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19 Jan

Swift response restores services at flooded Tondoro Health Centre

National NewsSwift response restores services at flooded Tondoro Health Centre

Niël Terblanché The Tondoro Health Centre in the Kavango West Region faced a daunting challenge as it was inundated by floodwaters following a heavy thunderstorm on Wednesday. Despite the adversity, prompt action and cooperation from local authorities and the Roads Authority of Namibia (RA) ensured the delivery of all health services remained uninterrupted. Ben Nangombe, the Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, provided insights into the incident, revealing that multiple rooms within the health centre were affected. These included the waiting area, reception area, pharmacy, storage area, and even the delivery room, all of which became…

19 Jan

Generous donation empowers education at JP Brand Primary School

National NewsGenerous donation empowers education at JP Brand Primary School

Niël Terblanché In a significant stride towards bolstering education in the Topnaar community, Deep Yellow Limited, in partnership with its subsidiary, Reptile Mineral Resources and Exploration (Pty) Ltd (RMR), has made a generous donation to JP Brand Primary School within the Walvis Bay Circuit of the Directorate of Education, Arts, and Culture. This benevolent contribution addresses a pressing need identified by the Office of the Traditional Authority of the Topnaars at Utuseb. The urgency for school uniforms for 54 students currently enrolled at JP Brand Primary School was conveyed to the Office of the Traditional Authority, which subsequently sought assistance.…

18 Jan

N$20,000 reward offered for the capture of fugitive Rebebe

Niël Terblanché The Namibian Police have announced that Bank Windhoek is offering a reward of N$20,000 for information leading to the arrest of Nico Hijendepi Rebebe, the man who attempted to steal N$200 million from the bank’s Opuwo branch over the past weekend. Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, head of the Namibian Police’s Public Relations Division, revealed that in the meantime, two of Rebebe’s accomplices, a 34-year-old man named Untag Kamati, and a 19-year-old girl named Fenni Megameno Ankoshi, have been arrested and charged with fraud and theft. “The two accomplices appeared in the Opuwo Magistrate’s Court on charges of theft…

18 Jan

Nghaamwa demands full payment for the alleged breach of a cattle sale agreement

National NewsNghaamwa demands full payment for the alleged breach of a cattle sale agreement

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Former governor of the Ohangwena Region, Usko Nghaamwa, is pursuing a payment of N$143,000 from David Shivute Henghali, following an alleged breach of an oral sale agreement involving 13 heads of cattle. According to court documents filed at the Windhoek High Court, Nghaamwa claims that in September 2020, in Rundu, he agreed with Henghali to sell the cattle for a total sum of N$143,000. The agreement, as detailed in the particulars of the claim, specified that Henghali would pay the purchase price once the cattle were made available for collection. “The cattle were provided by the Plaintiff in…

18 Jan

Namcor and GALP collaborate to build capacity in Namibian petroleum industry

National NewsNamcor and GALP collaborate to buildcapacity in Namibian petroleum industry

Niël Terblanché The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) has embarked on a two-year capacity-building partnership with Portuguese oil giant, GALP Energia, with a vision to enhance the skills and competencies of future employees in both the downstream and upstream sectors of the petroleum industry. This groundbreaking agreement will facilitate the exchange of knowledge and technical expertise between the two entities, paving the way for significant advancements in Namibia’s burgeoning petroleum sector. Under the umbrella of the agreement, Namcor and GALP officials will collaboratively identify key areas of focus. For the upstream sector, their attention will be drawn to cutting-edge…

18 Jan

Koës village borehole water level is precariously low

National NewsKoës village borehole water level is precariously low

Martin Endjala Concerns are growing as water levels in the Koës village borehole have dwindled to just 20 feet, primarily due to the prolonged absence of rainfall in the Southeastern region of the //Karas Region. Willem Labuschagne, Councilor of the Keetmanshoop Rural Constituency, voiced these concerns amid predictions of rainfall across most parts of Namibia by the Namibia Meteorology Service’s Chief Forecaster Operations, Odillo Kgobetsi. “I hope and believe it will rain soon, as the rainy season is upon us. I trust in God. In the eastern part of Koës, we have received some rain, and we now have green…

18 Jan

Mechanic accused of using GRN vehicle for personal use

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Stefanus Nashama The Ministry of Health and Social Services is currently investigating allegations against a mechanic employed at Rundu Intermediate Hospital who is accused of using a government vehicle to purchase spare parts that were subsequently used to service and repair his private car. Walter Kamaya, the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, confirmed these allegations yesterday. Kamaya stated that the Ministry became aware of this issue through an anonymous letter and has since established a team to conduct a thorough investigation. “The Ministry has assembled a team to investigate the case,” he said, adding that the…

17 Jan

Road infrastructure in Katima Mulilo severely affected by floods

National NewsRaphael Liswaniso, Road infrastructure in Katima Mulilo severely affected by floods

Niël Terblanché The first significant rains of the 2024 season have brought both relief and hardship to the residents of Katima Mulilo, Namibia, as streets and residential areas have been inundated with floodwaters, particularly along Hage Geingob Drive. This flooding situation has been exacerbated by the town’s lack of adequate drainage systems, posing significant challenges to its residents. The rains began last week and were still falling by yesterday. As the rain becomes heavy, the ground becomes saturated, causing extensive flooding in low-lying areas where drainage is insufficient. Raphael Liswaniso, the Chief Executive Officer of the Katima Mulilo Town Council,…

17 Jan

TUN supports peaceful resolution of education challenges

National NewsMahongora Kavihuha, TUN supports peaceful resolution of education challenges

Niël Terblanché The Teachers Union of Namibia (TUN) has thrown its support behind the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture’s efforts to encourage teachers and principals to resolve challenges within the education sector amicably. The TUN’s Secretary General, Mahongora Kavihuha, expressed his agreement with the Ministry’s Executive Director, Sanet Steenkamp, who emphasized the detrimental impact of divisions in schools on the overall effectiveness of educational institutions. Kavihuha cited a troubling example of a school in the northern region, where approximately 70 percent of teachers, including the principal, have faced charges of misconduct. “Regrettably, the issue remains unresolved, underscoring the urgency…

17 Jan

CoW addresses Groot Aub water shortage

National NewsCoW addresses Groot Aub water shortage

Martin Endjala The City of Windhoek (CoW), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, has recently announced the successful completion of a 200-meter-deep borehole drilled at Groot Aub to address the ongoing water shortage in the area. Harold Akwenye, the Communication Manager for CoW, stated that seven additional boreholes will soon be drilled at identified locations in the city. He also welcomed the community’s enthusiasm for the new borehole and the prospect of additional boreholes in the future. Akwenye explained that the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development (MURD) has allocated a budget of N$6.8476 million…