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14 Mar

Hippo poached at Zambezi

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Staff Reporter The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism yesterday said they responded to a report about a Hippo that was found dead in the Muyako area, in a purported poaching incident. The Ministry’s Spokesperson Romeo Muyunda said that upon close inspection by staff members, it was found that the hippo had a bullet wound, adding that it was poached the previous night. “When the team arrived, community members had already gathered in anticipation for the meat distribution exercise. The responding staff took the opportunity to educate the community on the importance of preservation and protection of natural resources. The…

13 Mar

Don’t tax low-income earners – Shiweda

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Martin Endjala The Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Anna Shiweda last week suggested that tax deductions for low income earners should be abolished as a means of uplifting their living standards. Shiweda, in her reaction to the Appropriation Bill, which is currently under debate in the National Assembly said that she was concerned with the tax deduction of low-income earners, lamenting that this is creating further conundrums in the fight of uplifting their living standards. She said that given the hardships that low-income earners already face, their tax deductions must be totally abolished to empower them in…

13 Mar

Rape dominates weekend crime bulletin …as boyfriends prey on lovers

National NewsRape dominates weekend crime bulletin …as boyfriends prey on lovers

Hertta-Maria Amutenja A seven year-old child and women between the ages 29 and 34 years were raped during the past weekend. Nampol Spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi said that the girl was raped on Friday by her 15 year-old cousin at Onengali village in Ohangwena region. The two, according to Shikwambi reside in the same house. The suspect has not been arrested as he is a minor. Police investigations continue. On the same day , a 34 year-old Angolan woman was raped by a 45 year-old Namibian man, who is her ex-boyfriend at Onambango village in Oshana region. Police say…

10 Mar

Pohamba grilled over Bwabwata “no-cattle zone” stance

National NewsHambukushu Traditional Authority, Pohamba grilled over Bwabwata “no-cattle zone” stance, Pohamba Shifeta

The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta has reiterated that the status quo of Bwabwata National Park shall remain unchanged, and that a national crisis may arise if domestic animals are permitted to graze within the park, which he says is currently a disease-free zone. Shifeta today answered to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs, following a petition submitted to the National Assembly on 19 November 2021 by the Hambukushu Traditional Authority, who are inhabitants of the park. They want Cabinet to revisit a decision taken in 1999 prohibiting them from owning cattle. Hearings on…

10 Mar

Effects of the Ukraine invasion still felt in Namibia

National NewsEffects of the Ukraine invasion still felt in Namibia, Kazembire Zemburuka

Steve Nashama In a latest Economic Outlook update for March 2023, released by the Bank of Namibia, the bank said Namibia’s domestic economy is projected to grow by 3.0 per cent in 2023 and by 2.9 per cent in 2024.Kazembire Zemburuka, the Director of Strategic Communications and International Relations at the Bank of Namibia, made the announcement this on Wednesday. He explained that the real Gross Domestic Product growth is estimated to have increased to 4.2 per cent in 2022 but is projected to slow down to 3.0 per cent this year.The estimated growth for 2022 has been revised upwards…

10 Mar

Manufacturers donate 900 pads to non-profit organization

National NewsManufacturers donate 900 pads to non-profit organization, N$9000 to Big Help Namibia

Martin Endjala One of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial valves and pumps, KSB has donated 900 pads valued at about N$9000 to Big Help Namibia, a local community non-profit organisation based in Windhoek as part of their ongoing pad project. Another beneficiary is the Green Leaves Primary School in Windhoek’s Okahandja park.According to KSB Marketing officer and Assistant Financial Accountant Tresia Awene, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a key aspect of the company’s annual program. “KSB Namibia is people-oriented and cares about the well-being of the community it is operating from,” she said, adding that the donation is aimed…

10 Mar

Fight for N$26 taxi fare postponed to April

National NewsFight for N$26 taxi fare postponed to April, Werner Januarie

Steve Nashama The Namibian Transport and Taxi Union (NTTU) president, Werner Januarie says he does not need a Lawyer to fight for the 100 percent taxi fare increment, which would see taxi customers dishing out N$ 26 per trip.January confirmed to the Windhoek Observer that the union’s court case, which includes the legality of taxi permits amongst others was on Monday postponed to the 3rd of April this year, without the union’s legal representative.The union’s leader says he is not comfortable with the postponement of the case while he was not rightfully informed about it and was only made aware…

09 Mar

Government considering RCC liquidation

National NewsGovernment considering RCC liquidation, N$ 3 million, Roads Contractor Company (RCC)

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises yesterday revealed that government is considering the liquidation of the financially struggling parastatal, Roads Contractor Company (RCC). The parastatal, which has a monthly wage bill of just over N$ 3 million, and long term- loans worth just less than N$ 8 million, has been in operation despite having an impaired profit. “The Government is busy consulting through the development of the plan. Once that has been completed, it will inform the decision on what the Government will do with the company,” Wilson Shikoto, the Ministry’s Spokesperson said. However, Shikoto adds that…

09 Mar

“No field of study should be off-limits for women and girls.” – Geingob

National NewsInternational Women’s Day, “No field of study should be off-limits for women and girls.” - Geingob

Martin Endjala President Hage Geingob has urged women to continue being persistent in attaining their dreams, particularly in industries dominated by men and to not allow discrimination and other challenges to deter them. The President said this yesterday in commemoration of International Women’s Day, celebrated on the 8th of March. This year’s theme is, ‘Digital Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality.’ Geingob maintained that the theme is timely in advocating for an end to persisting discrimination against women and girls pursuing Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics-related fields (STEM), highlighting that women have over the years demonstrated that they are capable…

09 Mar

Man loses N$ 200K Police brutality lawsuit

National NewsErickson Nangolo, Man loses N$ 200K Police brutality lawsuit, Namibian Defense Force (NDF)

Hertta-Maria Amutenja A Windhoek self-employed man, Erickson Nangolo, who claims police officers grabbed and choked him during lockdown in July 2020, suffered a blow today in the Windhoek High court after his N$ 200 000 lawsuit against the Inspector General of Nampol and the Ministry of Safety was dismissed. Judge Eileen Rakow, however dismissed Erickson Nangolo’s application without costs. Nangolo’s accusation is that a group of police officers attacked him together with Namibian Defense Force (NDF) soldiers and knocked him unconscious. He wanted N$ 200 000 as compensation for damages he claims he suffered as a result of the said…