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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…

27 Oct

Geingob says hate speech is a great concern

info_e12wt4csObserver Moneypresident Hage Geingob

Tujoromajo Kasuto President Hage Geingob says he believes hate speech fuels extremist views and is a cause of great concern with the world witnessing a growing trend of extremism. He says it is in unity that strength lies and it is in pursuing policies of inclusion that will build robust processes, systems and institutions that will imbue trust, confidence and cooperation in efforts of building peaceful, prosperous and inclusive societies. “Hate has no place in society. It distracts from inherent human capacity to show compassion and uplift the human spirit,” he adds. Geingob expressed these sentiments virtually as keynote speaker…

27 Oct

Man ‘walks scot-free’ after allegedly running over people

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyDorado Valley, Roads Authority

Eba Kandovazu A TOP ranking employee at the Roads Authority has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, despite the fact that four people were seriously injured after he allegedly ran them over, one after another at a local shopping complex in Windhoek's Dorado Valley last Sunday. "There was blood everywhere. It is the scariest thing I have ever seen. Three people, and a woman who works at a salon where the incident happened were just going about their business, when a Range Rover Discovery from nowhere rammed into them. The woman could possibly lose her leg. Her…

26 Oct

Reparations are not development aid – UN Special Rapporteur

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyFabián Salvioli, United Nations

Staff Writer Reparations should not and cannot be dressed up as humanitarian aid, assistance or development cooperation, evading the assumption of due responsibilities. Notes the Special Rapporteur of the United Nations on the promotion of truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence, Fabián Salvioli, in his report to the United Nations General Assembly in July. Although the agreement between Germany and Namibia includes acknowledgement of the genocide against the Ovaherero and Nama and offers public apologies and development assistance as compensation, it was negotiated without the participation of the affected communities, it notes further. The Joint Declaration between Namibia and…

26 Oct

Ohorongo Cement donates over N$26m worth of equipment, supplies to Health Ministry

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyDr Kalumbi Shangula, Health Minister, Ohorongo Cement

Tujoromajo Kasuto Ohorongo Cement today donated more than N$26 million worth of medical equipment and supplies to the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS). These comprises of 899 300 medical masks and 2 000 surgical gowns. Health Minister, Dr Kalumbi Shangula, at the handover ceremony said the donation serves to support Government efforts in the fight against Covid-19 and to capacitate public health facilities to continue providing health services to the nation. “We have come a long way in the fight against this pandemic. Although positive cases are decreasing, we cannot let our guard down, but should now, more…

26 Oct

Minor incest rape recorded in Gobabis

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyBuffalo Flats, Gobabis

Tujoromajo Kasuto A 12-year-old minor girl was allegedly raped by her brother in Gobabis at Buffalo Flats, on Friday evening, 22 October around 23h00. According to NamPol Spokesperson, Chief Inspector Elifas Kuwinga, the family has not disclosed as yet the brother’s age and he has not yet been arrested and police investigations are ongoing. It is alleged that the victim and suspect were watching TV in the sitting room, whereby the victim fell asleep on the coach and upon waking up she noticed that she was being raped by her brother. Meanwhile,in the Ohangwena region, a 10-year-old minor girl was…

26 Oct

Legal fraternity warns NSFAF against Name and Shame initiative

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyNamibian Student Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF)

Tujoromajo Kasuto People’s Litigation Centre (PLC) is warning the Namibian Student Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) against its intent of publishing the names of beneficiaries or defaulters who have been unable or have not settled their debts with the Fund. PLC says concerned students and student organisations have approached the centre to mitigate the situation and deliberate on the way forward. “It has been brought to the attention of the Centre by student organisations and beneficiaries of the Namibian Student Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) of its intention to publish personal information about beneficiaries in local newspapers.” PLC notes that the intended…