Windhoek Observer

Martin Endjala The Bank of Namibia (BoN) issued an alert in which it warned the public about rising fraudulent investment schemes falsely promising financial backing for Namibia’s development initiatives. BoN cautioned that these schemes are targeting high-ranking government officials, ministries, traditional leaders, and prominent public figures, exploiting their reputations to lend credibility to deceptive offers. “Of late, the bank has observed that prominent religious and traditional leaders, as well as church elders, are also approached to advance these investment schemes to their church communities by using their influence,” said Johannes !Gawaxab, the central bank's governor. He explained that the people…

Stefanus Nashama NamWater, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture, donated textbooks valued at N$240 700 to 12 schools in the Ohangwena region. Abraham Nehemia, the chief executive officer at NamWater, announced the donation on Wednesday. The recipient schools are Oshamono Combined School, Onanona Combined School, Ndjabeka Primary School, Elakalapwa Combined School, Onamunhama Combined School, Kaupumhote Nghituwamhata Combined School, Lazarus Haufiku Combined School, Oshawapala Combined School, Okahenge Combined School, Ounyenye Combined School, Haihambo Primary School, and Amwiimbi Combined School. According to Nehemia, this contribution is part of NamWater’s broader effort to ensure that learners have the tools…

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Political parties observing the printing of ballot papers for the November 2024 elections in Johannesburg have raised concerns over the transparency of the process. Imms Nashinge of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) expressed dissatisfaction, citing a lack of communication and briefing from the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN). According to Nashinge, the samples of the ballots were not yet approved, and the team didn’t get clarification on the logistical arrangements. “We are not satisfied with how they dealt with the whole process. There was no proper communication or briefing as to what was going to happen before…

Stefanus Nashama Political analyst Sakaria Johannes believes the release of the Labour Force Thematic Report next year, is politically motivated and election-based. The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) on Tuesday announced that it would only release the report on 29 January 2025. The last Labour Force Survey was done in 2018, which found the country’s unemployment rate stood at 32%. “In a nutshell, it's a politically motivated decision in general and an election-based decision, in particular,” he said. Johannes said that if the report is released before the elections, the current government will suffer at the ballot box. “Such information might…

Martin Endjala The Media Ombudsman has voiced concerns regarding the inadequate media coverage of the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) since August. According to the latest media monitoring project report covering the period from 21 August to 30 September, the NEFF has failed to maintain its media presence. The lead report consultant, Christie Keulder, explained that the NEFF averages three times a day of coverage during the period under review. “This data is very concerning. Although statement coverage per day stands at 69. As electorates, we want to see a political party having a media presence. If a party has…