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10 Mar

Effects of the Ukraine invasion still felt in Namibia

ObserverNational NewsEffects of the Ukraine invasion still felt in Namibia, Kazembire Zemburuka

Steve Nashama In a latest Economic Outlook update for March 2023, released by the Bank of Namibia, the bank said Namibia’s domestic economy is projected to grow by 3.0 per cent in 2023 and by 2.9 per cent in 2024.Kazembire Zemburuka, the Director of Strategic Communications and International Relations at the Bank of Namibia, made the announcement this on Wednesday. He explained that the real Gross Domestic Product growth is estimated to have increased to 4.2 per cent in 2022 but is projected to slow down to 3.0 per cent this year.The estimated growth for 2022 has been revised upwards…

10 Mar

Manufacturers donate 900 pads to non-profit organization

ObserverNational NewsManufacturers donate 900 pads to non-profit organization, N$9000 to Big Help Namibia

Martin Endjala One of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial valves and pumps, KSB has donated 900 pads valued at about N$9000 to Big Help Namibia, a local community non-profit organisation based in Windhoek as part of their ongoing pad project. Another beneficiary is the Green Leaves Primary School in Windhoek’s Okahandja park.According to KSB Marketing officer and Assistant Financial Accountant Tresia Awene, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a key aspect of the company’s annual program. “KSB Namibia is people-oriented and cares about the well-being of the community it is operating from,” she said, adding that the donation is aimed…

10 Mar

Fight for N$26 taxi fare postponed to April

ObserverNational NewsFight for N$26 taxi fare postponed to April, Werner Januarie

Steve Nashama The Namibian Transport and Taxi Union (NTTU) president, Werner Januarie says he does not need a Lawyer to fight for the 100 percent taxi fare increment, which would see taxi customers dishing out N$ 26 per trip.January confirmed to the Windhoek Observer that the union’s court case, which includes the legality of taxi permits amongst others was on Monday postponed to the 3rd of April this year, without the union’s legal representative.The union’s leader says he is not comfortable with the postponement of the case while he was not rightfully informed about it and was only made aware…

09 Mar

Government considering RCC liquidation

ObserverNational NewsGovernment considering RCC liquidation, N$ 3 million, Roads Contractor Company (RCC)

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises yesterday revealed that government is considering the liquidation of the financially struggling parastatal, Roads Contractor Company (RCC). The parastatal, which has a monthly wage bill of just over N$ 3 million, and long term- loans worth just less than N$ 8 million, has been in operation despite having an impaired profit. “The Government is busy consulting through the development of the plan. Once that has been completed, it will inform the decision on what the Government will do with the company,” Wilson Shikoto, the Ministry’s Spokesperson said. However, Shikoto adds that…

09 Mar

“No field of study should be off-limits for women and girls.” – Geingob

ObserverNational NewsInternational Women’s Day, “No field of study should be off-limits for women and girls.” - Geingob

Martin Endjala President Hage Geingob has urged women to continue being persistent in attaining their dreams, particularly in industries dominated by men and to not allow discrimination and other challenges to deter them. The President said this yesterday in commemoration of International Women’s Day, celebrated on the 8th of March. This year’s theme is, ‘Digital Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality.’ Geingob maintained that the theme is timely in advocating for an end to persisting discrimination against women and girls pursuing Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics-related fields (STEM), highlighting that women have over the years demonstrated that they are capable…

09 Mar

Man loses N$ 200K Police brutality lawsuit

ObserverNational NewsErickson Nangolo, Man loses N$ 200K Police brutality lawsuit, Namibian Defense Force (NDF)

Hertta-Maria Amutenja A Windhoek self-employed man, Erickson Nangolo, who claims police officers grabbed and choked him during lockdown in July 2020, suffered a blow today in the Windhoek High court after his N$ 200 000 lawsuit against the Inspector General of Nampol and the Ministry of Safety was dismissed. Judge Eileen Rakow, however dismissed Erickson Nangolo’s application without costs. Nangolo’s accusation is that a group of police officers attacked him together with Namibian Defense Force (NDF) soldiers and knocked him unconscious. He wanted N$ 200 000 as compensation for damages he claims he suffered as a result of the said…

09 Mar

Health Ministry receives N$300K medical equipment donation

ObserverNational Newse Opuwo District Hospital, Health Ministry receives N$300K medical equipment donation, Kalumbi Shangula

Steve Nashama Health and Social Services Minister, Kalumbi Shangula, received a donation of medical equipment worth more than N$ 300,000 from the Support Ulm e.V., a non-profit organisation based in Ulm, Germany. The donation is intended for the Opuwo District Hospital. Shangula welcomed the donation, saying it is a good addition to the existing equipment at the hospital. The donation, Shangula added, is specifically aimed at improving the Orthopedic Rehabilitation Centre. “We are working together with the donor organisations. We sit with them and negotiate. They know the gap of what is needed in the Ministry. They have been supporting…

09 Mar

Man shoots himself, dies on spot

ObserverNational Newsdies on spot, Man shoots himself, Naftal Sakaria

Steve Nashama A 55-year-old man was found dead alongside of Okatana road, at Oshakati in Oshana region after shooting himself while being pursued by the police. He was found with a gun wound and a pistol next to his body. It is alleged that the deceased was a passenger in a taxi which the police was following. He reportedly asked the taxi driver to stop, then jumped out of the taxi and shot himself dying, on the spot. Oshana Regional Commander, Commissioner Naftal Sakaria, confirms the incident. Allegedly the man came to Oshakati from another region, Oshikoto, in which an…

08 Mar

CoW’s CEO appointment imminent

ObserverNational NewsCoW’s CEO appointment imminent, Sam Nujoma as Chairperson of the City of Windhoek Management Committee

Steve Nashama The appointment of Swapo Councilor, Sam Nujoma as Chairperson of the City of Windhoek Management Committee has paved the way for the appointment of a chief executive officer for the City of Windhoek. Nujoma’s appointment was announced last Friday by the City’s spokesperson, Harold Akwenye and it as a crucial step forward for the Council to make progress in filling the vacant position. Akwenye said the Council will soon decide on the way forward regarding the CEO’s appointment. After a stern rebuke from Magistrate Venatius Alweendo, who presided over a special meeting last week, Council appointed Nujoma. Alweendo…

08 Mar

Investigate Savanna Beef Processors – BBLNN

ObserverNational NewsBlack Business Leadership Network of Namibia (BBLNN), Investigate Savanna Beef Processors - BBLNN

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Black Business Leadership Network of Namibia (BBLNN) is calling for an investigation into the establishment of a privately owned business that was formed to develop and invest in a new beef export processing facility in Namibia. BBLNN’s Chairperson, Elipfas Simon, says government needs to investigate the the agenda and the reason for the establishment of Savanna Beef Processors by white farmers. “We are a capitalist state andSavanna has every right to practice business in Namibia and there is not much one can do. But there is definitely a caution (sic) as to what will be Savanna’s business…