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28 Apr

RedForce approaches High Court to intervene in its contract termination

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Martin Endjala RedForce Debt Management (RDM) has filed an urgent application to the High Court to intervene in the termination of its contract by the Walvis Bay Municipality Council. According to a notice of motion dated 27 April and the founding affidavit of RDM's chief operations officer, Selma Nangombe, the termination of the contract is unlawful and devastating to its operations. The urgent application to be filed on 30 April, through its legal practitioner Karel Gaeb, under the Sisa Namamdje law firm, is seeking to put aside the decision taken by the Walvis Bay Council on 23 April. "The purpose…

28 Apr

Young mother faces wrath of the law after abandoning baby

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Niël Terblanché Detectives of the Namibian Police in Walvis Bay on Saturday arrested a 24-year-old woman who is suspected of abandoning her 16-month-old baby in the dunes 200 meters from the road between Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. The reason for abandoning her baby will be determined when she appears in the Walvis Bay Magistrate’s Court this week. On Saturday, the Namibian Police distributed information requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the baby girl and her mother. Shortly afterwards, it was established that the mother makes a living by selling kapana in the Kuisebmond area. Chief Inspector Ileni Shapumba, the head…

28 Apr

“We are not voting cows” – Kapako Swapo members

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Martin Endjala Members of Swapo of the Kapako District in the Kavango West region, have hit back at the party leadership, saying they will no longer be voting cows. Party members, in a letter dated 27 April and directed to the Swapo party secretary general, Sophia Shaningwa, titled 'Favouritism, Intimidation, Discrimination and Egotism’, made their grievances against the assigned chairperson Verna Sinimbo clear. "We would like to warn those who are carried by titles, such as honourable, central committee member and Politburo, that you are here because of us and not by yourself. This is the year of imagination. The…

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

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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

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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…