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02 Oct

Ministry of Education procures N$2.7billion worth of food supply for Schools

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture (MOEAC) has recently procured a substantial food supply valued at N$2.7 billion. This is according to the Acting Executive Director Knox Otto Imbuwa, who said the procurement is aimed at supplying all government school hostels and supporting the school feeding program across primary schools throughout the country for a multi-year period of 36 months. Imbuwa also stated that as part of the ministry’s strategy to address classroom shortage in the country, it has contracted August 26 Construction Company to build 510 classrooms and 74 absolution facilities across the country at a…

02 Oct

Venaani urges govt to prioritize fighting child rape cases

info_e12wt4csNational NewsVenaani urges govt to prioritize fighting child rape cases

Stefanus Nashama Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) McHenry Venaani, Leader has urged government to consider the fight against child rape a priority to eradicate social evil that leaves children traumatised. He calls on the government to allocate additional resources to law enforcement agencies to investigate child rape cases efficiently. In a statement, Venaani stated that the government should establish specialised units to deal with such sensitive matters and ensure that justice is served swiftly. At the same time, Venaani said the judicial system should also prioritise child rape cases, to ensure fair and timely trials for the perpetrators. According to him,…

02 Oct

Police impostors threatening the public with warrants of arrest

info_e12wt4csNational NewsPolice impostors threatening the public with warrants of arrest

Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Namibian Police Force has warned members of the public to be vigilant of criminals impersonating police officers by pretending to have a warrant of arrest to instill fear and urgency in individuals who fail to pay maintenance. Police spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, has cautioned the community in Katima Mulilo in the Zambezi Region as well as the entire country that there is a scam targeting maintenance respondents, where criminals are impersonating police officers to solicit money under false pretenses. She said incidents have been reported where individuals are posing as Police officers contacting maintenance respondents, falsely…

02 Oct

Business outlets using dogs as security guards should not get fitness certificate: NALOBA

info_e12wt4csNational NewsBusiness outlets using dogs as security guards should not get fitness certificate: NALOBA

Martin Endjala Namibia Local Business Association (NALOBA) Vice President Peter Kanu Amadhila, is calling on all Local Authorities and health department to stop issuing fitness certification to business owners who use dogs as security guards. “A lot of dogs have taken up employments of many Namibians and this trend should stop, and employment must be given to human beings. Countries like Angola have banned some of these dangerous dog species. “The Law enforcement agencies must take a bold step and ensure that there are no more dogs at business yards in order to protect the lives of our people. A…

29 Sep

Ground handling dispute sparks inquiry into Namibia’s financial independence

info_e12wt4csNational NewsGround handling dispute sparks inquiry into Namibia’s financial independence

Niël Terblanché The ongoing court battle between United Kingdom-based Menzies Aviation Namibia and the state-owned Namibia Airports Company and others has placed the spotlight on the continuous struggle within developing nations like Namibia to find the correct balance between the necessity for international collaborations and loans, and the safeguarding of national interests and sovereignty. The dispute raised allegations and speculation concerning the Namibian Government’s potential reluctance to intervene in disputes involving state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and foreign entities. The focal point of an investigative inquiry directed at the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises had at its heart the conjectured influence…

29 Sep

Amushelelo feels abandoned in the fight for his freedom

info_e12wt4csNational NewsAmushelelo feels abandoned in the fight for his freedom

Stefanus Nashama Writing from Windhoek Central Prison, detained social activist Michael Amushelelo expressed his disappointment yesterday with the masses he fought for before his incarceration. Amushelelo conveyed that he feels abandoned by the same thousands of people he stood for on 21 March 2023, asserting that his solitary fight for freedom reflects this abandonment. He expressed that if his life held any value to the people, thousands would be in front of the prison gates every day demanding his release. “I would like to inform the world that I have come to realize that my life means nothing. If my…

29 Sep

Rabies viewed as a perilous situation in Namibia

info_e12wt4csNational NewsRabies viewed as a perilous situation in Namibia

Niël Terblanché Under the theme ‘All for One, One Health for All’, an event to commemorate World Rabies Day was organized to intensify awareness and underscore the importance of preventative measures against this fatal zoonotic disease, which can affect both animals and humans. Calle Schlettwein, the Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, articulated the significance of public education to prevent rabies from spreading, particularly amongst pet owners. He said the incurable viral disease strikes the central nervous systems of all mammals, including humans. It is transmitted mainly through bites from infected animals, primarily dogs, carrying the rabies virus in…

29 Sep

Geingob successfully concludes participation in UNGA 78

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Niël Terblanché The Namibian President, Dr. Hage Geingob has concluded a comprehensive and impactful participation in the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 78) in New York in what is referred to as a high-level week. The assembly, convened under the theme “Rebuilding Trust and Reigniting Global Solidarity,” and discussions centred on peace, prosperity, progress, and sustainability. During his time in New York, President Geingob engaged in crucial dialogues, emphasizing sustainable development and global solidarity. He held bilateral talks with various global leaders, including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the Prime Minister of Belgium, Alexander De Croo.…

29 Sep

Itula has no taste for alcohol: Nashinge

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Steve Nashama Independence Patriots for Change (IPC) National Spokesperson, Immanuel Nashinge, has dismissed recent allegations that party leader Panduleni Itula was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. Last week, a local online newspaper claimed that Itula was arrested on Friday morning by the Windhoek City Police and that he was held in custody at the Wanaheda Police Station. Nashinge informed the Windhoek Observer that Itula does not consume alcohol and that he was never arrested as alleged. “IPC is not shaken by such baseless allegations. People should focus on positive things and not fall for fake news. Our…

29 Sep

Cabinet endorses water accessibility to ensure availability by 2030

info_e12wt4csNational NewsCabinet endorses water accessibility to ensure availability by 2030, Water Resources Management Act

Martin Endjala The Cabinet has endorsed a plan aiming to ensure every household in Namibia has access to a clean water supply by 2030. Peya Mushelenga, the Minister of Information, Communication, and Technology, announced this resolution following the considerations made at the 2023 World Water Week held in Stockholm, Sweden from 20-24 August 2023. The minister revealed that the Cabinet had reviewed and noted the recommendations of the report submitted by the Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform at the event. He stressed that the government would implement the recently enforced Water Resources Management Act, 2013 (Act No. 11…