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01 Aug

TB a national scourge: Nangombe

ObserverMainSouthern Africa Health Community, TB a national scourge: Nangombe

Stefanus Nashama HEALTH Ministry Executive Director, Ben Nangombe says Namibia was ranked in the top 10 in the world in terms of Tuberculosis (TB) related occurrence rate last year. According to the World Health Organisation, the country has a TB incidence rate of 460 per 100 000 people. In response, Nangombe stated that TB remains a scourge in Namibia, particularly among those living with HIV. “The programme data show that HIV infection is the most common risk factor attributed to TB infection in Namibia, followed by malnourishment, excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, and diabetes mellitus,” he said. Nangombe made the remarks…

31 Jul

‘Namibia brimming with potential’ – VP

ObserverMainDr Nangolo Mbumba, Russia-Africa Summit., ‘Namibia brimming with potential’ - VP

Niël Terblanché Namibia must leverage existing capital-intensive industries to set the basis for effective diversification towards industries that can employ more young people with higher capabilities and jumpstart the country’s economy. The Vice President of Namibia, Dr Nangolo Mbumba during a presentation at the Invest in Namibia Forum in St Petersburg said business engagement provides an opportunity to find business partners and investors from Russia who will be interested to develop business partnerships with their Namibian counterparts in various areas of business and economy. “Namibia is a country of great promise and infinite potential. With a population of less than…

28 Jul

Lucrative Health Tender alive again

ObserverMainLucrative Health Tender alive again

Niël Terblanché The High Court of Namibia has finalised the matter between Taliindje Investment CC’s and 92 respondents with regard to the tender to supply N$141 million worth of clinical gloves to the Ministry of Health and Social Services. The court condoned the closed corporation’s application for non-compliance with the forms and services as provided by the rules of the court and at the same time ordered that the Central Procurement Board (CPB) fully comply with an order to review the closed corporation’s removal as a supplier of clinical products. Taliindje Investments is owned by Helena Figura. She is listed…

27 Jul

Menzies Aviation suffers another defeat

ObserverMain12 July 2023, HKIA to Paragon, Menzies Aviation suffers another defeat, Menzies filed

Niël Terblanché After the High Court’s decision of 23 May 2023 which dismissed Menzies’ application to interdict NAC from implementing NAC’s award of the tender to provide ground handling services at HKIA to Paragon until finalization of a review application that Menzies has filed in the High Court in respect of the tender referred to above, Menzies has since filed an appeal to the Supreme Court against the said High Court decision. On 12 July 2023, Menzies filed an application in the Supreme Court requesting that court to expedite the determination of its appeal. The Supreme Court in its order…

26 Jul

PDM demands the sacking of Mulunga

ObserverMainNico Smit, PDM demands the sacking of Mulunga

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Nico Smit, Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) member of Parliament has urged the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprise to take action against the entire National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) Board and for the Board to dismiss the Managing Director, Immanuel Mulunga for serious transgressions of the terms of his employment contract.This comes after the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) cleared Mulunga of corruption allegations when he authorised the transfer of money to Sungara Energies Ltd. Smit stated that Mulunga’s authorization of the transfer of US$6.7 million to Sungara Energies Ltd. was not authorised by the Board, which is one…

25 Jul

Mulunga exonerated by ACC

ObserverMainMulunga exonerated by ACC, Paulus Noa, s NAMCOR, Sequa Petroleum Ltd and Petrolog Energies Ltd, the Director General of the ACC

Niël Terblanché The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of Namibia after an intense investigation has given Immanuel Mulunga, the suspended Managing Director of the Namibian Petroleum Corporation (Namcor) the all-clear after the watchdog could find no evidence of criminal intent when he authorised the transfer of money to Sungara Energies Ltd. According to a report released by Paulus Noa, the Director General of the ACC, Mulanga authorised the payment to the conglomerate in the interest of Namcor and the country despite the fact that he attempted to repeatedly bring the matter to the attention of the corporation’s board of directors. “The board…

24 Jul

Beneficiaries receive houses after a delay of seven years

ObserverMainBeneficiaries receive houses after a delay of seven years, Erastus Uutoni

Niël Terblanché Beneficiaries of the Mass Housing Development Programme in Swakopmund were delighted to receive their new homes after a delay of seven years. Erastus Uutoni, the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, officially handed over 108 government-funded houses to their rightful owners and said that all Namibians deserve decent shelter “This is a memorable milestone for this specific project which was at a standstill for a long time. It is yet another demonstration of the continued efforts of the Government towards creating more opportunities for decent shelter for our people,” he said. The project has been halted for close…

21 Jul

Fishing sector only accounts for 12% of tax revenue

ObserverMainCommissioner Sam Shivute, Fishing sector only accounts for 12% of tax revenue

Martin Endjala The Namibia Revenue Agency has expressed its concern towards the fishing industry, following alarming statistics that indicate that the sector only contributes 12 percent of tax revenue compared to other industries. Currently, the Mining sector contributes 22 percent of tax revenue, with Debmarine amongst the top ten contributors with three billion Namibian Dollars, followed by B2Gold and Namdeb. The three The Fishing sector is regarded as one of Namibia’s largest industries in terms of generated GDP for the country, however, NamRa’s Commissioner Sam Shivute said he is concerned about the manner in which the industry is currently operating…

20 Jul

Abuse of system prompts mandatory Visas for Namibians traveling to the UK

ObserverMainAbuse of system prompts mandatory Visas for Namibians traveling to the UK, Charles Moore

Niël Terblanché With immediate effect, Namibian nationals will need to apply for a visa to visit the United Kingdom. According to a statement issued by the British High Commission in Windhoek, the UK Government decided to impose the new visa regime because of the sustained and significant increase since 2016 in the number of UK asylum applications from Namibian nationals at the UK border. “This constitutes an abuse of the provision to visit the UK for a limited period as non-visa nationals,” British High Commissioner to Namibia, Charles Moore, said. The changes in the travel regime for Namibians will take…

19 Jul

GRN admits that poverty is on the increase

ObserverMainGRN admits that poverty is on the increase, Mbombo, Omaheke Region

Stefanus Nashama The Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare has admitted that poverty is on the increase in Namibia. At the same time, the ministry added that there are several contributing factors to the trend that should be addressed as a matter of urgency. According to the Executive Director of the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare, Martha Mbombo, the legacy of apartheid, which left many Namibians marginalized and without access to land for production means is one of the factors contributing to poverty in the country. She also explained the effects of climate…