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Katuutire Kaura remembered as a colossal giant
24 Jan

Katuutire Kaura remembered as a colossal giant

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Tujoromajo Kasuto PRESIDENT Hage G. Geingob has expressed his condolences to the Kaura and Mbuende families following the death of Katuutire Kaura, a veteran politician who died on Sunday, aged 80 years. In his message of condolences, President Geingob says he has learned with great “sadness during this hour of grief, on behalf of the people and government of the Republic of Namibia.” He further conveys his sincere condolences to his wife, Vicky Kaura, his children, the Kaura and Mbuende families. “May you find comfort and solace in the Lord and May the Soul of the Late Katuutire Kaura Rest…
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“The allegations against me are a misunderstanding”- Mwapopi
24 Jan

“The allegations against me are a misunderstanding”- Mwapopi

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Eba Kandovazu FISHROT accused, Phillipus Mwapopi, today told Judge Shafimana Ueitele that the allegations and criminal charges against him are a mere misunderstanding and that he does not believe he could be jailed as a result. Mwapopi, a city police officer is applying for bail alongside former Justice Minister, Sacky Shanghala; former Investec Asset Management Managing Director, James Hatuikulipi; former Fishcor Chief Executive Officer, Mike Nghipunya; Otneel Shuudifonya and Pius Mwatelula. It is Mwapopi’s testimony that he made an offer to Nghipunya to supply dried to Fishcor for a drought relief food aid programme. According to him, his supplier from…
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High Court dismisses attempt to recognise foreign gay marriages
21 Jan

High Court dismisses attempt to recognise foreign gay marriages

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Tujoromajo Kasuto A FULL High Court bench consisting of justices Hannelie Prinsloo, Esi Schimming-Chase and Orben Sibeya, yesterday dismissed an attempt by two Namibians and their foreign partners to have their marriages recognised in Namibia. This is despite the judges expressing frustration that they, in deciding, are still constrained by a 20-year-old Supreme Court judgement that concluded homosexual relationships are not legal, thus the High Court cannot overrule the Supreme Court. Prinsloo pointed out that the applicants' lawyer said the cases are not about legalising same-sex marriage in Namibia but are about treating a non-Namibian spouse in a same-sex union,…
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Namibian men succumbing more to COVID-19 than women
21 Jan

Namibian men succumbing more to COVID-19 than women

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Eba Kandovazu MORE Namibian men have succumbed to COVID-19, in comparison to women, since the global pandemic hit Namibia in March 2020. Until 10 January, a total 3735 Namibians died. Of these, 2044 are men and 1691 are women, the Executive Director (ED) in the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), Ben Nangombe, says. Nangombe says an analytical study ought to be conducted, to establish why more men than women are dying due to coronavirus. "One cannot just make assumptions and conclude on the factors contributing to the difference, as this need analytical study to make an informed conclusion.…
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21 Jan

Family’s patriarch heirs left homeless

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Tujoromajo Kasuto A WARRANT of eviction has been issued against the heirs of late Bernhardt Uahupirapi, who are scheduled to vacate the farm Wild Kuhl in the Otjozondjupa Region. This comes after the executor, who also happened to be the father's younger brother, sold the property to the government under "dubious" terms, according to the heirs. Uahupirapi died in 2004, and his 24 children allege that the farm was in debt of more than N$780,000 at the time of his death, which the heirs claim they paid out in cash. But when the land was sold and the riches dispersed,…
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South African airline offers 1.4 billion to buy Air Namibia
21 Jan

South African airline offers 1.4 billion to buy Air Namibia

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Martin Edjala A South African airline, BDS Airways, reportedly has put in a N$ 1.4 billion bid to buy Air Namibia. This is the second bid offer made by BDS Airways after withdrawing the initial bid of N$3.2 billion last November. This has been confirmed in the liquidator’s latest communication as per the transaction timeline proposal. BDS Airways reportedly indicated their readiness in this regard. “This news brings hope to both the country as a whole and the Air Namibia employees, however, there is an element of cautioun that needs to be undertaken, as nothing yet has been finalised, nor…
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Namibia Dairies to retrench 25 workers this month
21 Jan

Namibia Dairies to retrench 25 workers this month

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Martin Endjala ONE of Ohlthaver& List (O&L) group subsidiaries, Namibia Dairies, is reportedly laying-off some of its employees due to financial instability caused by covid-19 pandemic come January 31. About 25 employees are currently being retrenched at the AVIS plant and Prosperita whilst other branches are to follow suit. As many companies battle to sustain themselves during this tough times of Covid-19, Namibia Dairies was not spared, as the company battles financial constraints. According to Namibia Dairies Avis Manufacturing Plant Shop Steward, Cossy Tjihundju, several employees are serving a one month notice of retrenchment slated for the 31st January. Last…
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BON payment system records milestone N$ 1 trillion settlements
20 Jan

BON payment system records milestone N$ 1 trillion settlements

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Tujoromajo Kasuto THE Bank of Namibia’s (BON) Namibia Interbank Settlement System (NISS) has, for the first time since its inception in 2002, recorded a settlement value of N$ 1 trillion during 2021 due to high volumes. The hallmark milestone celebrates Namibia’s secure, reliable, and modern payment system. BON’s Acting Director of Strategic Communications, Kazembire Zemburuka, states that the NISS is a Real-Time Gross Settlement System (RTGS) that processes and settles time-critical payments. The highest settlement values recorded to date can be ascribed to the high volumes of the new domestic EFT system streams (NAMPAY), the utilisation of the lending facilities,…
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BDF found not guilty for slain Namibian fishermen…Activists to approach SADC, UN, AU
20 Jan

BDF found not guilty for slain Namibian fishermen…Activists to approach SADC, UN, AU

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Eba Kandovazu A BOTSWANA Magistrate, Taboka Mopipi, today ruled that the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) cannot be held liable for the killing of three Namibian brothers and their Zambian cousin in November last year. The deceased fishermen, Tommy Nchindo, Wamunyima Nchindo, Martin Nchindo, and their cousin, Sinvula Munyeme, were brutally shot by BDF soldiers on 5 November last year accusing them of being poachers. Sinvula Mudabeti, the National Executive Chairperson for Namibian Lives Matter Movement, who attended the inquest proceedings, says the movement has been left with no choice but to approach the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the African…
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Court orders Kora millions payback
20 Jan

Court orders Kora millions payback

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Eba Kandovazu THE Windhoek High Court this morning ordered that the Namibia Tourism Board(NTB) be re-payed the N$ 23.5 million it paid to Kora Awards promoter, Ernest Adjovi, and his company Mundial Telecom Sarl. The awards, which were scheduled to take place on 20 March 2016 never happened. Adjovi, who was a no show during the trial, has also been ordered to pay the legal costs of NTB. “The lesson learned today is that when you enter into agreements, such must be made to be properly and comprehensively documented to avoid any confusion and gaps. As a country it is…
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