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12 Dec

High Court nullifies southern local authority election results …ECN ordered to meet parties rerun costs

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedHigh Court nullifies southern local authority election results, Judge Shafimana Ueitele, Landless People’s Movement (LPM)

Andrew Kathindi The High Court today, declared that the results for Aroab, Koës, Stampriet local authorities and Mariental Rural constituency are null and void and set aside. The High Court further dismissed the Landless People’s Movement (LPM) urgent application to oppose the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN)’s case to have the results of those local authorities and rural constituency nullified, after finding irregularities in the way in which the elections had been conducted. Judge Shafimana Ueitele however ordered that ECN should carry the cost for political parties to participate in the rerun of the polls. “The Electoral Commission of Namibia…

12 Dec

COVID second wave hits Namibia ….324 new cases recorded Friday

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedCenter for Disease Control (CDC), COVID second wave hits Namibia, Dr Eric Dziuban, president Hage Geingob

Andrew Kathindi President Hage Geingob and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) have both warned that Namibia is currently facing a second wave of COVID-19. This comes as the country has registered over 300 cases of COVID-19 over the last two days, with, the highest single day number thus far and five deaths over the last two days. “The second wave has arrived, and we are considering what we can do because people are taking the situation very lightly. This disease is killing people. So, let us take it very seriously,” said President Geingob. CDC Country Director Dr Eric Dziuban…

10 Dec

Whatever your festive, with DStv, you and your family can share the best moments together

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedDStv, KykNet, MultiChoice Namibia

DStv is overflowing with excitement and an abundance of premium content this festive season. You’re invited to connect with your family and friends and feast on a festive delight of shows and sport to suit any moment. “DStv keeps all customers at the heart of everything we do. keeping customers engaged with amazing content and high anticipation of what lies ahead is key. It is with this in mind that the brand has altered its CI to reflect the hearts of customers, to showcase the vibrancy of the brand while highlighting that it is indeed a local brand that nourishes…

10 Dec

Civil servants need to perform or be cut

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedCivil servants need to perform, civil service wage bill

Do the people employed in the civil service who treat the public so poorly understand that jobs are scarce and precious? Right now, a job is a valuable commodity. Many people who have endured salary cuts or retrenchments or bankruptcy of their employers are desperate for jobs. Some of those sitting at home unemployed have more skills than many standing behind ministry counters or sitting at agency desks. People who need work would give a lot to replace them. Civil servants need to know that they must do their jobs or be retrenched to save money. The civil service wage…

10 Dec

BoN maintains Repo rate at 3.75 percent

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedJohannes Gawaxab, Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), Repo rate

Staff Writer The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Namibia has decided to keep the Repo rate unchanged at 3.75 percent. “This decision was taken following a review of global, regional and domestic economic and financial developments. The MPC is of the view that the rate remains appropriate to continue supporting domestic economic activity, while at the same time safeguarding the one-to-one link between the Namibia Dollar and the South African Rand,” BON Governor, Johannes !Gawaxab announced on Wednesday. !Gawaxab said the domestic economic activity declined during the first ten months of 2020 and is forecasted to register…

10 Dec

RFA faces resistance over tolling plans

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedMcHenry Venaani, Road Fund Administration (RFA), toll booths

Staff Writer A mooted plan by the Road Fund Administration (RFA) to introduce toll booths on certain national roads in Namibia already faces resistance from political parties and national unions. This comes as RFA stated that a feasibility study finalised a few months ago found charging tolls on certain road sections in Namibia is feasible and viable. It claims that these new revenues would generate approximately N$3.9 billion over a five-year period. This supposed finding is a direct contradiction the 2019 finding by former Minister of Finance and current Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein who said…

09 Dec

Careful planning remains key to ensure emotional and financial readiness

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedManager: Communications and Social Responsibility, Mauriza Fredericks, Old Mutual Namibia

Growing numbers of millennial women — who are between 23 and 39 years old in 2020 — are choosing to start having children later in their lives. The average age of first-time mothers in many developed countries has risen to just over 30 this year. Furthermore, according to the Guttmacher Institute, more than 40 percent of women in the United States of America have reported delaying having children due to the outbreak of Covid-19. Research reveals that pandemic-related worries about finances and job stability as well as general unease about the future may be shifting how women feel about having…

08 Dec

OBITUARY: Gone too soon – Mandela Kapere

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedformer Executive Chairperson of the National Youth Council (NYC), Mandela Kapere, Member of Parliament

Jackie Wilson Asheeke Mandela Kapere, a Member of Parliament, former Executive Chairperson of the National Youth Council (NYC), husband and father, son of loving parents, friend to many, and a talented younger leader in Namibia, died on the morning of Monday, December 7, 2020. This young man is gone to soon. The late Mandela Kapere wrote articles for the Observer Connect Magazine, a product of the Windhoek Observer. He was always a willing and insightful commentator on national issues. His overall vision, keen intellect, bold vision and self-confidence made him a good columnist and political analyst. This son of the…

08 Dec

Growing relevance of the informal market – how can financial institutions remain relevant?

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedCovid-19, Market Research Manager at FirstRand Namibia

Frans Uusiku The economic landscape has evolved in recent times and is becoming increasingly characterised by changing consumer tastes and preferences around the consumption of goods and services, combined with heightened level of entrepreneurial spirit, especially amongst women and youth in agriculture. These changing dynamics around value chain development across industries have an implication on the role of the banking sector as an important enabler and catalyst for economic growth. The reality is that the proliferation of informal side-line businesses in the form of hawkers, vendors, etc. has increased now more than ever as households seek alternative income sources due…

05 Dec

Honey garlic pork chops – sticky and tasty!

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedHoney garlic pork chops – sticky and tasty!

Jackie Wilson Asheeke Folks, I tried this recipe just last weekend. I cheated because I was pressed for time and bought a nice honey garlic sauce as a base. But I added the juices from the pork chop frying pan and more garlic. It made the sauce much better. This recipe is easy. Try it! According to the recipe book I used: “No marinating is needed, this recipe is an incredibly quick and delicious way to serve bone in or boneless pork chops — seared until golden then simmered and broiled (or grilled) in the most amazing honey garlic sauce!…