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11 Jan

1000 drivers targeted for defensive driving training

info_e12wt4csNational News1000 drivers targeted for defensive driving training, Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (NABTA)

Martin Endjala VIVO Energy Namibia plans to train about 1000 public transport drivers for defensive skills and first aid training during the course of the year as a means of reducing accidents on the roads. Corporate Communications Manager of VIVO Energy Namibia Lazarus Nafidi said that the aim is to train and certify as many public transporters as possible to ensure safer roads. The training is fully funded by Vivo Energy Namibia. Nafidi further explained that they have partnered with Drivewell Academy, who are certified trainers in Defensive Driving techniques and OshMed International, who provide the Basic First Aid training…

Amushelelo’s arrest triggers<br>investigation into restaurant owner

11 Jan

Amushelelo’s arrest triggers
investigation into restaurant owner

info_e12wt4csNational NewsAmushelelo’s arrest triggers investigation into restaurant owner, Margaret Kalo

Martin Endjala Hours after the arrest of Namibia Economic Freedom Fighter (NEFF) activist Michael Amushelelo, Immigration officials arrested Germany national Petra Illing, one of the owners of the restaurant, Craft Bistro, for allegedly working with an expired visa and operating a business illegally. Spokesperson of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration and Safety and Security, Margaret Kalo said they are investigating the Germany National. Amushelelo was reportedly arrested after he joined workers at the restaurant, in protest for their salaries. His lawyer, Kadhila Amoomo said during the arrest by police officers, his client’s arm was injured. Amoomo told the Observer…

The teacher-to-learner ratio<br>makes school spacing difficult

11 Jan

The teacher-to-learner ratio
makes school spacing difficult

info_e12wt4csNational NewsHage Geingob High School, The teacher-to-learner ratio makes school spacing difficult

Tujoromajo Kasuto On Wednesday, the country was in a flurry of activity as parents rushed to find a school for their children as most public schools claim they do not have the additional capacity to accommodate more students. The Windhoek Observer spoke with school administrators who expressed concern that they are being overwhelmed by the influx of parents looking for placement, as their classrooms are filled to the maximum capacity. According to Josia Hitanwa, a teacher at Hage Geingob High School, the registration process has remained consistent for the past five years, and the school is fully enrolled in all…

11 Jan

Shortage of seeds in Omusati delays ploughing

info_e12wt4csNational NewsErginus Endjala, Shortage of seeds in Omusati delays ploughing

Martin Endjala As residents in the Omusati Region prepare to plough their fields, the inadequate allocation of seeds may result in delayed ploughing. Governor of Omusati region, Erginus Endjala stressed that the quota of seeds allocated to the region by the government is not enough, and there is no other way to get more seeds except buying from the streets in which prices are very exorbitant. The prospects of rain approaching, with the shortages of seeds, could see many families not ploughing their fields which will result in low food production. Despite the upsets of shortages of seeds. It is…

Scammers and opportunists<br>overcharging passengers

11 Jan

Scammers and opportunists
overcharging passengers

info_e12wt4csNational NewsNamibia Bus and Taxi Association (NABTA) Secretary General, Pendapala Nakathingo, Scammers and opportunists overcharging passengers

Martin Endjala Following the high volume of holiday travelers, opportunistic long-haul operators have resorted to overcharging passengers returning from holiday. This was revealed by the Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (NABTA) Secretary General, Pendapala Nakathingo in an interview with the Windhoek Observer. The revelation follows reports alleging some operators charging passangers exorbitant fees before boarding the buses. “My office received reports on some boys dealing with bookings, asking for exorbitant fees for passengers to book a seat on the bus. The same individuals even made people to pay while there was no bus at all and I am informed that…

11 Jan

Fugitive at large

info_e12wt4csNational NewsFugitive at large, Menias Brian Libuto, Sesheke Clinic at the Katima Mulilo state hospital

Tujoromajo Kasuto The Zambezi Regional Police grieves that they are ridden with cross border fugitives which makes it difficult to trace suspects. In the latest incident a man allegedly assaulted his wife with an unknown object on the head. She later succombed to the injuries sustained. The incident took place at Menias Brian Libuto on Tuesday in the Singalamwe area. The Namibian Police is currently hunting for the suspect who crossed over into Zambia. The victim was taken to Sesheke Clinic at the Katima Mulilo state hospital and subsequently to Windhoek where she succumbed to her injuries. The deceased, Gertrude…

09 Jan

Service station pays employees after NEFF intervention

info_e12wt4csNational NewsMichael Amushelelo Member of the NEFF, Service station pays employees after NEFF intervention

Martin Enjala The salaries of employees working at the Riverside Service Station in Eros Windhoek were paid today, approximately an hour after they downed tools and with the intervention of the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighter (NEFF). Speaking to the Windhoek Observer, Michael Amushelelo Member of the NEFF, confirmed the payments. The workers protested after their their December 2022 salaries were unpaid, demanding their full salaries. It is reported that Amushelelo was roped in by the workers. According to him, he directed employees to stop working and motorists who wished to fill up fuel into their vehicles, were advised to go…

09 Jan

Festive season contributes to Moses Garoeb low voters turn-out

info_e12wt4csNational NewsFestive season contributes to Moses Garoeb low voters turn-out, Stefanus Ndengu won the Moses //Garoëb constituency by-election after receiving 2 970 votes

Staff Writer Analysts have pinned the holidays for the low voters turn-out for the Moses //Garoëb constituency just-concluded by-election saying most local residents were not around to vote and are still fatigued from the holiday. “There are a number of factors mainly it has to do with voters fatigues and they have not seen any improvement of their lives.Voters don’t really want to go polls because according to them it doesn’t make any difference in their livelihoods and the second factor may is because of the holidays and people have gone out of town and have returned to their homes,”said…

09 Jan

TVET is not for failures perceived by society

info_e12wt4csNational NewsRegina Ambambi, Technical and Vocational Education Training Institutions in Namibia (ATVETIN), TVET is not for failures perceived by society

Martin Endjala Society perception that vocational training institutes are for failures, perceived as last option for students hampers the potentiality of students fulling their passion. These were the remarks of Chairperson of the Association of Technical and Vocational Education Training Institutions in Namibia (ATVETIN) Regina Ambambi in an interview with the Windhoek Observer. She said that the perception implies that they have no other alternatives after failing to qualify for Tertiary and that the Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET) becomes their last option and not a career path. This she pointed out there has been scenarios were students pursuing law…

06 Jan

Nursing profession headed for ICU

info_e12wt4csNational NewsNursing profession headed for ICU, Paulus Mbangu

Martin Endjala The Rundu rural constituency councilor Paulus Mbangu says that institutions offering nursing courses often use their own curriculums and at their own discretion, which he says compromises the quality of nurses in the country. Mbangu said this in an interview, in which he explained how the mushrooming of nurses training institutions are compromising the profession. “It seems like everyone is coming up with their own nursing training institutes, and the same institutes are often reported for extorting money from students and when they apply for work, they find out that they have just wasted their time as their…