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06 Mar

Botswana far ahead of Namibia in deal negotiations -Venaani

ObserverFeaturedBernadus Swartbooi, Botswana far ahead of Namibia in deal negotiations -Venaani, McHenry Venaani

Martin Endjala Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) President McHenry Venaani, says Namibia is underserving itself as a country in terms of sharing resources with outside investors, leaving many Namibians deprived and left out from benefiting from their country’s resources. “Africa is not poor, but Africans are poor and we need to do better when we negotiate our minerals with foreign investors. We cannot be bowing down to their demands, and our negotiation models need to be seriously looked at to benefit us more. Our neighbour, Botswana, is far ahead of us in that regard”, Venaani said in response to the Ministry…

06 Mar

HIV positive women more than HIV positive men in Namibia

ObserverNational NewsHIV positive women more than HIV positive men in Namibia, Kalumbi Shangula

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Minister of Health and Social Services, Kalumbi Shangula revealed on Sunday that the number of HIV infections is disproportionally high among females compared to their male counterparts. The prevalence is high among women at 15.1 percent compared to 8.4 percent in men, he said. Shangula said that an estimated total of 215 348 people in Namibia are living with HIV. This number includes adults and children. “The latest HIV prevalence among adults 15-49 years is 11.8 percent. It is estimated that a total of 7 193 Children less than 15 years are living with HIV,” Shangula said.…

06 Mar

Roll-out of green loans earmarked for youth entrepreneurs

ObserverNational NewsEnvironmental Investment Fund (EIF), Iipumbu Shiimi, Roll-out of green loans earmarked for youth entrepreneurs

Martin Endjala A green concessional loan facility, targeting youth entrepreneurs will be rolled out to the tune of N$72 million over the next 12 months and is expected to grow to N$300 million by the 2024/25 financial year. This was revealed by the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Iipumbu Shiimi during his Financial Year 2023/24 National Budget as well as the Medium Term Expenditure Framework for FY2023/24 – FY2025/26 on 22 February 2023. During the 2023/24 financial year, the Environmental Investment Fund (EIF) through an Ecosystem-based Adaptation Project funded by the Green Climate Fund, will provide grants amounting to…

06 Mar

Woman arrested for burying stillborn baby

ObserverNational NewsNampol Spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, Woman arrested for burying stillborn baby

Martin Endjalo Police in Oshikoto region are investigating a case of concealment of birth, after a 23 year-old woman allegedly buried the body of her stillborn baby, aged seven months on Saturday. The incident happened at Oneputa village in Oshigambo constituency. Police allege that the woman buried the deceased, a female baby, in a shallow grave at an unknown time. Nampol Spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi in a weekend crime report said that the suspect gave birth to a lifeless baby girl and buried the fetus in a shallow grave at home. The suspect is reported to have been seven…

04 Mar

Do free Namibia, colonialism have anything in common?

ObserverOpinionscolonialism have anything in common?, Do free Namibia

Yours Truly Ideologically in the last instalment, was still ever seized with the vexed question of education, prompted by the dismal examination results of last year and which since have seen various stakeholders scurrying around, passing the buck from one to the other. Continuing to muse as to what could be the cause of the extremely disappointing results, postulating that the problem is not so much the content of the education system. Because what is has been delivering is exactly what it has been designed to deliver. Thus this system cannot be seen in isolation from the productive system in…

04 Mar

FISHROT: Justice delayed is Justice Denied

ObserverEditorialFISHROT: Justice delayed is Justice Denied

We embrace the timeless words spoken by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who quoted a 19th-century British Prime Minister, “…justice too long delayed is justice denied.” Currently, the Namibian judiciary has a limitless time clock that denies justice. The amount of time between arrest and trial and judgment is appalling. Is the Namibian judiciary held back by insufficient investigatory skills such that it takes years to collect credible, usable evidence? Is there such an overload on the court dockets and too few trained staff that being arrested in Namibia is tantamount to an extra-judicial prison sentence? Has the judiciary process…

04 Mar

SoEs ministry refuses to take accountability for five companies without CEO

ObserverMainEsther Nakale, SoEs ministry refuses to take accountability for five companies without CEO, t Chief Executive Officers and Managing Directors

Martin Endjala The Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprise has strongly rejected that it is to blame for the current five Public Enterprises that have been without Chief Executive Officers and Managing Directors for a lengthy period. The Ministry Spokesperson Wilson Shikoto said that out of 81 Public Enterprises in the country, five are without CEOs, namely the Agro-Marketing and Trade Agency (AMTA), Roads Contractor Company (RCC), Namibian Standards Institution (NSI),AGRIBUSDEV and the Namibia Student Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF). Shikoto told the Windhoek Observer that the Board of Directors of the companies are responsible for the appointments of Chief Executive…

04 Mar

Namfisa lauded the most ethical institution in Namibia

ObserverFeaturedNamfisa lauded the most ethical institution in Namibia, NAMFSA Kenneth Matomola

Martin Endjala The Namibia Financial Institution Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA) has been awarded the Diamond Arrow Award for institutions conducting business in the most ethical way in Namibia and for their contribution to the economic growth and development of Namibia. NAMFISA’s operations are premised around good corporate governance, stakeholder engagement and operational efficiency. The Chief Executive Officer of NAMFSA Kenneth Matomola applauded the staff and key stakeholders for their contribution to attaining such a prestigious recognition award. “Ethical conduct is enshrined in our corporate values and operational policies.” He added that the PMR Award has been in existence for 32 years…

04 Mar

Drought threatens communal farmers in Omusati

ObserverNational NewsDrought threatens communal farmers in Omusati, Erginus Endjala

Martin Endjala The Omusati Governor Erginus Endjala says he is worried about the persistent drought in the region due to low rainfall and crop plants dying as a result. He says the situation will require assistance from the Disaster Management in the Office of the Prime Minister. Endjala said the last time the region received rainfall was on the 31st January 2023 and a few drops of rain earlier this week. He stressed that the crops will require above normal rainfall for them to grow. “As we currently speak the crops are drying up, and they will require above normal…

04 Mar

Cop arrested after trying to deliver drugs to inmates

ObserverNational NewsAlex Josef, Cop arrested after trying to deliver drugs to inmates, Naftal Sakaria

Hertta-Maria Amutenja A 28 year-old Police Officer deployed at the Ondangwa Police station was arrested on charges of dealing and possession of illicit items. The police have since identified him as Constable Alex Josef. He was denied bail and his next court appearance is 20 June 2023. Josef, according to Oshana Regional Commander Commissioner Naftal Sakaria was found in position of 195 Yes Cigarettes, valued at N$390 and 46 ballies of Cannabis with the Value of N$6350. The officer, according to Sakaria already has a pending similar case. The suspect was on duty at the Charge Office department. A colleague…