Day: June 29, 2023

The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) have apologised for any inconvenience caused by its initial report that the murder of 49-year-old Brave Tjivera took place at Bix Car Wash.

In fact, the incident occurred in Saima A Street, in Katutura, between Bix Car Wash and the Single Quarters, NamPol Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi said in a statement issued on Wednesday.

Tjivera, a car guard at Bix Car Wash and Single Quarters, was allegedly murdered over the weekend.

The suspect, who was a fellow car guard to the late Tjivera, was arrested after allegedly stabbing the victim with an unknown object on the left side of his neck. He died on the spot.

The police investigation continues, and the deceased’s next of kin were informed.

Source: The Namibian Press Agency

The Roads Authority (RA) has temporarily closed the Rosh Pinah-Aussenkehr road (DR212) due to heavy rainfall received in some parts of the //Kharas Region.

The RA in a media statement on Thursday said the road is deemed unsafe for road users, “The RA is requesting the public to strictly adhere to the erected closure signs and to not attempt to use this road,” the statement said.

Road users were advised to use the alternative route (Aussenkehr-Noordoewer-Keetmanshoop-Aus-Rosh Pinah) until further notice.

The Roads Authority also urged the public to be extra cautious when driving in wet conditions on the national road network and said the public should follow the RA Namibia Facebook page for regular updates.

Source: The Namibian Press Agency

The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) has announced that it has extended the due date for temporary vacancies for the 2023 census to 03 July 2023.

The NSA in a statement on Thursday said the deadline, which was originally set for 30 June, has been extended.

The field work for the 2023 National Population and Housing Census will be carried out from 18 September until 03 November.

To facilitate the application process for individuals without access to information and communication technology (ICT) facilities, the NSA has made various libraries, rural ICT centres, and constituency offices available. NSA officials will be present in various constituencies until the extended due date to provide assistance to applicants.

Acknowledging the challenges faced by the public in accessing ICT facilities, Namibia Statistics Agency Senior Communications Officer Esther Simasiku emphasised the inclusive nature of the census project.

“NSA has heard the outcry of the public on the difficulties they are facing with access to ICT facilities, and through our engagement with stakeholders, they have understood that the census is a national project. They therefore availed their facilities for the prospective applicants to apply in the spirit of not leaving anyone behind,” Simasiku said in an interview with Nampa.

Simasiku further noted that while the agency’s website is functioning correctly, they have received enquiries primarily regarding the utilisation of the system. Despite the availability of self-assistance tools such as manuals and videos, individuals still require guidance on locating specific information and submitting applications. In light of this, Simasiku gave her assurance that the NSA office is readily available to provide any necessary assistance.

The NSA had by this week received 60 000 applications for the 13 000 temporary census jobs.

Source: The Namibian Press Agency

Africa will only be able to overcome developmental challenges to attain “The Africa We Want” if governments and individuals uphold the principles of inclusivity by pulling together towards a common goal, Minister in the Presidency Christine //Hoebes has said.

//Hoebes was speaking on Thursday at the opening of the second edition of the Discover Namibia Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) and Township Economy Investment Expo and Intra-Africa Business Conference taking place in Swakopmund.

According to the minister, forums such as the Discover Namibia Conference share the same objective, that of promoting equitable outcomes, by ensuring that young people and women trading as MSMEs in township and rural economies, are not left behind.

“These interventions by Government and the private sector are necessary to champion and domesticate the transformational opportunity of reaching everyone, particularly for young people and women to take full advantage of the opportunities presented through the implementation of the AfCFTA,” she said.

//Hoebes added that too many Namibians continue to face the scourge of poverty and economic exclusion daily and young people are searching for a way out of economic hardship and towards economic inclusion and empowerment.

“The status quo cannot continue and therefore Government will continue to address structural imbalances hindering the economic aspirations of our young population,” she expressed.

Established in 2022, the conference is the brainchild of the Africa Economic leadership Council (AELC), an organisation established to impact the manner in which entrepreneurs engage with one another.

AELC co-founder and president, Heinrich Hafeni Nghidipaya said the conference is a platform for local MSMEs to showcase their products and services, attract investment, and promote economic growth, which in turn leads to employment creation, among others.

“’This year, AELC decided to re-strategise to focus more on the development of township economy and MSMEs promotion,” he said.

Close to 100 exhibitors and delegates participating in the three-day event.

The Discover Namibia conference is taking place under the Theme: ‘Unlocking Intra-Africa Trade Opportunities for MSMEs, Townships and Grassroots Economies.’

Source: The Namibian Press Agency

Deputy Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Heather Sibungo, said it is crucial for lodge operators to engage directly with conservancies and adhere to the established guidelines and regulations set forth by the conservancy and the ministry.

Sibungo, at the official opening of the meeting of joint venture tourism in conservancies in the Zambezi Region on Thursday, said that by following set guidelines, conservancies can ensure transparency, accountability and alignment with conservation principles when entering into business partnerships, joint ventures or agreements.

This process, Sibungu explained, aims to safeguard the long-term sustainability of the conservancies’ activities, while promoting responsible and beneficial collaborations.

She added that it is important for a conservancy to ensure that the traditional authorities as custodian of land, and the regional councils, are properly briefed and consulted to benefit the members of the conservancy directly.

“Conservancies play a crucial role in managing and conserving wildlife and tourism resources and habitats. As a part of their mandate, conservancies are granted specific rights by the government through the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, which empowers them to utilise wildlife sustainability within their boundaries unless otherwise determined by the minister,” she said.

This exclusive right gives conservancies the autonomy to conduct tourism activities and to collect and retain fees from activities that involve tourism.

Source: The Namibian Press Agency