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08 Sep

Bridging the Gap: Windhoek’s Journey to Localize the SDGs

ObserverOpinionsBridging the Gap: Windhoek’s Journey to Localize the SDGs, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Vivian !Nou-/Gawaseb In the years 2015 and 2016, the United Nations unveiled the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a global agenda for a sustainable future.For Windhoek, Namibia, these goals represent a transformative vision, but the journey towards localizing them comes with a unique set of challenges. Localizing SDGs is crucial because it tailors global sustainability goals to local contexts, ensuring that communities’ unique needs and challenges are addressed effectively, ultimately driving meaningful progress towards a sustainable future at the grassroots level. Windhoek’s distinctive path towards SDG localization is marked by a scarcity of data, resistance to universally imposed goals, and the…

08 Sep

Karasburg Town Council instructedto ignore minister’s demands

ObserverNational News, UncategorisedErastus Uutoni., Karasburg Town Council instructedto ignore minister’s demands

Martin Endjala Karasburg Mayor, Maria Veldskoen and her political colleagues in the town council were allegedly instructed by their political party not to respond to a letter from Urban and Rural Development Minister, Erastus Uutoni. Last week, Uutoni penned a letter to Veldskoen, requesting her and other members of the council to reverse various decisions they took without due process and report back to him on 8 September 2023. However, a source inside the council who chose anonymity, told the Windhoek Observer that the Landless Peoples Movement-dominated council was instructed by their party not to respond to the Minister’s letter…

08 Sep

New Trans Kalahari Corridor takes asignificant step towards economic development

ObserverNational NewsNew Trans Kalahari Corridor takes asignificant step towards economic development

Niël Terblanché Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa have taken a significant step toward boosting trade and regional development with the inauguration of new offices of the Trans Kalahari Corridor Secretariat offices in Windhoek. Namibia’s Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa along with his counterparts from Botswana and South Africa marked the occasion with optimism and a shared commitment to the corridor’s growth and impact on the Southern African region. The Trans Kalahari Corridor (TKC) represents a tripartite transboundary corridor management institution with a vision to foster deeper regional integration programs, including those of the Southern African Development Community (SADC),…

08 Sep

Members of uniformed forces should not gamble

ObserverMainMembers of uniformed forces should not gamble, Windhoek City Police Officers

Stefanus Nashama Police Officers, members of the Namibian Defence Force, Namibian Correctional Service and Windhoek City Police Officers have been warned to desist from entering betting facilities for the purpose of betting while in full uniform. This comes after some members of the force and members of the public, told this publication that they deemed it wrong for officers or officials to be engaging in betting while in uniform whether they are on or off duty. One police officer, who preferred anonymity, said he often sees his colleagues going to betting facilities to do their business, which according to him…

08 Sep

NamRA activates a reward system to catch revenue evaders

ObserverNational NewsNamibia Revenue Agency (NamRA), NamRA activates a reward system to catch revenue evaders, Steven Ndorokaze

Niël Terblanché In a proactive move to combat revenue evasion and protect Namibia’s fiscal integrity, the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has officially launched a comprehensive Reward System Policy designed to incentivize both NamRA staff members and private individuals to collaborate in identifying and reporting cases of duty and tax evasion. According to the Chief of NamRA’s Strategic Communications and Support Engagement, Steven Ndorokaze, evasion practices such as undervaluation, misclassification, concealment, and misrepresentation have long been a challenge for revenue collection agencies worldwide. “The implementation of this Reward System represents a significant step in addressing these issues and ultimately curbing revenue…

08 Sep

Scammer steals thousands of dollars from his friend

ObserverNational NewsKalompo-Nashikaku., Scammer steals thousands of dollars from his friend, Telecom Namibia in Tsumeb

Hertta-Maria Amutenja A former employee of Telecom Namibia in Tsumeb stands accused of defrauding a friend out of N$148 000 under the pretence of acquiring a discounted company vehicle. The case has been reported to the Oshikoto Regional Police as theft under false pretences. According to the Regional Commander, Commissioner Theopolina Kalompo-Nashikaku, the suspect, convinced the victim who is his friend that Telecom Namibia was auctioning off some of its vehicles at a reduced price for employees. The suspect claimed that he could secure the bakkie at a discount rate which is always offered to Telecom employees when such activities…

08 Sep

City says its participation at OAT takes services closer to residents in the north

ObserverNational NewsCity says its participation at OAT takes services closer to residents in the north

Hertta-Maria Amutenja After a three-year hiatus due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Windhoek (CoW) has resumed its participation in the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair (OATF) and highlighted that it a crucial way to ensure that residents of the capital continue to receive essential services. CoW spokesperson, Harold Akwenye, emphasised that their participation could potentially attract investments and partnerships, leading to further development and enhancements for residents. He was responding to Windhoek Observer questions on how the city’s participation in the OATF benefitted its residents. “In essence, our participation is not merely about presence. It is…

08 Sep

Swakopmund Municipality extends CEO’s contract

ObserverNational NewsAlfeus Benjamin, Swakopmund Municipality extends CEO’s contract

Niël Terblanché In a resounding vote of confidence and appreciation for outstanding leadership, the Swakopmund Municipality has officially extended Alfeus Benjamin’s contract as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for an additional five years. The decision was made in accordance with the provisions of section 27 of the Local Authority Act, Act 23 of 1992, as amended. Benjamin, who assumed office on December 1, 2018, will continue to guide the municipality with his proven leadership and vision. His new tenure will start on 1 December 2023. For the past five years, Benjamin has been a driving force behind numerous positive changes and…

08 Sep

NamPol joins the world in celebrating a century of InterPol

ObserverNational NewsAnne-Marie Nainda, NamPol joins the world in celebrating a century of InterPol

Stefanus Nashama Namibia, through the Namibian Police Force (NamPol) yesterday joined the world in celebrating 100 years of creating global safety by being part of Interpol. According to InterPol’s Executive Committee Delegate for Africa, Major General Anne-Marie Nainda, the international police organisation is the golden thread fit for the purpose of international cooperation to fight all kinds of crime. Major General Nainda, who is the Deputy Inspector General of the Namibian Police responsible for administration indicated that Namibia as a member state has joined the world in celebrating 100 years of InterPol’s existence under the theme “Interpol 100 years through…

07 Sep

Katutura residents demand action over debt collection

ObserverNational NewsBenestus Kandundu, City of Windhoek (CoW), d Katutura Residents Committee, Katutura residents demand action over debt collection

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Katutura residents are up in arms and demanding swift action from both the City of Windhoek (CoW) management, the Council and the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, regarding their grievances over the use of Redforce Debt Management for debt collection. They aired their frustration during a protest at the CoW premises and the Ministry yesterday, demanding responses to a petition they submitted to both institutions on 19 July 2023. The group through its representative committee called Katutura Residents Committee, led by its Chairperson, Benestus Kandundu, expressed their dissatisfaction with the city’s approach to debt collection…