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06 May

Swapo ready for court battle to avoid extraordinary congress

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe Swapo Party Deputy Secretary General, Uahekua Herunga said the party will go to court to defend its decision not to hold an extraordinary congress within three months as stipulated by its constitution. This is after the party failed to host an extraordinary congress as instructed by lawyer Richard Metcalfe from Metcalfe Beukes Attorneys to hold an extraordinary congress on or before 4 May. “We cannot refuse to go to court because the court told us to be in court, and if we have to answer anything, we will be able to answer in court because we cannot ignore…

06 May

More money for police recruitment

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Stefanus Nashama President Nangolo Mbumba announced that the government has availed resources for the Namibian Police Force to have another recruitment in the 2024/2025 financial year. This he said was the directive of late President Hage Geingob during his State of the Nation address in 2023. Mbumba was speaking at the graduation ceremony of 1060 new police cadet constables who graduated on Monday at Oshakati in the Oshana region. At the event, Mbumba urged new police graduates to take on the role of true patriots in fighting against crime. “Crime is an enemy of our people, therefore root it out…

06 May

Thousands apply for 20 volunteer teaching opportunities

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja More than 2000 graduate teachers have applied for 20 volunteer teaching positions at Oshigambo High School in the Oshikoto Region. Last week, the school put out an advertisement looking for qualified volunteer teachers to gain experience while securing a permanent teaching position. The school's principal, Pinehas Ekongo, stated that the aim is to provide newly graduated teachers with experience and relieve unemployment stress. “Oshigambo High School invites unemployed educators to join our team voluntarily. This is your chance to associate with one of the most competent schools in the country, build your teaching pedigree, and stay engaged with…

06 May

Health workers are leaving Namibia for greener pastures

info_e12wt4csNational NewsSaara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila

Martin Endjala Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila confirmed that a large number of health workers are leaving the county for greener pastures because of low salaries. She said this on Monday, during the Africa Health Workforce Investment Forum that is currently underway in Windhoek. “The remuneration packages in many public health services cannot compete with those in the private sector. As a result, public health care services bleed heavily as professionals depart for perceived greener pastures. On top of that, the perceived greener pastures are not at home; they are found thousands of miles away on other continents,” she said. Statistics…

06 May

Governor involved in motorcade accident

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Niël Terblanché A motorist lost control and veered off the road after being instructed by traffic officials to make way for Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's motorcade on Saturday morning. The accident occurred between Lüderitz and Aus, causing a chain reaction that involved multiple vehicles, including that of the Karas Regional Governor, Aletha Frederick. The convoy, which included the Vice President's official vehicle and other security details from the Namibian Police’s very important persons protection (VIPP) directorate, was travelling from Lüderitz towards Aus when the incident unfolded. According to police reports, the trouble began when a vehicle approaching from the opposite…

06 May

MORE MURDER SUSPECTS ARRESTED:

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Two female suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of Christof Fredricks (30) whose mutilated body was discovered in the Otjomuise neighbourhood of Windhoek on Thursday.They are allegedly responsible for intentionally destroying evidence to conceal the identity of the two young men who stand accused of murdering Fredricks and who were arrested on Sunday in Windhoek and Swakopmund.The two women are set to appear in the Katutura Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.Reporter: Hertta-Maria Amutenja

06 May

Mystery surrounds bail conditions of notorious poacher

info_e12wt4csNational NewsDerick Brockerhoff

Niël Terblanché Convicted poacher Derrick Brockerhoff appeared in the Swakopmund Magistrate’s Court on Thursday after several warrants of arrest were updated and executed last week. The notorious poacher was arrested in the mountains behind the Eros Neighbourhood of Windhoek almost a month ago when he was caught red-handed with the carcasses of a gemsbok and a kudu. At the court appearance in Swakopmund, it was revealed that several pending cases are still registered against the accused person and that the arrest warrants stem from three cases of poaching near Swakopmund and in the Nabib Naukluft Park between Walvis Bay and…

05 May

Tri-Nation collaboration for sustainable marine management strengthened

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Niël Terblanché The Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem (BCLME) IV project is a vital tri-nation collaboration between Angola, Namibia, and South Africa to build a sustainable blue economy in the southern African region. A recent meeting in Swakopmund, under the auspices of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and led by Annely Haiphene, the executive director of Namibia's Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, focused on refining the project’s objectives and structure. Funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the project is aimed at enhancing marine fisheries and value chains, strengthening the management of Marine Protected Areas, and initiating innovative…

05 May

NAMPU wants training for journalists in oil and gas industry reporting

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Stefanus Nashama Joining the world in commemorating World Press Freedom Day, the Namibia Media Professionals Union (NAMPU) demands that journalists must be equipped with the skills and knowledge to cover the complexities in the oil and gas sector. This is according to a statement issued by NAMPU’s acting secretary-general, Jemima Beukes, on Thursday. “The oil and gas industry is characterised by intricate legal frameworks, technical terminology, and opaque practices, presenting unique challenges for journalists. To address this gap, NAMPU calls upon newsrooms to prioritise the specialisation of reporters in the oil and gas sector and invest in specialised training and…

05 May

Belgian investment sets Namibia on its way with green hydrogen production

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Niël Terblanchë The Port of Antwerp-Bruges plans to invest approximately US$265 million to develop a hydrogen and ammonia storage and export facility at the port of Walvis Bay. The Namibian Ports Authority and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges are also participating and will jointly manage the new facilities once they are constructed. It is part of an ambitious plan to make Namibia a frontrunner in the global green hydrogen economy and supply the alternative energy source both to passing ships and industrial users in Belgium, Germany, and other industrial clusters in Europe. The Belgian, King Phillippe and President Nangolo Mbumba, unveiled…