John Mutorwa – Windhoek Observer

21 Oct

Africa’s first ‘Early Warnings for All Forum’ hosted by Namibia

ObserverNational NewsEarly Warnings for All (EW4All), John Mutorwa

Niël Terblanché African leaders and stakeholders gathered in Windhoek to work collaboratively towards a future where no African country is left vulnerable to the impacts of natural disasters. Deputy Prime Minister, John Mutorwa, officially opened the Early Warnings for All (EW4All) Multi-Stakeholder Forum for Africa on Monday and said that the week-long forum is a key moment for Namibia. “This event brings together key stakeholders from across the continent to strengthen Africa’s disaster preparedness through effective early warning systems,” he said. Mutorwa welcomed delegates from governments, United Nations agencies, civil society, and the private sector, underscoring the urgency of improving…

24 Jul

NAC receives a good report card

ObserverNational 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…

02 Jul

MWT distances from NABTA factional squabbles

ObserverNational Newse Muunda faction, John Mutorwa, MWT distances from NABTA factional squabbles, Nakathingo faction, Namibia Bus and Taxi Association

Martin Endjala The Ministry of Works and Transport has distance itself from the Namibia Bus and Taxi Association ongoing factional leadership squabbles and would not favour one over the other. Minister John Mutorwa said in his ministerial statement in the National Assembly that they are not in a position to choose between the Muunda and Nakathingo factions, as to which one is authentic. Referring to Namibia’s Constitution, Mutorwa said that all persons have the right to freedom of association, which includes forming or joining associations or unions. The minister informed the house that on 15 June 2022, he received a…

24 Jun

Govt, NTTU clash over taxi fares

ObserverObserver MoneyJohn Mutorwa, Minister of Works and Transport, Namibia Transport and Taxi Union (NTTU)

Andrew Kathindi Namibia Transport and Taxi Union (NTTU) has rejected government’s dismissal of its call to have the 15 percent taxi fare hike made permanent. Taxi fares were increased to the current N$14 from N$12 as part of government efforts to cushion the taxi sector during the state of emergency as they are no longer allowed to carry their full load. In agreeing to the increase, Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa, informed the NTTU that government was not going to indulge in discussions over the increment becoming permanent because the 15 percent increment had been approved as a…