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04 Aug

Youth unemployment merits urgent attention: Irimari

ObserverNational NewsOshana and Omusati regions, Youth unemployment merits urgent attention: Irimari

Hertta-Maria Amutenja With youth unemployment issues aggravated by reasons such as a lack of rainfall, weak economic growth, and slow industrialisation, among others, the situation in Oshana and Omusati regions need immediate attention and new solutions. The governors of the two regions told Windhoek Observer yesterday that they had done everything they could to combat youth unemployment in their regions. The severity of the region’s youth unemployment, according to Elia Irimari, Oshana regional governor, has a negative impact on unemployed young people, causing some of them to engage in unproductive activities that may also affect their prospects. He called attention…

04 Aug

Wanted murder suspect implicated in farm attack

ObserverNational NewsMaureen Mbeha, Wanted murder suspect implicated in farm attack

Niël Terblanché One of the five suspects being sought after by Namibian Police in the Otjozondjupa region in connection with the attack on Udo Gartner, 70, on his farm near Grootfontein on Sunday night has been apprehended. According to Inspector Maureen Mbeha, the suspect was apprehended at a roadblock near Otjiwarongo in connection with a murder investigation in Tsumeb. He was arrested for murder and then named as a suspect in the farm attack case. “Police officers discovered a firearm in his possession that had been stolen from the farm on Sunday evening. The pistol in question was a Vzor70.…

04 Aug

Empowering the Future…Old Mutual Namibia offers 17 graduates job opportunities

ObserverNational Newsand Sustainability Executive, Empowering the Future…Old Mutual Namibia offers 17 graduates job opportunities, Mignon du Preez, Old Mutual Namibia, Public Affairs

Staff Writer In response to the pressing unemployment challenges that fresh graduates in Namibia confront, Old Mutual Namibia is taking proactive steps to alleviate this load and have a significant influence on the nation’s workforce. Recognising the need to assist young talent, Old Mutual Namibia has resumed their exciting program, which welcomes recent graduates to apply for a one-of-a-kind opportunity to obtain market-relevant skills, thereby setting them for success in the job market. Old Mutual Namibia Group Marketing, Public Affairs, and Sustainability Executive, Mignon du Preez highlighted the company’s commitment to developing indigenous talent. She said, “At Old Mutual Namibia,…

03 Aug

NASRIA declares N$10m dividend

ObserverFeatured, National News, Observer MoneyNamibia Special Risk Insurance Association Limited (NASRIA), NASRIA declares N$10m dividend

Martin Endjala Namibia Special Risk Insurance Association Limited (NASRIA) has declared a dividend of N$ 10 million to government for the fiscal year 2023. NASRIA board chairperson, Adrianus Vugs made the announcement on Wednesday during a dividend handover ceremony. He stated that, despite the country’s economic headwinds, the recent dividend payment demonstrates NASRIA’s resilience and ability to respond to shifting dynamics in the financial services sector and the fiscus at large. In addition, the Insurance Company declared dividends of N$ 6.8 million in 2020, N$ 10 million in 2021, and N$ 7.7 million in 2022. NASRIA is Namibia’s only special…

03 Aug

Japan considering Namibia for rare earth mineral deal

ObserverNational NewsG7 Summit in Hiroshima, Japan considering Namibia for rare earth mineral deal

Niël Terblanché The Japanese government plans to enter into an agreement with state-owned entity, Epangelo Mining Company to strengthen the supply chain for rare earth and other key minerals. Namibia is one of three African countries selected by the Japanese government as potential suppliers of lithium and other rare earth minerals used in the production of high-capacity batteries. Aside from Namibia, Japan intends to extend cooperative exploration for rare earth minerals with state-owned mining businesses in Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As Namibia is rich in zinc, copper, and other resources, the supply chain remains underdeveloped, despite…

03 Aug

Home Affairs Ministry to pay retired NDF General over N$ 219 000

ObserverNational NewsHome Affairs Ministry to pay retired NDF General over N$ 219 000, Thomas Ngilifavali Hamunyela

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Retired Namibian Defence Forces (NDF) member, Major General, Thomas Ngilifavali Hamunyela has won his unlawful arrest and detention court case against the Namibian Police. The case was presided over by High Court Judge, Esi Schimming-Chase, who decided in favour of Hamunyela and ordered the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security to pay N$ 219 630 in compensation. The court’s decision dismissed any justifiable explanations for Hamunyela’s wrongful incarceration, emphasising that his arrest was not lawful, reasonable, or essential. The police were held liable by the court for their behaviour. Schimming-Chase directed that N$50 000 be paid…

03 Aug

Gender ministry launches disabilities draft Bill

ObserverNational NewsGender ministry launches disabilities draft Bill, Royal /Ui/o/oo s

Staff Writer The Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare launched a National Policy consultation on Persons with Disability Bill on Wednesday. Marginalised Communities deputy minister, Royal /Ui/o/oo said the draft bill aims to incorporate principles enshrined in the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities into Namibia’s statutory framework. Ui/o/oo gave the keynote address on behalf of Minister Doreen Sioka. According to the deputy minister, the consultation emphasises the significance of mainstreaming disability concerns as an inherent element of applicable plans for long-term development. Furthermore, the procedure will ensure that Namibia not only…

03 Aug

Okapya to house artificial insemination centre

ObserverNational NewsJona Musheko, National Planning Commission

Stefanus Nashama The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform has announced that the Okapya Livestock Development Centre (LDC) in the Oshikoto region will be upgraded and equipped with an artificial insemination facility to improve farmers’ access to better breeding resources. This comes on the heels of the ministry’s recent announcement, in partnership with the National Planning Commission, to award a contract to an abettor for the upgrade of the existing slaughterhouse in Opuwo, Kunene area, as well as the contraction of Okapya LDC. The funding will come from the European Union’s livestock support program in Namibia’s Northern Communal Areas…

03 Aug

Local markets linked to external markets – Matundu

ObserverNational NewsJenelly Matundu, Local markets linked to external markets - Matundu

Stefanus Nashama Deputy International Relations Minister, Jenelly Matundu says the ministry is working relentlessly to advertise Namibia to international markets by exposing the country’s prospective commercial prospects to the world. According to Matundu, the ministry is also considering removing trade berries, tariff reductions, and the elimination of non-tariff berries, which will provide Namibia with greater access to new market production. She stated that the government, through the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, has allotted funds to all 14 regions to fund missions abroad, with Ohangwena specifically designated for missions in France and Cuba, but not exclusively. She also stated…

03 Aug

Kashuupulwa promoted to Commissioner

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Niël Terblanché Namibian Police (NamPol) Head Operations Division in the Oshana region, Ottilie Kashuupulwa has been promoted to the position of Commissioner. Kashuupulwa was also named as the new Regional Commander of the Ohangwena region. NamPol Inspector General, Joseph Shikongo promoted Kashuupulwa from Deputy Commissioner to Commissioner an elevation that took effect on August 1. Commissioner Kashuupulwa took over for Commissioner Elizabeth Sibolile, whose service as an active public servant expired on July 31, when she reached retirement age. According to NamPol’s Public Relations Division’s Deputy Commissioner, Kauna Shikwambi, Commissioner Kashuupulwa began her policing career on November 6, 1990. Her…