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07 May

Small businesses yellow pages in the works

ObserverNational NewsNIPDB, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Development, Small businesses yellow pages in the works

Tujoromajo Kasuto The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, NIPDB Manager for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Development, Innovation and Acceleration Dino Ballotti said they are building an online portal for SMEs that will provide information about these businesses at the click of a button. He says this will be sector, region, town, youth specific and is still in the works, and will assist in exposing people of various small businesses that are operating within a certain geographical location and the services they offer. Meanwhile, Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) is also facilitating a similar initiative called the…

07 May

Namibia’s Green hydrogen to enjoy prominence at Africa Energy Week

ObserverNational NewsAfrica Energy Week (AEW), Green Hydrogen Summit, Namibia’s Green hydrogen to enjoy prominence at Africa Energy Week

Staff Writer The Africa Energy Week (AEW) 2022 will hold a dedicated Green Hydrogen Summit, where emerging hydrogen economies such as Namibia will play a leading role in shaping dialogue around this critical resource. The summit in October in Cape Town, South Africa represents the official platform, not just for a discussion on the challenges and opportunities across Africa’s future hydrogen market, but for global investors and international private sector companies to be introduced to African opportunities, the organisers of the summit, Africa Energy Chamber says in a statement issued on Thursday. AEW 2022 aims to integrate private sector know-how…

05 May

Government accused of “greenwashing”

ObserverObserver MoneyGovernment accused of "greenwashing", Public Policy Research (IPPR) Research Associate Dietrich Remmert

Tujoromajo Kasuto A survey conducted by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) Research Associate Dietrich Remmert, has accused the Namibian government of ‘’greenwashing’’ as a global leader in efforts to combat global warming and climate change. The report, which was released today, investigates how Namibia's tourism industry can recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the report, Remmert argues that the ambiguities and contradictions that are allegedly evident in the government's pursuit of resource extraction projects such as oil and gas exploration, while presenting Namibia as a global leader in environment protection and sustainability are "disingenuous and…

03 May

Oshikoto prioritises financial transparency ….internal audit committee coming

ObserverNational NewsOkankolo and Olukonda, Onayena settlement and Tsintsabis, Oshikoto prioritises financial transparency ….internal audit committee coming, Oshikoto Regional Council

The Oshikoto Regional Council has set aside N$1 000 000 for the Rural Sanitation Project. The regional council revealed this during its Annual Plan and Review Workshop for the 2020/21 financial year that was held at Tsumeb from 25-29 April. For the 2020/21 financial year, the Oshikoto Regional Council procured materials for the construction of toilets at a cost of N$700 000 from which 40 VIP toilets were to be constructed. A number of Rural Development Projects were also implemented through initiatives such as micro-Eengodi, Okankolo and Olukonda were implemented in order to provide potable water to communities in these…

01 May

NEFF’s action a bold class conscious progressive step in support of workers

ObserverUncategorisedNEFF, NEFF’s action a bold class conscious progressive step in support of workers

Only after the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) raised the illegal employment of some Chinese nationals boldly by entering the premises of Cheetah Cement were these nationals deported. It is any wonder if the NEFF had not taken the bold action they did, if this matter would have come to the attention of the authorities that be, let alone if it would eventually have culminated in the deportation of the said workers? Not only this but this company is supposed to be operating under Namibian laws has been violating the very laws of its host countries without impunity. This goes…

01 May

Bank Windhoek turns 40 years

ObserverUncategorisedBank of Windhoek, Bank Windhoek turns 40 years, Baronice Hans

Martin Endjala Leading financial institution Bank of Windhoek has been a pivotal cog in the financial sector and has been flying the Namibian flag both national and internationally with its footprints. Today marks the 40th birthday of this Namibian bank, which was launch in April 1982. As a wholly owned Namibian financial services provider, the bank is catering for the needs of Namibia and its people. Bank Windhoek plays a critical role in the economy. It employs about 1,561 Namibians with a branch footprint of 53 and 149 Automatic Teller Machines. The Bank also supports various communities in which it…

29 Apr

PDM throws Dienda under the bus for spousal consent remarks

ObserverUncategorisedDeputy Chief Whip Elma Dienda, PDM throws Dienda under the bus for spousal consent remarks, Popular Democratic Movement (PDM)

Tujoromajo Kasuto The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has distanced itself from the parliamentary remarks made by its Deputy Chief Whip Elma Dienda on the 27th of April, that there was no such thing as ‘’spousal rape’’ while contributing to discussions on the Combating of Rape Amendment Bill in the National Assembly. According to the party, these are her personal opinions, not those of the PDM. McHenry Venaani, President of the PDM, emphasizes that his party ‘’accepts and appreciates rape to be understood as the unlawful insertion of the genitalia or any other object into another person without their consent, and…

29 Apr

City owed over N$1 billion

ObserverUncategorisedAkweenye., City owed over N$1 billion

Staff Writer The City of Windhoek has revealed that residents, government ministries and businesses collectively owe the council N$1.2 billion. According to City spokesperson Harold Akwenye, the city has handed over defaulters to Redforce Debt Management for collection. “Residents, businesses and governments owe N$1.2 billion in total, of which N$460 million has been handed over to Redforce for debt collection,” confirm Akweenye. Earlier this year the government asked local authorities to charge those who can pay while it tries to find the funds to settle the debt for water supplied during the Covid-19 state of emergency from local authorities, who…

29 Apr

Fuel levies reduced to give relief to motorists

ObserverUncategorisedFuel levies reduced to give relief to motorists, Namibia Petroleum Corporation (Namcor), Road Fund Administration (RFA)

Obrein Simasiku The Ministry of Mines and Energy has reduced some levies collected on fuel by 50 and 25 percent to give a price relieve to motorists. The reduction in the levies will lead to a price drop of N$1.20 for petrol and 30 cents for diesel. This means pump prices in Walvis Bay for petrol will be N$17.90 and N$19.93 for diesel, while to the rest of the country it will be adjusted accordingly. The announcement was made the Mines Minister Tom Alweendo this morning, saying the decrease in levies will assist in reducing fuel prices and provide relief…

28 Apr

Subsistence farmers urged to produce for market

ObserverUncategorisedMinister of International Relations and Cooperation, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Nkurenkuru in the Kavango West Region, Theo Ben Gurirab

Martin Endjala Subsistence farmers have been urged to move away from traditional farming and produce surplus for both local and international markets to ensure food security for both their families and the country. This was said by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah during the 16th Theo Ben Gurirab lecture series at Nkurenkuru in the Kavango West Region. She said farmers should take advantage of the Extensive Agricultural Mechanisation and Seed Improvement Project rolled out by government to achieve structural transformation of increased food production through value addition. ‘’ I am informed that this particular project is…