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08 Jun

Cop loses case against govt for rank demotion

National NewsCop loses case against govt for rank demotion, Nampol Inspector General Sebastian Ndeitunga

Hertta-Maria Amutenja A Namibian Police Detective Sergeant formerly stationed at the Luderitz Police Station has lost a case in which he was suing former Nampol Inspector General Sebastian Ndeitunga after he was demoted and transferred to another duty station. The plaintiff, Daniel Baisako sought an order declaring his rank demotion and transfer null and void and subsequently set aside. Judge Collins Parker dismissed the case with costs yesterday. Baisako was reportedly demoted from a Detective Warrant to a Detective Sergeant and subsequently transferred from the Internal Investigation Sub-Division of Nampol in Lüderitz to the Administration Unit of the Keetmanshoop Police…

08 Jun

Law Society decries attacks on the Judiciary

National NewsLaw Society decries attacks on the Judiciary, Namibia (LSN)

Niël Terblanché The Law Society of Namibia (LSN) has expressed deep concern about the public attacks on the Judiciary following the recent Supreme Court judgement that affords foreign spouses in same-sex marriages the same immigration rights as foreign wives or husbands of Namibians. According to Clive Kavendjii, the Chairperson of the Law Society of Namibia, there can be no justification for the attacks on the Judiciary especially where such attacks interfere with the independence of the Judiciary. “Attacks on the Judiciary have serious ramifications for the rule of law and the administration of justice. In any constitutional democracy founded on…

08 Jun

Namibians to benefit from trade in carbon credits

National NewsCarbon Markets Framework, Namibians to benefit from trade in carbon credits

Niël Terblanché Namibia has taken a step closer to establishing a viable trading system in which carbon credits are sold and bought to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce the impact of climate change. Trading in carbon credits, however, will have to happen within Carbon Markets Framework and in this regard, the national Plan was validated during an event in Walvis Bay. The Erongo Regional Governor, Neville Andre while welcoming all participants to the validation event, said that climate change continues to impact every aspect of people’s lives. “The 2030 Low Emissions Agenda for the Paris Agreement on climate change,…

08 Jun

Namibia strengthens ties with India

National NewsNamibia strengthens ties with India, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah

Niël Terblanché Namibia and India successfully discussed several bilateral avenues of cooperation collaboration during the first-ever session of a ministerial commission held in Windhoek. A meeting between Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation and her Indian counterpart, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Monday saw discussions on the advancement of bilateral ties in energy, green hydrogen, transport and connectivity, digital, pharmaceuticals, food security, science and technology. Nandi-Ndaitwah co-chaired the first Joint Commission of Cooperation between India and Namibia with Jaishankar. The Minister said the session focused on some of the most crucial matters affecting development in both Namibia and India.…

08 Jun

Mbango appointed new CENORED boss

National NewsMbango appointed new CENORED boss

Staff Writer The Central North Regional Electricity Distributor (Cenored) has announced the appointment of Fessor Mbango as its new Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect.This was announced by Cenored Board Chairperson Moses Matyayi on Monday. Mbango replaces Robert Kahimise who vacated the post in March this year to head the Electricity Control Board.

08 Jun

Vivo energy drives an active lifestyle

National NewsVivo energy drives an active lifestyle, Vivo Energy Windhoek Marathon

Martin Endjala Vivo Energy Namibia has taken it upon itself to be a driver of health and wellness, social responsibility and community engagement for it strongly believes that physical activity and sports are essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The company officially launched the Vivo Energy Windhoek Marathon slated for 29 July this year. The maiden Marathon is said to provide an opportunity for people of all ages and fitness levels to come together and challenge themselves while also enjoying the camaraderie of others. The Managing Director for Vivo Energy Namibia Edward Walugembe said that the marathon is not just…

07 Jun

IPC VP calls for a drastic overhaul of fishing quota allocation

National NewsIPC VP calls for a drastic overhaul of fishing quota allocation

Stefanus Nashama The Vice President of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), Trevino Forbes, says there is a need for a drastic overhaul in the allocation of fishing quotas in the country. Forbes made these remarks yesterday, calling on for an urgent law review of the allocation of fishing quotas. He said that currently fishing factories are forced to purchase quotas at exorbitant prices from individual rights holders, making fishing unaffordable for locals. Forbes added that the law regulating the quota allocation must be reviewed for the interest and benefit of all Namibians. “It is time for reforms in our…

07 Jun

Woman accused of killing her newborn baby

National NewsTeopoline Kalompo-Nashikaku, Woman accused of killing her newborn baby

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Police in the Oshikoto Region have arrested a 24-year-old woman from the Okalevona location after she allegedly suffocated her newborn baby last Thursday. Oshikoto Regional Police Commander, Commissioner, Teopoline Kalompo-Nashikaku said the woman, a housekeeper, gave birth to a baby boy while alone in her employer’s house. Afterwards, the suspect used a plastic bag to suffocate the little baby. “The suspect was admitted to Onandjokwe state hospital for treatment, and could only be arrested yesterday following her discharge. She will appear before Ondangwa Magistrate Court today,” said Kalompo-Nashikaku Meanwhile, three members of the Namibian Defence Force, aged…

07 Jun

India and Namibia collaborate on a new digital journey

National NewsCentre of Excellence in Information Technology (CEIT), India and Namibia collaborate on a new digital journey

Stefanus Nashama India and Namibia have inaugurated a Centre of Excellence in Information Technology (CEIT) at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust), which the two countries cite as a new digital journey to keep a strong relationship between them. The CEIT originates from the bilateral agreement between these two countries. The agreement aims to build capacity in the ITC sectors and to boost current research using high-performance computing. The Centre is equipped with state-of-the-art IT infrastructure, performance computing for researchers and professionals, fully functional tabs with the internet, a library with technical books and course reference material, conferencing…

07 Jun

Training will drive Namibia’s energy plans

National NewsAfrican Energy Chamber’s (AEC) Invest, Training will drive Namibia’s energy plans

Niël Terblanché One of France’s top universities, recently met with the Ministry of Mines and Energy on the sidelines of the African Energy Chamber’s (AEC) Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris to discuss efforts to advance academic cooperation across the energy sector. Tom Alweendo, the Minister of Mines and Energy, and Ambassador Albertus Aochamub attended the meeting with the representatives of Sciences Po University. According to a statement by the African Energy Chamber, the meeting in Paris was a conversation between representatives about the role that academic inclusion, opportunity, and training will play in driving Namibia’s energy agenda. “Both…