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19 Dec

The Time Traveler: Embracing ‘yin and yang’ in 2021

ObserverUncategorisedEmbracing ‘yin and yang’ in 2021

Hugh Ellis Namibia is not an easy country in which to fight for change. Oftentimes we Namibians are more adept at explaining why new ideas can’t work than envisioning how they might. Namibia is also not an easy country for an individual to join the fight for change. Oftentimes an individual in Namibian society is simply consumed with keeping his or her head above water, with survival. Like almost everyone in the world, I guess, I’m hoping that 2021 will be a better year than 2020. Doubtless, Namibians who voted in November’s local elections, especially those who raised up the…

19 Dec

Don’t forget the pandemic

ObserverUncategorisedCOVID-19 is still here, Don’t forget the pandemic

KHANYISWA MOGOTSI We are about to enter the last two weeks of the year. Before we let our hair down, run to the beach and set aside our turn-up money for New Year’s Eve, we should all remember that COVID-19 is still here. Over the last three months, a lot of people have gone back to living life in a pre-pandemic way. Although that sounds like heaven (because wow, hand sanitiser stinks!) we are still knee-deep in a pandemic. There is a lot of talk about a vaccine and being one step closer to finding a solution but that does…

19 Dec

Best wishes for a new normal in a new year

ObserverUncategorisedBest wishes for a new normal in a new year

Jackie Wilson Asheeke This year has been a difficult one, not just for me personally, but for the world that is still reeling under the weight of COVID-19. 2021 will bring a new normal. We can survive that change if we face it with love and fortitude. Roll up your sleeves and prepare to work harder than you ever have before in 2021. Most families face New Year’s Day celebrations by saying what they are thankful for in the year that has passed. We all should do that to find the strength for the new normal. I thank God for…

19 Dec

What happens when temporary ends?

ObserverUncategorisedTunacor, What happens when temporary ends?

Monthly 'salaries' for over 600 workers at the Coast that have been absorbed into the employment ranks of Tunacor, is a double-edged sword. They are to be paid a monthly salary of N$2,500 for four months only. However, haste, pressure and slow development mean that most will be paid for staying at home. There is no work to be done and no facility in which to work. The monthly manna from heaven ends at the end of March. What is the plan when temporary money ends? A double-edged sword is a benefit that is also a liability. It is something…

19 Dec

Holiday travel to aid COVID-19 cases spike –CDC

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Andrew Kathindi Center for Disease Control (CDC) has warned that Namibia could see higher COVID-19 infection rates after the holiday period due to travel and lack of caution. This comes as the country recorded a record 434 cases of COVID-19 today, the highest in a single day since the virus began to spread in the country in March earlier this year. This occurred a mere two days after the country had its previous record of 363 on 16 December. “It could be worse after the holidays because people are leaving Windhoek, which is the hotspot, and that means that other…

19 Dec

Wanted: Fishrot officer on the run … as De Klerk extradition process begins

ObserverUncategorisedCity Police Chief Abraham Kanime, Fishrot officer on the run, Meren De Klerk l, Phillipus Mwapopi

Andrew Kathindi City Police Chief Abraham Kanime has revealed to Windhoek Observer that officer Phillipus Mwapopi is on the run after he was charged for his involvement in the Fishrot scandal. This comes as the City Police boss earlier this week, revealed that investigations would be opened against officer Mwapopi. “He’s on the run. If I happened to have found him at the office, we would have arrested him. I haven’t yet talked with the other investigators, however,” Kanime told Windhoek Observer. Kanime confirmed that Mwapopi has not been to the office since being fingered in the Fishrot scandal. Mwapopi…

18 Dec

Justice Minister must examine antiquated views in Nam laws

ObserverNational NewsJustice Minister

Two cases reported recently raise an ugly point that has been long said about narrow-minded, sexist, religious-based, laws that allows convictions of rapists to be overturned and women defending themselves against domestic abuse to be convicted of murder. The Justice Minister must move to protect women under the law from Judged with their legal heads in the sand when it comes to domestic violence and rape. The High Court Judge involved in both cases referred to in this editorial, justified his decision to agree with the appeal of a convicted rapist because HE doesn’t feel the rape victims actions are…

18 Dec

The Importance of Market Research in Agribusiness Ventures

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Hanks Saisai Namibia has numerous established farmers who own and operate successful agribusiness ventures that are involved in the primary production of crops, livestock and poultry. Sometimes these ventures become specialized in the processing or semi processing of agricultural commodities because of having many years of experience and always being informed about the industry’s condition. Market research can simply be defined as the action or activity of gathering information about consumers’ needs and preferences. For any aspiring agribusiness owner, there is always plenty of opportunities that can be turned into a successful business venture. For one to be a successful…

18 Dec

How to transact safely online over the holidays

ObserverUncategorisedFNB Forensics Manager, Ingrid Katjiukua

Staff Writer As we hit the holiday season, it is important to empower yourself to not fall victim to Card Not Present (CNP) fraud, which occurs when neither the card nor the cardholder is present whilst a fraudulent transaction is being conducted. Ingrid Katjiukua, FNB Forensics Manager says, “Online shopping continues to be a growing trend in Namibia. More and more consumers regularly buy everything from basic household necessities to clothing, gifts, and gadgets at the click of a button. Not only is it safe and convenient, you earn Rewards every time you shop with your FNB Credit Card. However,…

18 Dec

CPBN Board Chairperson fingered in recruitment irregularities

ObserverObserver MoneyCentral Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN)

Andrew Kathindi The Office of the Ombudsman has fingered Board Chairperson of the Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) Patrick Swartz in the “irregular, unfair and prejudicial” recruitment of 14 employees. The majority of those employed irregularly are Oshiwambo speakers. According to the Ombudsman, John Walter’s report, Leonard Tsheehama, Aune K Ndeutapo, Zambwe Manyando, Twenty-One-March Kangonga and Daphney Meutudhana did not meet the advertised requirements, while Kristof Shiwalo failed the interview pass rate of 65 percent and obtained only a rate of 62.5 percent. According to Walters, Swartz contradicted the Office of the Ombudsman’s finding that Ms Ndeutepo does not…