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24 Mar

American sues the government for almost N$1.3 million

info_e12wt4csNational NewsAmerican sues the government for almost N$1.3 million, Andre Heckmair

Hertta-Maria Amutenja One of the citizens of the United States of America that stands accused of the murder Andre Heckmair is suing the Namibian government for N$1 260 000 for alleged violation of his human rights. According to documents filed last year in June at the Windhoek High Court, Kevan Townsend and Jaco Kennedy, who stands accused of a different crime, are citing the Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, the Inspector General of the Namibian Police, the Commissioner General of the Namibian Correctional Services, the Officer in Charge of the Windhoek Central Prison and the Ombudsman as…

24 Mar

Human rights activist ya Nangoloh breaks silence on arrested protesters

info_e12wt4csNational NewsHuman rights activist ya Nangoloh breaks silence on arrested protesters, Phil Ya Nangoloh

Stefanus Nashama Well known Namibian Human Rights activist and founder of Namibia Rights and Responsibility, Phil Ya Nangoloh has taken issue with the violation of the right to protest and the Namibian Constitution, in light of the recent arrest of activists in relation to a protest against unemployment. “Our human rights without any human responsibility equates to zero,” he said. Ya Nangolo made the statement after the failed attempt by the youth to protest unemployment on Independence Day. “The Independence we have all fought for so heroically and have shed our precious blood and received on March 21 1990, created…

24 Mar

Special force soldier found dead

info_e12wt4csNational NewsSpecial force soldier found dead

Niel Terblanche A member of the Namibian Defence Force’s special forces, who was attached to the anti-poaching unit in the Mangetti National Park was found beneath a tree in the reserve by members of his squad, with a single bullet wound to the head. The deceased has been identified as 38-year-old Corporal Julius Jamara. According to the incident report provided by the Public Relations Division of the Namibian Police, members of Corporal Jamara’s squad went looking for him on Independence Day after he did not return to their encampment as expected. “At about 08:00 on Sunday morning, the deceased person…

24 Mar

Namibian Banks remain resilient and sound – !Gawaxab

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Martin Endjala As the world reels from the closure of a number of regional banking institutions in the United States and a global systemically important bank based in Europe, the Bank of Namibia (BoN) has given the assurance that Namibian banks continue to remain resilient and sound, with solid capital and liquidity buffers in place to withstand risks emanating from internal and external shocks. Despite the ongoing global developments, the Namibian banking system remains liquid and well-capitalised. In this regard, the total risk-weighted assets stood at 17.0 percent at the end of December 2022, higher than the statutory minimum risk-weighted…

24 Mar

Debmarine announces record diamond production

info_e12wt4csNational NewsDebmarine announces record diamond production

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Debmarine Namibia, last year, produced a whopping 1,725 million carats of diamonds. According to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Debmarine, Willy Mertens, the production numbers is a new record in the history of the company. He added that the number constitutes around 80% of the total diamond production in Namibia. “Putting the 2022 record production in perspective, this number is more than triple from 506 000 carats with six vessels compared to when Debmarine Namibia commenced operations. “We achieved this not only through additional capacity but also through continued innovation and investment in new technology,” he said.…

23 Mar

Hopwood blasts Geingob over employment promises

info_e12wt4csNational NewsHopwood blasts Geingob over employment promises, president Hage Geingob

Martin Endjala The Director of the Institute for Public Policy Research, Graham Hopwood has blasted the government over its mixed messages on the size of civil services which it said it will cut down to 50 percent. The announcement of more than 2 000 jobs to be created this year will only put more strain on the high budget already accumulated, Hopwood said. According to Hopwood, it is easier for government to add jobs to the defence and police forces because the educational requirements for recruits are relatively low. Hopwood further stressed that President Hage Geingob wants to see the…

23 Mar

PDM condemns activists’ arrests, police brutality

info_e12wt4csNational NewsMan loses N$ 200K Police brutality lawsuit, PDM condemns activists’ arrests

Stefanus Nashama The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) yesterday condemned the arrests, alleged police brutality and intimidation of protesters against youth unemployment. This follows the arrest of PDM Member of Parliament, Inna Hengari and activists Michael Amushelelo and Dimbulukeni Nauyoma on Tuesday after they were reportedly addressing a crowd of young people who showed up to protest against youth unemployment. They were reportedly informing the crowd about a high court verdict dismissing their permission to protest on Independence Day, at Katutura Youth Centre. The Public Gathering of Proclamation of 1989 used by the police to arrest the three protesters was a…

23 Mar

Prioritize inclusivity: General Nainda

info_e12wt4csNational NewsMajor General Anne-Marie Nainda, Prioritize inclusivity: General Nainda

Niel Terblanche New and old government policies in Namibia will henceforth be integrated at all stages and levels with a gender equality perspective to ensure an inclusive decision-making process. The criminal justice sector in Namibia, in particular, will come under the searchlight and in this regard a workshop to create an understanding of the impact of gender mainstreaming in the context of institutional transformation, and the integration of a gender equality perspective. The Deputy Inspector General of the Namibia Police, Major General Anne-Marie Nainda officiated at the opening of the workshop and said that it is imperative to highlight that…

23 Mar

Katjavivi optimistic about peace between Ukraine and Russia

info_e12wt4csNational NewsInter-Parliamentary Union Assembly, Katjavivi optimistic about peace between Ukraine and Russia

Martin Endjala Speaker of the National Assembly, Peter Katjavivi says he is optimistic that continuous collaborative efforts between the parliaments of Ukraine and Russia will result in a breakthrough for peace after Russia invaded Ukraine on the 24th of February 2022. The Speaker made the statement during the Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly and related meetings, held last week, in Manama, Bahrain. Katjavivi says peace is achievable given the two countries’ willingness to come to one table to discuss meaningful and lasting solutions to the war. The Inter-Parliamentary Union is a global organization of parliaments that brings together lawmakers to identify international…

22 Mar

Namibia must move forward in unity

info_e12wt4csNational NewsNamibia must move forward in unity, president Hage Geingob

Niël Terblancé Independence without economic emancipation will impede the peace and stability that Namibians have been enjoying for the past 33 years. President Hage Geingob during his keynote address during Namibia’s 33rd Independence celebrations at Outapi said that the government intends to move with lightning speed to seize opportunities and capitalise on the myriad of economic endowment the country is blessed with. Geingob added that the process will occur in a coordinated manner to ensure that sustainable jobs are created as a matter of urgency. “Indeed, it is a given that we must be forward-looking and there is no better…