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10 Oct

Tests to decide employment are biased

ObserverUncategorisedemployment

Jackie Wilson Asheeke I remain highly sceptical of psychometric testing to decide the personality of those applying for jobs. How can a panel of white mostly male psychologists and HR practitioners make a test that is in any way fair and applicable to people of another colour, culture or class? These tests are geared for white people’s ideas of what is an ‘acceptable’ professional personality trait are. Why do we continue with allowing these South African companies to pump us for money to engage in job selection practices that are discriminatory? Psychometric testing is a short-cut effort to measure intelligence.…

10 Oct

Hair today, gone tomorrow

ObserverUncategorisedNamibian, The Time Traveler

The Time Traveler: Hugh Ellis The Namibian media last week reported that about sixty pupils who were sent home from Outjo Secondary School for transgressing the school's rules on hair had returned to school. Said one of the boys: ‘We shaved our hair. Some of us did not want to return to the school but we didn't have a choice so we shaved it.’ It was rumoured that one white pupil with long hair had not been sent home like black pupils were. The school principal, however, said, ‘that was not brought to my attention.’ The situation reminded me of…

10 Oct

Couch Cat – Yellow mongoose have moved in

ObserverUncategorisedCouch Cat

Jackie Wilson Asheeke I have colonies of ‘little animals’ all over my garden in Eros. They started popping up about 5-6 years ago. Now, they have burrows under my wall and bolt holes everywhere. These guys were cute a natural at first, but now, they own my entire garden. Honestly, I am not lying. I heard them having a braai and swimming in the water tub I put out for them. Where I live in the USA, we have squirrels, pigeons (rats with wings) and sometimes a chipmunk or two if you live near the woods. But, here in Windhoek,…

10 Oct

Warriors earns a draw against SA

ObserverUncategorisedBrave Warriors

Absalom Iimbondi scored in the second half to earn the Brave Warriors a much deserved one-all draw against South Africa in an international friendly match played at the Royal Bafokeng Sports Complex in Rustenburg on Thursday night. Namibia came into the match as clear underdogs following months of football absence in the country, and it was the more fancied host South Africa that took the lead on 19 minutes trough Luther Singh. It was the lead they took to halftime and after the break the Brave Warriors took 10 minutes to get the equalizer through veteran midfielder Absalom Iimbondi, assisted…

10 Oct

Functions of Nutrients in Crop Production

ObserverUncategorisedAgribank

Hanks Saisai The successful production of any given crop or vegetable is dependent on certain factors. In most cases, crops have unique climatic and soil requirements that influence their growth and development. A key factor that influences crop growth and development is soil fertility, which is defined as the soil’s ability to make plant nutrients available to crops. Crops require about sixteen (16) essential elements (Carbon, Oxygen, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Sulphur, Iron, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Boron, Molybdenum & Chlorine). They all perform specific functions that promote growth and development of specific parts of a given crop or…

10 Oct

First National named best bank in Namibia

ObserverUncategorisedFNB, Global Finance, Namibia

Staff Writer Global Finance magazine has announced its 27th annual awards for the World’s Best Banks, and FNB was awarded as the best bank in Namibia. Winners were chosen in more than 150 countries across Africa, Asia-Pacific, Central & Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, North America and Western Europe and were chosen based on careful attendance to their customers’ needs in difficult markets and the accomplishment of better results while laying the foundations for future success. All selections were made by the editors of Global Finance after extensive consultations with corporate financial executives, bankers, banking consultants, and analysts…

10 Oct

Suspect in court charged with Shannon’s murder

ObserverObserver MoneyShannon Wasserfall, Walvis Bay

Helena Johannes A Walvis Bay resident, Azaan Madisia (28) made her first court appearance in the Walvis Bay magistrate court on charges of murder and obstruction of court of law in connection with Shannon Wasserfall’s disappearance. The suspect was denied bail and the case postponed to 07 December 2020 for further investigations. Her arrest and arraignment before the courts is the first major breakthrough in the case since the disappearance of Wasserfall more than six months ago. Chief Inspector Sam Shilemba told the Windhoek Observer that Madisia is the only suspect that has been arrested in connection with Wasserfall’s disappearance.…

10 Oct

Geingob’s advisor lands board seat

ObserverObserver MoneyIipumbu Shiimi, James Mnyupe

Staff Writer President Hage Geingob’s recently appointed Economic Advisor James Mnyupe been appointed to the Road Fund Administration (RFA) board by finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi. Mnyupe joined the State House team last month as a replacement for John Steytler who resigned from his post last year. The former Allan Gray Namibia Managing Director is joined on the new look RFA board by Bank of Namibia Director of Strategic Communication, Dr Emma Haiyambo who will hold the chair. Other board members include Standard Bank Namibia Head: Human Resources Isdor Angula, Oshoveli Hivelua and Melanie Tjijenda Director: Quality Assurance, Standards, Skills Development…

10 Oct

15-year PG requirement raises eyebrows

ObserverObserver MoneyJudicial Service Commission (JSC), Prosecutor General

Andrew Kathindi The decision by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to change the requirements for the appointment of the next Prosecutor General (PG) has raised eye brows amid concerns the move will disenfranchise many lawyers who might be qualified and interested in the post. This comes after a vacancy was advertised for a new Prosecutor General, with clear indications to replace incumbent Martha Imalwa. One of the new requirements for the Prosecutor General post is a minimum of 15 years post admission experience. The current Prosecutor General, who has been in charge for 16 years with her contract extended by…

09 Oct

The remains in the dunes

ObserverNational NewsShannon Wasserfall, Walvis Bay

The recent grisly discovery of human remains in a shallow grave at Walvis Bay near the C14 roadblock is a tragedy. This sad situation is one of many involving the death, rape, beating, and disappearances of young women in Namibia. When will we value women and girls enough to stop preying on them? While an official DNA test on the remains in the dunes must be done to legally make the identification, it has been widely speculated that Shannon Wasserfall, missing since April 10th, has now been found. The family and numerous friends of Shannon were actively reminding the nation…