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27 Jan

Oil and Gas Discovery by Shell in Namibia yet to be determined

Observer Money(PRO) in the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), Andreas Simon, petroleum system presence was discovered offshore the coast in the orange basin of Namibia by Shell

Martin Endjala It is reported that petroleum system presence was discovered offshore the coast in the orange basin of Namibia by Shell. Senior Public Relations Officer (PRO) in the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), Andreas Simon, reiterates that the Ministry is aware what is circulating in the media about the commercial viability in one of Namibia’s offshore coast Graff-1. However, Simon emphasises the ministries stands, stating that, “operations on the Graff-1 are still on going and NAMCOR has the project objective of the government to safely execute the operations and collect quality data, to enable thorough assessments of the…

27 Jan

NSA spends N$ 137m on pre-census activities

Observer Money(NSA) has spent around N$ 137 million to complete the pre census activities, initial budget of N$ 1.1 billion, NSA Statistician General and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Alex Shimuafeni

Tujoromajo Kasuto The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) has spent around N$ 137 million to complete the pre census activities. In terms of the initial budget of N$ 1.1 billion, NSA Statistician General and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Alex Shimuafeni, says the pre-census activities for the Fiscal Year 2017-2021 were estimated at N$ 159 million for activities such as the development of the census questionnaire, the development of the census electronic tool (Computer Aided Personal Interviewer or CAPI application). Furthermore, for the acquisition of census equipment, the census mapping project, the procurement of satellite images for the mapping project, the development…

27 Jan

Venaani seeking another term

Observer Money(PDM) President Mchenry Venaani, Venaani seeking another term, Vipuakuje Muharukua is interested in running for PDM president

Martin Endjala The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) President Mchenry Venaani is still running for office, for another in 2024 to become a ruling party taking over from the current ruling party South West Africa people’s Organization (SWAPO). PDM adopted its constitution in 2017 to give clear term limit for an office holder but limits the term to three years, hence, “am in the parametres of the law movement, and we are the only party with term limit” says Venaani. The ultimate fundamental objective of the PDM is to win power and to be in government. “If we are moving towards…

26 Jan

Esau had to brief Pohamba about MoU and Samherji- emails revealed

Observer MoneyDISGRACED Former Minister of Justice Sacky Shanghala, fishrot star witness Johannes Steffanson

Eba Kandovazu DISGRACED Former Minister of Justice Sacky Shanghala requested for information and brochures about Icelandic fishing company Samherji from fishrot star witness Johannes Steffanson, for former fisheries minister Bernard Esau to brief then President Nghifikepunye Pohamba about the Memorandum of Understanding that Esau had signed with Angola, emails presented in court show. Andreas Kanyangela, the Chief Investigating Officer from the Anti-Corruption Commission today testified that Shanghala, who was the Chairperson of the Law Reform and Development Commission in 2013 wrote an email dated 23 December 2013 to Steffanson, urgently requesting for “a small profile” of Samherji, in case…

25 Jan

PDM Youth League given a clean sweep

Observer MoneyBensen Katjirijova, PDM Youth League given a clean sweep, Secretary General (SG) of the PDMYL

Tujoromajo Kasuto THE Top Six of the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) have resolved to undertake a new restructuring process that gives the Youth League (YL) Management Committee (MC) a clean sweep starting from the branch, constituency and regional level. This started with relieving the current Secretary General (SG) of the PDMYL,Bensen Katjirijova, and Vice-Chairperson, Felicia Motinga, from their positions with immediate effect. This decision has been taken recognising that both Katjirijova and Motinga are above the age of 35. Furthermore, according to PDM SG, Manuel Ngarigombe, it was important to relieve the duo from their positions in the PDMYL MC…

25 Jan

City of Windhoek cautions residents

Observer MoneyHarold Akwenye City of Windhoek spokesperson, The city of Windhoek is cautioned residents in the so-called informal settlement to take necessary precautionary

Martin Endjala The city of Windhoek is cautioned residents in the so-called informal settlement to take necessary precautionary measures by investing in mitigation to help reduce structural damages to properties. During the past weekend of flash floods, city councilors visited the sites accompanied by City of Windhoek Disaster Risk Management Division officials to gauge community needs. The division handed over tents, blankets and mattresses to Havana and Otjomuise residents. At least four families’ households have been assisted with a tent each as temporary accommodation thus far. Nestory Kalola councilor of the Samora Michel Constituency, cautions residents to avoid building homes…

25 Jan

New ED for Finance Ministry

Observer MoneyPRIME Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has appointed Titus Ndove as the Executive Director (ED) Ministry of Finance

Tujoromajo Kasuto PRIME Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has appointed Titus Ndove as the Executive Director (ED) Ministry of Finance from 1 February. This has been confirmed by the Ministry of Finance (MOE) Public Relations Officer (PRO), Willson Shikoto to the Windhoek Observer. Ndove has over 20 years of experience, ranging from public financial management, public procurement, central and commercial banking, financial markets, and corporate governance. The new ED has worked as Head: Public Sector and Market Intelligence at Standard Bank, as Deputy ED for State Accounts, as Accountant General at the Ministry of Finance and as Advisor to the Treasury. Ndove…

25 Jan

Late John Akapandi Endjala’s burial slated for 5 February

Observer Moneyfirst memorial service in Windhoek will be on Thursday 27 January, John Akapandi Endjala will be buried on February 5

Martin Endjala The late John Akapandi Endjala will be buried on February 5. Timotheus Endjala Okapya headman and the late Endjala’s brother, has confirmed the preliminary arrangements today to the Windhoek Observer. The first memorial service in Windhoek will be on Thursday 27 January and on 4 February at Okapya village, the late’s homestead. The funeral ceremony will be administered at the house and not at the Oshitayi church, and from home straight to the Onamboga grave yard at Okapya village. “I want everything done at home,” Timotheus Endjala determines ‘Tate Akapandi’ as many call him, better known as Johannes…

25 Jan

Incriminating evidence found in Hatuikulipi’s phone during arrest-ACC

Observer MoneyIncriminating evidence found in Hatuikulipi’s phone during arrest, money received by Namgomar was never used for government

Eba Kandovazu AN Anti- Corruption Commission (ACC) investigator this afternoon said that incriminating evidence was discovered in Fishrot suspect, James Haituikulipi’s, phone upon his arrest. Hatuikulipi reportedly informed an Icelander in text messages that investigators do not have capacity to investigate foreign accounts, after he was asked whether or not “dubious” transactions would not be detected. “During arrest of Hatuikulipi and Sacky Shanghala, there were phones seized. The phone of James was analysed by one investigator. When he analysed it, some information was retrieved relating to payment of N$500 per metric ton paid to Namgomar by Samherji. Hatuikulipi at some…

24 Jan

One of two remaining Maoist Swanu China trained cadres laid to rest

Observer MoneyOne of the last two standing China military trained cadres of the Swanu of Namibia, Silbanus Karumue Marenga-Tjoutuku, who in 1964 went to China to receive military training at the Nanking Military Academy

Staff Writer One of the last two standing China military trained cadres of the Swanu of Namibia bowed out of this world with his party and community bidding him farewell at his homestead at the outpost of the village Die Oupad in rural Omaheke in the Otjombinde Constituency. Silbanus Karumue Marenga-Tjoutuku , one of a third generation of liberation fighters after the first and second generation of German colonialism resisters stealthily their last passages, passed on last Thursday in Windhoek due to ill-health, and was laid to rest on Sunday. He was one of two remaining of the four Swanu…