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2 men arrested for theft of 26 diamonds

2 men arrested for theft of 26 diamonds

Tujoromajo Kasuto TWO Namibian men aged 32 and 42 have been arrested in Outjo after they were caught collecting stones on Saturday, 22 October at Farm Hopewell Stone Mine. The two suspects were found with 26 alleged precious stones, whose value is still to be determined. According to NamPol’s weekend crime report, a security guard that was on night shift spotted cell phone lights in the mining area and when he inspected, he realized that there were three men picking up stones. He then ran to wake up other colleagues in the room and came back and found the suspects…
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VP Race: Ekandjo goes down fighting

VP Race: Ekandjo goes down fighting

Obrein Simasiku The two-time presidential hopeful Jerry Ekandjo’s wishes were dashed this afternoon at the Swapo Party Special Central Committee meeting, called to entertain his request to be part of the Vice President race. This was the final straw to his third attempt at the party’s vice presidency. The special meeting had another twist when, Swapo SG Sophia Shaningwa allegedly stormed out of the CC meeting after she was questioned about why non-delegates are allowed in the internal meetings intended only for the candidates and delegates. “She refused to answer any of the questions raised, instead she stood up and…
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Amukwiyu:uniquely tested cadre

Amukwiyu:uniquely tested cadre

Obrein Simasiku As the campaign for the Swapo Party top leadership positions and race for Central Committee reach the climax, Oshikoto Swapo regional coordinator Armas Amukwiyu who is vying for the Secretary General post, says he has an unmatched track record of leadership having been groomed through the ranks, as well as working under the leadership of all three party Presidents and six administrators. The campaigns are towards the Swapo Party 7th congress slated for end of November. “No one else carries this track record, and this is a unique leadership role. That is why I am standing up here…
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Absence of minister delay work of Parliament

Absence of minister delay work of Parliament

Martin Endjala National Council MP, Paulus Mbangu has vent his frustrations about motions that are being put on hold due in parliament due to the absence of some ministers. Mbangu blames the delays in the processing of motions on the ongoing internal Swapo campaigns for the top three positions in the party. He told the Windhoek Observer in an interview that some of the motions, questions and querries require the presence of the ministers and Swapo MPs who have made the campaign their priority instead of their law making responsibilities. He argued that personal political ambitions should not be at…
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Namibia shines at Africa Energy Week

Namibia shines at Africa Energy Week

O’brien Simasiku Namibia is cherished by many countries over its recent oil discoveries in the off-shore coast including its touted development of the green hydrogen project, which will make it feature among leading energy industry players. This was evident at last week’s Invest in Namibia Country Spotlight event, organized at the African Energy Week 2022, in Cape Town where a delegation consisting of the Ministry of Mines and Energy, Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) and the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) made breakthrough presentations to market the country. According to Africa Energy Group with major oil and…
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Tsumeb municipality books in a mess

Tsumeb municipality books in a mess

Obrein Simasiku The Municipality of Tsumeb is in a mess as its financial status could not be properly ascertained by the Auditor General because of a lack of documentation and unconvincing explanations of some of the irregular matters raised for the year 2020. “The auditors were unable to establish the accuracy, validity, physical existence, and condition of the Property, Plant, and Equipment, which had a net book value of N$79 379 051 (2020). This was due to the Municipality of Tsumeb failing to provide the auditors with a fixed asset register. The Municipality did not disclose its open lands in…
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Geingob always showed mercy to Ekandjo

Geingob always showed mercy to Ekandjo

Martin Endjala The Presidency has taken exception to claims in a local English language daily the President Hage Geingob is deliberately working against Jerry Ekandjo to exclude him from the Swapo Party Vice President race. Ekandjo has lost on number of occasions against Geingob in Swapo election contests such as in 2015 and 2017. ‘’In the past irrespective of the defeats at Swapo Party congresses or the Electoral Colleges, President Geingob has repeatedly come to the rescue of Comrade Ekandjo,’’ the statement that was issued in response to claims by Swapo veteran, Nahas Angula that Ekandjo has reason to feel…
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Alweendo  exonerates himself

Alweendo exonerates himself

Obrein Simasiku Mines and Energy Minister, Tom Alweendo says he is clean, asserting that his only sin could be enforcing the laws. He made these remarks exonerating himself from corruption or being a beneficiary of graft, as allegation of N$50 million bribe to favour another company for an exclusive prospecting licence have been made against him. He however, acknowledged that corruption may have been committed in the system, but ruled out in such in this particularly instance in which it is mentioned. “I am not corrupt, however, one can be corrupted, and this can be done by a valuation team…
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EIF empowers Okongo Community Forest

EIF empowers Okongo Community Forest

Staff Writer The Okongo Community Forest in the Ohangwena Region is a climate change project worth N$3 million called “Hydroponics Farming System” richer. The project funded by the Environmental Investment Fund (EIF) and being implemented by the Okongo Community Forest is aimed at increasing resilience of vulnerable communities of the community forest to adapt to climate change threats through collective capacity building and promotion of climate smart technologies and climate resilient livelihoods. Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta said climate change has harmed Namibia as a whole, and the Ohangwena region in particular, making it one of the…
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Geingob admits ‘things are not going well’

Geingob admits ‘things are not going well’

Martin Endjala President Hage Geingob has expressed sympathy with the people who are going through economic hardships, but reminded the nation to stand tall and be united. “Yes, I admit that things are not going well, but we must stay united and pull together,” were his words when he addressed the leadership of the Bank of Namibia, during his visit to acquaint himself with the operations and functions of the central bank today. Geingob said services should be distributed equally to all Namibians and should not only benefit one ethnic group or selected individuals. “Let us stay united, resilient and…
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