Covid-19

Walvis Bay CEO blames banking error for ‘missing millions’
04 Nov

Walvis Bay CEO blames banking error for ‘missing millions’

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Andrew Kathindi The Walvis Bay municipality has blamed an error by banks as the reason why millions were allegedly flagged as ‘missing’ from a June 2018 financial report. This comes as Walvis Bay Constituency Councilor Knowledge Iipinge in September threatened to take legal action if around N$24 million, which was part of the massive urban land servicing initiative, never reached the municipality account and is not accounted for. Walvis Bay Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Muronga Haingura told the Windhoek Observer an amount of around N$18 million for 68 houses was paid to the municipality account by banks for clients who…
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30 Oct

Advice to men: question ‘protector, provider and priest’

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The Time Traveler: Hugh Ellis What I’m going to say here might upset some people - I say it nevertheless. One of the requirements for ending gender-based violence is for men and women to being to see things through each other’s eyes. Another is that we men begin to embrace traits that were once seen as feminine, such as gentleness and nurturing. To do this, we will have to break down the very concept of gender itself. Often, we grow up believing that men are one thing and women are something completely different. Indeed, I grew up thinking the same…
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29 Oct

Human-Wildlife Conflict is not a small thing

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In all the necessary noise around COVID-19 and the upcoming elections and the various newsy points of the day, something that affects Namibians in a major, yet unappreciated way, is human-wildlife conflict (HWC). Too many newsmakers go on as if HWC is not their problem. It is some ‘distant’ issue. One of Namibia selling points for travel, tourism and hospitality is wildlife. This country's contribution to the worldwide wildlife conservation is EVERYBODY’S BUSINESS. Entire communities, our fellow citizens who have an equal right to a quality, safe life just like anyone else. And yet, they battle wildlife every day and…
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Government to re-look at COVID-19 measures …as second wave of pandemic hits Europe
29 Oct

Government to re-look at COVID-19 measures …as second wave of pandemic hits Europe

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Andrew Kathindi The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has said it is monitoring the second COVID-19 wave currently occurring in Europe and will amend current measures as the situation on the ground unfolds. Chair of the Tourism Revival Initiative (TRI) within the Tourism Ministry, Seimy Christoph-Shidute told Windhoek Observer that the ministry is on alert and concerned by the developments in Europe and elsewhere. “Together with Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) we are making sure that in addition to the negative SARS-CoV-2 PCR tests that every tourist must provide, further health screening is done on arrival at…
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NWR gets N$40m boost
27 Oct

NWR gets N$40m boost

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Staff Writer Government has availed N$40 million in financial support to Namibia Wildlife Resorts Limited (NWR). The funds were allocated to the company in the FY2020/21 Mid-Year Budget Review and Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement. This comes as the tourism company’s board and management had engaged the Ministry of Public Enterprises) to find ways of mitigating the effects of COVID-19 on the business, ensuring the sustainability of the company. “The past six months have been the most challenging for most Namibian companies in Namibia. The Covid-19 pandemic has and is still having, an enormous impact on the tourism and aviation-dependent organisations…
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Old Mutual donates N$1.3 million
21 Oct

Old Mutual donates N$1.3 million

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Staff Writer Old Mutual has donated N$1.3 million to the National Disaster Fund geared towards the payment of allowances to temporary recruited medical professionals by the Government to assist on the frontlines against the COVID-19 pandemic as a final installment of its committed N$5 million. “We are deeply aware of the critical work being done by all health essential service workers across the country as they continue to serve, care and protect our nation during this challenging time. In fact, these healthcare workers not only form a critical part of the overall essential services in the community but they are…
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Robert Koch Institute delegation heads to Namibia
17 Oct

Robert Koch Institute delegation heads to Namibia

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Staff Writer A 15 member Robert Koch Institute delegation is expected to visit Namibia next week at the invitation of Health Minister, Dr Kalumbi Shangula. The visit comes after the partnership of the Robert Koch Institute with Namibia and Rwanda was announced by the Director for Sub-Saharan Africa of the German Federal Foreign office, Ambassador Robert Doelger during a recent video conference with the Berlin African Ambassadors’ Group. Robert Koch Institute is a German federal government agency and research institute responsible for disease control and prevention which has provided to Namibia four batches of Corona testing equipment to fight COVID-19.…
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In times of trouble, manage your money better
15 Oct

In times of trouble, manage your money better

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Samuel Linyondi The Bank of Namibia's latest Economic Outlook expects the Namibian economy to fall into a deeper contraction during 2020, mainly due to the devastating impact of COVID-19 across all sectors. This means that as we conclude the year, we will be faced with a few challenges. For some, it means having taken a drop in their salary, while for others, a total loss of income. Few are fortunate enough to still have a job and have their income unaffected. What these times of uncertainty have taught us is that having savings for emergency situations is critical. As we…
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Unpacking the impact of Covid-19 on the Namibian economy
15 Oct

Unpacking the impact of Covid-19 on the Namibian economy

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Ruusa Nandago After the first outbreak was reported in December 2019, the World Health Organisation officially characterised Covid-19 as a pandemic on 11 March 2020. This pandemic is a crisis like no other, and there was a substantial degree of uncertainty around its impacts on lives and livelihoods. Governments across the world essentially had to navigate the crisis with a blindfold on, implementing lockdowns and containment measures of varying degrees without any indication of their effectiveness. The economic and market data that has since been released shows that these measures have had devastating and far reaching effects and have pushed…
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COVID-19 wakeup call: Vice President
13 Oct

COVID-19 wakeup call: Vice President

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Moses Magadza WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA – Namibia’s Vice President Nangolo Mbumba has said that the ongoing COVID-19 is “a wakeup call” and the SADC Region’s Members of Parliament must adapt to the new norm. He made the remarks when he officially opened the virtual 47th Plenary Assembly Session of the SADC Parliamentary Forum on Friday. “It is evident, that COVID-19 pandemic is a wakeup call to all of us - Governments, Parliaments and the citizenry all over the world. In the rude rush to respond to the novel pandemic, in some instances, responses were knee-jerk and suffered from experimentation,” the VP…
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