President Nangolo Mbumba has levelled criticism at the United Nations (UN) Security Council for its perceived inaction in the face of escalating violence in Palestine. Mbumba’s remarks come amid growing international concern over the Israeli military’s actions in the region and the mounting civilian casualties. “What is happening in Palestine now is truly the type...
Leaders of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) countries have denounced Israel’s military campaign on the Gaza Strip and demanded an immediate ceasefire during a summit of the 120-member bloc. “Since October 7, we have witnessed one of the cruellest genocidal acts ever to be recorded by history,” Cuba’s vice president, Salvador Valdes Mesa, said in a speech...
Namibian ambassador to the United Nations (UN) Neville Gertze has raised concerns over the Security Council’s failure to intervene in the ongoing war between Israel and militant Palestinian group Hamas. In his address to the UN earlier this week, Gertze also came out thrashing Israel for its indiscriminate attacks on civilians, including children, in Gaza,...
Hertta-Maria Amutenja Khomas Regional Governor, Laura McLeod-Katjirua, has expressed dissatisfaction with the government’s vehicle moratorium, stating that it has adversely impacted service delivery for the council. Last week, the National Council Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure, and Housing engaged with officials responsible for the Government Garage to assess the impact of the government’s moratorium on...
The Confederation of Namibian Fishing Associations (CNFA) has criticised the government for competing unfairly against right holders, who are obligated to create jobs and add value to the industry. Its chairperson, Matti Amukwa, says the government, which is exempt from applying for fishing quotas, has become the largest quota holder without the obligations that are...
Quinton van Rooyen, the chief executive of Trustco Group, has criticised the Bank of Namibia and its governor, Johannes !Gawaxab, in the wake of Trustco Bank’s suspension from operating as a banking institution. Van Rooyen has not held back in his criticism of !Gawaxab, accusing him of lacking the necessary expertise to lead the central bank...
Quinton van Rooyen, the chief executive of Trustco Group, has criticised the Bank of Namibia and its governor, Johannes !Gawaxab, in the wake of Trustco Bank’s suspension from operating as a banking institution. On Friday, the Bank of Namibia temporarily suspended Trustco Bank’s operations, which is contingent upon Trustco Bank rectifying specific instances of non-compliance within...
