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17 Jan

MPs on a five-day workshop in Swakopmund

ObserverNational NewsLegislation, MPs on a five-day workshop in Swakopmund, Oversight and Representation, Peter Katjavivi

Martin Endjala Members of parliament are currently undergoing a five-day workshop in Swakopmund to review, discuss and engage on its standing rules and orders. The reviewing and updating of parliamentary rules are said to ensure that the legislative processes are efficient, transparent, and in line with the evolving needs of the electorate and the nation at large. “Our operations, rules and procedures must be aligned to smoothen the execution of our mandate as the Legislature, this being the core function of Parliament. These core functions comprise Legislation, Oversight and Representation”, these were the words of national assembly speaker Peter katjavivi.…

16 Jan

NIDA boss suspended

ObserverNational NewsBoard Chairperson Sebby Kankondi, NIDA boss suspended, Phillip Namundjebo as Acting CEO

Tujoromajo Kasuto Mihe Goamab ll, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Namibia Industrial Development Agency (NIDA), has been suspended pending the completion of an internal process. According to Board Chairperson Sebby Kankondi, the reasons for his suspension are private and cannot be disclosed. The Board in the meantime has appointed Phillip Namundjebo as Acting CEO until further notice. “The Board calls on calm and focus, even during this time. Assurance can be accorded to both Management and Staff, that the Agency will remain procedural and fair in all its engagements with the CEO, regarding this matter and the process will…

16 Jan

NCS candidates warned against scammers

ObserverNational NewsNCS candidates warned against scammers, Sam Shalulange

Staff Writer The Deputy Commissioner General for Correctional Operations at the Namibian Correctional Service, Sam Shalulange has cautioned its shortlisted 15 867 candidates to be vigilant of scammers pretending to be in the employment of NCS, offering interview question papers. The scamming involves monies being paid by members of the public for question papers to secure employment in the ongoing recruitment process of 200 correctional services officers, he stressed. “We are very fortunate to not have received any reports on the scams as of yet but there was an example of the text message circulating on social media, in which…

16 Jan

Ohangwena flood water moving inward, Oshana ropes in helicopter

ObserverNational NewsLeonard Hango, Ohangwena flood water moving inward, Oshana ropes in helicopter

Martin Endjala The northern flood water in the Ohangwena region, reportedly from Angola is moving at a fast current, as the South of Angola continues to receive heavy rainfall, causing the flood water to make its way into the western streams of the region, resulting in flooding. Senior Hydrologist in the Ministry of Agriculture, Leonard Hango says if no further interventions are made by the Road Fund Administration or Roads Authority, the road leading to Onghala Combined School will overtop this afternoon. In the meantime, the Governor of Oshana region, Elia Irimari said that the ministry of defense has dispatched…

16 Jan

Toddler drowns in water bucket in Omusati

ObserverNational NewsKamhulu Silas Kasheka, Omusati Regional Crime Coordinator Deputy Commissioner Moses Simao, Toddler drowns in water bucket in Omusati

Tujoromajo Kasuto A 17-month old toddler, Kamhulu Silas Kasheka, died yesterday in Okafakoushongo village, Outapi Constituency, Omusati Region after drowning in an uncovered bucket of water while his family was working in the mahangu field. According to Omusati Regional Crime Coordinator Deputy Commissioner Moses Simao, the baby was last seen in the house just before midday. “It’s alleged that the deceased was together with his parents and his three sisters in the mahangu field. The deceased and his two sisters, both who are minors left the mahangu field and went in the house. The two sisters then returned to the…

13 Jan

SPYL condemns selling of Air Namibia planes

ObserverNational NewsAir Namibia, Ephraim Nekongo, SPYL condemns selling of Air Namibia planes, WestAir

Staff Writer The SWAPO Party Youth League condemns the selling of Air Namibia planes to Wings Aviation which includes WestAir. SPYL Secretary Ephraim Nekongo said the liqudation of the national airline was made to pave a way for a private airline “SPYL is saddened to learn that the planes that belonged to our now liquidated national airline; Air Namibia, are now being sold to WestAir. We have always maintained that the liquidation of Air Namibia was a concocted move to pave a way for a private airline, at the expense of our National Airline. “Like the nation at large as…

13 Jan

NUNW condemns mistreatment of workers in hospitality industry

ObserverNational NewsJob Muniaro, NUNW condemns mistreatment of workers in hospitality industry

Martin Endjala The National Union of Namibian Workers (NUNW) secretary general Job Muniaro has condemned the mistreatment of workers in the hospitality industry saying that temporary workers must have a union to represent them. The SG wants this to become compulsory to all job providers, given alleged incidents were temporary workers are hired on training, for some years and become supervisors and are told not to join unions. Muniaro stressed that workers should not be pressured for joining unions, for it is within their Democratic rights to do so, while also calling for the abolishment of 51 plus as it…

Security association warns<br>non-complying guard companies

13 Jan

Security association warns
non-complying guard companies

ObserverNational NewsKuume Uutaapama, Security association warns non-complying guard companies

Martin Endjala The Security Association of Namibia (SAN) said it will no longer be tolerating security companies which violate its mandates, that harsh penalties will be imposed as a result. Speaking to the Windhoek Observer in an interview, Kuume Uutaapama president of SAN, said that an agreement signed in 2017 which allows them to penalize companies will be taken “very seriously” this year. “We will also focus on security company operators who are not registered under the association. We urge stakeholders especially clients who want to recruit a service provider to approach our office for further information, regarding the costing…

Restaurants running out<br>of meat, Meat board confirms

12 Jan

Restaurants running out
of meat, Meat board confirms

ObserverNational NewsDesmond Cloete, Meat board confirms, Restaurants running out of meat

Staff Writer Namibia’s formal market is currently running low on fresh, raw produce especially raw pork produce due to the current foot and mouth disease outbreak in South Africa. This confirmation was made by Desmond Cloete, head of Marketing at the Meat Board of Namibia. According to him, Namibia is currently experiencing a fresh pork meat shortage in the county for the formal market because the local production can only support about 50 percent of the domestic consumption. “These are the likes of the restaurants, butcheries and grocery stores. It is a challenge for Namibia. We do have small scale…

Amushelelo demands N$500K<br>from Nampol following arrest

12 Jan

Amushelelo demands N$500K
from Nampol following arrest

ObserverNational NewsAmushelelo demands N$500K from Nampol following arrest, Minister of Defense Frans Kapofi, Namibia Economic Freedom Fighter Activist Michael Amushelelo

Martin Endjala The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighter Activist Michael Amushelelo through his lawyer Kadhila Amoomo is demanding compensation to remedy injuries he sustained in the hands of police officers yesterday, during his arrest. In a letter dated 12 January 2023 directed to the Namibian Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo through the Kadhila Amoomo law furm, Amushelelo wants payment for pain and suffering allegedly at the hands of police officers, as well as the violation of his dignity as per article 8 of the Namibian constitution, which he says was exceedingly violated. A further N$250 000 is also being demanded for…