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21 Jan

Namibian men succumbing more to COVID-19 than women

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyBen Nangombe, Namibian men succumbing more to COVID-19 than women

Eba Kandovazu MORE Namibian men have succumbed to COVID-19, in comparison to women, since the global pandemic hit Namibia in March 2020. Until 10 January, a total 3735 Namibians died. Of these, 2044 are men and 1691 are women, the Executive Director (ED) in the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), Ben Nangombe, says. Nangombe says an analytical study ought to be conducted, to establish why more men than women are dying due to coronavirus. "One cannot just make assumptions and conclude on the factors contributing to the difference, as this need analytical study to make an informed conclusion.…

21 Jan

Family’s patriarch heirs left homeless

info_e12wt4csObserver Moneyvacate the farm Wild Kuhl, WARRANT of eviction has been issued against the heirs of late Bernhardt Uahupirapi

Tujoromajo Kasuto A WARRANT of eviction has been issued against the heirs of late Bernhardt Uahupirapi, who are scheduled to vacate the farm Wild Kuhl in the Otjozondjupa Region. This comes after the executor, who also happened to be the father's younger brother, sold the property to the government under "dubious" terms, according to the heirs. Uahupirapi died in 2004, and his 24 children allege that the farm was in debt of more than N$780,000 at the time of his death, which the heirs claim they paid out in cash. But when the land was sold and the riches dispersed,…

21 Jan

South African airline offers 1.4 billion to buy Air Namibia

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyBDS Airways reportedly has put in a N$ 1.4 billion, Dr Ndumba Kamwanyah

Martin Edjala A South African airline, BDS Airways, reportedly has put in a N$ 1.4 billion bid to buy Air Namibia. This is the second bid offer made by BDS Airways after withdrawing the initial bid of N$3.2 billion last November. This has been confirmed in the liquidator’s latest communication as per the transaction timeline proposal. BDS Airways reportedly indicated their readiness in this regard. “This news brings hope to both the country as a whole and the Air Namibia employees, however, there is an element of cautioun that needs to be undertaken, as nothing yet has been finalised, nor…

21 Jan

Namibia Dairies to retrench 25 workers this month

info_e12wt4csObserver Money(Nafau)’s Secretory General Jacob Penda, Cossy Tjihundju, ONE of Ohlthaver& List (O&L) group subsidiaries Namibia Dairies

Martin Endjala ONE of Ohlthaver& List (O&L) group subsidiaries, Namibia Dairies, is reportedly laying-off some of its employees due to financial instability caused by covid-19 pandemic come January 31. About 25 employees are currently being retrenched at the AVIS plant and Prosperita whilst other branches are to follow suit. As many companies battle to sustain themselves during this tough times of Covid-19, Namibia Dairies was not spared, as the company battles financial constraints. According to Namibia Dairies Avis Manufacturing Plant Shop Steward, Cossy Tjihundju, several employees are serving a one month notice of retrenchment slated for the 31st January. Last…

20 Jan

BON payment system records milestone N$ 1 trillion settlements

info_e12wt4csObserver Money(BON) Namibia Interbank Settlement System (NISS), Kazembire Zemburuka, the high volumes of the new domestic EFT system streams (NAMPAY)

Tujoromajo Kasuto THE Bank of Namibia’s (BON) Namibia Interbank Settlement System (NISS) has, for the first time since its inception in 2002, recorded a settlement value of N$ 1 trillion during 2021 due to high volumes. The hallmark milestone celebrates Namibia’s secure, reliable, and modern payment system. BON’s Acting Director of Strategic Communications, Kazembire Zemburuka, states that the NISS is a Real-Time Gross Settlement System (RTGS) that processes and settles time-critical payments. The highest settlement values recorded to date can be ascribed to the high volumes of the new domestic EFT system streams (NAMPAY), the utilisation of the lending facilities,…

20 Jan

BDF found not guilty for slain Namibian fishermen…Activists to approach SADC, UN, AU

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyBDF found not guilty, Deputy Commissioner Evans Simasiku, Zambezi Crime Coordinator

Eba Kandovazu A BOTSWANA Magistrate, Taboka Mopipi, today ruled that the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) cannot be held liable for the killing of three Namibian brothers and their Zambian cousin in November last year. The deceased fishermen, Tommy Nchindo, Wamunyima Nchindo, Martin Nchindo, and their cousin, Sinvula Munyeme, were brutally shot by BDF soldiers on 5 November last year accusing them of being poachers. Sinvula Mudabeti, the National Executive Chairperson for Namibian Lives Matter Movement, who attended the inquest proceedings, says the movement has been left with no choice but to approach the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the African…

20 Jan

Court orders Kora millions payback

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyCourt orders Kora millions payback, Kora Awards promoter Ernest Adjovi, Pohamba Shifeta

Eba Kandovazu THE Windhoek High Court this morning ordered that the Namibia Tourism Board(NTB) be re-payed the N$ 23.5 million it paid to Kora Awards promoter, Ernest Adjovi, and his company Mundial Telecom Sarl. The awards, which were scheduled to take place on 20 March 2016 never happened. Adjovi, who was a no show during the trial, has also been ordered to pay the legal costs of NTB. “The lesson learned today is that when you enter into agreements, such must be made to be properly and comprehensively documented to avoid any confusion and gaps. As a country it is…

19 Jan

Namibia to borrow 11 500 tablets from Kenya for census

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyN$1.1 billion is needed for the population censusChief Statistician Alex Shimuafeni, Namibia Statistics Agency

Eba Kandovazu THE Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) Chief Statistician, Alex Shimuafeni, says although N$1.1 billion is needed for the population census in August, 11 500 tablets will be borrowed from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. Shimuafeni says negotiations between the two organisations are ongoing, and that the NSA will cover for the tablets' transportation, storage and insurance. He stresses that the N$1.1 billion will cover the training of 11 500 enumerators, their salaries, vehicles and accommodation, among others. Shimuafeni adds he is confident that the remaining money will be received on time before August. However, he cannot say whether…

19 Jan

Namcor’s unvaccinated employees pushed in tight corner

info_e12wt4csObserver Money(Namcor)’s unvaccinated employees are expected to provide a negative PCR test results weekly, Immanuel Mulunga, Maryke Krohne

Tujoromajo Kasuto From Monday of this week the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor)’s unvaccinated employees are expected to provide a negative PCR test results weekly at their own cost. In addition disciplinary measures will be taken against those absent (forced leave) for more than two days. This was revealed in a letter addressed to an employee by Human Capital Executive, Maryke Krohne, as per the Managing Director Immanuel Mulunga directive. By it employees were given until 19 November, 2021 to get vaccinated. Mulunga stated that employees who do not want to be vaccinated against Covid-19, may be obliged to…

19 Jan

Media should “leave Swapo business alone” – Shaningwa

info_e12wt4csObserver Moneymedia fraternity should leave Swapo business alone, Sophia Shaningwa

Tujoromajo Kasuto SECRETARY General (SG) of the Swapo Party of Namibia, Sophia Shaningwa, says the media fraternity should leave Swapo business alone and stop trying to be part and privy to the SGs explicit functions and duties. Shaningwa further points out that her ill treatment by members of the media fraternity is a response to the hostility she has experienced from the media and the allegations they have made about her. However, she remains tight lipped on completion of the party’s headquarters and if whether it will be hosting the Seventh Elective Congress there. “You people are allergic to Swapo…