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22 Sep

Namibian MPs join global call to remove Cuba from terrorism list

info_e12wt4csNational Newsterrorism list, U.S. President Joe Biden

Niël Terblanché In a show of global solidarity, Namibian members of parliament (MPs) have joined over 600 parliamentarians from 73 countries in signing a letter denouncing U.S. President Joe Biden's designation of Cuba as a "state sponsor of terrorism." Namibia’s MPs, alongside their international counterparts, are urging their respective governments to take action to remove Cuba from this controversial list before the end of Biden’s term in January 2025. Addressed to the United Nations, the collective letter denounces the reapplication of the designation, characterizing it as cynical, cruel, and a violation of international law. The United States first removed Cuba…

22 Sep

Shikongo reappointed as police chief

info_e12wt4csNational NewsJoseph Shikongo

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo has been reappointed as Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force for another three-year term. The appointment is effective from 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2027. President Nangolo Mbumba confirmed the general’s reappointment on Sunday. Mbumba expressed confidence in Shikongo’s ability to continue leading the Namibian Police Force. “I am confident in your ability to execute your duties with professionalism and fairness,” said Mbumba. The president also instructed Shikongo to implement policies aimed at combating crime and modernizing the police force to meet global law enforcement standards. Shikongo, who turned 60 on 18…

22 Sep

SWAPO insults dignity of people during food parcel incident in Walvis Bay

info_e12wt4csNational NewsAlly Angula, Ndumba Kamwanyah, Panduleni Itula, Stephanus Pombili

Niël Terblanché and Hertta-Maria Amutenya In a shocking and widely condemned incident at SWAPO’s Star Rally in Walvis Bay, Namibians were left outraged after food parcels were thrown at attendees, resulting in chaos. The event has sparked nationwide debate and fierce criticism of the ruling party, raising concerns about the dignity and respect accorded to the nation’s citizens. Panduleni Itula, president of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), expressed his dismay in a strongly worded statement released on Sunday. He condemned the SWAPO officials involved, describing the incident as a "disgrace" that symbolised a larger issue of mismanagement and exploitation…

22 Sep

Repatriation of Batswana of Namibian descent strengthens bilateral friendship

info_e12wt4csNational NewsAnnah-Maria Mokgethi, Kambazembi Traditional Authority, late President Hage Geingob

Martin Endjala The group of 98 Batswana of Namibian descent were repatriated to Namibia on 20 September, after they crossed the border at the Dobe border post in the Hardap region. This long-anticipated homecoming follows a decision by the Cabinet during the tenure of late President Hage Geingob, which mandated the government to facilitate the repatriation process. Annah-Maria Mokgethi, Botswana's minister of labour and home affairs, described the return as a fulfilment of the Southern African Development Community's (SADC) protocol on the facilitation of person movement. “The relationship between Botswana and Namibia is characterised by strong bonds of friendship rooted…

22 Sep

Khorixas municipality repossesses erven as unemployment soars

info_e12wt4csNational NewsSimon Ochurub

Hilarius Hamutenya A high rate of unemployment in Khorixas has forced the town council to repossess the erven and resell it to new buyers. The town currently has a waiting list of 315 applicants for formal residential and 1 253 applicants for informal settlement erven. The town's spokesperson, Simon Ochurub, revealed this to the Windhoek Observer on Friday. “High unemployment rates make it difficult for residents to afford formal parcels of land and often turn to building their houses in informal settlements and farming areas,” he said. Ochurub said that private individuals have received the majority of the erven, with…

22 Sep

NEFF accuses ECN of deliberate delay intended to undermine its election campaign

info_e12wt4csNational NewsNamibia Economic Freedom Fighters, Namibia Electoral Commission

Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) said the Namibia Electoral Commission (ECN) is deliberately delaying pronouncing itself on the court judgement to shortchange and undermine NEFF mobilisation efforts ahead of national elections in November. NEFF deputy leader, Kalimbo Iipumbu, in a statement issued on Sunday, said that Namibians must be alerted that the country is not ready for elections when a significant constituency is being denied the right to vote for a party of their choice. ‘’This move is tactically benefiting a few political parties, chiefly the Swapo party, which has been the invisible third force behind our…

22 Sep

Swapo’s manifesto plans are set, not promises – Nandi-Ndaitwah

info_e12wt4csNational NewsChatGPT, National Statistical Agency

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Swapo presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said it should be known that the programs in the party manifesto have already been planned and are going to be implemented as articulated. Nandi-Ndaitwah made this statement during the party's star rally in Walvis Bay on Saturday. ‘’I have also to inform you that in working on our manifesto, the instructions were very clear: that all the statistics to be used must come from the National Statistical Agency and other government stakeholders. It has also to be known that what we have put in our manifesto, we are not going to plan,’’…

22 Sep

Mbumba calls for global unity at Summit of the Future

info_e12wt4csNational NewsSummit of the Future

Niël Terblanché During the closing session of the Summit of the Future in New York on Saturday, President Nangolo Mbumba urged world leaders and civil society to collaborate more effectively to address global challenges. Leaders and representatives from across the globe viewed the summit as a "once-in-a-generation opportunity" to reshape international cooperation, rethink multilateralism, and chart a path for a more sustainable, just, and peaceful future. Before attending the summit, Mbumba held a courtesy meeting with Philémon Yang, the President of the United Nations General Assembly, where they discussed issues impacting humanity, from ongoing global conflicts to the need for…

22 Sep

Ombudsman urges media to focus on voter issues over personalities

info_e12wt4csNational NewsMedia Ombudsman

Martin Endjala Media Ombudsman John Nakuta has raised concerns about political parties focussing their campaigns on personalities rather than addressing voter issues. Nakuta said this last week in Windhoek during the release of the Media Ombudsman's second media monitoring report on the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections. “Political parties are very much of centred personality, and we want to get to a point where we inform the general public on issues affecting them,” he stated. Nakuta noted that, compared to the previous report, there is still a lack of agenda-setting by political parties. He said he hopes the next…

22 Sep

Police condemn assault of prisoner

info_e12wt4csNational NewsDeputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi

Martin Endjala The Namibian Police has condemned acts of brutality by its members following a recent report of brutality perpetrated by members of the military police. The police were responding to a recent article about a 19-year-old man in Rundu who was arrested and assaulted by undercover military police while handcuffed last month. At the time the victim was suspected of stealing phones from inhabitants of Rundu. The national spokesperson of the Namibian Police, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, said there is no justification whatsoever for unnecessarily beating, kicking, or otherwise ill-treating an arrested person. “There is no excuse whatsoever for…