Observer – Page 736 – Windhoek Observer

05 Jun

Gobabis residents demand ouster of corrupt municipal employees

ObserverUncategorisedGobabis Residents Association (GRA), Gobabis residents demand ouster of corrupt municipal employees, Landless People’s Movement (LPM), National Unity Democratic Organisation (NUDO), Popular Democratic Movement (PDM)

Tujoromajo Kasuto The Gobabis Local Authority Coalition on Friday issued an ultimatum letter to the Office of the Governor of Omaheke, and the Municipality of Gobabis, demanding the immediate resignation of employees at the Gobabis Municipality involved in suspected cases of corruption. This comes amid allegations of rampant corruption and maladministration in the town’s municipality. “Any employee that is involved, but chooses to stay on and is then found guilty by the further detailed investigations and anticipated disciplinary actions, will have to face the consequences,” the letter warned if the employees do not comply with the demand. The Coalition is…

05 Jun

Agreement will never bring closure yet

ObserverUncategorisedAgreement will never bring closure yet, Dr Zed Ngavirue, Maharero, Nangolo Mbumba, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwa, Ovambanderu and Nama, Zeraeua

Staff Writer Vice President, Nangolo Mbumba, this morning officially in a live broadcast by the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) television and its various indigenous languages radio channels, announced the Joint Declaration between the two nations relating to Genocide, Apology and Reparations. This is obviously in an attempt to give credibility to the purported deal which since news of its hatching has been receiving serious challenges. The Vice President, flanked by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for International Relations and Cooperation, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwa, and Special Envoy on the negotiations, Dr Zed Ngavirue, tried to deflect a lot of queries arising from…

05 Jun

175 witnesses for Fishrot trial

ObserverUncategorised175 witnesses for Fishrot trial, Armas Amukwiyu, David Nuyoma, George Simataa, Johaness Stefansson, Vaino Nghipondoka

Andrew Kathindi Namibia should brace itself for a lengthy and protracted Fishrot trial after an extensive list of nearly 200 witnesses have been lined up to testify. In the leaked Nangomar Pesca docket in possession of the Windhoek Observer, former Fisheries and Marine resources Minister, current Home Affairs Minister, Albert Kawana, and Justice Minister, Yvonne Dausab , are among those to be summoned to the witness stand. Other witnesses to appear in court are, Government institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) Chief executive Officer (CEO), David Nuyoma , Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) CEO, Vivienne Katjiuongua, and Secretary to Cabinet, George…

04 Jun

Stimulus upbeat on outlook, despite slump in investee contribution

ObserverUncategorisedJosephat Mwatotele, Stimulus Investments Limited

Staff Writer Stimulus Investments Limited has reported an operating profit of nearly N$1.32 million for the year ended 28 February 2021, compared to a loss of about N$5.95 million for the same period last year. The company, however, recorded a total comprehensive loss of N$27.2 million, down from N$35.8 million in 2020. The company reported a dividend income of nearly N$21.3 million, about N$24.5 million for the period under review. According to its financials, the company’s operating expenses increased to N$12.8 million, from N$12.3 million prior year. The company’s finance costs for period were N$31.2 million, down from nearly N$34.7…

04 Jun

Eos to acquire Mushara Collection

ObserverUncategorisedAllegrow Fund, Eos Capital, The Mushara Collection

Staff Writer Private equity firm, Eos Capital will acquire The Mushara Collection through its Allegrow Fund, pending approvals from the Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) and land waiver application with the Ministry of Lands and Resettlement. Mushara is a high-quality tourism asset with locations near Etosha National Park and comprises of three main lodges, namely Mushara Lodge, Mushara Bush Camp and Mushara Outpost. The Mushara Villa is part of the Mushara Lodge and is an exclusive offering at Mushara with only two exclusive villas available. Mushara is owned by Marc Pampe and his wife, Mariza Pampe and Marc set to stay…

04 Jun

OTA, NTLA rubbishes Katjirua’s stance …as Rukoro calls for referendum

ObserverObserver MoneyAdvocate Vekuii Rukoro, Nama Traditional Leaders Association (NTLA), Ovaherero and Nama, Paramount Chief of the Ovaherero

Kandjemuni Kamuiiri The Nama Traditional Leaders Association (NTLA) and Ovaherero Traditional Authority (OTA) have rubbished the announcement by Chairman of the Ovaherero-Ovambanderu and Nama Council for Dialogue (ONCD) 1904-1908, Gerson Katjirua, saying he does not have the authority to speak for the broader majority of the Ovaherero and Nama descendants of the genocide victims. Katjirua on Thursday morning, claimed that, “we as the entire council are not here to reject the offer, we are here to give it a go ahead, adding that “we would like to see that when the declaration is signed, we as the chiefs representing the…

04 Jun

Shaningwa ignores Geingob’s orders

ObserverObserver Moneypresident Hage Geingob, Sophia Shaningwa, SWAPO, Swapo Secretary-General

Staff reporter It is alleged that Swapo Secretary-General, Sophia Shaningwa, continues to defy an order issued by President Hage Geingob to apologise to Okorukambe district coordinator, Frans Murangi, for having removed him from his position in 2017, in place of another candidate despite the ruling party having endorsed his election. The matter arises after Murangi was summoned before the Swapo party politburo earlier this year after being deemed disruptive in the region by Shaningwa. Murangi, however, explained to Geingob that he had been endorsed and appointed by the politburo in 2017 but a delegation led by Shaningwa had instead appointed…

03 Jun

Col’Cacchio reopens at The Grove

ObserverUncategorisedCol’Cacchio

Staff Writer Col’Cacchio has once again opened its doors at the Grove Mall of Namibia, after a revamp and under new management. Col’Cacchio known for gourmet thin-based wood-fired pizzas, hearty pasta and crisp fresh salads, has a legacy of crafting artisanal meals out of the freshest sourced ingredients, with quality and innovation always at the heart of their dynamic offering. New owner, Melissa Du Plessis, a committed foodie and long-time Col’Cacchio fan said she jumped at the opportunity to bring the brand back to Windhoek. Sharing on returning customers should expect, Du Plessis said, “Customers can expect great service, the…

03 Jun

Genocide deal review urged

ObserverObserver MoneyGenocide

Tujoromajo Kasuto and Kandjemuni Kamuiiri Political commentators in Namibia and abroad have urged the German government to relook at its offer and how it handled negotiations that have led to a deal being announced between the country and the Namibian government. This comes as representatives of the descendants of the victims of the genocide have unanimously rejected the deal as well as an apology offered by German Foreign Affairs Minister, Heiko Maas. On the rejections of the deal in Namibia, President of the International Network of Genocide Scholars (INoGS) and German Historian, Jürgen Zimmerer, stated that “it is a missed…

03 Jun

Johnson & Johnson vaccines could cost millions annually

ObserverObserver MoneyCovid-19, Johnson and Johnson, Ministry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS)

Andrew Kathindi The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS)’s decision to acquire the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine could cost the country N$34 million per year for an unspecified number of years after it emerged the vaccine has to be continuously taken annually. According to the MoHSS, Namibia is expected to receive 250,000 doses at a cost of US$2,500,000.00 (N$ 34,375,000.00) sometime in August. According to American media reports, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Johnson & Johnson, Alex Gorsky, has stated that people who are inoculated with Johnson & Johnson may have to received annual doses…