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05 Sep

Standard Bank Namibia appoints a new CEO

ObserverObserver MoneyErwin Tjipuka, Standard Bank Namibia appoints a new CEO

Niël Terblanché Standard Bank Namibia has advised its shareholders about the appointment of Erwin Tjipuka as the new Chief Executive Officer of Standard Bank Namibia Holdings Limited and Standard Bank Namibia Limited. Shareholders were advised in accordance with Rule 3.59 of the Namibian Stock Exchange Listing Requirements. According to the advisement, Tjipuka is a Namibian chartered accountant and an experienced professional with a demonstrated history of working in the professional and financial services industry. Tjipuka is skilled in Financial Management, External Audit, Corporate Finance, Management Consulting and Banking. He is a transformational leader with a passion for talent development and…

05 Sep

Pensioner loses lawsuit against ACC’s Noah and Imalwa

ObserverNational NewsAnti-Corruption Commission (ACC), Martha Imalwa, Paulus Noah, Pensioner loses lawsuit against ACC’s Noah and Imalwa, Selma Fimanekeni Mbome

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Director General of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), Paulus Noah, and Prosecutor General, Martha Imalwa have emerged victorious in a lawsuit filed against them by pensioner Selma Fimanekeni Mbome for unlawful arrest by ACC members in 2017. The ruling was handed down by High Court Judge Kobus Miller yesterday. In her lawsuit, Mbome cited Noah, Imalwa and the government as the first, second, and third respondents. She sought N$1,695,454 in damages, with interest at a rate of 20 percent per annum for the suffering she endured during her arrest and the associated legal costs. Mbome was arrested in…

05 Sep

Menzies Aviation accuses judge of erring on facts and the law

ObserverMainJudge Prinsloo, Menzies Aviation accuses judge of erring on facts and the law

Niël Terblanché Menzies Aviation Namibia has filed a notice with the High Court of Namibia in which the United Kingdom-based company intend to lodge an appeal against the judgement delivered on Friday by Justice Hannelie Prinsloo with the Supreme Court of Namibia. The decisive judgment handed down by Judge Prinsloo reaffirmed the legality of the eviction of Menzies Aviation Namibia from the Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA) on 19 August 2023. The ruling reiterated Menzies’ lack of legal standing at the HKIA but also underscored the authority of the Namibia Airports Company (NAC) to enforce the previous court orders. Judge…

04 Sep

On the road with Faraway Sandy Trails Stonetrees, a White Lady & many cups of coffee

ObserverFeaturedOn the road with Faraway Sandy Trails Stonetrees

Ron Swilling I picked up some unusual travelling literature on a recent trip through Namibia, a book called ‘Faraway Sandy Trails’ written by Lily Marion Newton more than sixty years ago. It gave me the opportunity to compare routes and find amusing and interesting anecdotes about the country and the days of travel before organised tourism and tar roads. This time I focused on the chapter about two attractions in north-western Namibia, the Petrified Forest and the well-known White Lady rock painting. Today both are on the tourist map and there are well-signposted gravel roads, but in Lily’s day it…

04 Sep

Honeymoon in Namibia – Memories to last a lifetime

ObserverFeaturedHoneymoon in Namibia - Memories to last a lifetime

Despite the world dealing with the aftermath of Covid, Sabrina and I decided to get married last year on September 18th, 2021. We held a small garden wedding with our family and closest friends. It was a magical day that will be forever engraved in our hearts. One thing was missing though; we had to postpone our honeymoon until the world opened up again. Once it did, there was an unlimited well of possibilities. We decided to honeymoon in Africa as it was a continent we both hadn’t explored much and it intrigued us. Sabrina researched several countries in the…

04 Sep

CoW blames the government for Its financial woes

ObserverNational NewsCoW blames the government for Its financial woes, Harold Akweenye

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The City of Windhoek has stated that its financial struggles are exacerbated by a growing population, urbanisation and the provision of services that should be funded or subsidised by the government. This was conveyed by the city’s spokesperson, Harold Akweenye while responding to questions on the city’s current financial status after it was reported last year that the city is surviving on a N$200 million bank overdraft every month to pay salaries and other expenses. Akwenye is of the opinion that for the city’s financial status to improve, urbanization should be minimized and the government should avail funds…

04 Sep

Menzies Aviation’s endless litigation is sabotaging Namibia’s economy

ObserverMainHosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA)., Menzies’ endless litigation is sabotaging Namibia’s economy

Niël Terblanché Menzies Aviation Namibia has filed yet another notice of motion with the Namibian High Court in which application the company intends to seek an order that would allow them more time to operate as the ground handling service provider at the Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA). This comes after High Court Judge Hannelie Prinsloo on Friday dismissed another application where the British-owned company appealed against its eviction from the Hosea Kutako International Airport on 19 August 2023. The matter was dismissed with costs and removed the matter from the roll. The judge found that Menzies had no legal…

04 Sep

Menzies Aviation under scrutiny over health and safety concerns globally

ObserverNational NewsMenzies Aviation under scrutiny overhealth and safety concerns globally

Niël Terblanché Menzies Aviation, a major player in the global aviation services industry, is currently facing mounting criticism and significant fines in various countries over its questionable health and safety record. The company, which operates at airports around the world, has come under intense scrutiny for alleged safety lapses and violations that have jeopardized the well-being of its employees and passengers. The United Kingdom-based company with a presence in over 200 airports worldwide, provides a wide range of ground handling, cargo, and passenger services to numerous airlines. While the company has been a key player in the aviation industry for…

04 Sep

Long list of Menzies Aviation’s unsafe operations

ObserverNational NewsLong list of Menzies Aviation’s unsafe operations

Menzies Aviation which operates at more than 200 airports around the world, has come under intense scrutiny for alleged safety lapses and violations that have jeopardized the well-being of its employees and passengers.A search of the internet revealed a long list of fines for safety and other airport rule violations as well as regular salary disputes with employees. Menzies Aviation tanker drivers prepare to strike at Birmingham Airport as pay dispute rumbles onhttps://motortransport.co.uk/blog/2023/08/09/menzies-aviation-tanker-drivers-prepare-to-strike-at-birmingham-airport-as-pay-dispute-rumbles-on/ Menzies Aviation, was fined $77,250 by the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration for safety lapses, including not having a seat belts on vehicles.https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/12/17/airport-ramp-safety-airlines-iata-faa-osha-ntsb/18597565/ Menzies could lose…

04 Sep

NamWater open to collaboration for mining projects

ObserverNational Newsamibia Water Corporation (NamWater) Chief Executive Officer Abraham Nehemia, NamWater open to collaboration for mining projects

Martin Endjala Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) Chief Executive Officer Abraham Nehemia, said the institution is open to collaborating in de-risking and delivering bulk water to current and future mining projects in the country. “As we are all aware that water plays a critical role in the mining sector, and as a bulk water supplier, we are open to collaborate in de-risking and delivering bulk water to current and future mining projects,” he said. Nehemia was speaking during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreement with Osino Gold Exploration and Mining at the Mining Expo in Windhoek last week.…