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12 Jul

Empowering consumers for mutual gain

ObserverNational NewsEmpowering consumers for mutual gain

Martin Endjala Today’s consumers are redefining the next normal for the African credit market while they also have new digital demands, heightened experiential expectations, and evolving purchasing and repayment behaviours. This means forward-focused lenders are increasingly being challenged to respond in new and creative ways simply to stay competitive. This evolution in the consumer credit space is taking place against the backdrop of African economies experiencing a mixed post-pandemic recovery, as each country adapts to current conditions and strategizes for the future. External headwinds, such as the effects of global conflicts and inflationary pressures continue to pose a challenge to…

12 Jul

Commission denied Zambezi’s recommendation for CRO’S employment

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Hertta-Maria Amiutenja The Executive Director at the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development, Daniel Nghidinua said the Zambezi Regional Council was denied a recommendation from the Public Service Commission for the employment of Regina Ndopu-Libunda, the Chief Regional Officer of the council. The recommendation was for the extension of the employment contract of Ndopu-Lubinda which was effective from March 2016 until February 2021. “Following audit finding and recommendation, the Regional Council acknowledged the omission and in 2021, approached the Public Service Commission to obtain a recommendation for the period of 1 March 2016 to 28 February 2021, which request was…

12 Jul

Walvis Bay Municipality warns residents about a payment scam

ObserverNational NewsWalvis Bay Municipality warns residents about a payment scam

Niël Terblanché The Municipality of Walvis Bay has warned residents to guard against a scam that is currently being perpetrated on individual account holders. According to a statement issued by the local authority, an individual, operating under the name De Waal, falsely claims to be a senior municipal official. “The scammer alleges that customers’ water supply is at risk of being disconnected because their accounts are in arrears. It is important to note that the scammer may also operate under an alternative identity,” the statement said. Residents of Walvis Bay are urged to exercise extreme caution and remain vigilant to…

12 Jul

Tsandi residents receive 33 NHE houses

ObserverNational NewsTsandi residents receive 33 NHE houses

Stefanus Nashama Residents of the Tsandi Constituency in the Omusati region received 33 houses constructed by the National Housing Enterprise (NHE) through a public-private partnership. The houses were handed over by the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, in the presence of NHE board members and the Omusati Regional Governor, Erginus Endjala. According to the NHE, this was the first time the company delivered houses to the Tsandi Village Council. Speaking at the handover ceremony, Uutoni said he is aware of the cost of houses falling out of reach of many people and that those in the category…

12 Jul

Motorists warned about low visibility on coastal roads

ObserverNational NewsMotorists warned about low visibility on coastal roads

Niël Terblanché A giant cloud of dust and sand, caused by strong east winds, has enveloped the three major towns of Namibia’s central coastal region. At the same time, Inspector Ileni Shapumba, Head of the Community Affairs Division of the Namibian Police in the Erongo Region, has warned motorists to take extra precaution while driving on the roads between the three main coastal towns of Walvis Ba, Swakopmund and Henties Bay because of extremely low visibility. The entrance to Walvis Bay had to be cleared by heavy earthmoving machinery after gale-strength winds blew sand onto the road surface on Monday…

12 Jul

Youth Minister Tjongarero criticized

ObserverNational NewsYouth Minister Tjongarero criticized

Stefanus Nashama The Independent Patriots for Change’s (IPC) National Youth Leader, Michael Mwashindange, has urged the youth across the country to vote for a change in their economic situation. He said with so much unemployment in the country, it is high time that young people realize the need to go out and vote for change. Mwashindange was addressing the media yesterday in Ongwediva on the topic ‘The Youth and Namibian Economy’. “In the general elections of 2024, young people must vote for a party that will bring an end to their economic suffering,” he urged. Mwashindange expressed his deep concern…

12 Jul

Dusty Arandis road claims Windhoeker’s life

ObserverNational NewsDusty Arandis road claims Windhoeker’s life

Niël Terblanché Morne Openshaw, a well-known resident of Windhoek, was killed instantly when he drove headlong into a heavy truck near Arandis early on Tuesday morning. According to Inspector Ileni Shapumba, the Head of Community Affairs Division of the Namibian Police in the Erongo Region, the crash occurred while the deceased and a worker were driving towards Swakopmund. “It is alleged that dusty conditions caused poor visibility on the B2 Road which caused the driver to hit the trailer of a Toyota Quantum minibus that was busy pulling off the road from behind. The crash occurred about five kilometres outside…

11 Jul

New desalination plant is vital for Erongo

ObserverNational NewsNew desalination plant is vital for Erongo

Niël Terblanché The construction of a second desalination plant on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean will enable the Erongo Region to attain its development goals at a much faster rate. Neville Andre, the Erongo Regional Governor during his State of the Region Address indicated that progress with the construction of a second desalination plant at the coast is progressing well. “We welcome the progress made on the envisaged central coast desalination plant in as much as Cabinet approval was obtained, land has already been secured and permits for abstraction have also been obtained,” he said. Andre said he is…

11 Jul

National Council calls for proper domestic financial stock

ObserverNational NewsNational Council calls for proper domestic financial stock

Stefanus Nashama The Rehoboth Urban Constituency Regional Councillor, Harald Kambrude noted that Namibia can move away from the South African Rand and minimize international debts by building proper financial stocks. The Councillor made these remarks yesterday while contributing to the Second Reading of the Banking Institution Bill in the National Council. Financial stocks are a type of security that gives stockholders a share of ownership in a company. Kambrude argued that Namibia is still piggybacking on the South African financial system which he says is making the country too vulnerable. He called on the country to localize the financial system…

11 Jul

Veteran loses out on grant

ObserverNational NewsVeteran loses out on grant

Hertta-maria Amutenja The former Secretary General of the Namibia National Liberation Veterans Association (NNLVA) and Veteran of the liberation struggle, Alex Kamwi has lost his application with the High Court of Namibia to have his veterans grant reinstated by the Veterans Board. High Court Judge Marlene Tomasi found that Kamwi could not prove the oral agreement he claimed he entered into with Thadeus Elago, the Director for the Directorate of Policy, Heritage and Registration at the Veterans Ministry. Elago has denied having entered into such oral agreement. Judge Tomasi ruled that Elago’s denial is not so far-fetched. “The respondents’ version…