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30 Apr

Second COVID-19 variant discovered

ObserverObserver MoneyCovid-19, Health and Social Services (MoHSS) Minsiter, Kalumbi Shangula, Variant of Concern (VOC)

Andrew Kathindi Health and Social Services (MoHSS) Minsiter, Kalumbi Shangula, has revealed that Namibia has uncovered another COVID-19 variant. According to the Minister, the discovery is of a United Kingdom (UK) variant of the virus.“The Variant of Concern, B.1.1.7 initially discovered in the UK was detected in three of the samples analysed.”In March this year, the Minister confirmed the presence of the 501.V2, a variant that was discovered in South Africa last year. The Minister in December last year suspected the presence of the variant in the country; however, his fears were only confirmed when delayed samples sent to South…

29 Apr

Remain positive and resolute

ObserverUncategorisedBitcoin, Currency Trading, investment, Megameno M. Shetunyenga

Megameno M. Shetunyenga The idea behind this write-up is really to give educational update on the investment world, given that it is the world I am applying my skills and knowledge for more than 50% of my time. The idea is to write into wide range of current topics which are of interest and are investment related. I will be aiming to educate and learn at the same time, hence, constructive comments and additions are welcomed. I will be taking suggestions on topics to address or write about if time permit, I will include it as and when I write…

29 Apr

Know Your Winter Vegetables

ObserverUncategorisedVegetables

Hanks Saisai The change of seasons is fast approaching, as summer transitions into Autumn. Crop producers who produce crops all year round know that it is time to begin preparing seedlings of winter loving and winter tolerant crops. As with summer, winter has a variety of crops that do quite well in the cold months of the year. Vegetables get to thrive if planted in the right season at the right time that is most optimum for them. When vegetables are grown in the wrong season, a farmer may experience pests, diseases and poor germination rates which may all lead…

29 Apr

Meatco scouts for NCA beef deals

ObserverUncategorisedAfrican Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Meatco, Northern Communal Areas (NCAs)

Staff Writer Meatco has announced that it is currently exploring new markets in West and Central Africa to find a lasting solution for the Northern Communal Areas (NCAs) farmers. The move by the meat processor, which is part of a delegation made up of the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform and facilitated by the Ministry of International Relations and Corporation, is aimed at engaging with business communities on the possibilities of exporting beef as part of efforts to finding competitive and sustainable markets for the NCAs livestock farmers. The engagements are made possible through the African Continental Free…

29 Apr

Namibia approves Sputnik V vaccine imports

ObserverObserver MoneyCovid-19, Kalumbi Shangula, Minister of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), Sputnik V

Rose-Mary Haufiku Minister of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), Kalumbi Shangula, has confirmed that Namibia is moving ahead to import the Russian Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine. Although the minister was not clear as to how many doses the country will be importing, he confirmed that the ministry was moving ahead with the procurement which is supposed to aid the existing COVID-19 vaccines in the country. Shangula said he can’t exactly say when the vaccines will be imported into the country since “it’s a procurement process, so it’s still ongoing. We haven’t seen any deliveries.” On how many doses of Sputnik…

29 Apr

CoW hunts for CEO

ObserverObserver MoneyChief Executive Officer (CEO), City of Windhoek (CoW), Windhoek Mayor Job Amupanda

Andrew Kathindi The hunt for a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the City of Windhoek (CoW) has begun, Windhoek Mayor Job Amupanda has announced. Windhoek has been without a substantive CEO since 1 November, 2020, when former CEO Robert Kahimise resigned. “The ideal candidate should be both suitably qualified and experienced. That said and equally important: the incumbent CEO should possess and embrace innovative and progressive ethos required to execute and operationalise Council’s strategic intent,” said Amupanda. According to the Mayor, the process of filling the position of CEO of Windhoek is slated for conclusion by the end of September.…

29 Apr

Court did not sanction Billionaire’s relocation . . .as court orders his appearance next week

ObserverObserver MoneyBritish billionaire Harvey Boulter, Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab, Magistrates’ Court

Rose-Mary Haufiku As “special treatment” claims continue to swell around murder accused British billionaire, Harvey Boulter (51), it has emerged that the court did not sanction his movement from Outjo to a high-end retirement village in Auas Blick, where has been holed up since February. Boulter’s relocation to the Windhoek based Auas Hills Private Hospital, which is located in a retirement village, was only made known to the presiding magistrate after Boulter failed to show up in person for his initial bail hearing at the Outjo Magistrates’ Court on 23 April. “The court was not aware that the accused Boulter…

28 Apr

37 pass CA qualification exam

ObserverUncategorisedChartered Accountants

Staff Writer A total of 37 candidates successfully cleared the final hurdle to becoming fully-fledged Chartered Accountants after passing the final qualifying exam. The 37 successful candidates constituted 38 percent of candidates enrolled to write the localised Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) examination, written on 17 December 2020. The results reflects a decline in the pass rate, which stands at 51% for the 2019 December APC cohort. “ICAN's commitment to its members and the public is that the CA (NAM) designation is of the highest standard of excellence, able to meet the demands of the future market, driven by the…

28 Apr

Namibia lags behind in herd immunity target

ObserverObserver MoneyChina, Covid-19, Government

Rose-Mary Haufiku It’s going to take Government nine years to reach 1,700 000 people it has targeted to vaccinate across the whole country. This is because the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has to date vaccinated 14,069 people against COVID-19 since the rollout began on 19 March. Health minister, Kalumbi Shangula, previously stated that Namibia would need to vaccinate 70 percent of its estimated 2.5 million population to reach herd immunity. Herd immunity (population immunity) is the indirect defense against an infectious disease that occurs when a population has gained immunity to the disease, either by vaccination or…

28 Apr

Nchindo family looks to sue Botswana government

ObserverObserver MoneyBotswana, Botswana Defence Force (BDF), Namibia, president Hage Geingob

Andrew Kathindi The Nchindo family is looking to sue the Botswana government for damages after Botswana Defence Force (BDF) soldiers shot and killed three brothers and a cousin, last year at the Chobe River between Namibian and Botswana. The revelation comes after President Hage Geingob recently paid a courtesy visit on the family. “That is one of the items we highlighted when we had a meeting with the President. We asked that our government should be able to assist us with negotiating for compensation from the Botswana government. But definitely, suing for compensation is a priority as we seek recourse,”…