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29 May

Millennium investment holdings appoints new CEO

Observer Money

Martin Endjala Millenium Investment Holdings has appointed Miguel Hamutenya as the new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Hafeni Vilho who has been the Managing Director for over three decades. He has stepped down for personal reasons, the group said. An announcement issued on Friday by the group indicates that Hamutenya's appointment is effective from 1 June 2023. Hamutenya holds an Honours Degree in Business Management from the United Business school in Madrid, a Diploma in Business Communications from the Norwegian Business School and a Corporate Finance certificate from the European school of economics in London. He is currently pursuing a Masters…

29 May

Govt consulting on the way forward for same – sex marriages

National NewsGovt consulting on the way forward for same - sex marriages

Niël Terblanché The Attorney General, Festus Mbandeka yesterday revealed that because of magnitude of the Supreme Court ruling which compels the government to recognize same-sex marriages concluded outside the borders of Namibia, the government is in the process of conducting a legal assessment of the ruling, before determining the appropriate course of action within the available constitutional parameters. Mbandeka however says the democratic system in Namibia guarantees freedom of speech and expression in terms of Article 21(1) of the Namibian Constitution. In a statement, Mbandeka stressed that exercising these rights, especially with regard to the subject matter of the recent…

29 May

Measures introduced after Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever outbreak

National NewsMeasures introduced after Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever outbreak

Niël Terblanché The Ministry of Agriculture has, with immediate effect implemented preventative measures to curb the spread of the dreaded Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever, following the recent death of a man who was infected. The deceased was first treated at a clinic in Gobabis on May 16 and later transferred to the Windhoek Central Hospital, where he died on May 18. A total 27 contacts were identified, of which, 24 were health care workers. The Ministry of Health and Social Services has in the meantime announced that Namibia has recorded six CCHF outbreaks since 2016, with a total of three deaths.…

29 May

Menstrual Health and Hygiene Day celebrated in Ohangwena

FeaturedMenstrual Health and Hygiene Day celebrated in Ohangwena

Martin Endjala Health and Social Services Deputy Minister, Esther Muinjangue, says that menstrual health is not only a health issue but is in actual fact a human rights issue. Muinjangue said this at the commemoration of the Menstrual Health and Hygiene Day in Eenhana in Ohangwena region, on Friday. The day is commemorated every year on the 28th of May, under the theme Making menstruation a normal fact of life by 2030. She explained that millions of women and girls around the world are stigmatised, excluded and discriminated against simply because they menstruate. She said menstrual health and hygiene are…

29 May

Cabinet approves N$ 87 million for drought relief

National News

Niël Terblanché Cabinet last week activated emergency measures to provide food assistance to drought-stricken households in the //Kharas, Hardap and Omaheke regions. About N$87.4 million has been availed for drought relief, for the next six months starting on 1 July 2023, the government announced. The Cabinet has since directed the Office of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare as well as the Ministry of Health and Social Services to provide assistance through the respective regional councils to people and animals in the worst affected regions.…

29 May

Kuugongelwa-Amadhila labels GIPF a catalyst for economic growth

National NewsKuugongelwa-Amadhila labels GIPF a catalyst for economic growth

Martin Endjala Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has declared the Government Institutions Pension Fund a catalyst for economic growth, given its huge investment to the country’s social and financial development as it provides returns to Namibia. The Prime Minister stated that the fund has invested 50 percent of its fund value at an estimated amount of N$75 billion, making it the largest fund investor individually towards the economy of the country in terms of infrastructures, housing, and other strategic sectors of the economy since its inception in 1989. Kuugongelwa-Amadhila delivered a speech during the launch of the GIPF Strategic Plan of…

29 May

Geingob decries inequality of approach to conflicts

National NewsGeingob decries inequality of approach to conflicts

Niël Terblanché President Hage Geingob, who is also the Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation has condemned the unequal approach to conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Ukraine, by International peace keeping bodies and sympathizers. Eastern DRC has been plagued by conflict involving at least 122 rebel groups, according to a recent count by the United Nations. According to Geingob, people are dying while Africans are being cajoled to support and condemn Russia for invading Ukraine. “We have our own problems that nobody seems to pay attention to, and…

29 May

40 000 job seekers apply for Nampol, 2 398 shortlisted

National News

Stefanus Nashama The Namibian Police has revealed that more than 40 000 people applied for the cadet constable job opportunities advertised recently and that only 2,398 candidates have been shortlisted for interviews. The Namibian Police is seeking to employ about 1,000 cadet officers, and the shortlisted candidates are expected to undergo several tests. However, Nampol did not specify what criteria they used to reduce the over 40, 000 candidates into a smaller number. The 1,000 new cadet constables will include 250 who are coming from the National Youth Service at an advanced stage. The recruitment interviews will be conducted at…

29 May

Namibia signs N$200b Green Hydrogen deal

Main

Niël Terblanché The Government officially signed a pioneering N$200 billion Feasibility and Implementation Agreement on Friday, thereby announcing the development of Sub-Saharan Africa’s largest Green Hydrogen Project. President Hage Geingob officially witnessed the signing of the agreement with Hyphen Hydrogen Energy (Proprietary) Limited. “I thank Hyphen for trusting the Governance Architecture of Namibia with their investment. By signing the Feasibility and Implementation Agreement, a crucial step has been taken to unlock the potential of Green Hydrogen to create jobs for the prosperity of the people of Namibia,” Geingob said at the signing ceremony at State House. Pohamba Shifeta, the Minister…

26 May

Eskom explains winter supply to Namibia……Diamond mines subject to loadsheddding schedule

Observer Money

CHAMWE KAIRA South Africa’s power company, Eskom which has announced that there is a high risk of elevated stages of loadshedding in winter, this week explained how this will impact on electricity exports to Namibia. Responding to questions by Observer Money, Eskom said its power supply agreement for NamPower is in accordance with National Regulatory Standard (NRS) 048-9. “NRS 048-9 is a code of practice in terms of load reduction practices, system restoration practices and other related matters. During load shedding, NamPower’s load is curtailed as per the requirements of NRS 048-9,” Eskom said. Under the current agreement with NamPower,…