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04 Oct

Menzies Aviation suffers another catastrophic court defeat

MainMenzies Aviation suffers another catastrophic court defeat

Niël Terblanché In a blow to Menzies Aviation Namibia, Judge Shafimana Ueitele of the Namibian High Court once again ruled against the company, ordering it to pay the respondent’s legal fees and denying its plea to return to Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA) as the ground handling services provider. The judgment adds to the legal woes the United Kingdom-based company has faced in its battle to reclaim its position at the airport. Judge Ueitele’s decision came after Menzies Aviation made multiple attempts to gain a legal footing to continue its operations at HKIA. The Namibia Airports Company had previously raised…

03 Oct

Namibian Musician Gazza Releases Checka Single

FeaturedNamibian Musician Gazza Releases Checka Single

Namibian musician Gazza has released a new single titled ‘Checka’, which is available for streaming and download here. Gazza, who has over 20 years in the music industry, describes his new track as an “ode to looking good and feeling good.” “The song centres around fashion. We all know that when you look good, you feel good, enabling you to tackle the tasks that lie ahead,” Gazza said. “By consistently doing so, you can achieve even more. It also celebrates personal victories, such as obtaining a degree or purchasing a new car or house.” In addition to the release of…

03 Oct

NAMFISA advocates for financial stability amidst a decline in loan book value

Observer Money

Martin Endjala The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA) has announced a year-on-year decline of 7.8 percent in the value of its loan book at the end of 2022, amounting to N$6.7 billion. This is largely attributed to the value of the loan book being dominated by the stock for term lenders, which accounted for nearly 96 percent of the total share, standing at N$6.5 billion. However, Kenneth Matomola, the Chief Executive Officer of NAMFISA, explains that the non-bank financial institutions sector remains financially sound and stable despite these fluctuations. “NAMFISA is committed to ensuring the stability and financial soundness…

03 Oct

Politicians ordered suspension of New Era News Editor: Amupanda

National NewsPoliticians ordered suspension of New Era News Editor: Amupanda

Erasmus Shalihaxwe The leader of the Affirmative Repositioning Movement, Job Amupanda, has alleged that Jonathan Beukes, the Managing Editor of the state-owned newspaper, New Era, was suspended on the instructions of politicians. Amupanda claims this suspension occurred because Beukes was adhering to media ethics and not promoting what he refers to as the corrupt regime. Christof Maletsky, the Chief Executive Officer of New Era Newspaper, confirmed Beukes’ suspension to the Windhoek Observer but declined to divulge more information on what led to the suspension, citing the matter as internal. “Yes, he is suspended while we are investigating further; I can’t…

03 Oct

Disturbing harassment of enumerators undermines Census 2023

National NewsDisturbing harassment of enumerators undermines Census 2023, Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU)

Niël Terblanché The Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) has condemned the harassment of enumerators, following several unsettling videos circulating on social media. The NAU has firmly distanced itself from any actions involving harassment towards enumerators, stressing that such behaviour starkly contrasts with the principles of professionalism and respect that the union staunchly upholds in executing its duties. Amidst the ongoing Population and Housing Census, a paramount initiative by the Namibian Government, enumerators appointed by the Namibia Statistic Agency (NSA) are facing instances of non-collaboration and intimidation. These public servants are dedicatedly working to gather essential demographic, socioeconomic, and housing information that…

03 Oct

Only 96 out of 215 ambulances functioning countrywide

National NewsOnly 96 out of 215 ambulances functioning countrywide

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Ministry of Health and Social Services is currently operating with only 96 functional ambulances across the country. Statistics provided by the Executive Director of the Ministry, Ben Nangombe, reveal that of the allocated 215 ambulances, 44 have been rendered unusable and 75 are either out of service or undergoing repairs. Nangombe disclosed that, of the operational ambulances, 15 are stationed at referral and intermediate hospitals, while 82 operate at district hospitals. There have been pleas from various communities across the country urging the government to provide sufficient ambulances to the Ministry to ensure efficient service delivery. The…

03 Oct

PM urges Namibians to uphold a spirit of resilience

National NewsPM urges Namibians to uphold a spirit of resilience

Martin Endjala Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila urged Namibians to demonstrate an unwavering spirit of resilience, as the country embarks on the second phase of the struggle post-independence – the struggle for economic independence. “As we pursue this new phase, we should display the same ‘never say die’ spirit that characterized our fight for political independence,” the premier said. “This is a struggle we must engage in and win as it is our historic duty. We are the benefactors of the freedom and independence that were earned at the hefty price of many lives, both during the colonial resistance period and…

03 Oct

Heroic action thwarts armed robbery in Swakopmund

National News

Niël Terblanché In a remarkable display of rapid response and valour, the Namibian Police in Swakopmund successfully foiled a dangerous robbery in progress, apprehending three armed assailants and ensuring the safety of hostages inside a popular clothing shop. Yesterday, at approximately 09:10, three men armed with a gas pistol and pangas entered the well-known Style clothing shop located in the central business area of the coastal town and immediately locked the entrance doors behind them. The trio proceeded to take six staff members hostage, demanding access to the cash securely held within the store’s safe. Inspector Ileni Shapumba, the head…

03 Oct

Violent murder attempt shocks Okuryangava community

National NewsViolent murder attempt shocks Okuryangava community

Hertta-Maria Amutenja In the early morning hours of Monday, another heartbreaking incident of gender-based violence (GBV) unfolded at the Okuryangava location in Windhoek’s Katutura, after a 40-year-old man shot his girlfriend before turning the gun on himself. The man who was identified as David Isai Valungameka, shot his 33-year-old lover and then took his own life. According to Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, head of the Public Relations Division of the Namibian Police, the intended murder victim suffered a gunshot wound to the head and was rushed to Katutura State Hospital in a very critical condition. Shikwambi stated that Valungameka shot…

03 Oct

NALOBA calls for there structuring of the mining sector

National NewsNALOBA calls for therestructuring of the mining sector

Martin Endjala The Namibia Local Business Association (NALOBA) is advocating for the restructuring of the mining sector to benefit all Namibians. The association believes that the country’s natural resources should benefit all sectors and the Namibian people at large, citing the current structures as not sufficiently conducive. NALOBA aims to hold friendly and professional discussions with all foreign mining companies registered in Namibia to renegotiate shareholding compositions. This initiative seeks to enable both the government and the business community to derive profound benefits from the country’s natural resources. Peter Kanu Amadhila, the Vice President of NALOBA, mentioned in an interview…