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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

leonard witbeen

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South Africa

ActionSA wants the Human Rights Commission to probe Wesbank for alleged racial discrimination

ActionSA says it will be writing to the South African Human Rights Commission to investigate claims made by a former employee of Wesbank. The finance provider has been accused of using a specific system to charge higher interest rates to black clients. WesBank has refuted the allegations of discrimination against customers based on race as alleged. ActionSA’s spokesperson, Lerato Ngobeni, says the covert racism the finance provider represents cannot be […]

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South Africa

Infrastructure South Africa will host the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium 2024 in Cape Town

Infrastructure South Africa will host the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium 2024 at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town from 17 to 19 March, under the theme “Quality infrastructure for development, recovery and inclusive growth“. The event will unite key stakeholders from South Africa and across the continent to drive infrastructure development, focusing on accelerating economic recovery through strategic plans. The symposium will address regulatory reforms, explore funding models, […]

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Health / Medical

Johanna “Joey” Mushelenga’s Project 1000 Pads: Empowering Girls Through Sanitary Product Donations

24 January 2024/Leonard Witbeen Johanna Mushelenga, founder of Project 1000 Pads, the initiative's mission to support vulnerable girl children by providing sanitary products was discussed. The project, established in 2020, aims to address the economic challenges faced by families unable to afford these essential items. Mushelenga expressed her passion for assisting the girl child, emphasizing the emotional moment that inspired her to create Project 1000 Pads. The initiative collects sanitary […]

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Health / Medical

Dr. Nelago Tuukondjeni Amagulu Addresses Recent Controversy and Shares Exciting Developments at Katutura Intermediate Hospital

24 January 2024/Leonard Witbeen In a recent interview, Dr. Nelago Tuukondjeni Amagulu, the Medical Superintendent at Intermediate Hospital Katutura, responded to concerns raised about a specific section of the hospital's standards. Dr. Amagulu clarified misconceptions, emphasizing the need for accurate reporting without sensationalizing issues. Dr. Amagulu acknowledged some accurate images showing areas in disrepair but emphasized that certain aspects, like the alleged presence of cats, were fabricated. She called for […]

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Business / Economics

BUSINESS AND FINANCIALS UPDATE 24 JANUARY 2024

Orano Mining Namibia Contemplates Resuming Operations at Trekkopje Mine Amidst Uranium Price Surge: Orano Mining Namibia is currently exploring potential actions, including the potential resumption of operations at its Trekkopje Mine, driven by the recent upswing in uranium spot prices. The mine, located in the Erongo Region, was placed under care and maintenance in 2013, with the commencement of operations deferred indefinitely, contingent upon the eventual recovery of uranium prices. […]

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Interview Transcripts

Analyzing Nampower’s Challenges: A Perspective from LPM’s Lazarus Kairabeb

Date: January 24, 2024 |Leonard Witbeen In a recent discussion, Lazarus Kairabeb provides insights into pressing issues surrounding Nampower, spotlighted in yesterday's Namibian Sun. The conversation dissects the second term of Codori a Zimbabwean national and  an expatriate overseeing Nampawa's finance, with Kairabeb delving into concerns paragraph by paragraph, highlighting the need for transparency and sensitivity from key officials. The dialogue begins with an examination of responses from Mr. Haulofu […]

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World

High Level UN Security Council meeting to be finalized in New York

A High Level Inter-ministerial Security Council meeting will take place in New York on Tuesday. France's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs is expected to chair the meeting. The meeting comes as Palestinian officials in Gaza reported that over 25 thousand people have now been killed and the United Nations says the humanitarian situation is out of control. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

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Namibia

NamPower MD Simson Haulofu Criticized for Retaining Zimbabwean National and Failure to Identify Successor

Simson Haulofu, NamPower's Managing Director, faced criticism for retaining a Zimbabwean national in the utility's Finance department. Haulofu and Martha Mbombo, the board chairlady, are alleged to have spent five years implementing a directive, yet at the term's end, failed to identify a successor. Furthermore, they proudly announced their refusal to discuss employee matters in the media. Lazarus Kairabeb, representing the Landless People's Movement, shared the following thoughts on the […]

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