Martin Endjala Omake Charity Board Chairperson, Eddy Kgobetsi, says that Namibians need to create a culture of self-sufficiency to navigate the scourge of the inflation rate. He was responding to the current repo rate which stands at 7.75 percent, and it is anticipated to remain unchanged, following South African Reserve Bank (SARB) decision to maintain...
December 5, 2024
Tag: Windhoek
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MP advocates for the removal of Cuba blockade – Windhoek Observer
Martin Endjala National Assembly member Leevi Katoma of Swapo Party, has yesterday moved a motion for Parliament to debate the removal of historic Cuban economic blockade imposed by the United States of America (USA). Cuba has been under the USA embargo for 60 years. Katoma said the cessation of unwarranted economic blockade imposed by the...
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KEBU employees demand immediate removal of Acting Head – Windhoek Observer
Stefanus Nashama Staff members of the Keetmanshoop Electrical Business Unit (KEBU), an electrical department within the Keetmanshoop Municipality, are demanding the immediate removal of Lee Mweemba who was appointed by the council management to head the department in January this year. In a letter of demand sent by KEBU employees earlier this year, they contended...
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Trade Minister urges addressing of challenges hindering social and economic development – Windhoek Observer
Stefanus Nashama Minister of Trade and Industrialization , Lucia Iipumbu, has expressed concern related to sustainable enetrprises, labour rights and the equitable distribution of economic benefits in Namibia. “We must consider all social implications of Special Economic Zones (SEZs), ensuring that the economic benefits are shared equitably among all segments of society. “The SEZ Bill...
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NDF monitoring threats of regime change through violence closely – Windhoek Observer
Erasmus Shalihaxwe Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs Frans Kapofi, said his ministry has taken keen interest in utterances made through audio messages that are circulating on social media threatening instability after the Presidential and National Elections in November if a certain political party fails to win. Kapofi was speaking in Parliament yesterday while motivating...
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The Cross-Border Payment System’s Anatomy and Operations – Windhoek Observer
Josef Kefas Sheehama Even though it usually causes people to feel more nervous, it’s critical to keep in mind that compliance, security, and safety are important in a world of highly sophisticated financial crime. The Bank of Namibia released PSD-9 in 2022, and the new regulation may have taken effect on April 15, 2024. The...
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KEBU employees demands immediate removal of acting head – Windhoek Observer
Stefanus Nashama Staff members of the Keetmanshoop Electrical Business Unit (KEBU), an electrical department within the Keetmanshoop Municipality, are demanding immediate removal of Lee Mweemba who was appointed by the council management to head the department in January this year. In a letter of demand sent by KEBU employees earlier this year, contended that Mweemba...
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Windhoek embarks on smart city transformation – Business
Windhoek is setting its sights on becoming a smart city by 2027, leveraging technology to improve efficiency, sustainability and the overall quality of life for residents. This ambitious goal aligns with the city’s five-year strategic plan, Namibia’s Vision 2030 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Initially, the target for achieving smart city status...
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Repo rate anticipated to remain unchanged…call for self-sufficiency. – Windhoek Observer
Martin Endjala Omake Charity Board Chairperson, Eddy Kgobetsi, says that Namibians need to create a culture of self-sufficiency to navigate the scourge of the inflation rate. He was responding to the current repo rate which stands at 7.75 percent, and it is anticipated to remain unchanged, following South African Reserve Bank (SARB) decision to maintain...
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ECB raise red flag on Keetmanshoop town council operations – Windhoek Observer
Stefanus Nashama Electricity Control Board (ECB), has indicated that Keetmanshoop Town Council might soon operate with expired Safety and First Aid training certificates which is set to expire in July this year, among several other issues the town council is facing. A report conducted by ECB in February this year, indicates that the town council...