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20 Feb

Higher education ministry wants TVET qualifications aligned with that of national education

ObserverNational NewsNational Qualifications Framework (NQF), Raimo Naanda, Technical Vocational Education Training qualifications

Martin Endjala The Deputy Executive Director in the Ministry of Higher Education Technology and Innovation, Raimo Naanda has called on the technical committee to find solutions and recommend a sub-framework which is in alignment with that of both Technical Vocational Education Training and basic education qualifications. The Deputy Executive Director said this today at the official launch of the inception meeting of the Technical Vocational Education Training qualifications sub-network technical committee in Windhoek. The launch will focus on the priority to transform the country’s Technical Vocational Education Training sector in order to improve access and to continuously raise the standards…

20 Feb

NWR steps up tourism safety

ObserverNational NewsNWR steps up tourism safety

Martin Endjala The Namibia Wildlife Resorts through its efforts to enhance tourism safety in the country has teamed up with a local online film program, COPPS 94.1, to promote tourism safety in and around Windhoek, which started last Friday. This follows recent reports of robberies, targeting primarily tourists, which have become a grave concern in the tourism industry. The Managing Director of NWR Matthias Ngwangwama said that NWR, as a leading industry player, saw it fit to come on board, in a platform that will allow for awareness to be spread. He added that the recent spike in robberies has…

20 Feb

Colonial laws exploiting workers- NEFFF

ObserverNational NewsColonial laws exploiting workers- NEFFF, Michael Amushelelo

Steve Nashama The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEEF) parliamentarian Iipumbu Kalimbo says the party will continue fighting against the exploitation of workers, that the arrest of NEFF member Michael Amushelelo will not deter them. Kalimbo said this today, adding that there is a need to question why people go on strikes and the cause of strikes. Amushelelo was arrested last week while at the strike of cleaners at the City of Windhoek. Kalimbo also questioned the existence of colonial laws in the labour system. “Why do people go on strike? That is the first question you should ask,” he said.…

18 Feb

“I had no intention to kill anyone” – Harvey Boulter

ObserverNational NewsHarvey Boulte, Prosecutor General Martha Imalwa, “I had no intention to kill anyone” - Harvey Boulter

Hertta-Maria Amutenja British billionaire Harvey Boulter (53) is seeking to have the decision of Prosecutor General Martha Imalwa to prosecute him on murder and illegal possession of a firearm reviewed and set aside. Last year in April, Imalwa decided to prosecute Boulter and have him stand trial on charges of murder, possession of a firearm and ammunition without a licence, and handling a firearm while under the influence of intoxicating liquor. In the application, Boulter is seeking an order reviewing, correcting and setting aside the decision by Imalwa. Alternatively, Boulter wants the court to declare Imalwa’s decision as invalid and…

18 Feb

Armchair Activist: (Un)sanitary Peasants

ObserverNational News, OpinionsArmchair Activist: (Un)sanitary Peasants, Harald Kabrude

Dear Comrades in bling So, there I was, watching some mindless television and lo and behold, some Councilor from some constituency I am yet to visit came on my screen spewing some nonsensical gibberish about condoms and sanitary pads. When I heard the word ‘condom’ I immediately became erect (excuse the pun). Because in my mind I was thinking, “are they whining about that infamous tender by our fellow blinger, again?” We all know what a bunch of cry babies these lot can be. Anywho, I digress. Now as I was watching, one Harald Kabrude started talking about condoms and…

18 Feb

Man ran over by train- body unrecognizable

ObserverNational NewsMan ran over by train- body unrecognizable, Teopoline Kalompo-Nashikaku

Steve Nashama Police in the Oshikoto Region are yet to identify a man who was ran over by a train and died at the scene of the accident last night at Oshifukwa village. According to Oshikoto Regional Commander Commissioner Teopoline Kalompo-Nashikaku his unrecognizable body is currently at the Omuthiya Police mortuary. Kalompo-Nashikaku says the driver of a Transnamib train was en route to Ondangwa when the train ran over a pedestrian who was allegedly sleeping on the rails. The deceased is said to be between the ages of 30 and 40, and was wearing a blue jersey and blue pants.…

18 Feb

Sand mining remains a challenge

ObserverNational News

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism says illegal sand mining which it has been trying to regulate over the years remains a challenge. Minister Pohamba Shifeta said this today in his annual address, adding that the ministry is working closely with Traditional Authorities and the Namibian Police to effectively regulate sand mining. “Illegal sand mining remains a challenge and the ministry is working closely with Traditional Authorities and Nampol to better regulate the ever-increasing sand mining activities. The Ministry has also developed draft regulations specific to sand mining in terms of the Environmental Management Act to improve…

18 Feb

Motion passed to develop farm 37 in Walvis Bay

ObserverNational NewsMotion passed to develop farm 37 in Walvis Bay, Ryan Gordon

Martin Endjala The landless People’s Movement Councillor Ryan Gordon has submitted a motion to the Management Committee of Walvis bay for the development of Farm 37 by developers by the name Harmony Future Development Project, seeking to build affordable houses for the residents. The motion, reportedly aimed at addressing homelessness and assisting the housing challenges faced was submitted on the 23rd of January 2023. In an interview with the Windhoek Observer yesterday, Gordon said that he did not table the motion to gain popularity or to be re-elected, but he is rather doing it so that those who are unable…

18 Feb

FirstRand Namibia CFO rumoured to join SOE Department

ObserverNational News, Observer MoneyFirstRand Namibia CFO rumoured to join SOE Department

Martin Endjala The Chief Financial Officer of FirstRand Namibia, Oscar Capelao has resigned, the company announced. Capelao’s resignation is effective end of April this year. The FirstRand Namibia board said it will commence with the process of appointing Capelao’s successor, with a further announcement to be made in due course. Capelao says change is a model he understands well, that he is excited to watch the group continue to help build a globally competitive Namibia. “I am a FirstRand citizen through and through, a lifelong customer of the bank of the changeable, and in whatever role comes next, supporting the…

17 Feb

Racism rocks FlyNamibia

ObserverNational NewsRacism rocks FlyNamibia, William Ekandjo

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Retired Pilot William Ekandjo, whose prospective airline, Fly Etosha was objected by FlyNamibia reportedly because of security concerns says he is being sabotaged because of his skin color. Ekandjo made these remarks in an interview with the Windhoek Observer, a day after Fly Namibia issued a statement denying that they made the objection because of perceived jealousy and fear of competition. Ekandjo had applied for a non-scheduled air transport service license. “They are blocking me because of the color of my skin. As far as I am concerned this is the second time they are holding us back.…