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08 Aug

Prioritise funding entrepreneurship over social grants: Sheehama

ObserverNational NewsPrioritise funding entrepreneurship over social grants: Sheehama

Martin Endjala INDEPENDENT bank researcher and economist, Josef Sheehama says one way to alleviate teenage unemployment is to foster entrepreneurship rather than focusing solely on social grants, as some people advocate. Sheehama told Windhoek Observer that entrepreneurial support appears to be a successful approach because it can lead to enhanced economic inclusion, less assistance dependency, and stronger social cohesion of forcibly displaced people throughout their displacement cycle. “Despite increased coverage of social grants and well-developed social security, poverty in Namibia has historically been high. Monthly grants can greatly improve conditions; nevertheless, they will not provide the same level of support…

08 Aug

Zhong Mei fights for N$33m garnished by NamRa

ObserverNational NewsBank of Namibia, NamRA, Standard Bank, Zhong Mei fights for N$33m garnished by NamRa

Staff Reporter Zhong Mei Engineering Group has dragged Namra, Standard Bank, Bank of Namibia, and the finance minister to the High Court over N$33m garnished from its account as unpaid tax for 2013 and 2018. The company says Namra instructed Standard Bank to deduct N$33, 031, 543.04 from its account on 12 July 2023 as unpaid tax. According to Zhong Mei, Namra ordered the garnishing order while negotiations to pay off the debt were going on between the parties. The company offered to pay N$2m once off and settle the rest in instalments. Jiang Chong Yaun, who represented Zhong Mei,…

08 Aug

Convicted rapist, Krylov commits suicide in prison

ObserverNational NewsAnna Engelbrecht, Convicted rapist, Krylov commits suicide in prison

Niël Terblanché ALEXANDER Krylov, a Walvis Bay resident, who began serving a 35-year prison sentence in March of this year, committed suicide at the Windhoek Central Correctional Facility. Krylov and his co-accused, Anna Engelbrecht, were sentenced to 35 years and 20 years in jail, respectively, in March this year after being convicted of rape and human trafficking. Krylov was found guilty on 10 charges of rape, ten counts of human trafficking, and one count of giving cigarettes to children under the age of 18, while Engelbrecht was found guilty on three counts of rape and five counts of human trafficking.…

08 Aug

Venaani urges govt to prioritise fight against child rape

ObserverNational NewsMcHenry Venaani, Venaani urges govt to prioritise fight against child rape

Stefanus Nashama POPULAR Democratic Movement (PDM) Leader, McHenry Venaani has urged government to consider the fight against child rape a priority to eradicate social evil that leaves children traumatised after incidents. He called government to allocate additional resources to law enforcement agencies to investigate child rape cases efficiently. In a statement, Venaani stated that government should establish specialised units to deal with such sensitive matters and ensure that justice is served swiftly. Venaani said the judicial system should also prioritise child rape cases, ensuring fair and timely trials for the perpetrators. According to the opposition leader, the recent reports of…

08 Aug

Namibia reached a milestone in eradicatingmother-to-child disease transmission

ObserverNational NewsCongenital Syphilis and Hepatitis B, Namibia reached a milestone in eradicatingmother-to-child disease transmission

Niël Terblanché Namibia has an unprecedented opportunity to eliminate new HIV, Congenital Syphilis and Hepatitis B infections among newborn babies and children. The country has achieved the 95-95-95 targets set by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the government is fully committed to the goal of Zero New HIV Infections while continuing to invest in the HIV and AIDS response According to Ben Nangombe, the Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, investment is needed to sustain the tremendous progress the country has made in scaling up HIV service to ensure easy access to comprehensive, high-quality treatment…

07 Aug

Tjijombo used gospel to inspire revolution and resistance: Geingob

ObserverNational NewsArchbishop Petrus Katikisa Daniel Uariune Tjijombo, but also a man with a firm disposition and courage that enabled him to play an important role during the liberation war., PRESIDENT Hage Geingob has praised the late Archbishop Petrus Katikisa Daniel Uariune Tjijombo as a man with a kind-hearted and tender spirit

HERTTA-MARIA AMUTENJA PRESIDENT Hage Geingob has praised the late Archbishop Petrus Katikisa Daniel Uariune Tjijombo as a man with a kind-hearted and tender spirit, but also a man with a firm disposition and courage that enabled him to play an important role during the liberation war. Tjijombo died on July 15 in Windhoek at the age of 87 following a protracted illness and was buried last Saturday at Otjiuaneho village in Otjinene constituency in Omaheke region. “As we reflect on the life of late Archbishop Tjijombo with reverence, fondness, and admiration, we recognise that, behind the sanctity of the cloth,…

07 Aug

Govt urged to reform social grant system

ObserverNational NewsGovt urged to reform social grant system, Zambezi region’s Sibinda

Stefanus Nashama COMMUNITY members in the Zambezi region’s Sibinda constituency have urged government to change the current social grant system, saying it does not meet the needs of vulnerable people. The community believes that, in addition to social assistance, government should train and equip people to be able to generate their own jobs in order to sustain their lifestyles. The community members reasoned that this would provide another source of income for disadvantaged families rather than relying just on the meagre assistance provided by government. Residents in the Zambezi region raised these issues while submitting their comments and complaints during…

07 Aug

Mumbala, Shipwikineni trade jabs over Special Conference calls

ObserverNational NewsMumbala, Reinhold Shipwikineni, Shipwikineni trade jabs over Special Conference calls, SPYL Erongo Regional Executive Committee member

Stefanus Nashama SWAPO //Karas region Regional Coordinator, Mathew Mumbala has labeled former SPYL Erongo Regional Executive Committee member, Reinhold Shipwikineni as a toothless dog that bark for the sake of making noise. This come after Shipwikineni openly supported former Youth Minister, Jerry Ekandjo’s request for a Swapo Party Special Conference to pick a presidential candidate. He said Shipwikineni has no idea what he is doing and barks for the sake of it like a toothless dog. “We are dealing with an individual, who not even within party structures. He should keep barking like a toothless dog,” he said. Mumbala urged…

07 Aug

NASRIA to invest N$30m in farmers insurance scheme

ObserverNational NewsNAMIBIA Special Risks Insurance Association Limited (NASRIA), NASRIA to invest N$30m in farmers insurance scheme, Ndapona Schleberger

Martin Endjala NAMIBIA Special Risks Insurance Association Limited (NASRIA) will launch a farmers’ insurance scheme in October, with the goal of providing aid to farmers who have lost livestock or crops due to drought, flood, or wild animal attacks, among other things. NASRIA Executive Marketing Officer, Ndapona Schleberger revealed this in an exclusive conversation with Windhoek Observer last week. Farmers who are insured by NASRIA, she said, will be entitled to seek compensation for the loss of cattle, crops, and other farm products. “Losing cattle and crops without recompense is now a thing of the past,” she said. She explained…

07 Aug

Walvis Bay strives for innovative blue economy development

ObserverNational NewsLocal Economic Development Strategy by the Municipal Council of Walvis Bay, Walvis Bay strives for innovative blue economy development

Niël Terblanché The use of existing infrastructure and available assets to stimulate economic growth forms the core of the recently launched Local Economic Development Strategy by the Municipal Council of Walvis Bay.During the official opening of the Walvis Bay Maritime Festival on Friday, Mayor Trevino Forbes said that the maritime industry is one such valuable asset which forms the economic backbone of the port city. “The Maritime industry is ingrained in Walvis Bay’s heritage and existence, making it the perfect sector to mark our voyage in pursuit of economic prosperity,” the mayor said. Forbes said the Maritime Festival will be…