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27 Nov

Namibia is part of a global effort to eliminate violence against women

National NewsNamibia is part of a global effort to eliminate violence against women

Niël Terblanché Namibia, along with countries worldwide, marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on 25 November 2023. In a special message, the President of Namibia, Dr Hage Geingob, addressed the day’s importance and stressed the need for collective action to combat gender-based violence. President Geingob expressed deep concern over the prevalence of unreported incidents of violence against women, attributing this silence to factors such as impunity, stigma, and shame. He urged all Namibians to recommit themselves to the cause of building a nation where violence against women is not only condemned but also prevented. “Let…

27 Nov

Nampol receives new vehicles to safeguard the festive season

National NewsNampol receives new vehicles to safeguard the festive season

Niël Terblanché As the festive season approaches, Traffic Law Enforcement Officers of the Namibian Police will be deployed at various roadblocks across the country, ready to respond swiftly to road incidents, day or night. In a significant move to enhance road safety and law enforcement during the upcoming festive season, the Namibian Police (NAMPOL) received a generous donation of vehicles from the Road Fund Administration (RFA). The Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, expressed his appreciation for the support, highlighting the critical role these vehicles will play in ensuring public safety. General Shikongo praised the RFA…

24 Nov

Exclusive Interview with Simson Paulus: Founder – Outapi Spitting Cobras Sports Club, Boys Head Coach and Ladies Assistant Coach

Name: Simson PaulusDate of Birth: 07 October 1994Place of Birth: OutapiPosition : Founder - Outapi Spitting Cobras Sports ClubPosition: Boys Head Coach and Ladies Assistant CoachClub: Outapi Spitting Cobras You are currently the owner, a coach, a motivator, a financier of a football club how did all this start and why?I was born at a small village called Omufitu Weelo outside Outapi, in the Omusati region, close to the border with Angola, but I grew up and went to Okavu combined school in the town of Outapi.It was during this time that I was in school that my passion for…

24 Nov

Namibia’s witnessed conspicuous absence fromthe Accra Reparations Conference needs explaining!

Opinions

FROM 14-17 November the African Union (AU) and the government of Ghana hosted the first ever Afrikan Reparations Conference in Accra, Ghana. To formulate a common agenda and front by the African nations and countries of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to continue with claims, foremost from the European Union (EU) nations, for their supreme role in the Transatlantic trade in slavery. In a nutshell for colonial crimes perpetrated by the European countries against Afrikans. This a historic first for Afrika and needless to say overdue. Because the Afrikans in the Diaspora, notably in the Carribean, through CARICOM have already taken…

24 Nov

Fisheries Minister concerned about overexploitation of freshwater resources

National NewsFisheries Minister concerned about overexploitation of freshwater resources

Niël Terblanché Derek Klazen, Namibia’s Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, has raised a red flag regarding the escalating issue of unregulated fishing and the overexploitation of the country’s freshwater resources during his annual fishing address. The minister’s remarks during his annual fishing industry address shed light on pressing challenges and initiatives aimed at ensuring the sustainability of Namibia’s aquatic ecosystems. He pointed to the growing problem of Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, which has garnered significant media attention over the past year. The minister reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to using all available resources to combat practices that jeopardize…

24 Nov

OPM ensures its compliance with all financial regulations

National NewsOPM ensures its compliance with all financial regulations

Niël Terblanché The Office of the Prime Minister has issued clarifications regarding the utilization of the National Emergency Disaster Fund (NEDF) and reiterated its commitment to maintaining accountability and transparency in accordance with financial regulations. In a statement, Rhingo Mutambo, the OPM’s Chief Public Relations Officer, stated that the Office of the Prime Minister wishes to ensure Namibians that all NEDF transactions adhere to the State Finance Act of 1991 and the Disaster Risk Management Act of 2012. “Furthermore, every transaction, both incoming and outgoing, is subject to audit scrutiny, ensuring that funds are used for their intended purposes,” Mutambo…

24 Nov

Self-sufficiency is durable if the correct farming practices are followed: Schlettwein

Observer Money

Martin Endjala Minister of Agriculture Water Land, and Reform Calle Schlettwein believes that self-sufficiency is durable if the right practices and modern agricultural practices are done right. The Minister said this during his recent visit to the B2Gold Mine’s Agricultural farm in the Otjozondjupa region. The farm is currently harvesting wheat on three centre pivots of 15 hectares, it is further projected that the farm harvest will yield 12 tons of wheat per hectare. The Minister highlighted that with yields between 10-12 tons, the goal of becoming self-sufficient is much closer. “We have green schemes with a total surface area…

24 Nov

More than 10 716 trusts registered

Observer Money

The Master of the High Court is currently calling on trusts to provide beneficial ownership information in order to ensure compliance with Section 22 of the Trust Administration Act 11 of 2023. The Trust Administration Act 11 of 2023 regulates the administration of trust moneys in Namibia and came into operation on 3 August 2023. This Act replaced the Trust Monies Protection Act 34 of 1934. A trust is a structure to which property is transferred by the founder or third party to beneficiaries nominated in a trust deed. The trust property is administered by trustees appointed in the trust…

24 Nov

Breaches of internal control systems blamed for staggering losses

Main

Martin Endjala Jennifer Comalie, the Chairperson of the National Petroleum Corporation Company (Namcor) Board, has attributed the N$700 million losses incurred by the company during the 2022 financial year to breaches of its internal control and governance system, as well as market volatility. Comalie stated that the findings of the investigative report point to internal procedural irregularities within the company, and the board is actively addressing the matter to hold those responsible accountable. She made these remarks during a media briefing on the company’s announcement of its turnaround strategy, aimed at positioning the state-owned entity toward sustainability. The board is…

24 Nov

Freight industry must adopt smart containers

Observer Money

Chamwe Kaira The freight industry in Namibia, South Africa and Botswana must move with the times and introduce smart corridors and the use of smart containers embedded with sensors and tracking technology such as GPS and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chips, allowing manufacturers, carriers, and shippers to monitor their cargo more accurately. Leslie Mlungisi Mpofu, the Executive Director of the Trans Kalahari Corridor believes that a number of benefits may be realised by adopting new generation technologies and these include enabling various information systems to work together in the most effective way possible, promoting safe and secure borders, offering authorised…