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08 Jun

Law Society decries attacks on the Judiciary

info_e12wt4csNational NewsLaw Society decries attacks on the Judiciary, Namibia (LSN)

Niël Terblanché The Law Society of Namibia (LSN) has expressed deep concern about the public attacks on the Judiciary following the recent Supreme Court judgement that affords foreign spouses in same-sex marriages the same immigration rights as foreign wives or husbands of Namibians. According to Clive Kavendjii, the Chairperson of the Law Society of Namibia, there can be no justification for the attacks on the Judiciary especially where such attacks interfere with the independence of the Judiciary. “Attacks on the Judiciary have serious ramifications for the rule of law and the administration of justice. In any constitutional democracy founded on…

08 Jun

Namibians to benefit from trade in carbon credits

info_e12wt4csNational NewsCarbon Markets Framework, Namibians to benefit from trade in carbon credits

Niël Terblanché Namibia has taken a step closer to establishing a viable trading system in which carbon credits are sold and bought to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce the impact of climate change. Trading in carbon credits, however, will have to happen within Carbon Markets Framework and in this regard, the national Plan was validated during an event in Walvis Bay. The Erongo Regional Governor, Neville Andre while welcoming all participants to the validation event, said that climate change continues to impact every aspect of people’s lives. “The 2030 Low Emissions Agenda for the Paris Agreement on climate change,…

08 Jun

Namibia strengthens ties with India

info_e12wt4csNational NewsNamibia strengthens ties with India, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah

Niël Terblanché Namibia and India successfully discussed several bilateral avenues of cooperation collaboration during the first-ever session of a ministerial commission held in Windhoek. A meeting between Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation and her Indian counterpart, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Monday saw discussions on the advancement of bilateral ties in energy, green hydrogen, transport and connectivity, digital, pharmaceuticals, food security, science and technology. Nandi-Ndaitwah co-chaired the first Joint Commission of Cooperation between India and Namibia with Jaishankar. The Minister said the session focused on some of the most crucial matters affecting development in both Namibia and India.…

08 Jun

Mbango appointed new CENORED boss

info_e12wt4csNational NewsMbango appointed new CENORED boss

Staff Writer The Central North Regional Electricity Distributor (Cenored) has announced the appointment of Fessor Mbango as its new Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect.This was announced by Cenored Board Chairperson Moses Matyayi on Monday. Mbango replaces Robert Kahimise who vacated the post in March this year to head the Electricity Control Board.

08 Jun

Vivo energy drives an active lifestyle

info_e12wt4csNational NewsVivo energy drives an active lifestyle, Vivo Energy Windhoek Marathon

Martin Endjala Vivo Energy Namibia has taken it upon itself to be a driver of health and wellness, social responsibility and community engagement for it strongly believes that physical activity and sports are essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The company officially launched the Vivo Energy Windhoek Marathon slated for 29 July this year. The maiden Marathon is said to provide an opportunity for people of all ages and fitness levels to come together and challenge themselves while also enjoying the camaraderie of others. The Managing Director for Vivo Energy Namibia Edward Walugembe said that the marathon is not just…

08 Jun

Namibia is not for homosexuals – Ekandjo

info_e12wt4csMainJerry Ekandjo, Namibia is not for homosexuals - Ekandjo

Niël Terblanché Loide Kasingo, the Deputy Speaker of the Namibian Parliament had her hands full to keep order in the house during a notice of motion brought by Jerry Ekandjo against same-sex marriages. The veteran lawmaker and a member of the Constituent Assembly was very agitated about the fact that a notice of motion he intended to bring to the Parliament was removed from the schedule without his consent. “I had to spend several hours with various officials to get the motion back on the agenda,” he told the house. When prompted by the Deputy Speaker to proceed with his…

07 Jun

Give Ramatex to SMEs – LPM

info_e12wt4csMainGive Ramatex to SMEs - LPM, Lifalaza Smataa

Stefanus Nashama The Landless People’s Movement says that the government can still create a conducive environment to fill up the gap left by the closure of the Ramatex clothing factory despite the company’s dark history of actively violating labour rights and later leaving the country without ever fulfilling its great potential. LPM National Spokesperson, Lifalaza Smataa yesterday said Ramatex could serve as an industrial space for small businesses, and serve as another manufacturing space once again that is well supervised and domestically to avoid another failure. “There are a lot of people with skills and educational backgrounds but they are…

07 Jun

IPC VP calls for a drastic overhaul of fishing quota allocation

info_e12wt4csNational NewsIPC VP calls for a drastic overhaul of fishing quota allocation

Stefanus Nashama The Vice President of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), Trevino Forbes, says there is a need for a drastic overhaul in the allocation of fishing quotas in the country. Forbes made these remarks yesterday, calling on for an urgent law review of the allocation of fishing quotas. He said that currently fishing factories are forced to purchase quotas at exorbitant prices from individual rights holders, making fishing unaffordable for locals. Forbes added that the law regulating the quota allocation must be reviewed for the interest and benefit of all Namibians. “It is time for reforms in our…

07 Jun

Woman accused of killing her newborn baby

info_e12wt4csNational NewsTeopoline Kalompo-Nashikaku, Woman accused of killing her newborn baby

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Police in the Oshikoto Region have arrested a 24-year-old woman from the Okalevona location after she allegedly suffocated her newborn baby last Thursday. Oshikoto Regional Police Commander, Commissioner, Teopoline Kalompo-Nashikaku said the woman, a housekeeper, gave birth to a baby boy while alone in her employer’s house. Afterwards, the suspect used a plastic bag to suffocate the little baby. “The suspect was admitted to Onandjokwe state hospital for treatment, and could only be arrested yesterday following her discharge. She will appear before Ondangwa Magistrate Court today,” said Kalompo-Nashikaku Meanwhile, three members of the Namibian Defence Force, aged…

07 Jun

India and Namibia collaborate on a new digital journey

info_e12wt4csNational NewsCentre of Excellence in Information Technology (CEIT), India and Namibia collaborate on a new digital journey

Stefanus Nashama India and Namibia have inaugurated a Centre of Excellence in Information Technology (CEIT) at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust), which the two countries cite as a new digital journey to keep a strong relationship between them. The CEIT originates from the bilateral agreement between these two countries. The agreement aims to build capacity in the ITC sectors and to boost current research using high-performance computing. The Centre is equipped with state-of-the-art IT infrastructure, performance computing for researchers and professionals, fully functional tabs with the internet, a library with technical books and course reference material, conferencing…