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19 Dec

Erongo Region welcomes new Chief Regional Officer

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Niël Terblanché The Erongo Regional Council has welcomed a new leader to its ranks with the appointment of Mupenzeni Ntelamo as the Chief Regional Officer (CRO), effective from December 1st. Ntelamo’s appointment follows the resignation of the former CRO, Ludmilla Habate Doȅses, in September last year. In a statement, Benita Imbamba, Chairperson of the Erongo Regional Council, expressed the council’s enthusiasm for this new chapter. “The entire Erongo Regional Council, management, and staff, are honoured to welcome Mr Ntelamo as the new Chief Regional Officer,” she said. Imbamba conveyed her confidence in Ntelamo’s leadership abilities and vision for development, emphasizing…

19 Dec

Money supply growth is up by 7.9 percent

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Martin Endjala The latest Bank of Namibia Quarterly Bulletin for December 2023 reported that annual growth in broad money supply has experienced a moderate increase of 7.9 percent. This growth has been primarily driven by a significant surge in Net Foreign Assets of the depository corporations. However, during the same period, Private Sector Credit Extension saw a slowdown of 1.6 percent in the third quarter of 2023. This rise in annual growth during the third quarter of 2023 was fueled by an increase in Net Foreign Assets of the depository corporations, attributed to diamond proceeds and revaluation gains. On the…

19 Dec

Vulnerable Namibians exploited by international smuggling syndicates

info_e12wt4csMainVulnerable Namibians exploited by international smuggling syndicates

Niël Terblanché A recent case involving the arrest of a Tanzanian national and three Namibians has shed light on a disturbing trend of international poaching syndicates exploiting local communities in Namibia for illegal harvesting of endangered plant and animal species. This illicit trade is not only threatening the nation’s unique plant species but also endangering the livelihoods of its people. Diana Mashiku (29) from Tanzania, believed to be a plant-trafficking kingpin, and her three Namibian accomplices, Veisiruaije Tjavara (25), Jennifer Simataa (37), and Tjivinda Unatavi (31), were apprehended while in possession of 46 Adenia pechuelii plants, commonly known as Elephant’s…

18 Dec

Acquisition of 350 tractors will aid more communal farmers

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyAcquisition of 350 tractors will aid more communal farmers

Niël Terblanché To support communal farmers and enhance food production in Namibia, the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform has acquired a total of 350 brand-new tractors with varying agricultural applications. These tractors will be distributed across the country to benefit communal farmers during the upcoming ploughing season. The transaction is a substantial investment in the agricultural sector and the future food security of the people. According to Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata, the Executive Director of the agriculture ministry, 298 tractors have already been delivered to various regions of the country to improve agricultural practices and productivity. She added that the…

18 Dec

Significant improvement in vehicle sales during November

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneySignificant improvement in vehicle sales during November

Martin Endjala In November 2023, the automotive market experienced a notable upswing, with vehicle sales surging by 12.4 percent. This positive shift comes after four consecutive months of decline. In contrast to the previous month's downturn of -12.5 percent, the sales recorded a substantial increase of 27 percent. Economist Halleluya Ndimulunde reported that the total number of units sold in November reached 1,171. She emphasized the varying performances in different segments of the market. T The heavy commercial vehicles (HCV) sector faced a significant downturn, witnessing a steep 37.5 percent decrease in units sold. Conversely, the light commercial vehicles (LCV)…

18 Dec

China’s High-Quality Development Presents New Opportunities for Namibia’s Modernization

info_e12wt4csOpinionsChina’s High-Quality Development Presents New Opportunities for Namibia’s Modernization

Josef Kefas Sheehama As the world economy is facing a tough situation in 2023, with probably tougher prospects for 2024, China’s economic outlook carries global significance. China’s modernization stride will inject more certainty into the global economy. As Namibia’s projected economy to 3.9% expansion in 2023 and a 3.4% growth in 2024, according to the Bank of Namibia’s Economic Outlook, the smart partnership with China will elevate Namibia’s anticipation to exceed the desired economic growth. This will materialize through policy coordination, cultural exchanges, and targeted investments in infrastructure and many other fields as China has implemented various bankable projects in…

18 Dec

Genocide descendants must, should see 2024 as the year of serious recalibration and ACTION on genocide, apology and reparations

info_e12wt4csOpinionsGenocide descendants must, should see 2024 as the year of serious recalibration and ACTION on genocide

By Concerned descendants of the survivors of genocide Rikondja Ben Katjitundu Karamata, Vitura Kavizembua Kavari, Verikomba Mbahuurua and Kae Matundu-Tjiparuro Genocide descendants must, should see 2024 as the year of serious recalibration and ACTION on genocide, apology and reparations As 2023 draws to a close and with much anticipation we herald 2024, as descendants of the great warriors of the anti-colonial resistances against German penetration and occupation of our ancestral, then known by the imperialists and their accomplices and allies as German South West Africa, we cannot but pause and seriously reflect on the year that has been. Such reflection…

18 Dec

Verdict for SIM card registration extension set for 29th

info_e12wt4csNational NewsVerdict for SIM card registration extension set for 29th

Martin Endjala The Executive Director of the Ministry of Information Communication and Technology (MICT), Audrin Mathe, announced that the ministry will decide on 29 December 2023, regarding whether to extend the national Subscriber Identity Model card (SIM card) registration process. Mathe explained that this decision will be based on the data collected weekly by both Mobile Telecommunications (MTC) and Telecom Namibia in collaboration with the ministry. “As things stand, the deadline remains unchanged, and we will not make any changes to the registration process. The deadline of December 31, 2023, still stands. Over the next two weeks, we will engage…

18 Dec

Ministry of Health refutes claims about secret WHO negotiations

info_e12wt4csNational NewsMinistry of Health refutes claims about secret WHO negotiations

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MHHS) has denied allegations of misinformation surrounding Namibia’s involvement in negotiations at the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva, Switzerland. The ministry has expressed concern over the potential impact of falsehoods on national interest and public sentiment. The controversy arose following a press conference led by the leader of the Republican Party of Namibia Henk Mudge, earlier this month. Mudge’s speech delved into concerns about the WHO’s proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations of 2005 and the introduction of a new pandemic treaty. He asserted that the global health crisis,…

18 Dec

Relentless search for drowning victims continues in Henties Bay

info_e12wt4csNational NewsRelentless search for drowning victims continues in Henties Bay

Niël Terblanché The coastal town of Henties Bay remains in mourning as the relentless search for the bodies of two young girls who tragically drowned in the Atlantic Ocean on Friday continues. The community has come together to support the search efforts, determined to bring closure to the grieving families. The heart-wrenching incident unfolded three days ago on a popular Henties Bay beach. The two young girls, identified as Hilia Rashmie and Mary-Anne Mimie Mbok, aged 10 and 11, were swept away by powerful waves while playing with a group of friends along the shoreline. Inspector Illeni Shapumba, the head…