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31 Mar

LEFA Shuttle gets 250k boost from NBL

ObserverUncategorisedLEFA Melkisadek Shivute Ausiku, Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL), Oshiwambo, Self-Regulating Industry Forum (SAIF)

Martin Endjala The popular local cab transportation better known as LEFA received a sponsorship boost worth N$ 250 000 from the Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) as a reaffirmation of its long-standing relationship with LEFA. The shuttle’s name is adopted from the Oshiwambo vernacular ‘OLEFA’, which is translates to English as transport. The sponsorship is part of NBL’s commitment to advocacy on promoting support on a healthy an sustainable drinking culture in Namibia. LEFA’s ride sharing platform has grown exceptionally in its last four years since its formation in 2018 with the help of a NBL investment, where it saw its…

30 Mar

PDM bemoans delay in adoption of genocide remembrance day…as Chief Kapuuo is commemorated

ObserverUncategorised44th Commemoration of the late Chief Clemens Kapuuo Day, Last year Home Affairs Minister Frans Kapofi told the media that his ministry would soon send the final draft of the proclamation of a genocide memory day, Popular Democratic Movement leader McHenry Venaani

Tujoromajo Kasuto At the 44th Commemoration of the late Chief Clemens Kapuuo Day, Popular Democratic Movement leader McHenry Venaani issued a clarion call on the government to complete the promulgation of the Genocide Remembrance Day saying it is ‘’wildly disturbing that the government has still not declared the day’’. The afflicted communities have requested that the government proclaim a day of commemoration in honor of the thousands of Namibians who died in the German-sanctioned genocide at the turn of the twentieth century. Venaani said he has on two occasions written to the President Hage Geingob, ‘’most recently last year I…

30 Mar

Urban minister wants affordable housing for all

ObserverUncategorisedThe Minister of Urban and Rural Development Erastus Uutoni, Urban minister wants affordable housing for all

Martin Endjala The Minister of Urban and Rural Development Erastus Uutoni has called on all Namibians to join hands with the ministry in building sustainable affordable houses in the country for particularly the ultra-low income group, rather than leaving it up to the ministry to do everything. Uutoni made this call at the Economic Association of Namibia (EAN) housing symposium today in the capital at Safari Hotel. Uutoni said that he is aware of the cry from the people and therefore the ministry has embarked on a readiness project that will allow low income earners to pledge the little that…

30 Mar

Jooste resigns as minister and MP

ObserverUncategorisedGeingob thanked Jooste for his determination in ensuring reforms of Public Enterprises, Jooste resigns as minister and MP, President Geingob lauded the valuable contributions the outgoing Minister made

Tujoromajo Kasuto Leon Jooste, Minister of Public Enterprises today tendered in his resignation to President Hage Geingob as Minister and Member of Parliament. The comes months after he announced that his ministry will be integrated as a directorate into the Ministry of Finance. Accepting the resignation of Jooste, President Geingob lauded the valuable contributions the outgoing Minister made in setting up the Ministry of Public Enterprises and leading the Ministry with dedication. Additionally, Geingob thanked Jooste for his determination in ensuring reforms of Public Enterprises through the enactment of the Public Enterprises Governance Act of 2019, including the successful conclusion…

30 Mar

Govt urged to invest more in agriculture

ObserverUncategorisedGovt urged to invest more in agriculture, McHenry Venaani the leader of the official opposition, The leader of the Landless People’s Movement Bernadus Swartbooi

Staff Writer THE N$1.2 billion dollars allocated for agriculture in the 2022/23 budget is insufficient to address the prevailing challenges in the sector, as well as the need to transform the sector. This was said by McHenry Venaani, the leader of the official opposition, Popular Democratic Movement during his budget contribution in the National Assembly yesterday. He said the government cannot lose momentum if it is to increase food and nutrition security, reduce poverty and drive economic growth and development. Venaani reminded the government of the 2003 Maputo Declaration to which it is a signatory which commits an investment of…

30 Mar

ECB revenue affected by personal electricity generation

ObserverUncategorisedBoard Chairperson Gotlieb Hinda, ECB revenue affected by personal electricity generation, Levy income is ECBs primary source of revenue

Tujoromajo Kasuto Electricity Control Boards 2021 financial year report reveals that its revenue declined by 7.75 percent from N$93,7 million in the previous fiscal year to N$86,4 million. The actual quantities of power supplied by the ECB declined by 10.3 percent as compared. The decrease in electricity units sold is due to the general decline in economic activity, which is principally attributed to the impact of COVID-19. Other reasons include a growth in power generation for personal consumption by users, such as solar rooftops, which are not subject to the ECB levies. Levy income is ECBs primary source of revenue.…

29 Mar

Ministry of Health assures support to wheelchair-bound people

ObserverUncategorisedKristen Muesse, Ministry of Health assures support to wheelchair-bound people

Martin Endjala The Ministry of Health and Social Service has advised those in need of wheelchairs not to apply for wheelchairs on the own, and rather consult with the ministry before they order the walking aid machine. The chief occupational therapist in the Khomas Region, Kristen Muesse warned wheelchair bound people may end up paying more than they would have ordered it through the ministry. Muesse made the remark yesterday when he was speaking at the Government’s Information Centre. Wheelchairs, she said, are not on size fit all, he said, when he was talking on the subject of ‘awareness on…

29 Mar

Feud between Grootfontein CEO councillor drags on

ObserverUncategorisedFeud between Grootfontein CEO councillor drags on, Kisco Sinvula, Sarie Hangara, Talisha Garises

Tujoromajo Kasuto Grootfontein municipality has appointed an acting Chief Executive Officer following the suspension of its substantive CEO, Kisco Sinvula. The mayor of the Otjozondupa town, Talisha Garises said Sinvula was being investigated for serious allegations, which she died was unable to disclose. The acting CEO is Sarie Hangara. The mayor said the suspension is to pave the way for a thorough investigation into the allegations levelled against Sinvula. Today Sinvula attempted to enter the municipal building by force, but was he stopped and escorted out of the premises by a security guard. A case of trespassing was opened with…

28 Mar

Legislative youth engagement platforms must be adopted

ObserverUncategorisedLegislative youth engagement platforms must be adopted, Martin Chungong, Peter Katjavivi

Martin Endjala The National Assembly speaker Prof. Peter Katjavivi encourages member’s state to adopt platforms that will engage young people on issues and legislations. He made this suggestions during an engagement with the Governing councils (GC) at the International Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Bali, Indonesia on matters of young parliamentary forum on Saturday 26th March 2022. Katjavivi stated that Namibia has adopted such platforms that engages youth and adolescence in its programs which are aimed at instilling the culture of democracy and their inputs go a long way in informing the government on matters concerning young people. He made this…

28 Mar

Basic Income Grant could have supported the economy during lockdown …as government borrowed N$30.6 m daily

ObserverObserver MoneyBasic Income Grant could have supported the economy during lockdown, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Simonis Storm Securities (SSS)

Tujoromajo Kasuto A new report by Simonis Storm Securities (SSS), reveals that a temporary basic income grant would have gone a long way in providing support to those who lost their jobs, businesses or income as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown. Once economic indicators demonstrated a meaningful recovery, the basic income grant could have been phased out to avoid dependency and to encourage people to seek employment. This policy intervention would have increased government debt and widened the budget deficit, but it would have supported the economy given that consumer spending is 70 percent of the Gross Domestic…