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12 Sep

Capricorn Foundation Commits N$517,000.00 to One Economy Foundation

ObserverNational News000.00 to One Economy Foundation, Capricorn Foundation Commits N$517

Martin Endjala Capricorn Foundation on Friday last week affirmed its support for the One Economy Project at the opening of the #BeFree Youth Campus in Katutura. The fund which will go towards the Youth Campus’ training facility, brings the total contribution to the Campus to over N$1 million, with the first handover done in October last year of N$500,000.00 for the construction of the Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Training Centre. The #BeFree Youth Campus aims to create a one-stop solution for youth between the ages of 13 and 30 to receive integrated multidisciplinary services that offer a holistic approach…

12 Sep

Gale-force winds cause havoc at the coast

ObserverNational NewsGale-force winds cause havoc at the coast

Niël Terblanché Several buildings situated in the central coastal towns of Namibia have been damaged by gale-force winds that have been blowing from a southerly direction since Monday morning. In some cases, walls have been blown over while in other areas several roofs sustained severe damage by the wind that at some stage blew at a speed of 50 knots or 92 kilometres per hour. People who live in a block of flats in the Tamariskia residential area of Swakopmund narrowly escaped death when the wind ripped the roof of the building. Pieces of the roof structure collapsed into their…

12 Sep

N$600 000 lost through e-wallet scam

ObserverMainFirst National Bank (FNB) of Namibi, N$600 000 lost through e-wallet scam, Nangula Kauluma

Martin Endjala First National Bank (FNB) of Namibia has confirmed that a total of N$600 000 is estimated to have been lost through e-wallet scams that targeted its clients between August 2022 and August 2023. The bank’s Retail Executive Officer, Nangula Kauluma revealed this yesterday during a media briefing after the bank received multiple complaints from clients who lost their money in this way. She said a total number of 788 transactions were compromised which resulted in N$600 000 getting lost and not reaching their intended recipients. Kauluma pleaded with clients to maintain a high level of vigilance when handling…

11 Sep

THE POETS QUILL: This little light of mine

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SheIsKingDesire As we’re liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others. Marianne Williamson said it better in her book, A Return to Love: “As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.” There is a light in a very soul, some lights are brightly burning and others are dark and cold. For me having a light that is brightly burning means doing things that make me feel free and peaceful, surrendering control, trusting my intuition, showing compassion and kindness to myself and others, and believing the simple truth that I…

11 Sep

Down memory lane

ObserverFeaturedDown memory lane, Padlangs

Manni Goldbeck I was going through old boxes the other day from my Top Travel days, a tourism company I started in 1992, when I came across some of the old slips. I looked at the dates and discovered that they were all from 1993, exactly thirty years ago. How things have changed . . . When I left the teaching profession after many fulfilling years at Concordia College, I started ‘Top Travel Information’. It was the early days after independence when tourists were starting to visit Namibia. I employed several upcoming guides, among them Jochen Beckert, Peter Pack and…

11 Sep

Lea’s Sins: An exclusive interview with author, Lea Matheus.

ObserverFeaturedLea’s Sins: An exclusive interview with author

Lea Matheus is a 31 years old Science teacher, a profession she absolutely loves. She recently published her debut novel titled, “Worry about your sins, God won’t ask you mine.” Where were you born and raised?I was born in Okahandja, and due to unforseen circumstances, we moved to the north. Though I moved to Luderitz, and Windhoek later; I’d say my life was based more in the north. Can you tell us about your family?When I was very young, my parents sadly passed away. It was a difficult time for our family, and I was left without their guidance and…

11 Sep

Unions call for cancellation of parastatal tender projects

ObserverNational NewsUnions call for cancellation of parastatal tender projects

Stefanus Nashama Construction Industries Federation (CIF) and Metal, and Allied Workers Unions of Namibia (MANWU) are calling for the cancellation and re-advertising of parastatal tender projects, claiming that local contractors have been excluded from the process. The projects include the Road Authority (RA) project, NamWater projects, Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA) Head Office, the NamPower project for 70MWp in Rosh Pinah, and the tender awarded to August 26. Union representatives are claiming that the exclusion of local contractors in these projects is below the interest of maintaining and further developing the Namibian construction sector. They say the matter does…

11 Sep

Only five registered labour unions are in compliance with the Labour Act

ObserverNational NewsOnly five registered labour unions are in compliance with the Labour Act

Erasmus Shalihaxwe As of 1 September 2023, only five out of 47 registered trade unions, along with two out of 17 registered Employers’ Organizations are in compliance with their registration obligations. While the rest are violating the Labour Act 11 of 2007 by not submitting their annual returns. Acting Labour Commissioner Kyllikki Sihlahla, issued a stem warning to last week those none compliance unions and gave them until 30 September to submit their annual returns or face the music. She said there are currently 47 trade unions and 17 employers’ organisations including three trade union federations and three employers’ federations…

11 Sep

African Union Joins G20 Bloc on African Union Day

ObserverNational NewsAfrican Union Joins G20 Bloc on African Union Day

Niël Terblanché In a historic move, the African Union has been officially granted permanent membership in the G20, marking a significant diplomatic victory for the host nation, India, and a momentous occasion as the African Union celebrates its existence on African Union Day. The expansion of the G20 to include the African Union is a testament to India’s efforts to enhance its international standing and bolster its image as a global statesman, especially in the run-up to next year’s national elections. India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, welcomed the African Union’s new status within the G20, stating that India tabled a…

11 Sep

Mandate of the African Union is transformational: Geingob

ObserverNational NewsMandate of the African Union is transformational: Geingob

Staff Writer President Hage Geingob in a statement on the occasion of the Africa Union Day said The mandate of the African Union is transformational. “However, there have been democratic reversals with the rise in coups and unconstitutional forms of Government.” Geingob said whenever these happen, it is us Africans (and not others) who have been consistently first to condemn as regional organizations and African leaders under the African Union. He added that we can only achieve our true potential when we silence the guns. “Therefore, as the Third Wave of African leaders, who aspire to come to leadership through…