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03 Jun

Over 5000 scramble for 48 veterinary jobs

ObserverNational NewsDirectorate of Agriculture in the Zambezi Region, Katima Mulilo, Katima Mulilo Magistrate, Over 5000 scramble for 48 veterinary jobs

Obrein Simasiku There was havoc and chaos yesterday at the Directorate of Agriculture in the Zambezi Region when over 5000 jobseekers descended at the offices, hoping to secure a place among the 48 advertised position at the Directorate of Veterinary Services. The region's unemployment rate stands at 37.68 percent, against the national broad unemployment of 33.4 percent, according to the 2018 Namibia Statistic Agency Labour Force Survey. Thousands from all corners of the region flocked to the town of Katima Mulilo as early as they could, hoping they will be selected as one of the casual workers to work on…

03 Jun

Tjongarero not bothered by ultimatum

ObserverNational NewsAnges Tjongarero, Karen Mubonenwa, Namibia Sports Commission, Thomas Mbeeli and Niklaus

Obrein Simasiku The Minister of Youth, Sport and National Services, Anges Tjongarero has broken her silence in the Namibia Sports Commission debacles, saying it is time to clean the commission and the entire sports fraternity. "This time around no mercy whatsoever, I am cleaning the whole sector, enough is enough. However, the focus will be more on building and transforming the sports sector for it to flourish more than ever," she said, when questioned regarding tensions within NSC and the ministry at large. She said this to the Windhoek Observer when asked about the sacking of five board members, who…

03 Jun

Namdia sponsors team for Africa Athletics Championships

ObserverNational NewsAgnes Tjongarero, Kennedy Hamutenya, Namdia sponsors team for Africa Athletics Championships

Martin EndjalaCorporate support is key to building successful partnerships in sport, the Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service, Agnes Tjongarero said during the official sponsorship announcement of N$400 000 to Athletics Namibia by the Namibia Desert Diamond, Namdia held in Windhoek today. Tjongarero commented the Namdia for coming on board to ensure that Namibian athletes are well equipped for their Africa Champions competition that is slated for June 8-12, 2022. The minister emphasized the reliance of the government on corporates to provide the necessary assistance to sport development in the country, saying that it is the only way that…

02 Jun

Time running out for Tjongarero ….Axed sports commission board wants public apology

ObserverNational NewsNorman Tjombe, NSC commissioners, Time running out for Tjongarero ….Axed sports commission board wants public apology

Obrein Simasiku Minister of Youth, Sport and National Service Agnes Tjongarero had until today to retract her grounds of firing five board members of the Namibia Sports Commission as demanded by their lawyer Norman Tjombe, who claims that the manner in which his clients were relieved of their duties was embarrassing and defaming. Tjombe demanded that the minister publicly retract the reasons for the removal of his clients as NSC commissioners, and tender a written unreserved apology not later than the close of business today. However, the board members have indicated their unwillingness to be reinstated or appointed to serve…

02 Jun

Tsumeb baby kidnappers denied bail

ObserverNational NewsAlbertina Jason, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi., Tsumeb baby kidnappers denied bail

Obrein Simasiku A 23-year-old woman accused of kidnapping a baby boy, together with two of her accomplices were denied bail in the Tsumeb Magistrate’s Court. The main suspect Albertina Jason, who was initially reported as missing, was finally arrested on Monday, at Oshaandja village, 7 km from Oshakati West in Oshana Region, after nearly two weeks since she abducted a three-month-old bay in Tsumeb. The trio face charges of kidnapping. Jason appeared in Tsumeb Magistrate’s Court today, where she was denied bail and her case postponed, while her co-accused Lydia Kaunehafo Shimbilinga, 21, and her brother Joseph Natangwe Shatilwe, were…

02 Jun

Pro-abortion voices gather traction

ObserverNational NewsParliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality, Pro-abortion voices gather traction, Social Development and Family Affairs in the Zambezi Region, Zambezi Girl Child

Martin Endjala Members of the public feel that women should be given the right to decide on their reproductive health. This sentiment was expressed during the public hearing of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality, Social Development and Family Affairs in the Zambezi Region collecting information on the public perception regarding abortion. The National Council parliamentary committee hearings are led by the deputy chairperson of the house, Amilia Amupwa. The standing committee is carrying out its last regional outreach on the consultative dialogues on the matter of whether to legalize abortion or to amend the current Act 2 of…

02 Jun

Namibia drops on budget transparency ranking

ObserverNational NewsAuditor-office General, Namibia drops on budget transparency ranking, The Open Budget Survey

Tujoromajo Kasuto Namibia has dropped on the International Budget Partnership’s global rankings on budget transparency and accountability. The Open Budget Survey is the world’s only comparative, independent, and ongoing assessment of public budget transparency, oversight, and public participation in 120 countries. Namibia’s transparency rating fell from 51 in 2019 to 42 in 2021. A score of 61 is regarded as the bare minimum for fostering an informed public debate on budgets. In the OBS 2021, the global average transparency score for Namibia was 45. Namibia completed six of the eight required public documents within the timeframe specified by the Survey.…

01 Jun

Geingob calls for more green buildings in Windhoek

ObserverNational NewsFidel Castro Street, Geingob calls for more green buildings in Windhoek, Nedbank Managing Director Martha Murorua

Tujoromajo Kasuto President Hage Geingob said at the inauguration of the Nedbank’s new Green Campus today that the building is not only a symbol of the institution’s confidence in the country, but also its commitment to the preservation of the Namibian environment. The new Green Campus situated on Fidel Castro Street, opposite the City Zoo Park, in the heart of Windhoek offers a 180 degree view from the top floor that has completely changed the Windhoek Central Business District with an incredible design. Nedbank Managing Director Martha Murorua, says the construction of the building started in June 2018 and the…

Shifeta in ‘love triangle’<br>…Swapo District Coordinator wants him out

01 Jun

Shifeta in ‘love triangle’
…Swapo District Coordinator wants him out

ObserverNational NewsJohn Elago, Shifeta in ‘love triangle’ …Swapo District Coordinator wants him out

Tujoromajo Kasuto SWAPO Party Chairperson of the Leaders Assigned to Khomas Region and Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Pohamba Shifeta is allegedly finding himself in a love triangle which could compromise his impartiality in his party function. The Windhoek Observer is in possession of a letter directed to the Secretary General of the Swapo Party, Sophia Shaningwa, written by the Windhoek Rural District Coordinator, John Elago, requesting the SG’s office to withdraw Shifeta from any party activities of the Getrude Kandanga Branch. Elago’s request follows an alleged fallout or confrontation between two of Shifeta’s lovers at an Elissenheim Flat,…

31 May

All-time high fuel increases

ObserverNational NewsAll-time high fuel increases, Kornelia Shilunga, Ministry of Mines and Energy, National Energy Fund (NEF)

Obrein Simasiku Namibian motorists will have to dig deeper into their inflation hit pockets to pay more for their full. Fuel pump prices have reached historic highs after the Ministry of Mines and Energy announced an exponential increase in fuel, whereby petrol will cost N$2.50 more and diesel is adjusted by N$1.50, effective 1 June. This will be an all-time high adjustment that will see pump stations at Walvis Bay shoot up to N$20.40 in petrol and N$21.43 diesel, which means across the country, it is estimated to cost over N$22 and N$23, respectively. The ministry recorded a huge under-recovery…