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29 Aug

Two missing little girls found wandering in the desert

ObserverNational Newse Kuisebmond neighbourhood of Walvis Bay, Two missing little girls found wandering in the desert

Niël Terblanché Two little girls, who disappeared from their home in the Kuisebmond neighbourhood of Walvis Bay on Saturday, were taken to hospital for observation after they were tracked down in the desert behind the Rooikop military base. According to Inspector Ileni Shapumba, the head of the Namibian Police’s community affairs division in the Erongo Region, the two sisters aged eight and ten, disappeared from their home on Saturday. “The circumstances at their home and the circumstances which surround their disappearance are currently the subject of an investigation,” said Shapumba. The search parties consisting of police officers, members of the…

29 Aug

Mental Health Bill to reach Parliament soon: Shangula

ObserverNational NewsDr Kalumbi Shangula, Mental Health Bill to reach Parliament soon: Shangula, Social Services

Stefanus Nashama Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Kalumbi Shangula, revealed that the Ministry has initiated the drafting of the Mental Health Bill seeking to address the issue of suicide, depression and psychosis cases in the country. According to the Minister, the current legislation dealing with matters related to mental health is outdated. “It is for this reason that the Ministry initiated the drafting of the Mental Health Bill, with input from national consultations, experts and practitioners,” he noted. Shangula made these remarks while speaking at the inauguration of the Mental Health Board for Oshakati Intermediate Hospital for the…

29 Aug

Oshikoto region faced withroad infrastructural challenges

ObserverNational NewsDeputy Director of Development and Planning at Oshikoto Regional Council, Oshikoto region faced withroad infrastructural challenges

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Over 85 percent of land in the Oshikoto Region is in rural areas and economic progress for the region and accessibility to certain villages for residents is hampered by inadequate road infrastructure. According to Peter Ndawedha, the Deputy Director of Development and Planning at Oshikoto Regional Council, the issue needs to be addressed urgently because some residents hardly receive critical services because certain cars cannot access their areas due to some roads that in a bad state or have never been developed. While speaking to the National Council Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Housing last week, Ndawedha emphasised…

29 Aug

GIZ donates IT equipment to persons with disabilities

ObserverNational NewsDeutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), Disability Resource Centre (DRC), GIZ donates IT equipment to persons with disabilities

Martin Endjala The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) through its Sustainable Development Goals Initiative (SDGI) and its Leave No One Behind principle, handed over essential Information Technology (IT) equipment to the Organisation of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs). The handover ceremony took place last week in Windhoek at the Disability Resource Centre (DRC), in Okuryangava. The equipment will be used to facilitate data collection and mark the final activities of the GIZ Disability Data Collection Project in Namibia. The donated equipment are desktop computers, monitors and tablets, designed to enable effective data digitisation, storage and advocacy. The data gathered will…

28 Aug

PAS manages ground handling for Cuban President

ObserverNational NewsPAS manages ground handling for Cuban President

Niël Terblanché A truly proud Namibian moment played itself out at the Hosea Kutako International Airport when a fully Namibian-owned company, Paragon Aviation Services managed ground handeling services for the Cuban President, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez who is currently on an Official Visit in the country. Paragon Aviation Services had the opportunity to welcome the Cuban President, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, at the Hosea Kutako International Airport on Saturday. This is the first Head of State that visited Namibia since Paragon Aviation Services started providing Ground handling services at the international airport a little over a week ago. A representative of Paragon…

28 Aug

Geingob honors Cuban allies for contribution to Namibia’s freedom

ObserverNational NewsEneas Peter Nanyemba, Hage Geingob, Heroes Day

Hertta- Maria Amutenja President Hage Geingob paid tribute to the indomitable spirit of Namibia’s heroes and heroines who, 57 years ago at Ongulumbashe, embarked on a journey that altered the nation’s course towards independence from Apartheid South Africa. He said this while marking the occasion of Heroes Day during the weekend in Windhoek. Geingob recounted how brave Namibian sons and daughters chose the path of armed struggle, a decision that set Namibia on an irreversible trajectory towards freedom. “This is the day on which the brave sons and daughters of our soil reached a point of no return and decided…

28 Aug

Mulunga’s suspension extended until the end of September

ObserverNational NewsMulunga’s suspension extended until the end of September, National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor)

Martin Endjala The Board of Directors of the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) have extended the suspension of its Managing Director Immanuel Mulunga, until 30 September 2023. This comes after the company’s Directors stated on Friday that they have received further details and findings from an independent investigation concerning the matter at hand. “In light of these findings, the Board will then deliberate and determine the most appropriate course of action,” said the Directors. The Board further highlighted that it understands the interest and concerns regarding the matter of the Managing Director, and reassured that it remains committed to…

28 Aug

Geingob calls for equality as BRICS expands

ObserverNational News15th BRICS Summit, Geingob calls for equality as BRICS expands

Martin Endjala President Hage Geingob has urged the newly reformed BRICS to accord all member countries equality and not have a situation where some countries are given veto powers over others, stressing that this will erode the whole purpose of BRICS. Geingob was speaking at the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, last week. “Since we are starting a new organisation of equals, I am not saying this because Namibia is very small, but I am saying this because Namibia fought for freedom against South Africa, not Cyril South Africa, but the other one and we won. So therefore,…

28 Aug

GRN spends millions on internship programmes annually

ObserverNational Newse National Internship Programme Policy., GRN spends millions on internship programmes annually, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila

Stefanus Nashama Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, has revealed that the Government spends close to N$200 million per annum to fund internship training in the public service through the National Internship Programme Policy. “Government has created positions in the public service where young people especially graduates are deployed to gain more experience, expertise skills and knowledge under the programme that prepares them for the labour market, she said. The premier was speaking at the Pan-Afrikan Renaissance, the second Young Afrikans Leadership Summit, held in Windhoek on Friday. “At the last Cabinet meeting, we looked at how we can financially incentivise employers…

25 Aug

BRICS agrees to welcome six new members

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Niël Terblanché BRICS member countries, Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, in a landmark decision on August 24 declared the expansion of the grouping by welcoming six new countries into the fold. Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates have been invited to become full members of BRICS. Announcing the decision at the end of the 15th BRICS summit at Johannesburg, Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi said the addition of new members would strengthen the bloc and increase confidence in the idea of a multipolar world order. Meanwhile, the Current Chair of BRICS, South African…