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11 Sep

Swakopmund pastor accused of sexual assault

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Niël Terblanché Swakopmund, September 10, 2023 - A church pastor in Swakopmund is currently facing serious charges of indecent assault after he was accused of sexually abusing two female members of his congregation. These serious allegations have sent shockwaves through the local community. According to a report provided by the Namibian Police in the Erongo Region, the pastor, a 34-year-old man, is alleged to have committed indecent acts with two women, aged 31 and 37, at his residence in the Mondesa residential area of Swakopmund over a period spanning from May to September of this year. Details emerging from the…

11 Sep

Dundee employees suffer from stomach aches after consuming unfit water

ObserverNational NewsDundee employees suffer from stomach aches after consuming unfit water

Martin Endjala Dundee Precious Metals (DPM), a smelting company in Tsumeb, has confirmed that five of its employees were recently treated for stomach illness after consuming poor-quality water at the site of the facility. The company’s Communications Manager Alina Garises, announced last week that the company took immediate action to address the water quality that resulted in minor gastro-intestinal illnesses among some employees. She said that as part of the company’s routine water management plan, they previously detected that the quality of water was out of specification in its water systems in December 2022. Then the authority accountable for domestic…

11 Sep

Search continues for missing Omaruru man at Mile 72

ObserverNational NewsSearch continues for missing Omaruru man at Mile 72

Niël Terblanché The Namibian Police in the Erongo Region have launched an urgent search operation for 53-year-old Robby Michael from Omaruru, who is suspected to have drowned in the area of Mile 72 north of Henties Bay sometime during Saturday night. The alarm was raised on Sunday morning when a passerby discovered a white extended-cab Toyota bakkie partially submerged in the sea with no occupants in sight and no one in the immediate vicinity. Police officers who responded to a report of a possible tragedy arrived at the scene and pieced together a puzzling chain of events that suggested that…

11 Sep

National Green Hydrogen Roadshow visits the south

ObserverNational NewsNational Green Hydrogen Roadshow visits the south

Martin Endjala The highly anticipated National Green Hydrogen Roadshow organised by the Namibian Government and Hyphen Hydrogen Energy (Hyphen) has landed in the projected world’s green energy hub in the Hardap and //Kharas regions The roadshow which began in August and ends in November is expected to attract many residents from communities around the country, has seen and will continue to see government and Hyphen officials engage with various stakeholders across Namibia, sharing information on the Hyphen project and the Socio-economic Development Framework. Last week the roadshow visited Hardap and //Kharas region, where people have been asking questions about all…

08 Sep

Karasburg Town Council instructedto ignore minister’s demands

ObserverNational News, UncategorisedErastus Uutoni., Karasburg Town Council instructedto ignore minister’s demands

Martin Endjala Karasburg Mayor, Maria Veldskoen and her political colleagues in the town council were allegedly instructed by their political party not to respond to a letter from Urban and Rural Development Minister, Erastus Uutoni. Last week, Uutoni penned a letter to Veldskoen, requesting her and other members of the council to reverse various decisions they took without due process and report back to him on 8 September 2023. However, a source inside the council who chose anonymity, told the Windhoek Observer that the Landless Peoples Movement-dominated council was instructed by their party not to respond to the Minister’s letter…

08 Sep

New Trans Kalahari Corridor takes asignificant step towards economic development

ObserverNational NewsNew Trans Kalahari Corridor takes asignificant step towards economic development

Niël Terblanché Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa have taken a significant step toward boosting trade and regional development with the inauguration of new offices of the Trans Kalahari Corridor Secretariat offices in Windhoek. Namibia’s Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa along with his counterparts from Botswana and South Africa marked the occasion with optimism and a shared commitment to the corridor’s growth and impact on the Southern African region. The Trans Kalahari Corridor (TKC) represents a tripartite transboundary corridor management institution with a vision to foster deeper regional integration programs, including those of the Southern African Development Community (SADC),…

08 Sep

NamRA activates a reward system to catch revenue evaders

ObserverNational NewsNamibia Revenue Agency (NamRA), NamRA activates a reward system to catch revenue evaders, Steven Ndorokaze

Niël Terblanché In a proactive move to combat revenue evasion and protect Namibia’s fiscal integrity, the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has officially launched a comprehensive Reward System Policy designed to incentivize both NamRA staff members and private individuals to collaborate in identifying and reporting cases of duty and tax evasion. According to the Chief of NamRA’s Strategic Communications and Support Engagement, Steven Ndorokaze, evasion practices such as undervaluation, misclassification, concealment, and misrepresentation have long been a challenge for revenue collection agencies worldwide. “The implementation of this Reward System represents a significant step in addressing these issues and ultimately curbing revenue…

08 Sep

Scammer steals thousands of dollars from his friend

ObserverNational NewsKalompo-Nashikaku., Scammer steals thousands of dollars from his friend, Telecom Namibia in Tsumeb

Hertta-Maria Amutenja A former employee of Telecom Namibia in Tsumeb stands accused of defrauding a friend out of N$148 000 under the pretence of acquiring a discounted company vehicle. The case has been reported to the Oshikoto Regional Police as theft under false pretences. According to the Regional Commander, Commissioner Theopolina Kalompo-Nashikaku, the suspect, convinced the victim who is his friend that Telecom Namibia was auctioning off some of its vehicles at a reduced price for employees. The suspect claimed that he could secure the bakkie at a discount rate which is always offered to Telecom employees when such activities…

08 Sep

City says its participation at OAT takes services closer to residents in the north

ObserverNational NewsCity says its participation at OAT takes services closer to residents in the north

Hertta-Maria Amutenja After a three-year hiatus due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Windhoek (CoW) has resumed its participation in the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair (OATF) and highlighted that it a crucial way to ensure that residents of the capital continue to receive essential services. CoW spokesperson, Harold Akwenye, emphasised that their participation could potentially attract investments and partnerships, leading to further development and enhancements for residents. He was responding to Windhoek Observer questions on how the city’s participation in the OATF benefitted its residents. “In essence, our participation is not merely about presence. It is…

08 Sep

Swakopmund Municipality extends CEO’s contract

ObserverNational NewsAlfeus Benjamin, Swakopmund Municipality extends CEO’s contract

Niël Terblanché In a resounding vote of confidence and appreciation for outstanding leadership, the Swakopmund Municipality has officially extended Alfeus Benjamin’s contract as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for an additional five years. The decision was made in accordance with the provisions of section 27 of the Local Authority Act, Act 23 of 1992, as amended. Benjamin, who assumed office on December 1, 2018, will continue to guide the municipality with his proven leadership and vision. His new tenure will start on 1 December 2023. For the past five years, Benjamin has been a driving force behind numerous positive changes and…