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26 Jun

Namport Honoured with Royal visit

ObserverNational NewsMajesty Fillemon Shuumbwa Nangolo, the King of Ondonga

Niël Terblanché His Majesty Fillemon Shuumbwa Nangolo, the King of Ondonga accompanied by his royal delegation paid a visit to the Port of Walvis Bay on Friday. Andrew Kanime, the Chief Executive Officer of Namport while welcoming the King and his delegation, emphasized the significance of this visit, highlighting the importance that the government of Namibia and its people place on the Namibian Ports Authority. He said that the Namibian Ports Authority was honoured by the royal visit. During the visit, the King and his delegation were provided with a comprehensive presentation on the operations and ongoing projects of Namport.…

26 Jun

International exhibitors expected at Swakop township expo

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Niël Terblanché More than 100 exhibitors from across Africa are expected to participate in Discover Namibia’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Township Economy Expo that is scheduled for this comin weekend at the Mondesa Multipurpose Centre in Swakopmund. The event is organised by Hafeni Heinrich Nghidipaya, the co-founder of the African Economic Leadership Council (AELC). The AELC promotes networking between emerging and established entrepreneurs to strengthen intra-Africa trade in line with AU Agenda 2063 of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). Nghidipaya said he is excited by the fact that the expo will present the perfect opportunity for…

26 Jun

Joint military exercise aimed at enhancing peacekeeping abilities

ObserverNational NewsHanganee II, Joint military exercise aimed at enhancing peacekeeping abilities

Niël Terblanché A joint military exercise by the national defence forces of Namibia and Botswana will hone the peacekeeping skills of both nations in the international arena. The joint military exercise, known as Hanganee II, is the first since the Covid-19 pandemic came to an end and the second where the defence forces of both nations have the opportunity to enhance their skills. Air Marshall Martin Pinehas, the Chief of the Namibian Defence Force while officially launching Exercise Hanganee II at Tsjaka in the Omaheke Region said that Namibia will continue to enhance its efforts to contribute to international peace,…

26 Jun

Oshana Region makes strides in availing low-cost houses

ObserverFeatured, National NewsElia Irimari, Oshana Region makes strides in availing low-cost houses, Oshana Regional Council

Martin Endjala In its pursuit of availing urban and low-cost housing, the Oshana Regional Council has made big strides in ensuring that residents have access to affordable land and houses. This comes after the three towns of Ongwediva, Ondangwa and Oshakati serviced and allocated 863 plots for housing development in Oshana Region during the 2022/2023 Financial Year. During his State of the Region Address on Friday, Oshana Governor Elia Irimari said that the increasing pace of rural-urban migration continues to escalate the demand for residential and business properties in urban areas in the region. During the year under review, Irimari…

26 Jun

Teen girls raped in Ohangwena

ObserverNational NewsOshikunde Village, Teen girls raped in Ohangwena

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Police in the Ohangwen Region reported that two teenage girls were raped over the past weekend. On Friday at Oshikunde Village it is alleged that the arrested suspect, a 46-year-old Angolan man raped a 15-year-old girl in his room. The suspect is employed as a domestic worker at a neighbour’s house. “The suspect called the victim to his room, locked the door and removed the key. It is further alleged that the suspect then instructed the victim to undress herself, while he undressed himself, laid her down on her back and had sexual intercourse with her by force,”…

26 Jun

Four commit suicide during weekend

ObserverNational NewsFour commit suicide during weekend, Nkurenkuru

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Four cases of people who committed suicide over the past weekend were reported to the Namibian Police. According to the head of the Namibian Police’s Public Relations Division, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, one incident was reported on Saturday at around 12:30 at Nkurenkuru. “It is alleged that the 41-year-old Aino Magano Andreas, who resides in the Shoprite flats overdosed on pills and died instantly,” she said. The bottle of pills was found at the scene and her next of kin were informed. Police investigation continues. On the same day, the 28-year-old Shapumba Jacob Shipingana hung himself with a…

26 Jun

Cabinet approves construction of new Windhoek district hospital

ObserverMainCabinet approves constructionof new Windhoek district hospital

Martin Endjala Cabinet has given the green light for the construction of the long-awaited realization of a Windhoek District Hospital of the Ministry of Health and Social Services to ease the burden currently being experienced by the Windhoek Central Hospital and the Katutura State Hospital in terms of referrals and service delivery. The new hospital will be located in the Moses//Garoeb Constituency in Hakahana. The approval occurred during the ninth decision-making meeting approved the development after the submission of the project by the Minister of Health and Social Services. The cabinet took note of the activities being undertaken in respect…

23 Jun

Namibian company scores US$150m Malawi fertilizer tender

ObserverObserver MoneyNamibian company scores US$150m Malawi fertilizer tender

Chamwe Kaira The Malawian government has awarded a Namibian oil company a US$150 million contract to supply fertilizer to that country, the Malawian media reported this week. The report by malawi24.com said Smallholder Farmers Fertiliser Revolving Fund of Malawi (SFFRFM) signed a contract with Namibian firm Nendongo Commercial Group (NCG) for the supply of the fertiliser. The contract SFFRFM signed with NGC indicates that government is procuring 200 000 metric tonnes (MT) of fertiliser from the Namibian company at the contract price of US$150 million. The contract is split into two consignments of 100 000 MT of NPK (worth US$85…

23 Jun

European ban threatens hunting industry

ObserverObserver MoneyEuropean ban threatens hunting industry

Chamwe Kaira The Namibia Professional Hunting Association (NAPHA) is worried that said a hunting ban as proposed in the United Kingdom can potentially have devastating effects on the hunting industry. Kristin Maritz, one of the executives of the Namibia Professional Hunting Association told Observer Money that although the United Kingdom is not a primary market for the Namibian hunting industry, should they decide to pass the ban, animal rights activists in other countries like Germany, Austria and even the USA who are the primary markets for Namibian trophy hunting, might use it as a template to validate their proposals for…

23 Jun

Old Mutual to reduce unemployment through empowerment

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Tassius Chigariro was named as Old Mutual Namibia CEO 1 January 2021 replacing Kosmas Egumbo who took up a new position as executive responsible for the Life Insurance and Asset Management companies across the rest of Africa. Chigariro talks to Observer Money about his journey and experiences in Namibia so far. Observer Money (OM): What led you to become the CEO of Old Mutual Namibia, and what motivates you to succeed in this role?Tassius Chigariro (TC): Why did I come to Namibia? The short answer is that my bosses asked me, and I said yes without hesitation. It was an…