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06 Feb

The Time Traveler: The end of work?

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedThe end of work?

Hugh Ellis I often feel that a nine-to-five job is a mixed blessing. Don’t misunderstand - I’m immensely grateful for work, the opportunity to improve people’s lives, and the monthly salary that comes with it. But like the secret old Euro-communist that I am, I can’t help thinking that it could be better. Could work not be characterized by joyous activity, rather than drudgery form Monday to Friday, fending off the latest ‘bright idea’ from the boss, and working late - again - just to keep one’s head above water? I mean, I may not be talking about my specific…

06 Feb

Fishrot case transferred to High Court

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedFishrot case transferred, Martha Imalwa, Nengomar, Ricardo Gustavo, Sacky Shanghala

Maria Hamutenya and Andrew Kathindi Prosecutor General Martha Imalwa on Friday went ahead with the prosecution of the fishrot accused in relation to Nengomar case. Nengomar is the joint venture between Namibia and Angola which was managed by one of the fishrot suspects, Ricardo Gustavo. A state application for former justice minister Sacky Shanghala's lackey, Nigel van Wyk, to be added to the Fishrot Nengomar case, also succeeded when the accused appeared in the Windhoek Magistrate Court on Friday. Van Wyk has been charged with money laundering and conspiracy to commit fraud, defeating or attempting to defeat the course of…

03 Feb

One Economy hosts entrepreneurship masterclass

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedAfrica Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)

Staff Writer The One Economy Foundation (ONE) recently hosted an Entrepreneurship Masterclass which was attended by 50 entrepreneurs, where they pitched their various ideas. The attendees benefited from business skills development sessions, including conducting market research, business registration process, complying with statutory requirements, networking, and partnership development. The entrepreneurs also received information on how they can leverage opportunities through the recently launched Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Johaness Shiwombolo, a chemist by profession, walked away with the N$10,000 prize for the best business idea of a detergent company he started last year following his retrenchment. His business, SG Cleaning…

03 Feb

Understand banking fees to save money

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedBank Windhoek

Hayley Allen To help customers succeed in their financial goals this year, Bank Windhoek urges them to understand their banking fees to avoid unnecessary charges and penalties. Customers who understand their banking fees can learn to manage their accounts effectively and save money in the process. Bank fees refer to any compulsory charges by financial institutions on the personal and business accounts of customers utilised for the set-up, maintenance, and transactional services related to the account. The bank may charge these fees annually, monthly, or on a pay-as-you-use basis. To help customers better understand banking fees and save money, below…

02 Feb

Women entrepreneurship initiative kicks off

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedBank Windhoek, Katuka Mentorship Programme

Staff Writer Forty-eight mentors and mentees will officially kick off this year’s Katuka Mentorship Programme in Windhoek. Well-known human resource specialist Sabine Ruegg will conduct the three-day orientation programme. The Katuka Mentorship Programme aims to empower and encourage entrepreneurs, business and professional women to succeed in their careers through mentorship by seasoned business and professional women. The late Lena Markus, former Businesswoman of the Year 2000 in the category Corporate/Professional, founded the Programme. In its twentieth year, the Programme has produced significant results in the careers of the participating mentees. To date, 401 entrepreneurs and businesswoman have completed the programme.…

30 Jan

Couch kitten: My tender Tinder experience

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedMy tender Tinder experience

Khanyiswa Mogotsi At the start of the pandemic, I was in a relationship but not too long after that my relationship ended, and I found myself back in the dating pool. However, because of lockdown there was nowhere I could go to make new connections and having just come out of a relationship I did not have any interest to be in another one yet. The lack of social interaction began to make me feel a bit lonely and bored, so I made the decision to join an online dating app and meet new people in the comfort of my…

30 Jan

We’re still going to grow – Western …As pandemic impact on musicians is severe

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedDJ Vuyo, Ihemba Western, pandemic impact on musicians, Western Mwanakanyemba, Yawa by Tekno

Clementine Tjameya Ihemba Western, best known as Western Mwanakanyemba is a 24 year old Rundu born local singer who made his musical debut in 2012. He started off with dance music in a band but had set his entertainment career aside to complete his academic commitments. He paused his musical career until 2015 when he joined Basement Records owned by Mr Kudumo. The young singer recalls that even then he still had to divide his attention between music and his schoolwork. He only started doing music full time recently. Western’s first song was a cover of the song Yawa by…

30 Jan

Eos Capital invests in Erongo Medical Group

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedEkkehard Friedrich, Eos Capital, Erongo Medical Group, Matthias Braune

Staff Writer Eos Capital has announced that it will acquire a minority stake in Erongo Medical Group (Pty) Ltd. EMG is a leading Namibian Walvis Bay-based private healthcare group, which owns the Welwitschia Hospital and has interests in several other health care entities including Erongo Radiology, a leading radiology and telemedicine provider, Ongwediva Medipark as well as Medixx Occupational Health Services, which addresses the occupational healthcare needs of employees of mines, fishing companies and other large industrial players across the country. "EMG is excited to have Eos Capital as a partner as we see them adding value by providing strategic…

30 Jan

As long as there’s capitalist exploitation of workers trade unions shall be relevant

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedcapitalist exploitation of workers, Shoprite, trade unions

Kae Matundu Tjiparuro Are trade unions in Namibia truly facing a relevance crisis in Namibia as social analysts would postulate in a recent article in the New Era daily. For Yours Truly Ideologically most of the analysts completely missed the ball, especially in their analyses that trade unions are facing a relevance crisis. Under the current capitalist dispensation, and its attendant siphoning off of profits by hiring the labour of the workers and having them toiling a quick fix exploitation of Namibia’s national resources, the workers cannot and should not expect eternal relieve. Instead of perpetual exploitation, up and until…

30 Jan

The Time Traveler: Don’t wanna be a Namibian Idiot

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedDon’t wanna be a Namibian Idiot

Hugh Ellis The American rock band Green Day released the song ‘American Idiot’ in September 2004. Its memorable lyrics include: ‘Don’t wanna be an American idiot One nation controlled by the media Can you hear the sound of hysteria?’ ‘Well, maybe I am the faggot, America I'm not a part of a redneck agenda Now everybody do the propaganda’ The song was a protest song written in the aftermath of the ruinous and unnecessary Iraq war, but is still relevant today. In interviews when the song was released, band members railed against sections of the US media who rode shotgun…