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12 Mar

RND lauded for its role in business growth and entrepreneurship development

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Niël Terblanché The Ministry of Industrialization and Trade has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering the development and expansion of local businesses and entrepreneurship in Namibia. This pledge was emphasized by Minister Lucia Iipumbu during the recent inauguration of the new premises of Regto Ndemufayo David Holdings (RND) in Windhoek. Iipumbu pointed to RND’s noteworthy journey of growth and lauded the company’s substantial contributions to job creation and skills development in the country. “RND Holdings exemplifies the dynamic spirit of Namibian entrepreneurship, having emerged as a leading entity through its commitment to innovation and excellence,” Iipumbu said. She commended the company…

12 Mar

MTC 4Life project boosted by injection of N$1.5 million

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Martin Endjala True to its nature to serve and continue to improve the lives of ordinary Namibians, Mobile Telecommunications Ltd (MTC), has allocated a total of N$1.5 million for the second undertaking of the MTC 4Life project. The project is part of MTC’s Corporate Social Investment (CSI) initiative which aims to empower aspiring and existing young entrepreneurs across various trades in the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) sector. Launched in 2022, the socio-economic development project will provide training and upskilling programs to 40 young Namibians between the ages of 18 and 35 to gain practical and entrepreneurial skills in eight…

12 Mar

Businessman and political activist Amunyela denies resigning from Swapo

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Stefanus Nashama Northern businessman and a well-known Swapo Party activist, Sigo Amunyela, has refuted claims that he has resigned from the ruling party to join the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC). According to Amunyela, his Facebook account has been hacked by an anonymous person after losing his cell phone last year. “The account is fake, I have never and will not resign from Swapo to join the IPC or any other political parties. Even if I do, that is not the way I will do it,” said Amunyela. This follows after posts on his Facebook and his other social media…

12 Mar

Namibia’s Banana Project a step closer to self-sufficiency

info_e12wt4csNational NewsNamibia’s Banana Project a step closer to self-sufficiency

Niël Terblanché Namibia has initiated a pioneering banana industry development trial that will take the country closer to agricultural self-sufficiency and innovation, With the planting of 2,222 banana seedlings at Mango Vuluzi farm, located in the Singalamwe area of the Zambezi region, the endeavour, known as the Banana Project, is a significant investment in the country’s agricultural sector. This project, a collaborative effort between the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) and AvaGro, focuses on a one-hectare plot and involves the cultivation of two distinct banana varieties, the Grand Naine and Williams, through tissue culture techniques. The Banana Project is aimed at…

12 Mar

Locust swarms ravage crops in Zambezi Region

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Niël Terblanché Swarms of red locusts have inflicted extensive damage on crops and vegetation in the Zambezi Region, specifically within the Lake Liambezi and Old Masokotwani areas. The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform has sounded the alarm over the crisis, revealing that these devastating swarms have also been detected in flood zones along the Zambezi River as well as places in the Ohangwena Region. Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata, the Executive Director of the ministry, announced the immediate deployment of extermination teams to the affected zones. She said these teams are tasked with conducting intensive surveillance and commencing ground spraying efforts…

12 Mar

A 20-year-old man commits suicide with cousin’s gun

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja A 20-year-old man is reported to have committed suicide this past weekend by shooting himself in the head with his cousin’s gun at Wanaheda in Windhoek. According to the Namibian Police’s crime report, Salomo Neyonga Valombolas’s lifeless body was found in a pool of blood with a gunshot wound to the head and a gun next to him inside the toilet. “It is reported that the deceased’s cousin who lives with him was woken up by the sound of a gunshot, and noticed that the deceased was not in his room and his firearm which he placed under…

12 Mar

Otavi Magistrate’s Court set for full refurbishment

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Niël Terblanché Plans to renovate the Otavi Magistrate’s Court have been announced, following a visit by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Capital Projects and Legal Affairs. The decision by the standing committee indicates a potential turning point for a broader renovation campaign of judicial infrastructure in the central northern parts of Namibia. The committee’s fact-finding mission to Otavi was part of a broader assessment of court facilities across the Otjozondjupa Region. The dilapidated state of Otavi’s court facilities prompted the immediate call for action. Tjekero Tweya, the chairperson of the committee, voiced concerns over the current conditions at the Otavi…

12 Mar

Collaborative initiative aimed at sustainable healthcare

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Niël Terblanché Healthcare providers have joined forces with the healthcare funding industry to foster a sustainable future for the healthcare sector. This strategic collaboration is a crucial move designed to revolutionise the healthcare landscape in Namibia and is spearheaded by the Namibia Association of Medical Aid Funds (Namaf), which has announced the formation of the Healthcare Provider Working Group and the Healthcare Provider Forum. According to Namaf, the new platform aims to harness a wide array of functional expertise from healthcare providers to identify and resolve potential issues proactively, thereby minimizing costly mistakes, rework, and miscommunication. Namaf’s initiative reflects a…

11 Mar

Nida slammed for ongoing power outage at its employee’s homes

info_e12wt4csNational NewsNida slammed for ongoing power outage at its employee’s homes

Martin Endjala Namibia Industrial Development Agency (Nida) has been slammed for failing to address a continuing power outage at the homes of the Naute Dam’s employees. Keetmanshoop Rural Constituency Councillor Willem Labuschagne said during an interview with Windhoek Observer that although the Naute Dam factory has electricity, the workers have been without electricity for almost a month now. He said that the situation has not been resolved. He described the situation of the workers as unbearable. He also declared the state-owned entity as unfit to oversee the functions of Naute Dam amidst the continuous power outages at the living quarters…

11 Mar

Opportunity for Namibians to acquire listed instruments in international companies for N$10

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Martin Endjala First National Bank of Namibia has opened up investment avenues for Namibians to participate in the global investment economy by acquiring listed instruments in international companies like Amazon, Apple, Hathaway, and Microsoft for as little as N$10. The listed financial instruments are any assets that hold capital and can be traded, and this consists of shares, cheques, bonds, futures and options contracts. FNB announced this last week during the launch of an Exchange Traded Notes (ETN) programme. Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) Namibia Heads of Markets Ian Erlank, highlighted the bank’s commitment to providing consumers with the necessary tools…