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09 Jun

Leaders told to stop personal squabbles

ObserverNational NewsLeaders told to stop personal squabbles, Natalia Goagoses, Ohangwena Region

Martin Endjala The government has called on leaders in the Ohangwena Region to stop their personal squabbles and to attend to service delivery issues. The conflicts have led to unhappiness among the communities and loss of trust in the leadership. The Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Natalia Goagoses asked how leadership can be provided if the leaders do not speak to each other. “How do you want to provide leadership to us, if you as regional, local authorities and traditional leaders do not talk at all on matters of national and regional concern.” said Goagoses. She further pointed…

09 Jun

11 minor rape cases reported in Omusati

ObserverNational News11 minor rape cases reported in Omusati, Anamulenge Constituency, Simaho Moses

Tujoromajo Kasuto At least eleven cases of minor rape incidents have been reported in the Omusati Region from the beginning of the year. The ages of the victims range from as young as two years to 13 years. According to regional investigations coordinator, deputy commissioner Simaho Moses these Incidents result from negligence when it comes to taking care of children and leaving them unattended or with strangers. ‘’This kind of crime occurs children are left alone in the house or with neighbours. We embarked on awareness from there we will hold parents or guardians responsible according to Child Care and…

09 Jun

4IR to create plethora of jobs

ObserverNational News4IR to create plethora of jobs, Anicia Peters

Martin Endjala The chairperson of the Namibia Task force on the 4th Industrialization Revolution, Anicia Peters, stressed that the 4IR through its application in the economy will create thousands of jobs. Peters said this during today’s 4IR conference at Safari Court in Windhoek, attended by the Head of State President Hage Geingob and ministers as well as stakeholders.She said that 4IR must improve farming in the country, and develop the ordinary person on the street, thought the use of emerging technologies. She stated that industrial revolutions, are normally a shift or move into improved production, adding that 4IR presents multiple…

08 Jun

Sim critics are criminals – Mushelenga

ObserverNational NewsCommunications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN), Minister of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) Dr Peya Mushelenga, National SIM Registration Consumer Awareness campaign, Sim critics are criminals - Mushelenga

Obrein Simasiku/Martin Endjala The Minister of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) Dr Peya Mushelenga has accused those against mandatory SIM card registration of being criminals, corrupt and engaging in illicit dealings. "Why are you afraid to register, it seems you are hiding something hence your unwillingness. Its either you are a criminal or you are corrupt, what are you hiding,’’ questioned Mushelenga as he officially launched the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) National SIM Registration Consumer Awareness campaign. The campaign which aims to educate the public on the importance of the registration of SIM cards in Namibia, will run…

08 Jun

Measles outbreak in Omusati

ObserverNational NewsBen Nangombe, Executive Director of the Health Ministry Ben Nangombe, Measles outbreak in Omusati, The Tsandi District

Tujoromajo Kasuto The Ministry of Health and Social Services has confirmed a measles outbreak in the Outapi district, Omusati Region, with 23 suspected cases discovered during surveillance activities of the Omusati Regional Health Directorate investigations. According to the Executive Director of the Health Ministry Ben Nangombe, the majority of the 14 cases are from Outapi District and occurred at a school in Olukekete Village. The Tsandi District had eight and Okahao District one. He stated that five of the cases investigated were laboratory confirmed, while one was classified as compatible after testing equivocal (considered positive) and could not be retested…

08 Jun

BoN expected to raise rates …Cost of living becoming expensive

ObserverNational NewsBoN expected to raise rates, Cost of living becoming expensive, Monetary Policy Committee, The Forward Rate Agreement (FRA)

Tujoromajo Kasuto With South Africa’s Monetary Policy Committee having raised their repo rate by 50 basis points, economist from local research firm Simonis Storm, Theo Klein expects the Namibia Central Bank to follow suit with a hike of the same margin when the Monetary Policy Committee meets on 15 June. Similar to other emerging markets, Namibia has a negative short-term real interest rate and a sizable positive real interest rate, Klein said. Thus, short term rates represent central bank policy rates less current headline inflation, whereas long term rates are 10-year government bond yields less inflation. Additionally, this is subsequent…

08 Jun

King Nehale Conservancy budgets N$60 000 for San upliftment

ObserverNational NewsKing Nehale Conservancy budgets N$60 000 for San upliftment, King Nehale Conservancy in the Oshikoto Region

Obrein Simasiku A total of N$60 000 has been reserved by King Nehale Conservancy in the Oshikoto Region towards the upliftment of the living standards of the San community in the region. Currently two San households at Amilema and Omutsegwonime villages, have been identified as beneficiaries for each to receive N$30 000 for the purpose of constructing proper living structures. "The King Nehale Conservancy in collaboration with the Oshikoto Regional Council’s Omuthiya Constituency Office as the implementing partner, is committed to equitable distribution of benefits to its members derived from the consumptive and non-consumptive use of game, tourism and craft.…

08 Jun

Poor harvest at Kalimbeza Rice Project

ObserverNational NewsKalimbeza Project in the Zambezi Region, Poor harvest at Kalimbeza Rice Project, State of the Region Address (SORA)

Obrein Simasiku Delays experienced in harvesting rice at the Kalimbeza Project in the Zambezi Region, has resulted in loses and poor harvest. The loses were as a result of over ripe product and bird attacks. “Harvesting of rice was ready at the beginning of January but was delayed due to heavy rains and the combine harvester that was broken. Thus, the process only started in March resulting in a loss,” said Governor Lawrence Sampofu in his State of the Region Address (SORA) on Monday, highlighting on the highs and lows of agricultural sector in the region. Another challenge was with…

08 Jun

Namibia receives condoms, lubricants worth over N$4 million

ObserverNational NewsAIDS Relief (PEPFAR) by USAID’s Global Health Supply Chain Program., Ben Nangombe, Health Ministry Executive Director Ben Nangombe, Namibia receives condoms

Staff Writer Namibia received a donation of condoms and lubricants worth N$4 248 127 from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) today. The donations of over 6.9 million condoms and 2.6 million lubricants were received by the Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Ben Nangombe. The condoms and lubricants were procured with funds from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) by USAID’s Global Health Supply Chain Program. Despite significant advances in the fight against HIV, Nangombe highlighted that some challenges persist, particularly surrounding HIV testing among communities and young people. “With the…

08 Jun

20 Young Namibians given a platform of a life time

ObserverNational News20 Young Namibians given a platform of a life time, The US Charge D ’Affairs to Namibia Jessica Long, United States Government

Martin Endjala The US Embassy yesterday handed over 20 passports to 20 aspirant young Namibian leaders, who were awarded the Mandela Washington Fellowship that will put them in reach of an opportunity of a life time. The US Charge D ’Affairs to Namibia Jessica Long said that the aspirant young Namibian leaders share a common dream, a dream to contribute to the Namibia’s continued development, which is to alleviate poverty, and creating new opportunities for the country. “These are dreams that the American people share and dreams that the United States Government is proud to support”, said Long. The group…