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MPs urged to learn from COVID-19 and prioritise healthcare sectors
12 Dec

MPs urged to learn from COVID-19 and prioritise healthcare sectors

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 Moses Magadza WINDHOEK – As COVID-19 continues to sweep across the world with no immediate end in sight, SADC Members of Parliament have been urged to learn from the pandemic and work towards retaining their healthcare professionals, which has become a major challenge in some countries. Trudi Hartzenberg, the Executive Director of the Trade Law Centre (tralac), made the call recently when she addressed parliamentarians who represent their countries on the Standing Committee on Human Social Development and Special Programmes (HSDSP) of the SADC Parliamentary Forum. The Committee invited Hartzenberg to throw light on the socio-economic impact of COVID-19 as…
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New study shows decline in funding for HIV-related human rights work
12 Dec

New study shows decline in funding for HIV-related human rights work

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Moses Magadza WINDHOEK – As the world marked International Human Rights Day on 10 December under the COVID-19 related theme “Recover Better - Stand Up for Human Rights”, a study by the AIDS and Rights Alliance for Southern Africa (ARASA) showed a steady decline in funding for social enablers. Social enablers include activities that address barriers such as stigma and discrimination, violence, gender inequality and problematic laws and policies which increase the vulnerability of people to HIV and also impede their access to, and retention in services. At the United Nations General Assembly in 2016, world leaders committed to invest…
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High Court nullifies southern local authority election results …ECN ordered to meet parties rerun costs
12 Dec

High Court nullifies southern local authority election results …ECN ordered to meet parties rerun costs

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Andrew Kathindi The High Court today, declared that the results for Aroab, Koës, Stampriet local authorities and Mariental Rural constituency are null and void and set aside. The High Court further dismissed the Landless People’s Movement (LPM) urgent application to oppose the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN)’s case to have the results of those local authorities and rural constituency nullified, after finding irregularities in the way in which the elections had been conducted. Judge Shafimana Ueitele however ordered that ECN should carry the cost for political parties to participate in the rerun of the polls. “The Electoral Commission of Namibia…
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COVID second wave hits Namibia ….324 new cases recorded Friday
12 Dec

COVID second wave hits Namibia ….324 new cases recorded Friday

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Andrew Kathindi President Hage Geingob and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) have both warned that Namibia is currently facing a second wave of COVID-19. This comes as the country has registered over 300 cases of COVID-19 over the last two days, with, the highest single day number thus far and five deaths over the last two days. “The second wave has arrived, and we are considering what we can do because people are taking the situation very lightly. This disease is killing people. So, let us take it very seriously,” said President Geingob. CDC Country Director Dr Eric Dziuban…
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High Court dismisses Gideon’s application
12 Dec

High Court dismisses Gideon’s application

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Staff Writer The High Court on Friday delivered its judgement dismissing Professor Frednard Gideon’s application with costs. Gideon had challenged the appointment of Dr Erold Naomab as the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST). In the ruling, Judge Miller refused to grant the interim interdict sought by Gideon through his lawyer, Sisa Namandje as “all requirements for granting of the interim interdict have not been met.” Professor Frednard Gideon was seeking to set aside the NUST Council decision made on the 12th of November 2020 to select Naomab as their preferred candidate to be appointed into…
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Whatever your festive, with DStv, you and your family can share the best moments together
10 Dec

Whatever your festive, with DStv, you and your family can share the best moments together

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DStv is overflowing with excitement and an abundance of premium content this festive season. You’re invited to connect with your family and friends and feast on a festive delight of shows and sport to suit any moment. “DStv keeps all customers at the heart of everything we do.  keeping customers engaged with amazing content and high anticipation of what lies ahead is key. It is with this in mind that the brand has altered its CI to reflect the hearts of customers, to showcase the vibrancy of the brand while highlighting that it is indeed a local brand that nourishes…
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10 Dec

Civil servants need to perform or be cut

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Do the people employed in the civil service who treat the public so poorly understand that jobs are scarce and precious? Right now, a job is a valuable commodity. Many people who have endured salary cuts or retrenchments or bankruptcy of their employers are desperate for jobs. Some of those sitting at home unemployed have more skills than many standing behind ministry counters or sitting at agency desks. People who need work would give a lot to replace them. Civil servants need to know that they must do their jobs or be retrenched to save money. The civil service wage…
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BoN maintains Repo rate at 3.75 percent
10 Dec

BoN maintains Repo rate at 3.75 percent

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Staff Writer The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Namibia has decided to keep the Repo rate unchanged at 3.75 percent. “This decision was taken following a review of global, regional and domestic economic and financial developments. The MPC is of the view that the rate remains appropriate to continue supporting domestic economic activity, while at the same time safeguarding the one-to-one link between the Namibia Dollar and the South African Rand,” BON Governor, Johannes !Gawaxab announced on Wednesday. !Gawaxab said the domestic economic activity declined during the first ten months of 2020 and is forecasted to register…
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RFA faces resistance over tolling plans
10 Dec

RFA faces resistance over tolling plans

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Staff Writer A mooted plan by the Road Fund Administration (RFA) to introduce toll booths on certain national roads in Namibia already faces resistance from political parties and national unions. This comes as RFA stated that a feasibility study finalised a few months ago found charging tolls on certain road sections in Namibia is feasible and viable. It claims that these new revenues would generate approximately N$3.9 billion over a five-year period. This supposed finding is a direct contradiction the 2019 finding by former Minister of Finance and current Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein who said…
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09 Dec

Bank of Namibia watches our wallets

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The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has come to the rescue. They have classified the activities of Mufhiwa Building Projects as a pyramid scheme. Those involved are conning people out of their hard-earned money and pocketing the proceeds. BoN has cautioned the public to beware and avoid any transactions with Mufhiwa Building Projects or similar entities that may be doing the exact same thing. BoN has ordered promoters of Mufhiwa Building Projects and those who are already caught in its web as ‘members’ to stop doing any kind of business. A nod must be given to BoN for watching our wallets.…
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