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07 Oct

Agriculture answer to poverty eradication – Venaani

ObserverNational NewsAgriculture answer to poverty eradication - Venaani, r McHenry Venaani

Martin Endjala Popular Democratic Movement leader McHenry Venaani says poverty can be overcome through the use of drip irrigation in crop production. He states that PDM believes that agriculture has solutions to the country’s economic difficulties, especially self-sustainability of small scale farmers. Venaani made his contributions to a motion tabled in parliament last week by PDM MP Vipuakuje Muharukua, calling for a 40 percent subsidy for Omusati farmers. The PDM leader accused the government of implementing ineffective agricultural policies. He called on the Ministry of Finance to ensure that allocation is made for drip irrigation in the mid-term budget. He…

07 Oct

Kavekotora blames debt for not subsidizing fuel prices

ObserverNational NewsKavekotora blames debt for not subsidizing fuel prices, Mike Kavekotora, Tom Alweendo

Martin Endjala Member of parliament and leader of Rally Democracy Mike Kavekotora has blamed the incumbent government on the country’s borrowing debt due to its ineffectiveness which is the reason why Namibia is not in the position to subsidies its fuel prices. The MP is not convinced that a country like Namibia, which is regarded as a middle income country, cannot subsidize its fuel and make it cheaper like other countries. Kavekotora was speaking yesterday in parliament, pointing out that subsidizing fuel prices should not be treated as something that cannot be done, or that is out of Namibia’s scoop.…

07 Oct

New technology forcing BoN to adapt – Uanguta

ObserverNational News, Observer Money4IR, Ebson Uanguta, Fintech, New technology forcing BoN to adapt - Uanguta

Martin Endjala Deputy Governor of the Bank of Namibia Ebson Uanguta said the emergence of new technology particularly in the space of online banking business modalities, has forced the central bank to adapt to the new technology by aligning its regulatory frameworks to speak to the needs of the new 4IR. The BoN deputy governor was speaking today at Start-Up Namibia and Fintech innovative hub session in Windhoek. Uanguta said that the innovative technologies are changing lives, by improving their living standards and alleviating poverty as well as addressing the economical inequalities within the global sphere. He further stated that…

07 Oct

334 counterfeit Namibia dollar banknotes found

ObserverNational News, Observer Money334 counterfeit Namibia dollar banknotes found, Kazembire Zemburuka.

Staff writer Between January and 0ctober this year, the Bank of Namibia (BoN) recorded 334 counterfeit bank notes with a total face value of N$56 980. This is according to the latest records made available to Windhoek Observer by the central bank spokesperson Kazembire Zemburuka. 182 counterfeits with a face value of N$26,580 have been passed or exchanged while 152 pieces with face value of N$30,400.00 were intercepted before circulation, revealed Zemburuka. Most counterfeit banknotes were seized in Khomas and Erongo regions. In addition, he said, a total of 133 pieces of South African Rand (ZAR) with a face value…

06 Oct

Swapo urged to address leadership qualities

ObserverNational NewsObeth Mbui Kandjoze, Swapo urged to address leadership qualities

Obrein Simasiku As Swapo party internal campaign continues and seemingly reaching climax as candidates look forward to battling it out at the seventh national congress, slated for November, Swapo member and a candidate for the central committee, Obeth Mbui Kandjoze feels more still needs to be done by addressing leadership and competency skills throughout the rank and file of the party. Kandjoze shared these sentiments when asked about what competencies and capabilities candidates vying for top three positions of Vice President, (VP), secretary general and deputy secretary general positions, should possess, including aspirants eyeing to be CC members. “It is…

06 Oct

MEFT armoured with N$21 million equipment

ObserverNational NewsMEFT armoured with N$21 million equipment

Obrein Simasiku A total of 55 rhinos have been poached since the beginning of this year, something the Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) Pohamba Shifeta, is deeply concerned about, as it is an increase from 44 that was killed and stripped of their precious horns in 2021. These are acts that goes to test and challenge the ministry including other agencies’ efforts of combating poaching activities. This comes at the backdrop of receiving ten 4x4 off-road vehicles, water maintenance equipment, camping equipment, wildlife monitoring equipment, predator transport crates, workshop tools, equipment for spatial monitoring and reporting and IT…

06 Oct

Minerals boost Namibia’s export earning

ObserverNational NewsMinerals boost Namibia’s export earning

Namibia rough diamond export earnings increased to by 1.7 billion in the second quarter compared to the first quarter to 3.5 billion, according to the September Quarterly Bulletin of the Bank of Namibia. The substantial increase was on account of currency depreciation against the US dollar and higher realised prices and additional marine diamond mining vessels that were brought on stream. The diamond price was boosted by stronger demand in consumer markets such as the United States and China. ‘’The relatively stronger demand for diamond jewellery in the US observed during the period under review contributed to the higher realised…

05 Oct

Namibia, Zambia agree on construction of oil pipeline

ObserverNational NewsNamibia, NAZOP from Walvis Bay to Zambia, Zambia agree on construction of oil pipeline

Staff Writer Namibia and Zambia will sign a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in facilitating private sector development and implementation of an oil products and natural gas pipeline project, known as NAZOP from Walvis Bay to Zambia. Minister of International Relations Netumbo Nandi- Ndaitwah revealed this today at the Political and Diplomatic Consultations for the 10th Session of the Namibia-Zambia Joint Commission of Cooperation. Nandi-Ndaitwah said the construction of NAZO from Zambia to Walvis Bay will benefit both nations of Namibia and Zambia by creating value chains and employment creation. Namibia is the host of the 10th Session of the…

05 Oct

Namibia records 54 seasonal flu cases

ObserverNational NewsKhomas Region (24 out of 138 suspected cases), Namibia records 54 seasonal flu cases, Otjozondjupa region (24 out of 37 suspected cases)

Obrein Simasiku The Ministry of Health and Social Services has appealed to the public not to panic following the outbreak of the H1N1 influenza, with 54 confirmed cases countrywide. The 54 cases are of a total 190 suspected cases countrywide. “The cases were reported mainly from Otjozondjupa region (24 out of 37 suspected cases), Khomas Region (24 out of 138 suspected cases), and Kavango East Region (6 out of 15 suspected cases). The cases were reported from July 2022 to date, of which some had been investigated for COVID-19 but tested negative,” said health executive director Ben Nangombe. Nangombe said…

05 Oct

LPM accuses Ondangwa of poor service delivery

ObserverNational NewsIsmael Namgongo, LPM accuses Ondangwa of poor service delivery

Martin Endjala The Ondangwa Town Council says that despite the circumstances no one is allowed to occupy land illegally. The CEO of the council, Ismael Namgongo emphasized that the town council’s mandate is to provide land to its residents and the illegal occupying of land interferes with this mandate. The CEO was speaking about the illegal occupation of land by Uupopo residents, stressing that no one will be given preferential treatment in this regard. In an interview with the Windhoek Observer, Namgongo said that they are engage in dialogue with the Uupopo residents’ committee to find an amicable solution. This…