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13 Feb

Arresting children and adults onWindhoek streets not the solution – Mayor

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Martin Endjala City of Windhoek (CoW) Mayor, Queen Kamati, says arresting children and adults spotted on the streets of the capital city selling goods or begging for money amongst others, is not the solution. She called for concerted efforts from various stakeholders to provide solutions to deal with the situation. “Even if we remove these people from the streets by arresting them, where do we take them and what is the way forward? This is why we need collective efforts to tackle this problem, whether long-term or short-term, but there must be a framework in place to map the road…

13 Feb

Ngaringombe advocates for closer ties between government and churches

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Stefanus Nashama While recognising the role of churches during the liberation struggle of Namibia, the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM)’s Secretary-General, Manuel Ngaringombe, says such a positive role is not observed in an independent and democratic Namibia. “Churches put pressure on the oppressors and strongly spoke out against the atrocities committed in the name of the immoral, unwanted and illegitimate apartheid regime. However, the effort and the positive role Churches are supposed to play in an independent and democratic Namibia are not observed,” he stated. According to Ngaringombe, in the past, churches in the country have positively contributed to the development…

13 Feb

Calamity strikes in Ohangwena and Oshikoto regions

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Niël Terblanché Severe storms have left a trail of destruction across the Endola constituency in the Ohangwena Region and Iikokola village in the Oshikoto Region, rendering approximately 200 households homeless and causing extensive damage to property and infrastructure. The calamity struck on Saturday evening in Endola and continued its devastation into Sunday in Iikokola, uprooting trees, tearing roofs off buildings, and disrupting the lives of many. In the aftermath of the storm, Endola constituency councillor Ferdinand Shifidi admitted the local and regional councils were taken by surprise, leaving them unprepared for the magnitude of the disaster. Despite the urgent need…

13 Feb

PM distraught at news of Geingob’s death

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Niël Terblanché In a solemn revelation that has touched the hearts of many Namibians, Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila shared intimate details of her understanding of President Hage Geingob’s health before his passing, stating that she was aware that he was very sick. President Geingob, a revered figure in Namibia and beyond for his contributions to the nation’s stability and development, had been undergoing treatment for cancer at the time of his passing. The Namibian Presidency had previously disclosed Geingob’s battle with cancerous cells discovered during a routine medical examination. Despite his health challenges, Geingob’s dedication to his presidential duties remained…

12 Feb

It’s surreal and unimaginable to admit Geingob has died – Seibeb

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Stefanus Nashama “… Indeed, we have lost an icon, a mentor, and a legend. Our hearts ache for the loss of one of our brightest lights. We now must learn how to live without Hage Geingob.” Despite political differences and affiliations, Landless People’s Movement Parliamentarian, Henny Seibeb, says the death of President Geingob has left him with no space to believe he is no more. “It is rather difficult to refer to President Hage Geingob as late – it is surreal; it is unimaginable,” Seibeb said. Seibeb acknowledged the late President was indeed an extraordinary man who spent all his…

12 Feb

Professor Tötemeyer was a pillar of democracy in Namibia and beyond

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Niël Terblanché The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral Advisory Council, alongside the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN), has paid tribute to the late Professor Gerhard Tötemeyer, whose indelible mark on the electoral systems of Namibia and the SADC region will be remembered for generations. Professor Tötemeyer, a luminary in the field of electoral democracy, passed away last week, leaving behind a legacy of dedication to the cause of free and fair elections. A founding member of the SADC Electoral Advisory Council and the first-ever director of the ECN from 1992 to 1998, Tötemeyer's contributions were instrumental in shaping the…

12 Feb

SIM registration deadline sneaks ever closer

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Niël Terblanché In a recent update from Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC), approximately 1.4 million Namibians have taken the crucial step of registering their SIM cards across various mobile devices, a move that sees the country achieving a 72 percent registration rate. This significant milestone was announced by MTC spokesperson John Ekongo during a recent press briefing in northern Namibia. The push for SIM card registration comes as part of a broader initiative aimed at bolstering the security of mobile device users nationwide, safeguarding them from the increasing threat of digital scams. With the registration deadline looming on March 31, MTC…

12 Feb

RA victorious as court overturns public procurement decision

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Windhoek High Court last week overturned a decision by the Public Procurement Review Panel, providing a triumph for the Roads Authority (RA) in a case involving tender bids for routine maintenance of bitumen roads across five towns in Namibia. According to the court documents filed at the Windhoek High Court, RA advertised tenders in September 2021, inviting bids for the maintenance of bitumen roads in Windhoek, Keetmanshoop, Otjiwarongo, Oshakati and Rundu. Following the submission of bids, Lau Tom Construction cc, Polladium Civil Engineering, Ering Quarry & Civil Works and Khan Trading cc found their bids rejected for…

12 Feb

Ministry of Home Affairs says visa applications for Mr Price passed scrutiny

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Stefanus Nashama The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security says the work visa applications for employees of Mr Price shops to render services to the company's Namibian branches, follow the same process as any other applications. The Ministry was responding to the allegations circulating on social media, which claimed some sources in the Ministry have detected corrupt officials who are illegally issuing work visas for plumbers and cleaners from South Africa to temporarily work in Namibia. The Ministry clarified these allegations, saying that like any other application before approval, duly scrutinizes such applications. “Mr Price is a South…

12 Feb

Young people urged to believe in their dreams

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Martin Endjala Minister of Education Arts and Culture Anna Nghipondoka, has urged young people to believe in the uniqueness and achievability of their dreams, no matter how grand or unconventional they may be. She said the world has been shaped by those who dared to dream the impossible and worked tirelessly to turn those dreams into reality. She remarked this during the launch of the 2024 MTC Teen Inspirational Summit last week in Windhoek, slated for 30 March 2024, under the theme, “Be Your Own Hero’’. The summit she said, will be a platform for self-expression, creativity and the celebration…