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11 Aug

Taxis plan N$15.40 fare

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyNamibia Transport and Taxi Union (NTTU), NAMPOL

Andrew Kathindi The Namibia Transport and Taxi Union (NTTU) has given unilateral notice of their own 10 percent taxi fare increment for 1 September, which they hope will increase the current N$14 rate for a taxi trip to N$15.40. This, comes as the Union had previously attempted to make the N$14 increment, which the Ministry of Works and Transport had announced in May as a subsidy during the state of emergency, permanent. The union had argued that the increase would be on the basis of a notice that they had given in 2018 which government did not approve. “For the…

11 Aug

Ndeitunga calls for penalties on Corona spreaders

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyCovid-19, General Sebastian Ndeitunga, NAMPOL

Andrew Kathindi Namibia Police (Nampol) Chief, General Sebastian Ndeitunga has called for stringent penalties to be imposed on those putting public lives at risk by knowingly spreading COVID-19. This comes as Namibia has witnessed increased cases where those with Covid-19 have knowingly left quarantine facilities and interacted with the public. In some cases, COVID-19 positive individuals have gone out on drinking and partying sprees, posing a health risk to hundreds of people, with the latest case being one involving a Windhoek-based male. “If a person knew or suspected that they are positive, the person is not supposed to spread it.…

07 Aug

Tuli works for the well-being of women

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedAlkimia, Patsy Church, Tulimelila Shityuwete

We wanted to check in on someone we admire for her achievements in the world of dance, entertainment and personal development. Read her own words and catch up with Tulimelila Shityuwete – Ed. About a year ago, I launched a consultancy with my friend and mentor, Patsy Church. We believe that a magic exists when you bring groups of people together for a shared purpose and so we named our consultancy Alkimia, for alchemy. We started the consultancy after writing a workshop for women and realizing that we really wanted to focus on working with issues of gender, equality and…

07 Aug

Time for an ideological paradigm shift

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedideological, Ideologically

Yours Truly Ideologically - Seventh Installment: Kae Matundu-Tjiparuro In a post-colonial Namibia, a cluster of the various socio-economic classes, which drove and spearheaded the liberation war, dating back to the war against German colonialism and imperialism, and ultimately against South African occupation, have been the ones in charge, politically. Of course with the help of the invisible hand of the former colonisers, this time in the form of corporate businesses, especially transnational corporations. While the local political elite has been seemingly in charge, actually since they are not in control of the economy, their being in charge is only nominal…

07 Aug

Online accessibility should be a priority for all

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedlockdown, Online

Observatory: Thandizo Kawerama People from all walks of life have had to make the switch to digital platforms to continue being productive during lockdown and beyond. This has dispelled the longstanding myth that technology and being internet savvy, was only for the youth and people in tech related fields. Being literate on digital platforms is in high demand. Gym sessions are being held via Zoom, concerts are being streamed on Instagram live, and court is back in session via Skype. Many have been able to adapt, but once again the less privileged have been left behind to struggle with lost…

07 Aug

Jobs are gone – what is the plan?

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedCovid-19, Namibia, NamPost

Jackie Wilson Asheeke The new normal means that an unknown number of jobs that are lost due to COVID-19 may never return. A few employers might take advantage of the pandemic to cut salaries or job categories permanently. Most jobs that will vanish will be an honest reflection of a shift in how some sectors do business. How will Namibia get ahead of this crisis in the making? What is the plan? Will we wait (as usual in Namibia) until we are in a crisis over permanent job losses? Or, will we make move to begin re-training programs and unemployment…

07 Aug

Beyond donating a blanket

info_e12wt4csUncategoriseddonating, Social media, The Time Traveler

The Time Traveler: Hugh Ellis Over a thousand people were made homeless, at least one person killed, and over 200 homes destroyed when a shack fire tore through the settlement of Twaloloka in Walvis Bay on the night of 26th July. Since then, the response from Good Samaritans has been inspiring. Social media appeals and GoFundMe accounts have been started. Businesses and NGOs offered their premises as collection points and their vehicles as transport. Namibians of all walks of life have donated blankets, clothes and building materials. The response from middle-class Namibians, in particular, makes me a bit less pessimistic…

07 Aug

CoW CEO runs for calmer pastures

info_e12wt4csNational NewsCity of Windhoek, Police Chief Abraham Kanime, president Hage Geingob

It is no wonder that recently resigned City of Windhoek (CoW) Chief Executive Officer, Robert Kahimise has jumped ship. The worse job in Namibia is to be a CEO of a municipality or township or village. Who would choose a toxic work environment with stones being thrown from all sides? The skills-based portion of the CoW CEO job could be attractive to many seasoned, experienced city administrators. But, swimming through the effluent of political nonsense, power struggles, personality minefields, and entrenched long-serving bureaucrats is not worth it. Potential city executives out there who value their sanity, expect affirmation at work,…

07 Aug

Investors demand millions from Amushelelo . . . as PG warns investors

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyAmushe Hello Investment, Asset Legacy Investments CC, BoN, Forex Trading Corporation

Andrew Kathindi Investors in Michael Amushelelo’s Forex Trading Corporation, which the Bank of Namibia (BON) has now deemed illegal, are demanding the return of their money. The funds which amount to millions of Namibian dollars had been invested in Amushelelo’s Project One Million and were subsequently frozen by the BON and are currently being used as evidence. According to sources, the money as a part of evidence will only be released once investigations by the Namibian Police have concluded. The Windhoek Observer also has it on good authority that of the millions, only a minimal amount was actually invested in…

07 Aug

Couch Kitten: I will graduate when I finish

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedCouch Kitten

Clementine Tjameya Every senior student has at least that one aunt, uncle, granny or just random community member who is always so pressed about when you are finishing your studies. But can someone please tell these busy buddies that things are tough here at varsity. You can’t go around randomly stressing other people’s children with questions like, “When are you graduating?” Is there a time line set for when I am supposed to finish my studies? And even if there is who says I want to follow it? This is not high school. We are seeing flames. In here, we…