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07 Nov

Unpaid census enumerators a concern for UPM

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Stefanus Nashama The United Peoples Movement (UPM) has expressed its disappointment with the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) for not paying the enumeration workers, who participated in the fieldwork of the 2023 Population and Housing Census. Expressing the concern last week, the party leader Jan van Wyk, stated that it is unbelievable that the agency would continuously fail to address the issue of pending payments. “It is unacceptable that workers must now wait so long for their hard-earned wages, further deepening the financial woes they currently face. These same workers have endured a lot of inconvenience in ensuring the job is…

07 Nov

Peer interaction training set to enhance professionalism in correctional services

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Niël Terblanché Raphael Tuhafeni, the Commissioner General of the Namibian Correctional Service, officially inaugurated the Peer Interaction Training Workshop for Officers in Charge of Correctional-Prisons-Penitentiary Settings. Tuhafeni said the gathering in Walvis Bay was designed to enhance the professionalism and effectiveness of correctional systems in member countries and the Southern African Development Community (SADC). He acknowledged the pivotal role played by Officers in Charge in maintaining safety, security, and inmate rehabilitation within correctional facilities. He commended their dedication to upholding justice, rehabilitation, and public safety. The workshop is aimed to further bolster their skills and knowledge and enable them to…

07 Nov

Fatal crash results in arrest

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Niël Terblanché A tragedy occurred in the informal residential area of Tulinawa in Swakopmund on Sunday when a 23-year-old man from the coastal town, operating a vehicle without a driver’s license, struck two pedestrians and crashed into a workshop next to the street. The accident resulted in the death of 51-year-old Jeptha Kandhingwa, who succumbed to his injuries at Swakopmund State Hospital shortly after arriving. Another victim, 27-year-old Johannes Shangambe, sustained serious injuries and remains in critical condition at the same hospital. According to a report from the Namibian Police’s Public Relations Division, the young driver had been entrusted with…

06 Nov

Non-compliant companies are a danger to the safety of properties and people: SAN

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Martin Endjala The Security Association of Namibia (SAN) National President Dhiginina Uutaapama, has raised concerns over non-compliant companies in the industry that are not adhering to the Labour Act 11 of 2007 and the Collective Agreement No. 6414, published in the Government Gazette on September 15, 2017. He said companies involved in this type of practice are undermining the security officials who put their lives at risk day and night to protect properties and people, which in turn jeopardises the safety and security of the industry and the people. “This is a troubling trend that jeopardises the rights and well-being…

06 Nov

Namibia and the USA set to forge stronger economic ties through AGOA

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Niël Terblanché Namibia and the United States of America (USA) are working towards enhancing their economic relations, marked by substantial support and trade growth under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Since 2017, the USA has directly supported Namibian firms, facilitating exports worth more than N$30 million to the USA through AGOA. According to Randy Berry, the USA’s Ambassador to Namibia, the country has witnessed a notable surge in exports to the USA, with charcoal exports from The Global Charcoal Company, utilizing sustainably harvested Namibian wood, being a significant contributor. Besides charcoal, other top exports to the USA from…

06 Nov

Plant theft worries CoW

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Martin Endjala City of Windhoek (CEO) Chief Executive Officer, Moses Matyayi, said the city council has observed with great concern the theft of newly planted flowers, trees and shrubs throughout the city. Matyayi said all trees and shrubs planted along Independence Avenue in celebration of Arbor Day 2023 were illegally uprooted and stolen. This deliberate removal of greenery intended to enhance the public spaces according to Matyayi, is a setback in their ongoing efforts to beautify the city. The City’s Corporate and Communication Manager Harold Akwenye, said the plants cost an estimated N$ 70 000 to replace the stolen and…

06 Nov

Uutoni hands over 66 houses in Walvis Bay

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Niël Terblanché Newly built houses for 66 individuals were officially handed over to low and ultra-low-income residents of Narraville on the outskirts of Walvis Bay last week. The housing initiative was realized through the dedicated efforts of the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia (SDFN) and the Namibia Housing Action Group, with the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development facilitating the handover. The ownership of the houses was made possible through the unwavering commitment of community members, who, despite financial constraints, saved diligently to contribute to the cause. The journey faced its fair share of challenges. After applying for land in…

06 Nov

Piracy harms the economy of local industry content

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Martin Endjala Multichoice Namibia has cautioned against piracy saying that it negatively affects local industry content, consequently weakening the local economic growth. Multichoice Namibia Managing Director Roger Gertze, said piracy has a detrimental impact on all facets of society; from the economy to the growth of the local industry. “It’s imperative that we look at the bigger picture when identifying the streams required for us to partner against piracy, and that is the impact that piracy has on stunting the growth of our local creative industry,” said Gertze. He believes that the pursuit of the fight against piracy has the…

06 Nov

No cause for alarm while NDF conducts a training exercise

info_e12wt4csNational Newsgunshots, The Namibian Defence Force (NDF) is set to conduct a comprehensive training exercise near Rehoboth

Niël Terblanché The Namibian Defence Force (NDF) is set to conduct a comprehensive training exercise near Rehoboth, featuring loud explosions, gunshots, and the mobilization of military vehicles. The exercise is scheduled from November 6th to November 8th, between 08:00 and 16:00. Colonel Petrus Shilumbu, the head of the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs’ Public Relations Division, provided details about the upcoming training exercise. According to Colonel Shilumbu, the exercise will involve soldiers and military vehicles, as well as the use of firearms and other weapons. He also mentioned that the noise from the training, including loud explosions, may be…

06 Nov

Trouble brewing over Malaria Day tender

info_e12wt4csNational NewsTrouble brewing over Malaria Day tender

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Kavango West Region has found itself embroiled in controversy over the awarding of a tender for services related to the World Malaria Day commemoration. The frustration comes after a procurement of service was awarded to a single company from the Oshana Region instead of a local company from the Kavango West region. A letter, dated 25 October 2023, addressed to Minister of Health and Social Services Kalumbi Shangula, from Kavango West Regional Governor Sirkka Ausiku, revealed the concerns and displeasure over the handling of the procurement process. The tender in question, awarded to Tateeya Investment cc, a company…