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14 Aug

Law Society loses Sisa Namandje case

ObserverObserver MoneyJudge Herman Oosthuizen, Law Society of Namibia’s (LSN), Sisa Namandje

Andrew Kathindi Judge Herman Oosthuizen on Friday dismissed the Law Society of Namibia’s (LSN) application to probe the financial records of lawyer Sisa Namandje’s law firm as part of its investigation into his connections to the Fishrot saga. Judge Oosthuizen, however, found that the application was not properly and lawfully authorized. In his judgment delivered via Zoom, Judge Oosthuizen ordered the LSN to pay the costs, which include the costs of one instructing and two instructed counsel. “I am seriously concerned by the modus operandi followed by the LSN as the regulating body of all enrolled legal practitioners in Namibia…

14 Aug

Government must declare independence from Struggle Kids

ObserverNational NewsChildren of the Liberation Struggle, Covid-19, Namibia

It is time for the government to free itself from the emotional stranglehold exerted by the group calling themselves Children of the Liberation Struggle. The country is being strangled by COVID-19. It is also facing drought recovery challenges and overall economic disaster. There is alarming unemployment levels (and rising), a horrific housing crisis, and the soon-to-arrive IMF. The government must forgive its original poor handling of this crisis years ago, add up what has been done well, declare victory, and move on. This is a country of 2.5 million people. The needs of 300 citizens calling themselves children of the…

14 Aug

Mungunda to exit Standard Bank

ObserverUncategorisedSBN Holdings, Standard Bank Namibia, Vetumbuavi Mungunda

Staff Writer SBN Holdings and Standard Bank Namibia have announced that Vetumbuavi Mungunda has given notice of his intention to step down as Chief Executive with effect from 1 May 2021. The listed banking group said the advance notice will allow for a well-planned, smooth transition process and sufficient time for a suitable candidate to be found “This will help to ensure that our valued clients and our operations are not impacted by the change in leadership. The Board will commence a process to appoint a successor to Mr. Mungunda and a further announcement will be made in due course,”…

14 Aug

NAMDIA joins MTC in the fight against homelessness

ObserverObserver MoneyCovid-19, Knockout Project 2020, MTC, NAMDIA

Staff Writer NAMDIA, through The NAMDIA Foundation has pledged to stand together with the nation in the fight against COVID 19. As part of the company’s continuing commitment and efforts, it partnered up with MTC in the Knockout Project 2020. The project’s goal is to raise N$ 1.5 million aimed at addressing and tackling one of our country’s growing social ills, homelessness. “The outbreak of the COVID 19 pandemic has exposed the weaknesses and imbalances of our society, with the vulnerable being most at risk and most adversely effected.We are thrilled to be endorsing one of Namibia’s most prominent media…

14 Aug

CoW executive suspended

ObserverObserver MoneyChinese, City of Windhoek, Huawei, Reckliff Kandjiriomuini

Staff Writer City of Windhoek Executive in charge of Information & Communication Technology, Reckliff Kandjiriomuini has been placed on suspension by the municipality following allegations of corruption leveled against him. Kandjiriomuini according to media reports, is alleged to have offered Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP) Secretary general and City of Windhoek councilor, Brunhilde Cornelius a N$5-6 million bribe through a fellow party member, Nicanor Ndjoze for her to stop opposing the city’s plan to sign an MoU with Chinese tech giant Huawei to implement its 5G network. City of Windhoek Chief Executive Officer, Robert Kahimise confirmed the suspension. “He…

14 Aug

Pick n Pay retrenches 229 employees

ObserverObserver MoneyPick n Pay Namibia

Staff Writer Pick n Pay Namibia; a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group has announced that it retrenched 229 employees on Wednesday, 12 August 2020. The retailer said it resolved to the action after reaching a deadlock with the Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union (Nafau) regarding the planned retrenchments. “On 03 August 2020, we started conciliation proceedings with the Union at the Office of the Labour Commissioner before the Conciliator, following the referral of a dispute which was lodged by the Union at the Office of the Labour Commissioner on 10 July 2020. The dispute was not…

14 Aug

Taxis reject curfew

ObserverObserver MoneyArandis, curfew, Okahandja, Rehoboth, Taxis, Windhoek

Andrew Kathindi Taxis drivers have stated they will not comply with the curfew regulations if government moves ahead to include them, as Windhoek and 5 towns begin lockdown curfew. This comes after government on Wednesday hinted at extending the curfew laws to taxi drivers as it might encourage people to move around, beyond the permissible hours. Namibia Transport and Taxi Union (NTTU) leader Werner Januarie told Windhoek Observer that government has not yet consulted them on this matter and he would not agree to a curfew on taxi drivers from 8pm. He further said that taxi drivers would not survive…

14 Aug

Swartbooi calls for parallel genocide negotiations

ObserverObserver MoneyBernard Swartbooi, Landless People Movement (LPM)

Andrew Kathindi Landless People Movement (LPM) leader Bernard Swartbooi has urged communities affected by the 1904-1908 Nama and Ovaherero genocide committed by Germans to form their own technical negotiating team, independent of the Namibian government. This comes after government earlier this week announced that while the €10 million offer made by Germany’s negotiating team was not enough, the reparation funds will eventually be used for costed projects from seven identified regions in the country. The regions are //Kharas, Hardap, Khomas, Kunene, Omaheke, Otjozondjupa and Erongo. “The affected communities must now wake up and stop just demanding to want to be…

13 Aug

We must protect healthcare workers

ObserverNational NewsCovid-19, healthcare

The rise in the number of healthcare workers who have become infected with COVID-19 is alarming. These dedicated and brave workers are risking their lives to help people who are in need of assistance. Their safety while on the frontline in the war against the pandemic must be topic #1 in all government decision-making meetings. Budgets to finance their needs must be fully funded. Their safety and care must be prioritized. We, as a nation and a grateful community, are not doing enough to protect healthcare workers. We are not showing that we value them and need them. Healthcare workers…

13 Aug

Meatco concludes stakeholders engagements

ObserverUncategorisedFarmer Liaison Meetings (FLMs), Meatco, Otjozondjupa Regional Governor James Ueriikua

Staff Writer Meatco’s new board and management team has concluded its second round of stakeholder engagements. The purpose of the Farmer Liaison Meetings (FLMs), under the theme “Restoring Trust and building relationships”, was for Meatco to put minds together with farmers, find out their thoughts on the future of the business and map a collective way forward. In attendance was Otjozondjupa Regional Governor James Ueriikua, who noted that the agricultural sector employed 60-70 percent of the population, therefore, agriculture is truly the backbone of the Namibian economy. He pointed out that farmers are facing water challenges and programmes on water…