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14 Jul

IPC members hit by a car share ordeal

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Stefanus Nashama On Saturday, police in Outapi arrested two men suspected to be Swapo members for attempted murder after hitting members of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) with a car. The victims were some of the IPC members who were preparing to attend the opening of the party office in Outapi. One of the victims, Hendrick Shekundja, confirmed the incident, saying he and another party were standing next to the road near Marura Tree Station Bar when the suspect drove into a crowd of IPC members. “I heard a sound, and the next moment, I saw myself on the…

14 Jul

Oshigambo High School will resume teaching this semester

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Martin Endjala The next semester will start for learners at the Oshigambo High School as scheduled following fruitful discussions between the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture and stakeholders. On Friday, the school board chairperson Simon Iitula announced that due to a lack of payments from the education ministry, the school could not accommodate learners as the second semester was about to start. He claimed that the region's education director, Aletta Eises, refused to release the funds to the school. "Unfortunately, we regret to inform you that due to the Oshikoto region education director's refusal to release the subsidy funds,…

14 Jul

SMEs struggle as GRN diverts capital projects to August 26

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Martin Endjala Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are facing survival challenges as government capital projects and funds are redirected to the state-owned August 26 Construction. Peter Amadhila, vice president of the Namibia Local Business Association, noted that, as a result, many SMEs in the construction sector are struggling. “Stop asking about projects, as there are hardly any or no more projects, especially construction, going into the SMEs countrywide. All government construction projects are allocated directly to August 26, uncontested,” he said. Amadhila said roads are also allocated to the government's parastatal company, Roads Construction Company (RCC). “The native businessmen and…

14 Jul

Hanse-Himarwa described as a passionate educational reformer

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja Many remember former education minister Katrina Hanse-Himarwa for her contributions to Namibia's education system. Hanse-Himarwa passed away early on Sunday morning at the age of 57. Her husband, Ghenno, who announced her death, remarked on her legacy of love and kindness. "Her unwavering strength, compassion, and the joy she brought us will forever be remembered," he said. Hanse-Himarwa was born on 22 January 1967, in Hoachanas in the Hardap Region, where she also started her political journey. She was a member of the SWAPO central committee at the time of her passing. Hanse-Himarwa has worked as a teacher…

14 Jul

SITUATION RESOLVED:

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The next semester will start for learners at the Oshigambo High School as scheduled following fruitful discussions between the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture and stakeholders. On Friday, the school board chairperson Simon Iitula announced that due to a lack of payments from the education ministry, the school could not accommodate learners as the second semester was about to start. The education ministry's executive director, Sanet Steenkamp, told the Windhoek Observer that arrangements have been made for subsidy payments to the school and all learners will be able to return to school to resume the new semester starting on…

14 Jul

Tributes for Hanse-Himarwa pour in

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Tributes from all over Namibia have poured in following the passing of former minister of education, Katrina Hanse-Himarwa. She died early Sunday morning at the age of 57. President Nangolo Mbumba expressed shock and sadness, calling her a leading educationalist. "The passing of Hanse-Himarwa robs our nation of a patriot who fought courageously for the birth of an independent nation," said Mbumba. He extended condolences to her family, noting her commendable contributions as a teacher and educational reformer. The Popular Democratic Movement’s leader, McHenry Venaani, also expressed his condolences. He remembered Hanse-Himarwa as compassionate and kind-hearted. "Her contributions to the…

13 Jul

Rukoro barred from NUDO presidential raceno

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Former Namibia Football Association Secretary General Barry Rukoro has been banned from contesting National Unity Democratic Organisation (NUDO) presidency position at the party’s elective congress in Windhoek Ramatex.NUDO Secretary General Joseph Kauandenge announced in a media statement on Saturday afternoon that the party’s National Council (Central Committee), the highest decision-making body between Congress, has taken a resolution that Rukoro is not a member of NUDO. Therefore, he cannot participate in the party's National Congress or stand for any elected position.‘’The National Council have been delayed due to a host of issues that needed to be ironed out first since yesterday…

13 Jul

Oshigambo school to remain closed

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The Oshigambo High School in the Oshikoto region will not resume its second semester due to a lack of funds. In a notice issued by the school board chairperson, Simon Iitula, it is stated that the regional education director, Aletta Eises failed to release the necessary funds "Unfortunately, we regret to inform you that due to the Oshikoto regional education director's refusal to release the subsidy funds, we are unable to commence the second semester as planned," said Iitula. As a result, he requested parents not to send the learners to school on Sunday until the necessary funds are made…

13 Jul

Erongo Red to refund customers

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The Erongo Regional Electricity Distributor (Erongo Red), will credit appropriate units of its customers, who purchased electricity between 1 July and 4 July.This was announced in a statement issued on its social page recently.This comes after the Electricity Control Board recently announced the cancellation of tariff increases for the next year.The new tariffs were set to kick in from 1 July until 30 June 2025.As of 5 July, Erongo Red will continue to charge its customers the 2023/24 tariffs.The cancellation of the 2024/25 tariffs, comes after residents voiced their disappointment via an online petition and letters of grievances sent to…

12 Jul

NEW NAME:

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Von Trotha Street in Otjiwarongo is to be renamed Ohamakari street.This is according to a objection notice by the Otjiwarongo municipality. The street was named after infamous German army military Lieutenant-General Lothar von Trotha.The Ovaherero people have for year been calling for the renaming of the street. In 2022 it was proposed that the street be renamed after local business personality Theo Borstlap. This was objected to. The public has until…… to object to the new name.Report: Martin Endjala.