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10 Aug

CoW blamed for dangerous spot next to Defence Ministry…residents says area is promoting criminal activities and prostitution.

info_e12wt4csNational NewsCoW blamed for dangerous spot next to Defence Ministry…residents says area is promoting criminal activities and prostitution., residents says area is promoting criminal activities and prostitution.

Stefanus Nashama The City of Windhoek (CoW) has come under fire for its failure to address the unsightly conditions between the Ministry of Defence, Veteran Affairs, and Checkers. Numerous visitors to the city have been shocked by the presence of dead grass and litter in this particular area. The general public has voiced their concerns, stating that an open space within the town displaying such a visible mess does not reflect positively on the Capital City, which is a preferred destination for many foreigners. Additionally, members of the public have raised alarm over the fact that this area has become…

10 Aug

Home Affairs Ministry urges undocumented citizens to approach responsible offices

info_e12wt4csNational NewsHome Affairs Ministry urges undocumented citizens to approach responsible offices, Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) Youth League

THE Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security has urged undocumented people in the Kavango areas and throughout the country to visit their local office and get registered. According to the Home Affair Ministry this only applies to people who are not registered but have the necessary supporting documentation. This is in response to the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) Youth League’s recent assertions that a considerable proportion of residents in Kavango East and West regions lack national documents. The Ministry has also urged parents to register their newborns at any Ministry hospital-based office as soon as possible after delivery.…

10 Aug

New NDF recruits graduate

info_e12wt4csNational NewsDefence Minister, Frans Kapofi, New NDF recruits graduate

Niël Terblanché OVER 1000 new Namibian Defence Force (NDF) recruits celebrated their graduation at a spectacular parade at Oshona Base near Okahandja. Speaking at the pass out parade, Defence Minister, Frans Kapofi said the journey of the 1 264 recruits, which began in November last year, took the recruits through a difficult nine months of hard training. “The training was very difficult, and I believe some of you considered quitting at some point, but you persevered, and thus you line up here today, tall and proud,” he remarked. According to Kapofi, the training was divided into three phases that were…

10 Aug

Sibinda health centre goes a year without water

info_e12wt4csNational NewsSibinda health centre goes a year without water, Sibinda Health Centre in the Zambezi

Hertta-Maria Amutenja A nurse at the Sibinda Health Centre in the Zambezi region has disclosed that the health institution has been suffering from acute water shortages for over a year. The nurse, known only as Steven, told the National Council Standing Committee on Health, Social Welfare, and Labour Affairs that a lack of water is impeding their efforts to provide public services. The clinic’s struggles to deliver effective healthcare services without access to water, according to the nurse, have resulted in substantial challenges for both patients and healthcare personnel. “The main challenge we face is a lack of water. The…

10 Aug

Kabbe North residents want permission to catch crocs, hippos

info_e12wt4csNational Newshippos, Kabbe North residents want permission to catch crocs, Kabbe residents

Martin Endjala KABBE North Constituency residents in the Zambezi region are pushing for a policy that will allow them to catch crocodiles and hippopotamuses every year to lower their population and eliminate human-wildlife conflicts. The residents appealed to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources on Tuesday during a public session. The parliamentary committee is touring the region for community input on the critical subject of human-wildlife conflict. Human-wildlife conflict has already been discussed in the National Assembly after various communities nationwide complained about wild animals killing them and their cattle and damaging their houses. Kabbe residents live near the…

10 Aug

US Ambassador Tsumkwe visit commended

info_e12wt4csNational NewsNamibia Randy Berry visited Tsumkwe from August 2 to 4, US Ambassador Tsumkwe visit commended

Staff Writer UNITED States (US) Ambassador to Namibia Randy Berry visited Tsumkwe from August 2 to 4 to meet with community leaders, students, conservation actors, and health care professionals. During his two-day visit, Ambassador Berry paid a courtesy visit to the Mangetti Dune Health Centre and met with the nurse-in-charge and tuberculosis (TB) field promoter. The nurse described the HIV/TB services provided at the location thanks to funding from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a vital tool for saving lives. PEPFAR assists the health centre by…

09 Aug

Senior Govt employees barred from electioneering

info_e12wt4csNational NewsExecutive Directors, National Assembly, National Council, Senior Govt employees barred from electioneering

Staff Writer CABINET Secretary, George Simataa says government employees in managerial positions are not allowed to participate in political activities that promote political party ideas. Simataa released a public service management circular on Tuesday addressed to the National Assembly, Executive Directors, National Council, Chief Electoral Officer, Regional Councils, labour unions, and other government-affiliated organisations. According to the Public Service Act (Act No. 13 of 1995), government employees in management positions are not permitted to preside over public political meetings that promote political party ideas. Simataa’s proclamation follows media reports on senior government officials who are said to be seeking senior…

09 Aug

Avail funds for medicine to be readily available, Govt told

info_e12wt4csNational NewsAvail funds for medicine to be readily available, Govt told, Meundju Jahanika, POPULAR Democratic Movement (PDM) Elders Council

Stefanus Nashama POPULAR Democratic Movement (PDM) Elders Council has asked government to grant additional funds to the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) in order for the Ministry to be able to furnish government hospitals and clinics with readily available medicines and health passports. The Council also recommended that government provide suitable and sufficient storage facilities to ensure adequate pharmaceutical stock. According to PDM Elders Council Acting Secretary, Meundju Jahanika, the shortage of drugs in public health facilities, particularly in rural areas, is a severe issue that mostly affects the elderly. Jahanika stated in a media statement yesterday that…

09 Aug

Medicine worth N$20m at risk of spoilage at Rundu medical store…MoHSS ignores air conditioning system repairs for two years

info_e12wt4csFeatured, National NewsDoctor Nelson Olabanji, Medicine worth N$20m at riskof spoilage at Rundu medical store…MoHSS ignores air conditioning system repairs for two years

Hertta-Maria Amutenja MEDICINE and other essential clinical supplies valued at approximately N$ 20 million are on the brink of spoilage at Rundu medical store, due to malfunctioning cooling system. The air conditioning system is said to have come to a halt almost two years ago, and remains unrepaired due to lack of funding, putting medical supplies in jeopardy. This was revealed on Tuesday by officials who are managing the medical store, while testifying before the National Council Standing Committee on Health. They said the facility’s cooling system urgently requires repair with the cost estimated to be over N$ 500 000.…

09 Aug

ECB grants CENORED green light to increase prices

info_e12wt4csNational NewsECB grants CENORED green light to increase prices, THE Electricity Control Board (ECB)

Staff Writer THE Electricity Control Board (ECB) has approved a price increase request for electricity by CENORED, at a rate of 7.6 percent for the entity, which mainly operates in central parts of Namibia. CENORED initially applied to ECB to increase its rates by 8.0 percent and 3,5 percent in both Okahandja and Omaheke, however, only, the regulator, only approved an increase of 7,3 percent and 3,3 percent in such areas, respectively. This in essence means domestic consumers will now pay N$ 100 for 35 units of electricity from the initial 40 units, whereas businesses will fork out N$ 100…