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28 Apr

Businessman drove stolen vehicles for ten years

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Ester Mbathera The businessman Daniel Kamunoko, who is suing Standard Bank Namibia for about N$184 billion has been driving two vehicles that were reported stolen by the bank in 2009. The vehicles involved are an AMG C55 and a CLK cabriolet Mercedes Benz which are still in Kamunoko’s possession. In court documents, Kamunoko claims that he wanted to sell the AMG but the vehicle failed to get police clearance. “It was when I discovered that both vehicles were reported stolen on 16 April 2009. In other words, I have been driving these Benzes for ten years, stolen by myself as…

27 Apr

Please assist with identifying abandoned baby

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Niël TerblanchéThe police in Walvis Bay are looking for the parents or guardians of a baby girl that was abandoned in the dunes near the Narraville neighbourhood of the harbour town.Chief Inspector Ileni Shapumba the head of the community affairs division of the Namibian Police in the Erongo Region, requested members of the public to assist them in identifying the baby who is approximately 16 months old.According to the report provided by Shapumba, the little girl was found this morning at approximately 07:10 by a man walking in the dunes about 200 meters from the road between Walvis Bay and…

26 Apr

NFPCT launch pilot project to enhance product distribution

Observer MoneyNamibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust (NFPCT)

Niël Terblanché The Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust (NFPCT) has taken another step towards increasing local fish distribution with the introduction of its Distribution Agency Pilot Project. The project was recently launched in Walvis Bay, marking a milestone with the appointment of thirteen new distribution agents through a signing ceremony. Suzan Ndjaleka, the NFPCT board chairperson highlighted the growing demand for fish in the country, attributed to the rise in population, which now stands at 3 million according to the 2023 Housing and Population Census. "The increasing need for fish is evident and through this project, we aim to collaborate…

26 Apr

N$825 million set aside for drought relief

National NewsN$825 million set aside for drought relief

Niël TerblanchéIn an effort to combat the severe drought conditions plaguing residents of various regions, the Cabinet has sanctioned N$825 million for the Drought Relief Support Programme. The announcement was made by Emma Theofelus, the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, in a recent document outlining Cabinet decisions. The Drought Relief Support Programme is designed to mitigate the adverse effects on communities and farmers directly impacted by the drought. A sum of N$600 million has been designated specifically for food assistance, for affected communities. Distribution will start from 1 July through to 30 June 2025. The remaining funds are earmarked…

26 Apr

CoW to escalate water restrictions as supply dries up

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Niël Terblanché The City of Windhoek (CoW) is on the brink of declaring a severe Category D water scarcity, compelling it to implement stringent water-saving measures as water supply to the capital is under severe strain. This decision follows a drastic reduction in water supply by NamWater, which has decreased from 75% to 40% of the city's total demand due to critically low water levels in the primary supply dams. At a meeting on Thursday evening the deputy mayor of Windhoek, Joseph Uapingene said there is a need to reduce water consumption by at least 10%. “Unfortunately, water-conserving targets have…

25 Apr

South Africa celebrates 30 years of progress and unity with Namibia

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Niël Terblanché The South African High Commissioner to Namibia, Thenjiwe Mtintso lauded Namibia and its people for their invaluable support in South Africa's fight for freedom. He made the remarks during a gathering at the country’s High Commission in Windhoek this The High Commission in Windhoek has already launched a series of events under the banner "Advancing Growth." As Namibia’s southern neighbour approaches its 30th anniversary of democracy this Saturday, Mtintso said that the commemorative activities are not only a celebration of South Africa's three decades of democracy but also a tribute to the enduring solidarity and shared struggles between…

25 Apr

President Mbumba honours 60 years of Tanzanian unity

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Niël Terblanché President Nangolo Mbumba, in a demonstration of Pan-African solidarity, has embarked on a visit to Tanzania to partake in the 60th anniversary celebration of the Union Day. Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged into the United Republic of Tanzania on 26 April 1964. Before he departed from Windhoek, President Mbumba, in his message of felicitations, recalled the profound words of Julius Nyerere, reflecting on how they continue to guide Tanzania towards unity, development, and prosperity. "Today, I will join the fraternal people and the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania to commemorate six decades of a successful Union," Mbumba…

25 Apr

IPC is not banking on oil discoveries for socio-economic programmes – Itula

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Stefanus Nashama The leader of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), Panduleni Itula says the party if voted into power, is not going to rely on oil discoveries to fund its socio-economic programmes. Itula said this in an interview with the Windhoek Observer on Thursday where he responded to allegations circulating on social media where he said if voted into power, IPC would have N$600 billion to develop the country. “IPC is not banking on oil discoveries for its socio-economic programmes”,” he said. There has been speculation that there is money flowing into the country from Western countries interested in…

25 Apr

Auditor General finds agronomic board in violation of agreement

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja Auditor General Junias Kandjeke has revealed that the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) failed to comply with key provisions outlined in its Memorandum of Agreement. In the report on the accounts of NAB for the financial years ended 31 March 2022 and 2023, Kandjeke highlighted a breach in Article 8, paragraph 5.2, which mandates the appointment of an arbitrator under the approval of the Minister. “The Board terminated the service of its agent, the Agro-Marketing and Trade Agency (AMTA), at year-end 31 March 2020 without the Minister's approval, which is in contravention with Section 10(1)(g) of the Agronomic Industry…

25 Apr

Horrific bus crash in the Namib claims two lives

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Niël Terblanché Two female tourists, aged 69 and 72 succumbed to injuries on the scene of a horrific crash which involved three buses and a self-drive tourist car on the C214 Road between Walvis Bay and the Kuiseb River Canyon on Wednesday. The crash occurred when the brakes of a Scania tour bus that was driving downhill from the direction of Windhoek, allegedly failed. According to Chief Inspector Ileni Shapumba, the head of the community affairs division of the Erongo police, the driver of the bus lost control and smashed into a stationary bakkie and a smaller tourist bus that…