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Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform has last year acquired a total of 33,822 hectares of land at the cost of N$ 91,439,268.02 with the purpose of resettling landless Namibians. Minister Calle Schlettwein, announced this last week in the National Assembly in his budget speech. Stating that the said hectors are equal to seven farms, and a total of 23 beneficiaries were resettled, of which one unit of the farms was allocated to four generational farm workers. The also highlighted that a total of 7 821 Communal Land Right registrations were ratified by Communal Land Boards.…

Martin Endjala A post-mortem conducted by Katima Mulilo Forensic Police on the late Lubinda Samupwa who was allegedly shot dead by officials in the ministry of Environment anti-poaching unit in Zambezi region, shows that he had no external wound. The late Samupwa was found dead 7 April 2024 at Nkasa Rupara in the Zambezi region. The Namibians Lives Matter Movement in the region then started accusing ministry officials of killing Samupwa, after they were told by an alleged witness that he was shot by the anti-poaching unit officials. However, Zambezi Regional Commander Commissioner Andreas Shilelo, told Observer Namibia yesterday that…

Hertta-maria Amutenja Khomas Regional Governor Laura Mcleod-Katjirua, has called for urgent land allocation in the Khomas region, stressing that the current situation of land scarcity poses significant challenges for the region's growing population. Speaking at the ministerial annual planning workshop of Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform on Monday, Mcleod-Katjirua, said only 18 farms acquired since Namibia's independence. Therefore, there is a critical need for additional land acquisition efforts within the region. The governor, underlined the necessity for swift intervention by the Ministry to address the escalating demand for land allocation. She specifically mentioned the !Khomani Traditional Authority's request…

Martin Endjala The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), on Monday launched a project aimed at addressing malnutrition, which is said to have become a national concern. Line minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula revealed this on Monday, stating that Omaheke, Khomas, and Kunene regions are among the targeted regions. Stressing that the scourge of malnutrition is being experienced in several communities in Namibia, and its negatively impacting lives. He said the launch of the project marks a significant step in their collective efforts to combat malnutrition. Shangula announced that a funding of U$500 000 from the Japanese government has been…

Niël Terblanché The community of Rehoboth and the broader Namibian rugby fraternity are mourning the loss of Etienne Jacques Coetzee, 48, the respected chairperson of the Reho Falcons Rugby Club, following a devastating road accident. The tragic incident also claimed the lives of his two sons, Louisiana Edmando Coetzee, 23, the team's captain, and Etman Jacardo Coetzee, 21, a team player, along with 21-year-old Greschlinn Denzeleo Bruwer. The accident occurred on Saturday evening, approximately ten kilometres from Rehoboth on the road leading back from Windhoek. According to police reports, the Coetzees were returning from a match between the Wanderers and…

Niël Terblanché In a significant escalation of hostilities in die Middle East, the Israeli military with the assistance of NATO partners, successfully intercepted a large-scale drone and missile attack by Iran, averting potential devastation. According to international media outlets, the attack began abruptly as hundreds of missiles and killer drones were launched towards Israeli territory. The Israeli defence systems, bolstered by support from the United States and other allies, managed to intercept 99 percent of the incoming threats. The interception showcased the preparedness and technological prowess of the Israeli military amidst growing regional instability. According to reports, this unprecedented offensive…