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19 Apr

Imalwa’s training for Magistrates receives criticism

ObserverUncategorisedImalwa’s training for Magistrates receives criticism

Niël Terblanché A course on anti-money laundering, attended by Magistrates and Prosecutors from across the country did not sit well with legal experts, who questioned the authenticity of the Judiciary’s independence and separation of powers. The course, which kicked off on Monday was organized by the Office of the Prosecutor General. The decline in the separation of powers between officials who preside over Magistrate’s Courts and the Prosecuting authority as well as the lack of monitoring of norms and standards of justice meted out in the country’s lower courts was put in the spotlight when the Prosecutor General of Namibia…

06 Apr

Only five percent of Namibians can afford legal costs

ObserverUncategorisedOnly five percent of Namibians can afford legal costs

Martin Endjala Staggering statistics by Minister of Agriculture Water and Land Reform, Calle Schleittwein suggest that only five percent of Namibians can afford legal costs.The Minister said that these statistics do not paint a good picture of the government, particularly when it continues to regulate, fine and criminalise people that contravene the laws of the land. “We continue making more regulations and we criminalise them and when punished these people are left to pay for extremely expensive legal costs,” the minister said. The Minister shared these sentiments yesterday during the parliament session where he argued that these legal costs have…

01 May

NEFF’s action a bold class conscious progressive step in support of workers

ObserverUncategorisedNEFF, NEFF’s action a bold class conscious progressive step in support of workers

Only after the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) raised the illegal employment of some Chinese nationals boldly by entering the premises of Cheetah Cement were these nationals deported. It is any wonder if the NEFF had not taken the bold action they did, if this matter would have come to the attention of the authorities that be, let alone if it would eventually have culminated in the deportation of the said workers? Not only this but this company is supposed to be operating under Namibian laws has been violating the very laws of its host countries without impunity. This goes…

01 May

Bank Windhoek turns 40 years

ObserverUncategorisedBank of Windhoek, Bank Windhoek turns 40 years, Baronice Hans

Martin Endjala Leading financial institution Bank of Windhoek has been a pivotal cog in the financial sector and has been flying the Namibian flag both national and internationally with its footprints. Today marks the 40th birthday of this Namibian bank, which was launch in April 1982. As a wholly owned Namibian financial services provider, the bank is catering for the needs of Namibia and its people. Bank Windhoek plays a critical role in the economy. It employs about 1,561 Namibians with a branch footprint of 53 and 149 Automatic Teller Machines. The Bank also supports various communities in which it…

29 Apr

PDM throws Dienda under the bus for spousal consent remarks

ObserverUncategorisedDeputy Chief Whip Elma Dienda, PDM throws Dienda under the bus for spousal consent remarks, Popular Democratic Movement (PDM)

Tujoromajo Kasuto The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has distanced itself from the parliamentary remarks made by its Deputy Chief Whip Elma Dienda on the 27th of April, that there was no such thing as ‘’spousal rape’’ while contributing to discussions on the Combating of Rape Amendment Bill in the National Assembly. According to the party, these are her personal opinions, not those of the PDM. McHenry Venaani, President of the PDM, emphasizes that his party ‘’accepts and appreciates rape to be understood as the unlawful insertion of the genitalia or any other object into another person without their consent, and…

29 Apr

City owed over N$1 billion

ObserverUncategorisedAkweenye., City owed over N$1 billion

Staff Writer The City of Windhoek has revealed that residents, government ministries and businesses collectively owe the council N$1.2 billion. According to City spokesperson Harold Akwenye, the city has handed over defaulters to Redforce Debt Management for collection. “Residents, businesses and governments owe N$1.2 billion in total, of which N$460 million has been handed over to Redforce for debt collection,” confirm Akweenye. Earlier this year the government asked local authorities to charge those who can pay while it tries to find the funds to settle the debt for water supplied during the Covid-19 state of emergency from local authorities, who…

29 Apr

Fuel levies reduced to give relief to motorists

ObserverUncategorisedFuel levies reduced to give relief to motorists, Namibia Petroleum Corporation (Namcor), Road Fund Administration (RFA)

Obrein Simasiku The Ministry of Mines and Energy has reduced some levies collected on fuel by 50 and 25 percent to give a price relieve to motorists. The reduction in the levies will lead to a price drop of N$1.20 for petrol and 30 cents for diesel. This means pump prices in Walvis Bay for petrol will be N$17.90 and N$19.93 for diesel, while to the rest of the country it will be adjusted accordingly. The announcement was made the Mines Minister Tom Alweendo this morning, saying the decrease in levies will assist in reducing fuel prices and provide relief…

28 Apr

Subsistence farmers urged to produce for market

ObserverUncategorisedMinister of International Relations and Cooperation, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Nkurenkuru in the Kavango West Region, Theo Ben Gurirab

Martin Endjala Subsistence farmers have been urged to move away from traditional farming and produce surplus for both local and international markets to ensure food security for both their families and the country. This was said by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah during the 16th Theo Ben Gurirab lecture series at Nkurenkuru in the Kavango West Region. She said farmers should take advantage of the Extensive Agricultural Mechanisation and Seed Improvement Project rolled out by government to achieve structural transformation of increased food production through value addition. ‘’ I am informed that this particular project is…

28 Apr

N$4.9 million police barracks at Bravo Checkpoint

ObserverUncategorisedInspector General Sebastian Ndeitunga, N$4.9 million police barracks at Bravo Checkpoint, Tsumeb-Tsintsabis-Mpungu

Obrein Simasiku Police officers stationed at Bravo checkpoint in the Oshikoto Region were ecstatic, as the Inspector General Sebastian Ndeitunga inaugurated the N$4.9 million accommodation structures. The checkpoint is one of the strategic policing facilities which regulates the Veterinary Cordon Fence, situated on the Tsumeb-Tsintsabis-Mpungu road. "I must emphasise that the acquisition of these facilities come at the right time, when some of the members deployed in Oshikoto Region stay in houses under poor conditions. Whereas some stay in rented houses and flats to come and provide policing services in this town, due to the lack of accommodation. I am…

28 Apr

AgriBank, NAB ink loan scrutiny agreement

ObserverUncategorisedAgribank, Agricultural Bank of Namibia (AgriBank) and the Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB), Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), NAB ink loan scrutiny agreement

Obrein Simasiku The Agricultural Bank of Namibia (AgriBank) and the Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB) inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on risk assessment of loan applicants, who want to venture into agricultural production, value addition and storage of agronomic and horticultural products. Under the same terms, the institutions will evaluate the need for new loan products across the agronomic and horticultural value chain. The MoU runs for five years with an option of renewal, and will also extend to interventions aimed at developing the agronomic and horticultural industry in Namibia. "The two institutions will also share information relevant to the…