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24 Jul

The consummate business strategist…An exclusive interview with Ndapewa Hangula

ObserverFeaturedNdapewa Vistorina Hangula, The consummate business strategist...An exclusive interview with Ndapewa Hangula

Ndapewa Vistorina Hangula is the Managing Director for August 26 Manufacturing, a position she has held since February 2021. Ndapewa is an avid and solid strategist and business development expert and a mature business leader. She has a combined experience of more than 20 years of which over 10 years has been at senior and executive management level across multiple industries. With a strong Business background, Ndapewa started her career in the IT filed, and later changed her focus to the business side of companies. Her expertise includes Management Consulting, Strategy Development and implementation, Performance Management, Business Development and ICT.…

20 Jul

Namra rakes in over N$18 billion in revenue

ObserverFeatured, Observer MoneyNamra rakes in over N$18 billion in revenue

Hertta-Maria Amutenja During the first quarter of the current financial year, the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) collected N$18.9 billion in revenue. According to Namra Commissioner Sam Shivute, this amounts to 28 percent of the N$67 billion annual target set for the financial year beginning on 1 April 2023 and ending on 31 March 2024. Last year the agency surpassed its revenue-collection target for the 2022/23 financial year by N$4 billion. The revenue collector was required to bring in N$53 billion however it exceeded its target and collected a total of N$57 billion. “Our achievements thus far would not have been…

19 Jul

Mining Expo to shine a spotlight on oil and gas

ObserverFeatured, Observer MoneyGreen Hydrogen, Mining Expo to shine a spotlight on oil and gas

Martin Endjala The highly anticipated Mining Expo 2023 will be focusing on the discovery of oil and gas as well as the Green Hydrogen in the country and how the mining industry can capitalize on these new developments while showcasing Namibia’s vibrant mining sector. The exhibition is slated for 30-31 August this year at the Windhoek Showgrounds where 86 exhibitors already confirmed their attendance. Exhibitors have already booked a total of 140 booths and stands and the number is expected to rise by the end of the week. The main highlights will be oil and gas, according to the extractive…

17 Jul

KP Illest to drop New Album, “The Crown and The Curse”

ObserverFeaturedKP Illest to drop New Album, “The Crown and The Curse”

Martin Endjala Namibian Hip-Hop Artist and entertainment influencer KP Illest is set to release his ninth studio project, “The Crown and The Curse,” in October. The album will be available on all streaming platforms. KP Illest is known for his hard-hitting lyrics, infectious energy, and commitment to supporting upcoming Namibian artists. He is a true ambassador for Namibian hip-hop and is often referred to as the “Big Brother of the music industry” because of his willingness to mentor and help younger artists. “The Crown and The Curse” is a 13-track album that explores the many highs and lows of being…

17 Jul

23 Questions with Miss Namibia

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Jameela Uuras was recently crowned Miss Namibia 2023. She managed to grant Observer Weekend a quick sit-down in between a hectic schedule of photoshoots and interviews, both from the local and regional media. Do you follow politics? Absolutely. If you don’t follow politics, politics will follow you. Which 3 political issue are close to your heart? Youth unemployment: We face high levels of unemployment, particularly among the younger generation, which poses a significant challenge for our country's development and stability. Land reform: Specifically because I did research on this during my preparations as a Miss Namibia finalist and it's sad…

17 Jul

Recon Africa gets the green light for more drilling

ObserverFeatured, Observer MoneyRecon Africa gets the green light for more drilling

Niël Terblanché Although there is increased pressure to shift away from fossil fuels and to move towards low-carbon energy sources such as hydropower, solar and wind, this energy transition must be done in a way that shall be fair and affordable for developing countries like Namibia. The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism recently issued an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) to Recon Africa to drill more exploration and appraisal wells in the Kavango Basin to search for oil and gas resources. The project situated in the Kavango West Region of Namibia was the cause of huge controversy amongst environmental activists…

16 Jul

Deconstructing Martha

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Martha Kautanevali is a Civil Engineer by profession with a certification in Project Management. She founded the Queenshono Mentorship program and Co-founded - Women in Business Network - providing a casual atmosphere for business and corporate women to engage, support and encourage each other. We caught up with her, shortly after being crowned the 2nd Runner Up in the Miss Namibia competition. Can you briefly tell us where you hail from? I hail from a loving village called Ohamwaala-Edundja in the Ohangwena region. You studied civil engineering at the University of Namibia. You combined it with Project Management Professional (PMP)…

12 Jul

FNB reduces service fees

ObserverFeatured, Observer MoneyFNB reduces service fees, Nangula Kaulum

Martin Endjala The First National Bank of Namibia has reduced the charges on some of its services as a way of cutting deeper to support customers. The fee reductions include card swipe fees on Bankwise lifestyle accounts, fees on international card swipes, reduced cost of ATM withdrawals for its student client base and reduced external debit order fees for its transmission account holders. The reduction in service fees will offer huge fee-saving opportunities for customers who use the bank’s alternative channels, feature across FNB Namibia’s newly released July 2023-June 2024 pricing for products and services. This pricing is effective from…

07 Jul

Police confiscate drugs worth N$617 475 in June

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Niël Terblanché Large quantities of illicit drugs such as crack cocaine, cannabis and mandrax have been confiscated by the Namibian police during focused operations in June. According to Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, the head of the Namibian Police’s Public Relations Division, the combined value of the confiscated drugs is estimated at N$617 475. She said that officers managed to arrest 153 suspects in June. She said that 148 of the suspects were identified as Namibians, while one Angolan, one Congolese and three Zambian nationals were found to be in possession of illicit drugs. The suspects had cannabis worth N$555 455,…

06 Jul

Quality of statistics is not guaranteed in Namibia

ObserverFeatured, National NewsQuality of statistics is not guaranteed in Namibia

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The quality of data is not guaranteed in Namibia because such information is not always compiled for statistical purposes. The representative of the United Nations Population Fund in Namibia (UNFPA) in Namibia, Gift Malunga made the statement at the launch of the National Strategy for the Development of Statistics (NSDS) this week. “In Namibia, like in many other countries, inter-agency access to data from administrative and official records is inconsistent and the quality of data is not guaranteed because it is not always compiled for statistical purposes. Currently, the process of data sharing between government entities is not…