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18 Feb

NO to slaughter of the innocent – Pro Life Namibia

ObserverNational NewsDoreen Sioka Minister of Gender Equality, PROLIFE Namibia today handed over a petition opposing the legalisation of abortion

Tujoromajo Kasuto PROLIFE Namibia today handed over a petition opposing the legalisation of abortion on demand to Doreen Sioka, Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare and Lydia Kandetu, Secretary to the National Assembly, in which they argue that abortion is "slaughter of the innocent." In the petition, Pro-Life Namibia coordinator, Sasha Louw claims that "the pro-abortion camp frequently uses the micro-scopic size of an embryo to try and undermine the very foundation of human life." Pro-abortionists seek to dehumanize what is human by viewing the embryo as nothing more than a lump of cells in order to…

17 Feb

Prisoner sues Govt for N$2m for alleged torture

ObserverNational NewsEliphas Gomeb is suing the Ministry of Safety and Security N$2 million for alleged ill treatment and torture he experienced at the hands of police officers, Prisoner sues Govt for N$2m for alleged torture

Tujoromajo Kasuto AN inmate at Windhoek Correctional Facility, Eliphas Gomeb is suing the Ministry of Safety and Security N$2 million, for alleged ill treatment and torture he experienced at the hands of police officers, who he says refused to give him medical attention. Gomeb wants N$1 million for ill treatment and torture, N$600 000 for constitutional damages and N$400 000 for Post Traumatic Stress disorder in August 2018. The hearing was proceeding in the High Court this week before Judge Marlene Tommasi and was postponed to 25 February for judgement. Gomeb says his claim for damages stem from the alleged…

17 Feb

Geingob describes Muheua as reliable and hardworking

ObserverNational NewsGeingob describes Muheua as reliable and hardworking, Muheua's death yesterday in the Swakopmund Hospital was confirmed by a family member

Martin Endjala PRESIDENT Hage Geingob has described the late Alpheus Muheua as a reliable, hardworking, and a pleasant patriot to work with in his condolence message. Muheua's death yesterday in the Swakopmund Hospital was confirmed by a family member. His daughter said Muheua succumbed to Covid-19 complications. “My father suffered from a stroke from which he recovered and lived a healthy life up until he contracted covid-19, and later succumbed to covid-19 complications”, she said. “I have learned with sadness about the passing on of comrade Alpheus Muheua, a committed patriot who served the country with dedication and distinction until…

17 Feb

PDM unhappy with Namcor selling shares to Recon Africa

ObserverNational NewsNamcor's managing director Immanuel Mulunga was recently quoted in media reports saying that Namibia’s 10 percent stake in Recon Africa’s exploration is of no use, PDM unhappy with Namcor selling shares to Recon Africa

Eba Kandovazu THE Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) says it is against the proposed plans of the National Petroleum Company of Namibia (NAMCOR) to sell half of its 10 percent stake in the petroleum exploration license (PEL 73) in the Kavango Basin to Reconnaissance Energy Africa (ReconAfrica) for N$414 million. Namcor's managing director Immanuel Mulunga was recently quoted in media reports saying that Namibia’s 10 percent stake in Recon Africa’s exploration is of no use and therefore they decided to turn five percent of their stake into shares, to enable Namcor to trade on the stock exchange to generate an income.…

17 Feb

More charges added to Zim couple accused of murdering child and burning remains

ObserverNational NewsMore charges added to Zim couple accused of murdering child and burning remains, seven more charges to a Zimbabwean couple accused of murdering their nine year-old girl Natalie Chipomho

Eba Kandovazu THE Prosecutor General, Martha Imalwa has decided to add seven more charges to a Zimbabwean couple accused of murdering their nine year-old girl Natalie Chipomho, whose remains they are alleged to have burned at a dumping site in Windhoek in 2020. Caroline Nkata and her husband Edward Nkata, who is the father of the deceased made their first appearance in the Windhoek High Court today on charges of murder, after Imalwa decided to transfer their case from the Magistrate's Court. The child’s mother, Rachel Kureva, who was initially charged together with two, has been acquitted and set free.…

