers of veld fires

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has warned farmers, property owners and the general public to take the necessary precautions to minimize the risk of veld fires during the dry winter season. Romeo Muyunda, the ministry’s spokesperson said the country is currently in its fire season which has been observed in the past to cause massive damage to the environment, properties and people. The dry season stretches between April and September. He added that since the start of the fire season, almost half a million hectares of grazing have already been destroyed by veld fires. “The fire…

30 Jun

New Agronomic Board achieves gender parity

info_e12wt4csNational NewsNew Agronomic Board achieves gender parity

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Minister, Calle Schlettwein said the new Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB) has achieved gender inclusivity and gender equality with the appointment of new members. Schletttwein, during the inauguration of the new board yesterday said the people in the new positions are representatives of various industries that link into the value chains and are experts in their required fields. “The Board is constituted, and its members, including the Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of the board, shall be appointed by, and for a period as determined under, sections 14 and 15 of the Public Enterprises Governance…

30 Jun

Shaningwa challenges Kawana on same-sex marriage

info_e12wt4csMainShaningwa challenges Kawana on same-sex marriage

Martin Endjala The Swapo Party Secretary General, Sophia Shaningwa has expressed her disappointment with Albert Kawana, the Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security for complying with the ruling of the Supreme Court on the 16th of May 2023 to recognize same-sex marriage from abroad. This comes after the Ministry announced that it will implement the immigration act as per the Supreme Court Judgement on the treatment of same-sex marriages validly concluded between Namibians and foreign nationals outside Namibia as provided in section 2(1)(c) of the immigration control ACT NO. 7 of 1993. As a result, Shaningwa yesterday posted…

29 Jun

Northern hemisphere tourists prepare to travel

info_e12wt4csObserver Money

With the northern hemisphere summer rush around the corner, travel concerns around delayed flights, surging airfares, and congestion in the airport are not putting travelers off air travel. Preliminary findings from the 2023 SITA Passenger IT Insights released this week revealed that 32% of passengers cited anxiety around flight cancellations when booking their next flight. Nearly two out of 10 passengers surveyed cited concerns around congestion in the airport and pointed to high airfares. This was fueled by past experience, where 56% of respondents said they had experienced delays or cancellations and 48% long airport queues. Yet travelers intend to…

29 Jun

The power of long-term investing amidst challenges

info_e12wt4csObserver Money

STEPHEN BAARD The average person on the street has had a difficult year as central bankers continued to battle stubbornly high inflation. This has resulted in rising interest rates with no end in sight. Equally, we have had to deal with a weak currency that has provided no relief as oil prices rose as well. Additionally, the world still looms in the shadow of conflict as geopolitics has recently emerged as the top news story, and all of this is set against a backdrop of global macro uncertainty. One might be excused for wanting to hide their money under the…

29 Jun

AerCap announces lease placement of aircraft with Airlink

info_e12wt4csObserver Money

AerCap Holdings N.V. this week announced lease placements with Airlink, the largest regional airline in Southern Africa, for three used Embraer E195-E1 aircraft. The first aircraft was delivered in March, while the second and third aircraft are scheduled for delivery in July 2023. “We are very pleased to welcome Airlink as a new customer to AerCap with the lease of three E195 aircraft," said Peter Anderson, the Chief Commercial Officer of AerCap. “We wish all the team at Airlink every success and look forward to working with them for many years to come.” “Airlink is on a steady growth path,…

29 Jun

NamPost remains relevant and sustainable

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyNamPost remains relevant and sustainable

CHAMWE KAIRA The 2022 NamPost financial results indicate that NamPost remains a relevant and sustainable service provider in the Namibian landscape and continues to play a critical role in social and financial inclusion for all citizens, according to board chairperson, Simeon Amunkete. Amunkete said the group proved its resilience despite a prolonged economic downturn and the Covid 19 pandemic. “These conditions tested NamPost’s business continuity plans, and it is encouraging that it emerged with the ability to remain standing, while planning for further future diversification possibilities,” said Amunkete. He said Namibia’s economy still faces substantial challenges, and 2022 was characterised…