Het is alweer zes jaar geleden dat Dark Matter van Moses Boyd verscheen, één van de baanbrekende jazzalbums die de new wave of British jazz destijds zo knap definieerden. Met zijn tweede album Songs for Sinners herdefinieert Boyd de Britse jazz nu opnieuw. De afgelopen jaren was drummer/componist/producer Moses Boyd naast het ijzersterke laatste Binker […]

‘Jullie gaan zeker naar Amsterdam?!’ zegt hij met een brede grijns terwijl hij de zojuist bestelde koffie-to-go voor ons neerzet. ‘Hoe weet jij dat?’ vraag ik grappend. Bertus en ik staan in onze rode...

‘Jullie gaan zeker naar Amsterdam?!’ zegt hij met een brede grijns terwijl hij de zojuist bestelde koffie-to-go voor ons neerzet. ‘Hoe weet jij dat?’ vraag ik grappend. Bertus en ik staan in onze rode...

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Renthia Kaimbi TransNamib’s chief executive officer Desmond Van Jaarsveld and executive for Engineering and Technical Services Bertus Eksteen have been placed on precautionary leave pending an independent investigation, amid mounting concerns over the deteriorating condition of the national railway network, railway fatalities and alleged irregularities in the procurement of spare parts. The Windhoek Observer understands […]

TransNamib has placed its Chief Executive Officer, Desmond van Jaarsveld, and Executive for Engineering and Technical Services, Bertus Eksteen, on precautionary leave pending an independent investigation. The decision follows the suspension last week of Executive for Human Capital Webster Gonzo, who authored an internal report recommending disciplinary action against senior [...] The post TransNamib CEO suspended pending independent investigation appeared first on Future Media News.

Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi has confirmed that serious allegations have been levelled against suspended TransNamib CEO Desmond van Jaarsveld and Executive for Engineering and Technical Services Bertus Eksteen. The two executives have been placed on suspension pending an independent investigation. Speaking to Future Media News, Nekundi declined to elaborate on [...] The post Transport Minister remains tight-lipped on allegations against TransNamib executives appeared first on Future Media News.

Renthia Kaimbi TransNamib’s chief executive officer Desmond Van Jaarsveld and executive for Engineering and Technical Services Bertus Eksteen have been placed on precautionary leave pending an independent investigation, amid mounting concerns over the deteriorating condition of the national railway network, railway fatalities and alleged irregularities in the procurement of spare parts. The Windhoek Observer understands that the suspensions follow what sources close to the matter described as “serious accountability issues” relating to the management and maintenance of the state-owned railway operator’s infrastructure. The concerns reportedly include the failure to maintain and inspect the railway network, the fatal Rovos luxury train derailment that claimed two lives in March 2026, repeated deaths involving people on railway tracks and alleged irregularities surrounding the purchase of spare parts. Sources familiar with the matter said the suspended executives had been given an opportunity to respond to several allegations, including claims of negligence in addressing the deteriorating condition of the national railway network. “While the railway network belongs to the ministry of works, the maintenance thereof is the responsibility of TransNamib. The report states that the entity lacks the ability to properly manage, conduct timely inspections and identify problems in advance,” a source stated. The decision to suspend Eksteen, the executive responsible for Engineering and Technical Services was reportedly informed by the technical nature of many of the concerns raised against the company’s management, with the board said to have considered it necessary to hold the technical executive accountable alongside the CEO. One source questioned why TransNamib had not issued precautionary warnings to railway operators and users ahead of the abnormal rains experienced in the southern parts of the country, particularly given the dangers posed by flooding to railway infrastructure. “The Roads Authority sent out precautionary notices ahead of the abnormal rains down south, warning road users of the dangers of flooding on roads. Why couldn’t TransNamib do the same for the railway network before the Rovos train accident?” the source asked. “People lost their lives.” The source further questioned whether sufficient measures had been taken to assess the safety of railway lines and prevent accidents, particularly in areas exposed to flooding and other weather-related risks. The Windhoek Observer also understands that the investigation will examine alleged procurement irregularities involving spare parts, with claims that some purchases were linked to individuals allegedly associated with individuals within management. These allegations have not been independently verified, and it remains unclear whether the investigation will extend to specific procurement transactions or establish whether any officials benefited from the alleged arrangements. In a media statement issued on Thursday, TransNamib confirmed that its board of directors had resolved to place the CEO and the executive responsible for Engineering and Technical Services on precautionary leave pending the finalisation of an independent investigation. “The decision has been made with the necessary due process followed and in concurrence with the Honourable Minister of Works and Transport,” the board said. The board stressed that the precautionary suspensions should not be interpreted as a finding of guilt, adding that the company’s daily operations would continue without disruption. “This is a necessary procedural step to ensure an objective and thorough process, and it does not represent any finding of guilt,” the statement reads. TransNamib said it would not disclose further details at this stage to protect the privacy of those involved and the integrity of the investigation. In the interim, Kristian Hamutenya has been appointed acting chief executive officer to oversee the company’s operations while the investigation and anticipated disciplinary process unfold. The suspensions come amid increasing scrutiny of TransNamib’s ability to maintain and rehabilitate the country’s ageing railway infrastructure, which remains critical to freight transportation and the movement of goods across Namibia. The outcome of the independent investigation is expected to establish the extent of the alleged management and technical failures, as well as whether disciplinary action is warranted.

Bij extensivering van de landbouw wint het financieel en bedrijfseconomisch resultaat van biologische landbouwbedrijven. De Europese inkomenssteun belemmert echter de omschakeling omdat met die inkom...

Een nieuw album van de Canadese singer-songwriter en gitarist Bruce Cockburn bevat voor het eerst geen eigen composities. Toch is The Blood Of Others een waardevolle toevoeging aan zijn imposante oeuvre. Bruce Cockburn. Ik volg hem sinds 1979. Een recensie van Dancing In The Dragon’s Jaws en een interview in Muziekkrant OOR maakten mij nieuwsgierig […]

Artist: Heather NovaTitle: The OrchardGenre: Alternative RockRelease Date: 30th October 2026Label: V2 Records / Bertus Musikvertrieb

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De Utrechtse band Het Goede Doel bestond tussen 1978 en 1991 en bracht in die periode vier reguliere studio-albums uit, een live-plaat en een album met eigen nummers gezongen door en geschreven voor andere vocalisten. In 2008, 2011 en 2015 verschenen reünieplaten. Dat er met die discografie van in totaal zeven platen – plus registraties […]