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26 Jun

Kawana calls for ethical standards with border officials to attract travelers

info_e12wt4csNational NewsAlbert Kawana, Kawana calls for ethical standardswith border officials to attract travelers

Stefanus Nashama The Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Albert Kawana, has called on border officials to work in the spirit of unity and apply ethical standards, as they are the first face of the nation to engage with travelers. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the joint customer service training for Zambezi Region border officials on Friday, Kawana said his office has noted that communication breakdowns and lack of teamwork are some of the major issues causing the problems at the borders. He added that unity and principles are prerequisites among border officials. “Let us avoid working…

26 Jun

Urban Ministry surrenders maintenance functions to regional councils

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Martin Endjala The Minister of Urban and Rural Development last week decentralised maintenance functions from the Ministry of Works and Transport to the two Kavango Regional Councils. The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development in collaboration with the Ministry of Works and Transport, as per the amendment of Government Notice No. 84 of May 15, 2009, which provides for the decentralisation of the maintenance functions, has given over the responsibility to the Kavango East Regional Council. The Government Gazette Notice No. 364 of December 2022 now provides for the decentralisation by delegating the said function to the Kavango East and…

26 Jun

Namport Honoured with Royal visit

info_e12wt4csNational NewsMajesty Fillemon Shuumbwa Nangolo, the King of Ondonga

Niël Terblanché His Majesty Fillemon Shuumbwa Nangolo, the King of Ondonga accompanied by his royal delegation paid a visit to the Port of Walvis Bay on Friday. Andrew Kanime, the Chief Executive Officer of Namport while welcoming the King and his delegation, emphasized the significance of this visit, highlighting the importance that the government of Namibia and its people place on the Namibian Ports Authority. He said that the Namibian Ports Authority was honoured by the royal visit. During the visit, the King and his delegation were provided with a comprehensive presentation on the operations and ongoing projects of Namport.…

26 Jun

International exhibitors expected at Swakop township expo

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Niël Terblanché More than 100 exhibitors from across Africa are expected to participate in Discover Namibia’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Township Economy Expo that is scheduled for this comin weekend at the Mondesa Multipurpose Centre in Swakopmund. The event is organised by Hafeni Heinrich Nghidipaya, the co-founder of the African Economic Leadership Council (AELC). The AELC promotes networking between emerging and established entrepreneurs to strengthen intra-Africa trade in line with AU Agenda 2063 of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). Nghidipaya said he is excited by the fact that the expo will present the perfect opportunity for…

26 Jun

Joint military exercise aimed at enhancing peacekeeping abilities

info_e12wt4csNational NewsHanganee II, Joint military exercise aimed at enhancing peacekeeping abilities

Niël Terblanché A joint military exercise by the national defence forces of Namibia and Botswana will hone the peacekeeping skills of both nations in the international arena. The joint military exercise, known as Hanganee II, is the first since the Covid-19 pandemic came to an end and the second where the defence forces of both nations have the opportunity to enhance their skills. Air Marshall Martin Pinehas, the Chief of the Namibian Defence Force while officially launching Exercise Hanganee II at Tsjaka in the Omaheke Region said that Namibia will continue to enhance its efforts to contribute to international peace,…

26 Jun

Oshana Region makes strides in availing low-cost houses

info_e12wt4csFeatured, National NewsElia Irimari, Oshana Region makes strides in availing low-cost houses, Oshana Regional Council

Martin Endjala In its pursuit of availing urban and low-cost housing, the Oshana Regional Council has made big strides in ensuring that residents have access to affordable land and houses. This comes after the three towns of Ongwediva, Ondangwa and Oshakati serviced and allocated 863 plots for housing development in Oshana Region during the 2022/2023 Financial Year. During his State of the Region Address on Friday, Oshana Governor Elia Irimari said that the increasing pace of rural-urban migration continues to escalate the demand for residential and business properties in urban areas in the region. During the year under review, Irimari…

26 Jun

Teen girls raped in Ohangwena

info_e12wt4csNational NewsOshikunde Village, Teen girls raped in Ohangwena

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Police in the Ohangwen Region reported that two teenage girls were raped over the past weekend. On Friday at Oshikunde Village it is alleged that the arrested suspect, a 46-year-old Angolan man raped a 15-year-old girl in his room. The suspect is employed as a domestic worker at a neighbour’s house. “The suspect called the victim to his room, locked the door and removed the key. It is further alleged that the suspect then instructed the victim to undress herself, while he undressed himself, laid her down on her back and had sexual intercourse with her by force,”…

26 Jun

Four commit suicide during weekend

info_e12wt4csNational NewsFour commit suicide during weekend, Nkurenkuru

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Four cases of people who committed suicide over the past weekend were reported to the Namibian Police. According to the head of the Namibian Police’s Public Relations Division, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, one incident was reported on Saturday at around 12:30 at Nkurenkuru. “It is alleged that the 41-year-old Aino Magano Andreas, who resides in the Shoprite flats overdosed on pills and died instantly,” she said. The bottle of pills was found at the scene and her next of kin were informed. Police investigation continues. On the same day, the 28-year-old Shapumba Jacob Shipingana hung himself with a…

23 Jun

PM wants Namibians to take ownership of NDP6

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Martin Endjala Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has urged all Namibians to take ownership of the Sixth National Development Plan, stating that it should be a rallying call for all Namibians to achieve what they want. She made these remarks yesterday during the Launch of the NDP6 formulation process in Windhoek, which will be officially launched in March 2025. The first consultative conference is slated for May next year and the second conference with the wider public is slated for September next year. Kuugongelwa-Amadhila emphasized that the NDP6 serves as the developmental goal framework which creates great significance to Namibia’s planning,…

23 Jun

Kandjeke declares Zambezi CRO’s employment illegal

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja The extension of the employment contract of the Zambezi Chief Regional Officer, Regina Ndopu-Libunda which was effective from March 2016 until February 2021 was unlawful, Auditor General, Junias Kandjeke found. Kandjeke made the finding in a report on the accounts of the Zambezi Regional Council for the financial year which ended in March 2020. The report was submitted in parliament this week. Ndopu-Lupinda is still employed as the Chief Regional Officer of the region. According to Kandjeke, the extension of the contract was not recommended by the Public Service Commission and there was no evidence to provide if…