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12 May

Journalists asked to report accurately on health information

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Stefanus Nashama The Ministry of Health and Social Services has urged media houses to report factual information on patients' health conditions. This comes after several media outlets reported on a patient's death at Katutura Health Care Centre in Windhoek on Monday. The reports said that the patient died while waiting for health services. Nangombe stated that the sequence of events and observations from healthcare workers do not align with the claim that the individual passed away while waiting for medical attention. The ministry said in a statement that a private vehicle brought an adult male to the health centre on…

12 May

ECN advised to make voter registration process flexible

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Martin Endjala The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has been advised to make the voter card registration process flexible to avoid unnecessary obstacles for the electorate. Landless People's Movement (LPM) youth leader, Duminga Ndala, has advised that voters should have the flexibility to register wherever they are located. "Unlike constituency elections, where registration within the constituency of residence is necessary, Instead, the focus for the Electoral Commission of Namibia should be on encouraging high voter registration rates," she said. She said this could involve implementing mobile registration points to streamline the registration process. The advice comes following concerns that people…

12 May

Financial mismanagement and infrastructural challenges trouble Naute Irrigation Project

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja Financial mismanagement and infrastructural challenges are currently plaguing the Naute Irrigation Project, hindering its potential for growth and development. These issues were brought to light during an oversight visit to ||Kharas by the standing committee on public accounts and economy, specifically in relation to agro-processing development projects. The committee discovered that the project, which exports grapes to Europe and dates to the Middle East, has been grappling with financial difficulties for the past three years. “The project has experienced financial challenges over the past three years, which has led to the delay in the delivery of much-needed input.…

12 May

NIED hosts first graduation ceremony for learners with special needs

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Martin Endjala The Namibia Institute of Education Development (NIED) held its first-ever graduation ceremony for learners with special needs at Okahandja last week. The ceremony marked the culmination of the Certification in Basic Pre-Vocational Skills (CBPVS) programme, a pioneering initiative by NIED in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture (MoEAC). Sixty learners graduated from the CBPVS programme, which equips learners with essential pre-vocational skills to prepare them for the transition from school to the workforce. The deputy minister of disability affairs, Alexia Manombe-Ncube, who is officiating at the event, asserts that people with special needs have abilities…

12 May

Nujoma celebrates 95th birthday

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Ester Mbathera On Sunday, Founding President Sam Nujoma celebrated his 95th birthday. This year's gathering was attended by close friends, including former parliamentarian, Pendukeni Ithana, businesswoman Martha Namundjebo-Tilahun, and former Swapo Party Youth League leader, Elijah Ngurare. Despite spending a few days in the hospital, Nujoma seemed to be in a cheerful mood. The Sam Nujoma Foundation emphasised that this birthday is a significant milestone worth celebrating. "As we honour his legacy, let us not only rejoice in his achievements but also heed his timeless call for unity and action for the sake of Namibia. Let our deeds be candles…

12 May

Venaani asked Mbumba to intervene in August 26 audit report release

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Stefanus Nashama McHenry Venaani, leader of the official opposition, the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), urged President Nangolo Mbumba to take immediate action to release the forensic audit report conducted by the Office of the Auditor-General of the August 26 Company (Pty) Ltd. “The citizens of our country have a fundamental right to access information pertinent to the governance of our nation, and the withholding of such crucial documentation undermines the trust and confidence reposed in our democratic institutions,” Venaani stated. In April, the Auditor-General's office remained mum on the forensic audit report of August 26. The audit of the state-owned…

12 May

Swakopmund pushes for more affordable housing solutions

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Niël Terblanché Swakopmund has recently made strides towards addressing its critical housing shortage through a new agreement signed with the National Housing Enterprise (NHE). The innovative plan was revealed last week and aims to build 805 affordable homes within the DRC informal settlement, offering approximately 22 000 residents who currently live in shacks the hope of owning a house. Dina Namubes, the mayor of Swakopmund, while revealing the new plan, pointed to the acute need for housing solutions. Namubes indicated that the project will prioritise vulnerable groups, including the disabled, elderly, security personnel, media practitioners, and street vendors. "This initiative…

12 May

Walvis Bay resident sold her body to pay municipal bills

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Ester Mbathera Residents of Walvis Bay have resorted to unconventional methods to collect money to clear their debt to the harbour town’s municipality. Two women shared their ordeals with the Windhoek Observer on how they paid their water, as well as rates and taxes after they were disconnected by debt management company RedForce recently. While the Windhoek Observer is aware of their identity, it was decided not to disclose their names in order to shield their families from the potential consequences of public condemnation. "I am not able to look my husband in the eyes because of what I did…

12 May

Regional Workshop on CAF Club Licensing Kicks Off in Addis Ababa

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The CAF club licensing regional workshop took place from the 11 to 12 May in Addis Ababa. Hosted at the prestigious Haile Grand Hotel, the event brought together football federations from 18 member countries under the auspices of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The workshop commenced with an opening address by Mr. Isayas Jira, President of the Ethiopian Football Federation and a member of the CAF executive committee. Mr. Jira extended a warm welcome to all participants, expressing his optimism that the workshop would play a pivotal role in enhancing the standard of football across the African continent. Mr.…

12 May

CELEBRATION:

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Founding Father Sam Nujoma received gifts and well wishes for his 95th birthday from some close friends at his residence in Windhoek on Sunday morning. One of the visitors was Elijah Ngurare, a former Swapo Party Youth League leader.Ngurare said, "Early this morning, we visited His Excellency Sam Nujoma to wish him a happy birthday. In his message of appreciation, he emphasized the importance of unity and nation building," said Ngurare.