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29 Apr

GRN ensures safety of drought-relief food amidst delays

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Niël Terblanché In response to growing concerns regarding the distribution of drought relief food in Namibia, efforts are intensifying to confirm the safety of un-sifted maize meal provided to affected communities. This development comes after Deputy Prime Minister John Mutorwa expressed concerns about delays in delivering essential food supplies to drought-stricken areas, particularly in Kavango East, where more than 44,000 individuals grapple with the harsh realities of an ongoing drought. During his visit to Kavango East last week, Mutorwa also expressed concerns about the pace of aid distribution. “The region only received its initial consignment of drought relief food in…

29 Apr

Murdered woman found wrapped in a blanket

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Niël Terblanché The Namibian Police in Windhoek have started an in-depth investigation into the murder of 40-year-old Delia Angelique Maasdorp, the former wife of Advocate Ramon Maasdorp. According to the police report the body of the victim was discovered in her flat in the Eucalyptus complex in Eros on Sunday afternoon after a friend assisted by the police and a representative of the body corporate gained entry to the flat by opening one of the windows. Chief Inspector Elifas Kuwinga, a member of the Namibian Police’s public relations division, said in the report that the body was found in the…

28 Apr

Alweendo clarifies entitlement remarks

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Martin Endjala The Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo says that Namibians must ready themselves if they want to participate in the oil and gas sector. Alweendo was clarifying his remarks of entitlement which he said was misconstrued. "I was saying, As Namibian companies and entrepreneurs, whether it is going to be in the oil and gas sectors or mineral sectors. Let us not sit back and hope that somebody is going to do it for us. It won't happen, but it will only happen through hard work. I know what I said has been misconstrued by the media…

28 Apr

The AR student body barred from holding meetings at UNAM campus.

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Ester Mbathera The Affirmative Repositioning Student Commands (ARSC) faced an unexpected hurdle when attempting to host its opening ceremony at the main campus of the University of Namibia (UNAM) in Windhoek on Friday afternoon. This came after their approval to host the event on campus was retracted by the assistant director for student services and residences, Lazarus Shatipamba, a day before the event. In a letter to ARSC dated April 25th, seen by the Windhoek Observer, claimed that the booked venue was no longer available. "We are kindly advising you to make alternative arrangements to host your event somewhere off…

28 Apr

RedForce approaches High Court to intervene in its contract termination

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Martin Endjala RedForce Debt Management (RDM) has filed an urgent application to the High Court to intervene in the termination of its contract by the Walvis Bay Municipality Council. According to a notice of motion dated 27 April and the founding affidavit of RDM's chief operations officer, Selma Nangombe, the termination of the contract is unlawful and devastating to its operations. The urgent application to be filed on 30 April, through its legal practitioner Karel Gaeb, under the Sisa Namamdje law firm, is seeking to put aside the decision taken by the Walvis Bay Council on 23 April. "The purpose…

28 Apr

Young mother faces wrath of the law after abandoning baby

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Niël Terblanché Detectives of the Namibian Police in Walvis Bay on Saturday arrested a 24-year-old woman who is suspected of abandoning her 16-month-old baby in the dunes 200 meters from the road between Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. The reason for abandoning her baby will be determined when she appears in the Walvis Bay Magistrate’s Court this week. On Saturday, the Namibian Police distributed information requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the baby girl and her mother. Shortly afterwards, it was established that the mother makes a living by selling kapana in the Kuisebmond area. Chief Inspector Ileni Shapumba, the head…

28 Apr

“We are not voting cows” – Kapako Swapo members

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Martin Endjala Members of Swapo of the Kapako District in the Kavango West region, have hit back at the party leadership, saying they will no longer be voting cows. Party members, in a letter dated 27 April and directed to the Swapo party secretary general, Sophia Shaningwa, titled 'Favouritism, Intimidation, Discrimination and Egotism’, made their grievances against the assigned chairperson Verna Sinimbo clear. "We would like to warn those who are carried by titles, such as honourable, central committee member and Politburo, that you are here because of us and not by yourself. This is the year of imagination. The…

27 Apr

Please assist with identifying abandoned baby

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Niël TerblanchéThe police in Walvis Bay are looking for the parents or guardians of a baby girl that was abandoned in the dunes near the Narraville neighbourhood of the harbour town.Chief Inspector Ileni Shapumba the head of the community affairs division of the Namibian Police in the Erongo Region, requested members of the public to assist them in identifying the baby who is approximately 16 months old.According to the report provided by Shapumba, the little girl was found this morning at approximately 07:10 by a man walking in the dunes about 200 meters from the road between Walvis Bay and…

26 Apr

N$825 million set aside for drought relief

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Niël TerblanchéIn an effort to combat the severe drought conditions plaguing residents of various regions, the Cabinet has sanctioned N$825 million for the Drought Relief Support Programme. The announcement was made by Emma Theofelus, the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, in a recent document outlining Cabinet decisions. The Drought Relief Support Programme is designed to mitigate the adverse effects on communities and farmers directly impacted by the drought. A sum of N$600 million has been designated specifically for food assistance, for affected communities. Distribution will start from 1 July through to 30 June 2025. The remaining funds are earmarked…

25 Apr

South Africa celebrates 30 years of progress and unity with Namibia

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Niël Terblanché The South African High Commissioner to Namibia, Thenjiwe Mtintso lauded Namibia and its people for their invaluable support in South Africa's fight for freedom. He made the remarks during a gathering at the country’s High Commission in Windhoek this The High Commission in Windhoek has already launched a series of events under the banner "Advancing Growth." As Namibia’s southern neighbour approaches its 30th anniversary of democracy this Saturday, Mtintso said that the commemorative activities are not only a celebration of South Africa's three decades of democracy but also a tribute to the enduring solidarity and shared struggles between…