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14 Jun

Defence Ministry not ready to inform the public about recruitment

info_e12wt4csNational NewsDefence Ministry not ready to inform the public about recruitment

Stefanus Nashama Colonel Petrus Shilumbu, the Ministry of Defence Force and Veteran Affairs’ Spokesperson, yesterday told the Windhoek Observer that the ministry is yet to make an official announcement informing the public about the recruitment of new members. Shilumbu was responding to questions posed to him about a document circulating on social media titled “Namibian Defence Force Recruitment during FY 2023/2024”. “The public should remain patient about this document. The ministry is still going to officially inform the public, as to how, when, and the requirements about the recruitment,” he said. He said the document is correct and valid, and…

14 Jun

Chamber of Mines welcomes cabinet decision

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyChamber of Mines welcomes cabinet decision, Veston Malango

Niël Terblanché The directive by the Namibian Cabinet that placed a moratorium on the export of unprocessed lithium and other essential minerals without adding any value has the full support of the Chamber of Mines because of the revenue potential. Cabinet approved the prohibition for the export of certain critical minerals such as unprocessed crushed lithium ore, cobalt manganese, graphite, and rare earth elements At the same time, Cabinet approved that smaller quantities of the listed minerals may be allowed for export at the discretion of the Minister of Mines and Energy subject to Cabinet endorsement. “The Chamber welcomes the…

14 Jun

Three dormant political parties facing de-registration

info_e12wt4csNational NewsThree dormant political parties facing de-registration

Martin Endjala Three political parties that have not been participating in elections since 2014 are on the verge of de-registration and have since been summoned by the Electoral Commission of Namibia. The ECN has threatened to show the door to the three dormant political parties, the Democratic Coalition of Namibia (DCN), the Federal Convention of Namibia (FNC) and the Namibian Democratic Movement for Change (NMDC), who have been observed not to be participating in any elections since 2014. The ECN has given the parties until the end of June to pronounce their status. The ECN said it has made a…

14 Jun

Sharp hike in repo rate anticipated

info_e12wt4csMainSharp hike in repo rate anticipated, Theo Klein

Martin Endjala Experts in the economic sphere are anticipating the Bank of Namibia to hike the repo rate by 25 basis points or more for the fourth time this year because of the prevailing inflation rate. All eyes will be glued on the BoN headquarters in anticipation of when the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) pronounce itself on the fate of the repo rate in Namibia later today. Simonis Storm Economist Theo Klein is of the view that a 25-basis points hike looks very likely and would be the responsible thing to do given the current financial position of the average…

13 Jun

High Court reserves judgment on Menzies HKIA exit

info_e12wt4csNational NewsHigh Court reserves judgment on Menzies HKIA exit, Hosea Kutako International Airport

Martin Endjala High Court Judge Shafimana Ueitele will on Thursday morning deliver judgment in a matter in which Menzies Aviation wants the court to grant them permission to vacate the Hosea Kutako International Airport in 30 days, as opposed to a Supreme Court ruling that said the company should leave the premises immediately. Menzies Aviation Legal Representative Advocate Raymond Heathcote argued that if they are made to evacuate the airport with immediate effect as per the Supreme Court order, operations tomorrow at the airport are going to be “a disaster.” Menzies was given until yesterday to exit, until their recent…

13 Jun

ECN to deregister non-compliant political parties and organizations

info_e12wt4csNational NewsDe Wet Siluka, ECN to deregister non-compliant political parties and organizations

Martin Endjala The Electoral Commission of Namibia has announced that it will deregister any political party and organization which is non-compliant with the submission of audited financial statements and the declaration of assets as stipulated in the ECN Act No. 5 of 2014. According to the ECN’s Corporate Communications and Marketing Manager, De Wet Siluka, the provisions of the act were not being fully adhered to which resulted in some political parties and organizations not fully complying with the act. “Political parties and organizations are supposed to submit their statements each year but that has not been the case, the…

13 Jun

NamPower halts power disconnection to defaulting customers

info_e12wt4csNational NewsNamPower halts power disconnection to defaulting customers

Martin Endjala NamPower, Namibia’s national electricity supplier, has agreed to halt its plans to disconnect defaulting customers’ electricity supply until the end of August 2023. The power corporation announced in a statement, that the decision follows a successful consultative meeting between the Board of Directors and Management and the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprise. During the meeting, the Minister reassured NamPower that the government has deployed intervention measures aimed at helping the state-owned enterprise to collect the debt owed by defaulting customers. The government programme implemented needed measures have been put in motion and will run until the end…

13 Jun

Isaacks wants to confront finance minister in Parliament

info_e12wt4csNational NewsIsaacks wants to confront finance minister in Parliament

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Landless People’s Movement (LPM) Member of Parliament, Edison Isaacks said he will ask the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprise, Iipumbu Shiimi directly about the allegations of discrimination against certain ethnic groups during the recruitment process at Namibian Revenue Agency (NamRa). Isaaks said this after NamRa responded to the allegation he made last week in the National Assembly where he alleged the agency has deliberately excluded certain ethnic groups in its recruitment process adding that former Inland Revenue Department and Directorate of Customs and Excise employees with qualifications and vast experiences have been omitted because they speak specific…

13 Jun

Legislature not allowed to strip individuals of their dignity

info_e12wt4csNational NewsLegislature not allowed to strip individuals of their dignity

Niël Terblanché While fully acknowledging that the recent ruling of the Supreme Court of Namibia only recognizes same-sex marriages from the point of view that foreign spouses of Namibians be granted citizenship in the country, members of Parliament are campaigning zealously to change the Namibian Constitution to nullify the finding of a full bench of Supreme Court Justices. Chapter 6 of the Immigration Control Act, 7 of 1993, exempts spouses and dependents of Namibian nationals from obtaining special permits to enter and reside in Namibia. Namibia’s Prime Minister Saara Kuukongelwa-Amadhila as well as Member of Parliament and member of the…

13 Jun

Health ministry procures trucks to improve service delivery

info_e12wt4csNational NewsHealth ministry procures trucks to improve service delivery, Kalumbi Shangula

Stefanus Nashama The Ministry of Health and Social Services yesterday said that it has spent about N$10.6 million on the procurement of four trucks for the Central Medical Stores. The trucks were procured to improve capacity for the transportation and distribution of pharmaceuticals and clinical supplies across the country. According to the ministry, the N$10.6 million included the cost of necessary modifications to make the trucks fit for their purpose. Speaking at a press conference held at the Otjiwarongo yesterday, the Minister of Health and Social Services, Kalumbi Shangula said the additional four trucks will enable the ministry to meet…