16 Feb

Chica the Bear launched in support of fighting childhood cancer

ObserverNational NewsChica the Bear launched in support of fighting childhood cancer, The public can support the programme through buying 'Chica the Bear' for N$180 whose proceeds will go towards CAN to fight cancer in Namibia

Martin Endjala A project to increase awareness to raise funds for children affected by cancer was launched in partnership with the Cancer Association of Namibia and Liberty Life. The public can support the programme through buying 'Chica the Bear' for N$180 whose proceeds will go towards CAN to fight cancer in Namibia, the marketing communication officer of Liberty, Warren Kozonguize said at the launch. The project launch was yesterday during the commemoration of International Childhood Cancer Day that is remembered every 15th of February. Chica is a light blue bear with a sweet smile that is intended to give hope…

16 Feb

Namibia’s ambassador to Russia slams western media……unbalanced reports of imminent Ukraine invasion

ObserverNational NewsNamibia's ambassador to Russia slams western media......unbalanced reports of imminent Ukraine invasion, “What is happening now on the ground is that troops are along the border but their intention is not to attack Ukraine

Eba Kandovazu NAMIBIA’s Ambassador to Russia, Clemens Kashuupulwa says that no flight tickets would be provided for Namibian students intending to return from Russia and Ukraine, although consular arrangements will be offered to allow students to fly directly to Namibia. He says the embassy has no budget to assist students with flight costs. Kashuupulwa categorically stated in an interview with the Windhoek Observer that Russia has no intentions to attack Ukraine, urging Namibian students in the two countries to remain calm. According to him, the Namibian embassy has been assured by the Russian government that it has no intention to…

16 Feb

Netumbo on mission to promote trade with Angola

ObserverNational NewsA memorandum of understanding on trade cooperation was signed between the business chambers of Angola and Namibia., Netumbo on mission to promote trade with Angola

Tujoromajo Kasuto A memorandum of understanding on trade cooperation was signed between the business chambers of Angola and Namibia. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister Of International Relations and Cooperation, who signed the agreement during a visit to Angola this week says the agreement is to promote trade and investment between the two neighbours. The Deputy Prime Minister was on a trade and investment promotion mission to Angola. “It is a fact that an agreement without implementation is just as good as no agreement. We therefore call on those responsible to ensure the full implementation of those instruments.” She…

16 Feb

Transport, food costs to push inflation higher

ObserverNational NewsPrices of goods and services are expected to increase as Namibia's overall inflation is projected to average around 4.4 percent for 2022, Transport food costs to push inflation higher

Tujoromajo Kasuto Prices of goods and services are expected to increase as Namibia's overall inflation is projected to average around 4.4 percent for 2022 and 4.5 percent in 2023, up from 3.6 percent recorded in 2021. Bank of Namibia’s Governor Johannes !Gawaxab says although the overall inflation remains within a reasonable range, food and transport is expected to increase in the near future and may continue to have a disproportionate effect on the low-income segment of the society and therefore require close monitoring. The increase in inflation is mainly driven by higher prices for food, transport and housing. “This was…

15 Feb

Prosecutors overworked, underpaid – Imalwa … as Geingob bemoans slow finalisation of cases

ObserverNational NewsPresident Hage Geingob expressed disappointment in the slow finalisation of cases during the opening of the Legal Year, Prosecutors overworked underpaid – Imalwa

Eba Kandovazu PROSECUTOR General Martha Imalwa says that prosecutors in the country are overworked and underpaid with no administrative staff to ease their workload, which contributes to the slow finalisation of court cases. This plunges the prosecutors into having to work after hours to ease the administrative burden placed upon them by default," Imalwa pointed out. Last week, President Hage Geingob expressed disappointment in the slow finalisation of cases during the opening of the Legal Year, emphasizing that 'justice delayed is justice denied'. Imalwa revealed that internal investigations conducted by her office found that a number of prosecutors at the…