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30 Oct

Hinda insists Seibeb is “exaggerating” assault

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyHenny Seibeb, Maureen Hinda

Eba Kandovazu SWAPO Party Member of Parliament (MP), Maureen Hinda, says Landless People's Movement (LPM) leader, Henny Seibeb, is exaggerating in alleging that she slapped him in the face and his spectacles subsequently broke. Hinda describes the situation as a "Kindergarten story" and a botched trap by Seibeb that did not go according to his plans. A criminal case, according to Seibeb, has been opened with a Windhoek police station. Hinda, however, says she was not made aware of the criminal charge. The incident, she says, happened during an adjournment after LPM MP Utaara Mootu approached Hinda to ask why…

29 Oct

Fuel prices have risen yet again

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyMinistry of Mines and Energy

Tujoromajo Kasuto The Ministry of Mines and Energy today confirmed fuel prices increase with petrol prices increasing by 50 cents per litre and diesel by 70 cents per litre. The will be effective as from Wednesday, 03 November 2021. The fuel pump prices in Walvis Bay will become N$ 14.95 per litre for petrol and N$ 14.88 per litre for diesel. The prices across the rest of the country will also be adjusted accordingly. Moreover, the ministry noted that the National Energy Fund (NEF) will cover the entirety of the under-recoveries recorded for the month of October 2021 on behalf…

29 Oct

Geingob witnesses NDF training completion in Oshana

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyNamibia Defence Force, president Hage Geingob

Eba Kandovazu PRESIDENT Hage Geingob was part of the delegation that today witnessed a joint field training exercise at Uulunga wa Kolondo in Oshana region. Geingob, as the Commander-in-Chief of the Namibia Defence Force officiated the final stage of the training. The President cautioned the NDF to maintain absolute combat readiness at all times, due to the ever shifting geo-political realities and new forms of conflict. "Combat readiness is an extremely important aspect of our national defense apparatus because Namibian soldiers must be adequately prepared to respond to orders or attacks at any given time. We must enhance our preparedness…

29 Oct

Panic and mayhem as more Namibians request for evaluation of qualifications

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyNamibia, Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA)

Eba Kandovazu MORE Namibians are approaching the Namibia The Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) for urgent evaluations of their qualifications, an issue the NQA says is concerning. A total 915 people have approached the NQA for evaluations between August and September, Public Relations Officer Absalom Absalom told the Windhoek Observer, adding that says the escalation of requests for urgent evaluations is concerning. “As a result of this practice, qualification holders often miss out on employability and access to additional training when opportunities arise. As most employers now demand an NQA qualifications evaluation report during the recruitment process and training providers also…

29 Oct

PDM recognizes LGBTQ+ rights

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyLGBTQI+, McHenry Venaani, PDM

Tujoromajo Kasuto The Popular Democrat Movement (PDM) leader McHenry Venaani today said PDM recognises the rights of all LGBTQI+ individuals on equal terms as every other Namibian citizen under the provisions of the Constitution. He further shared that the movement will establish a Commission on Minority Groups with a specific terms of reference mandated at listening to the plight of minorities in order to comprehend the magnitude of their issues. Meanwhile on Abortion, Venaani said that while recognizing women’s right to bodily autonomy, the PDM abides by the relevant legislation on the applicability of abortion under Namibian law. On Gender…

28 Oct

Namibia, SA and Nigeria top high youth unemployment

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyInna Hengari, Namibia

Eba Kandovazu POPULAR Democratic Movement (PDM) Member of Parliament, Inna Hengari, has revealed that Namibia is ranked in the top three African countries with the highest youth unemployment in the world, alongside South Africa and Nigeria. Hengari yesterday tabled a motion on youth unemployment. According to Hengari, Nigeria stands at 33.3 percent, Namibia at 33.4 percent and South Africa at 34 percent. “These countries have the highest unemployment rates not only in Africa but in the world as tracked by Bloomberg. This rise in unemployment for Namibia is problematic, especially given the size of the economy and population of the…

28 Oct

Glimmer of hope for domestic economy in second quarter of 2021

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyBank of Namibia, Covid-19

Tujoromajo Kasuto NEDBANK Namibia’s Executive for Retail and Business Banking, Richard Meeks, says the Bank of Namibia (BON) has recently given a glimmer of hope that during the second quarter of 2021, activities in the domestic economy have improved, driven by better performance in the tertiary industries. He further notes that the performance reflected in retail for clothing, furniture and vehicles sales that declined due to weak demand, given reduced disposable income that was further compounded by covid-19 measure put in place to curb the spread of the virus. However, he says improvements in the tertiary industries where observed in…

28 Oct

‘Get Vaccinated, Kick Covid-19 Out of Namibia’, Khomas launches roadshow tomorrow

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyKhomas Council, Laura McLeod-Katjirua

Tujoromajo Kasuto The Khomas Council and Governor, Laura McLeod-Katjirua, are officially launching the region’s “Get Vaccinated Kick Covid-19 out Of Namibia Roadshow” tomorrow. This is highlighted by brass band march from Moses Garoëb Soccer Field to Havana four way stop. After the launch, a vaccination site will be available at Havana 4 four way stop on that specific day. Additionally, the roadshow will continue at all four roadblocks in the region, Windhoek to Rehoboth, Windhoek to Okahandja, Daan Viljoen and Windhoek to Hosea Kutako International Airport and other different parts of Windhoek rural. There will be information sharing and onsite…

28 Oct

Matyayi, Lutombi final two for CoW CEO post

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyCity of Windhoek (CoW), Conrad Lutombi, Moses Matyayi

Eba Kandovazu THE City of Windhoek (CoW) has recommended current Otjiwarongo Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Moses Matyayi, and Roads Authority CEO, Conrad Lutombi, as the top two candidates for the position of CEO, Windhoek Observer Newspaper is reliably informed. A source at CoW reveals that the names of Lutombi and Matyayi have been forwarded to the Management Council, who will then forward a name for recommendation to the Council. Council, according to the source will then decide whether or not to accept the preferred candidate. The name will then be forwarded to the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus…

27 Oct

Cop not arrested for allegedly beating woman

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyDeputy Commissioner Evans Simasiku, Police, Zambezi Crime Investigations Coordinator

Eba Kandovazu A POLICE officer caught on video assaulting a woman, reportedly an immigrant from Zambia last Wednesday at the Wenela border still has not been arrested, despite that a criminal case of assault has been opened against him. Zambezi Crime Investigations Coordinator, Deputy Commissioner Evans Simasiku, says although the case was opened by the victim on Thursday, the State has taken it over and the suspect, a police constable will only be arrested after all the statements have been collected. The suspect also has not been suspended and is still at work. Simasiku states that the victim will officially…