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24 Jul

Hyphen Energy wants to create a skills database

ObserverNational News, Observer MoneyHyphen Energy wants to create a skills database, skills development and potential employees., Toni Beukes

Martin Endjala Hypen Africa Energy has revealed that it is looking at creating and implementing a local database that will focus on skills development and potential employees. The project is aimed at closing the gap that has been identified in the Technical and Education Vocational Training (TVET) sector such as the National Training Authority and the Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology amongst others, that offers training up to Level 5. The Head of Hyphen Energy Environment, Social Governance, Toni Beukes explained that studies currently being conducted are mostly targeting researchers who require Levels 7 to 9, resulting in TVET…

21 Jul

Sexually active persons urged to combat STIs

ObserverNational NewsKalumbi Shangula, Sexually active persons urged to combat STIs

Stefanus Nashama The Minister of Health and Social Services, Kalumbi Shangula has urged sexually active persons to make use of condoms and take necessary precautions to protect themselves from Sexually Transmitted Infectious (STIs). According to Shangula, sexually transmitted infections pose a significant public health challenge as proven by available statistics that there has been an upward trend of such infections in the country, despite the commendable progress made by the government in reducing STIs and HIV infections. Shangula made these remarks yesterday at the launch of the third edition of the national guidelines for the management of sexually transmitted infections.…

21 Jul

Power struggles at Karasburg Town Council

ObserverNational NewsCEO Nico Titus, Power struggles at Karasburg Town Council

Martin Endjala The Karasburg Town Council continues to have back-and-forth push factors, as the Chief Executive Officer saga continues to take centre stage. Staff members are now divided about who’s instructions to follow. The current substantive CEO Nico Titus who returned from his suspension in connection with N$10 million allegedly diverted from the council’s bank accounts into private pockets, was denied entry into the premises on on Monday. The Mayor, Maria Veldskoen insists that they do not recognize him, despite the lapse of his suspension. During Titus’ suspension, Hansina Isaacks was appointed as the acting Chief Executive Officer for the…

21 Jul

Over N$8,5 million donated for small-scale fisheries

ObserverNational News5 million donated for small-scale fisheries, Derek Klaze, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Over N$8

Stefanus Nashama The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has been provided with over N$8,5 million by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to undertake a landscape assessment of small-scale fisheries across the country. According to the Ministry, the N$8,5 million is also meant for the Ministry to undertake stakeholder consultations to obtain inputs to develop the Action Plan. This follows the Ministry’s request for support from the Food and Agriculture Organization to be able to implement the voluntary guidelines on securing sustainable small-scale fisheries, over five years ago. Speaking at the Ministerial Dialogue on small-scale fisheries yesterday in Windhoek,…

21 Jul

Interference of N$82m Bipa tenderout of public procurement procedures

ObserverNational NewsInterference of N$82m Bipa tenderout of public procurement procedures, Manuel Ngaringombe

Stefanus Nashama The official opposition, Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) says the involvement of the Bank of Namibia and the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprise in the implementation of an N$82 million digital registration system by the Business and Intellectual Property Authority of Namibia (BIPA) is out of public procurement procedures. The party further expressed its concern over the revelations that the cost of implementing the digital registration system has ballooned to close to N$100 million from the N$20 million that was originally budgeted by BIPA. According to a statement issued by PDM Secretary General, Manuel Ngaringombe, the party is…

21 Jul

Oshana Region launches Investors Conference

ObserverNational NewsOshana Region launches Investors Conference

Martin Endjala Regional economic units have a duty to stimulate business activities in their regions, in order to increase growth per capital income and employment opportunities and thus, ensure poverty reduction. This was said by the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Peya Mushelenga during the official launch of the Oshana region Investors Conference, launched yesterday in the Oshana region, scheduled to take place from 23 to 24 August 2023. The Minister underscored that it is a reality that regional economic planners and players have a significant role in national economies, particularly in the globalized economy. He added that in…

21 Jul

Attempted Cop Briber sentenced to 18 months

ObserverNational NewsAttempted Cop Briber sentenced to 18 months, Wilhelm Gideon (53)

Stefanus Nashama The Outapi Magistrate’s court has sentenced Wilhelm Gideon (53) to an effective 18 months in jail for attempting to bribe a police officer with N$ 20 000, in exchange for his vehicle which is currently impounded and is marked off as evidence in an ongoing criminal case. Gideon pleaded guilty and was subsequently convicted,and sentenced to eighteen months imprisonment without an option of a fine. Gideon, an operator at Namport contravened section 38(b) read with sections 51, 49 of the Anti-Corruption Act, 2003 (Act No. 8 of 2003), the Anti-Corruption Commission said. According to a statement issued yesterday…

20 Jul

LGBTQI community warned to not insult war veterans

ObserverNational NewsLGBTQI community warned to not insult war veterans, Wendelinus Hamutenya

Stefanus Nashama The Uukwiyuushona Constituency Councillor and member of the National Council, Andreas Amundjindi has sternly warned gay activist Wendelinus Hamutenya and those who engage in same-sex practices, to not insult the veterans of the liberation struggle. During the second reading of the private member’s bill in the National Council yesterday, Amundjindi said Namibia should remain the land of the brave, and that it should not become a land of ‘Sodom and Gomora’. He stated that Namibia cannot allow gays and lesbians to continue insulting veterans of the liberation struggle, who he says brought independence and freedom that gays and…

20 Jul

Alba Chipamba Training Centre criticized for expelling student

ObserverNational NewsAlba Chipamba Training Centre criticized for expelling student, Inna Hengari

Stefanus Nashama The Alba Chipamba Training Centre in Oshikango was inundated with criticism this week from members of the public, parliamentarians, lawyers, and organisations over its decision to expel an 18-year old student nurse because of a TikTok video in which she is singing to music and holding a glass while in uniform. Youthful parliamentarian, Inna Hengari on Tuesday commented on the matter and said that when young people are believed to be acting inappropriately, they should be called, corrected, and advised. They should not be shunned or dismissed. Hengari, who is also an activist, said she has observed that…

20 Jul

ECB dissatisfied with 37 non-complying distributors

ObserverNational NewsECB dissatisfied with 37 non-complying distributors, Robert Kahimise

Martin Endjala The Electricity Control Board has expressed disappointment with 37 distribution licensees who have not yet applied for the review of their tariffs while the deadline of the end of July is closing in. “It is very disheartening that we have to do their work for them. If applications are not received by the end of July, we will review them using our available data for each licensee and issue revised tariffs by the end of August,” the ECB’s Chief Executive Officer, Robert Kahimise said during a media briefing yesterday. Kahimise provided clarity on how Nampower’s bulk customers applied…