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28 May

AFD to fund DBN programmes to the tune of N$5m

ObserverNational NewsAFD to fund DBN programmes to the tune of N$5m, Agence Française de Développement (AFD), Officer Martin Inkumbi, Sébastien Minot

Staff Writer French development agency, Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) have signed an agreement in terms of which AFD will provide funding of five million dollars for two DBN research programmes. The agreement was signed by DBN Chief Executive Officer Martin Inkumbi, Sébastien Minot, French Ambassador to Namibia, and Bruno Deprince, AFD Regional Director for Southern Africa to fund investigating opportunities in the fields of affordable housing and the development of Namibian women entrepreneurs. Speaking about the research, Inkumbi said the institution is not just a source of finance but also a knowledge…

Venaani laments inadequate funding<br>…office of the leader of official opposition not respected

28 May

Venaani laments inadequate funding
…office of the leader of official opposition not respected

ObserverNational NewsPopular Democratic Movement, Venaani laments inadequate funding, …office of the leader of official opposition not respected

Martin Endjala The Popular Democratic Movement leader McHenry Venaani has criticized fellow politicians for failing to address issues that will change the lives of the people further accusing them of just driving their own agenda that is not aimed at developing the country. Venaani made these critical remarks during a public dialogue on the office of the leader of the official opposition held at the NUST auditorium organised by PDM this week. “We do not have effective dialogues to deal with matters affecting the people, nor are we concentrating on coming up with bright ideas that will improve people’s livelihoods,…

NEFF vows to continue public protests<br>…51 more days for Amushelelo, Nauyoma in custody

25 May

NEFF vows to continue public protests
…51 more days for Amushelelo, Nauyoma in custody

ObserverNational News51 more days, Amushelelo, Magistrate Masule Kwezi, Nauyoma, NEFF

Obrein Simasiku Magistrate Masule Kwezi, who presided over the formal bail application of Michael Amushelelo and Dimbulukeni Nauyoma has rejected the application in remanded the two in jail until their next court appearance on 5 July. Kwezi has squashed the hopes of the two, who have been in custody since May 13, as well as that of their sympathisers who were fighting tooth and nail for them to be released on bail., by objecting to granting of bail. The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighter commissar Michael Amushelelo and Affirmative Repositioning Movement (AR)’s activist, Dimbulukeni Nauyoma did not know what was coming…

25 May

Conservancies held back by inadequate services

ObserverNational Newsand Natural Resources, Conservancies held back by inadequate services, Environment, National Council Standing Committee on Agriculture

Tujoromajo Kasuto Challenges such as aging fleets, insufficient funding for regional councils and old water infrastructures are hampering service delivery at various community-based conservancies in the country’s north central and north eastern parts. This is revealed in the National Council Standing Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and Natural Resources report following its oversight visits to the Zambezi, Kavango East, Kavango West, Ohangwena, Oshikoto, Oshana, Omusati, Kunene, and Erongo Regions on Rural Water Supply, Community Based Conservancies, and Open Mining Pits. The Standing Committee visited eight regions and found that, despite a number of challenges, the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land…

25 May

Another milestone in Bank Windhoek service excellence

ObserverNational NewsAnother milestone in Bank Windhoek service excellence, ATM, Cash Accepting ATMs, Samuel Linyondi

Martin Endjala Bank Windhoek continues to rewrite its history, as the company continues to bring new Inventions and updating its IT networks and improving services.Bank Windhoek this week announced its first contactless-enabled feature across Cash Accepting ATMs, becoming the first financial institution in Namibia bringing this functionality. The Marketing and Communication Service officer, Samuel Linyondi confirmed the breakthrough.The contactless feature’s main benefits is to speed up the card verification process, by limiting unnecessary contact with devices. The ATM is operated by just tapping your card onto the reader, a green indicator next to the card slot, and enter your PIN…

25 May

Criminal record a stain on you for life

ObserverNational Newscriminal record, Criminal record a stain on you for life, Shikwambi

Martin Endjala A criminal record will hound you for live even after completing your prison sentence which is supposed to have rehabilitated you. Shikwambi appeared on a programme on conditional release and police clearance processes. She said that there is often a misconception between a conduct certificate and a criminal record. Every citizen, she said, should always take it upon themselves to apply for a conduct certificate in case a prospective employer wants such a reference. A certificate of conduct is to ascertain if a person has a criminal record or not. The police spokesperson clarified that if your current…

25 May

His road to graduation one challenge after other

ObserverNational NewsHis road to graduation one challenge after other, Sitentu Mauno from Rundu in Kavango East

Obrein Simasiku Perseverance and determination are what can best describe 28-year-old, University of Namibia graduate, who rose from a sickly bed to become a skilled fisheries and aquaculture science academic. Chosen Sitentu Mauno from Rundu in Kavango East, graduated last week at the University of Namibia with an Honours Degree. This is despite having spent a year nursing a heart ailment at home, forcing him to delay his university studies in 2016. Without hope and only with faith as his weapon of strength, Mauno beat the race out of the death bed, and enrolled again in 2018. The young unemployed…

24 May

Mayhem expected after bail judgement

ObserverNational NewsKatutura Magistrate’s Court, Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters, NEFF commissar

Obrein Simasiku The country is bracing for mayhem as Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters are planning a massive demonstration tomorrow depending on the outcome of the bail hearing of the China Town protest leaders at the Katutura Magistrate’s Court. The court will pronounce itself tomorrow on the bail request by NEFF commissar, Michael Amushelelo and AR activist Dibulukeni Nauyoma, who have now spent 10 days following their arrest on 13 May. NEFF has issued a notice in which they are calling for a nationwide protest, seeking to reinforce earlier sentiments to have all Chinese shops closed down. ‘’This letter serves as…

24 May

Swapo has no guilt feeling

ObserverNational NewsHage Geingob, PDM, Swapo has no guilt feeling, Swapo Party Central Committee

Martin Endjala The Swapo President president Hage Geingob refuses to be made feel guilty for being a member of the party. “I am tired of people trying to make us feel guilty simply for just being part of Swapo”. The party president said this during the Swapo Party Central Committee official opening in Windhoek over the weekend. In his welcoming remarks, Geingob wasted no time in confronting persistent ridiculing and trying to shame and blame Swapo for everything wrong during their gatherings. The SWAPO patriot said that the idea of targeting former liberation struggle movements is born of selfishness and…

24 May

Mulunga wins Legend Award at African Energy Summit

ObserverNational NewsAfrican Energies Summit 2022, Mulunga wins Legend Award at African Energy Summit, National Oil Company of the Year, National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor)

Tujoromajo Kasuto The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) has won the National Oil Company of the Year accolade for the second year running at the Africa Energies Summit, which took place from 17 to 19 May in London. Managing Director Immanuel Mulunga says that this means “our peers and the international stakeholders recognize what Namcor has achieved and the growth it has experienced in the past few years. “ He explains exclusively to the Windhoek Observer that the winners are nominated and voted for virtually by the conference attendees during the gathering and thus Namcor has been transformed into…