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01 Jun

Poisoned porridge wipes out almost an entire family.. as death toll reaches 13

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Niël Terblanché Samples of the porridge that, so far, has killed 13 people from a single household at the Kayova Village in the Nyanga District of the Kavango East Region have been sent to a laboratory to determine what led to the tragedy.Ben Nangombe, the Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, confirmed yesterday that four more members of the family have succumbed to the effects of the poisoned porridge since Tuesday.“We are awaiting the results from the toxicology tests from the laboratory. To suggest anything else about what could have possibly caused the tragedy, without the…

01 Jun

Youth encouraged to join forces with those in tourism sector

info_e12wt4csNational NewsPohamba Shifeta, Youth encouraged to join forces with those in tourism sector

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta has urged the youth of Africa and all tourism industry players to collaborate and form partnerships to place the “Africa Brands or Destinations” at the center stage of the Global dialogue. Shifeta said this yesterday at the fifth Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge and Summit in Swakopmund under the theme “Developing Youth and innovative entrepreneurship solution for inclusive tourism recovery in Africa.” “I urge the youth of Africa and all industry players to collaborate and form partnerships to place the “Africa Brands or Destinations” at the center stage…

01 Jun

Ondangwa Town Council sued for not demarcating cemetery

info_e12wt4csNational NewsDoctor Solomon Amadhila, Ondangwa Town Council sued for not demarcating cemetery

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Ondangwa Town Council and renowned Paediatrician, Doctor Solomon Amadhila, are being sued by a pensioner, Andreas Kalumbu over the removal of a gravestone that he placed on the grave of his late mother, Maria Ithindi. Kalumbu, in documents filed at the Oshakati High Court is claiming N$82,000-00 and an order compelling the town council to plan the layout of the townlands of Ondangwa and the area of the cemetery and zone the area as a cemetery in terms of the Town Planning Scheme. He also wants the Town Council to pay Amadhila a just and fair compensation…

01 Jun

Oshikoto police happy withnumber of reported rape

info_e12wt4csNational NewsOshikoto police happy withnumber of reported rape

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Oshikoto Regional Commander, Commissioner Teopoline Kalompo-Nashikaku yesterday said she is happy with the number of rape victims speaking out and reporting rape cases. She also said that the region expects the cases to rise, due to the outreach programs the police is doing with community members in the region. In the month of May alone, Oshikoto region reported eight rape cases. “It is a good sign for the police to have so many rape cases reported because it is attributed to the police’s action towards the community. Meaning the case are only going up because the targeted people…

01 Jun

Muharukua unhappy with Politicians not feeding the needy

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Martin Endjala Politicians are failing to deliver on their promises to uplift people’s livelihoods and this has led to many losing faith and trust in their leadership. These are the sentiments of Popular Democratic Movement Parliamentarian Vipuakuje Muharukua, who maintained in an interview with the Windhoek Observer that people are hungry and without employment. “There is a concerted feeling that leaders can do much better. We are living in an era where politicians are about overpromising and under-delivering. Namibians are increasingly losing faith in the ability of our democratic order to be the answer to their daily strife and struggles.…

01 Jun

Politician wants Nampol shortlist recalled

info_e12wt4csMainPolitician wants Nampol shortlist recalled

Martin Endjala Joseph Isaacks, the //Karas Region Chairperson wants the recruitment shortlist of the Namibian Police to be recalled after serious complaints and concerns were brought to the attention of his office. He said failure to do so, will lead to a “very unpleasant reaction”. His call follows after 2 530 applications were submitted to the Nampol recruitment process in the region. Only 1 330 applicants met the requirements and 1 200 did not, while 185 were shortlisted of which only 50 will be slotted in from the region. A group of concerned residents launched a complaint to the office…

31 May

Gondwana employs first-ever AI consultant

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyGondwana Collection, Gondwana employs first-ever AI consultant

Niël Terblanché Namibia’s premier tourism operator, Gondwana Collection has made history by taking a giant leap into the future by employing the very first Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered customer care consultant. “GECCO (Gondwana Electronic Customer Care Operative) was developed in response to the growing volume of customer messages. The automated consultant aims to provide prompt and accurate answers to clients' questions, thereby improving overall customer service levels,” Christiaan Jacobie, a member of Gondwana’s Public Relations Department said. He said that GECCO is constantly learning and evolving to provide reliable information. “While it may not be perfect in answering subjective questions,…

31 May

Namfisa levels the consumer credit playing field

info_e12wt4csFeaturedConsumer Credit Bill., Namfisa levels the consumer credit playing field

Martin Endjala The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority has resolved to level the playing field following its announcement yesterday that it will be consulting stakeholders on proposed amendments to the Consumer Credit Bill. This means that money lenders will now be under the scrutiny of Namfisa and those who do not fall in line will face the repercussions should the draft bill be endorsed after it undergoes a makeover. Namfisa has been tasked by the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises to spearhead the drafting of the Consumer Credit Bill to enhance the regulatory and supervisory oversight of all consumer…

31 May

2023 FNB Whisky Festival launched

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Staff Reporter FNB Namibia recently launched its annual Whisky Festival that will be taking place for the first time ever in Ongwediva Oshana region on the 3rd of June and in Windhoek, Khomas region on the 10 June, respectively. The FNB Whisky Festival offers a platform for whisky lovers to participate in a tasting experience to suit their distinctive palates, from the ‘curious’ newcomer to the seasoned connoisseur. Festival guests will learn how to get the most from every dram as Whisky experts guide them through samples from a selection of Whiskies from distilleries around the world. The Festival aims…

31 May

Menzies Suffers Yet Another Devastating Defeat in Court

info_e12wt4csMainMenzies Suffers Yet Another Devastating Defeat in Court, Namibia Airports Company (NAC), Paragon Investment Holdings (Pty)

Staff Reporter Menzies Aviation suffered yet another significant blow in the Namibian High Court, after Judge Eileen Rakow last Tuesday dismissed, with costs, an application by the British-owned company that sought to interdict and declare null and void the agreement entered into between the Namibia Airports Company (NAC) and Paragon Investment Holdings (Pty) joint venture with Ethiopian Airlines, for the provision of ground handling services at the Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA). The costs include the costs of one instructing and two instructed counsel for in favour of the first respondent, i.e., NAC and the costs of two legal practitioners…