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29 Jan

FNB Namibia appoints new people in top leadership positions

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Martin Endjala As part of its executive team restructuring, First National Bank of Namibia (FNB) has announced the appointment of Nangula Kauluma, as Chief Executive Officer for FNB Retail Banking and Sepo Haihambo, as Chief Executive Officer of FNB Commercial Banking. According to the bank, the restructuring is the first for the Namibian market which is aligned to the trend in banking globally, hence the announced closer by the bank to-market restructuring of its Executive Team. FirstRand Namibia Group CEO, Conrad Dempsey, congratulated Kauluma and Haihambo on their new roles, saying that they are excited about the focused potential of…

29 Jan

Swakop Uranium donates N$100 000 to Nossobville Primary School

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Martin Endjala Swakop Uranium's social responsibility foundation last week donated N$100,000 towards the construction of the Nossobville Primary School's hall in Gobabis, showcasing its commitment to education and childhood development. The N$100, 000 to the Nossobville school is aimed at the school's hall renovation project. After the school took the initiative to renovate the hall through parent and community members' monthly monetary contributions. Swakop Uranium then decided to come on board to support the commendable efforts of the community to complete the project for the benefit of all. At the handover ceremony held at the school in Gobabis, Percy McCallum,…

29 Jan

Namibian woman stabbed to death in England

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja A 22-year-old Namibian woman named Claudia Kambanza died in the city of Hull in England, United Kingdom after sustaining fatal stab wounds. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of 26 January 2024, has led to a murder investigation, with a 28-year-old Namibian man, Mateus Johannes, now in custody and facing charges of murder. According to Humberside Police, officers were called to Hinderwell Street around 03h00 after reports emerged that a woman had been stabbed. Despite efforts by medical professionals, Kambanza succumbed to her injuries shortly after being taken to the hospital. The police have revealed that…

29 Jan

Namibia’s Historic AFCON 2023 Journey Ends in Tough Battle Against Angola

info_e12wt4csSportsNamibia’s Historic AFCON 2023 Journey Ends in Tough Battle Against Angola

A historic moment for Namibia’s Brave Warriors, their remarkable journey in the AFCON 2023 came to an end after a challenging match against neighboring Angola that saw two red cards and an intense battle on the field. Despite their exit, the team’s qualification for the round of sixteen marked a significant achievement. Collin Benjamin, the head coach of the Namibian national football team, had steered his charges through a tough qualification process to secure their spot in the round of sixteen. The nation’s expectations were high as the Brave Warriors faced a formidable opponent in the form of Angola. The…

29 Jan

Patient overflow causes renovation roadblock

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Niël Terblanché Ester Kaapanda, the Executive Director of the Ministry of Works and Transport, in a striking revelation announced that the much-needed renovation of the Katutura Intermediate Hospital has hit a significant hurdle. Despite a generous allocation of N$40 million for the current financial year, efforts to refurbish the ageing hospital are being hindered by the ongoing challenge of accommodating its many patients. The Ministry of Works and Transport, tasked with the renovation of government buildings and immovable assets, has expressed gratitude towards the taxpayers for their contributions. “We have appointed several Namibian contractors, who are actively working on renovating…

29 Jan

Namibia on high alert as cholera crisis escalates in southern Africa

info_e12wt4csNational NewsNamibia on high alert as cholera crisis escalates in southern Africa

Niël Terbalnché Namibia is ramping up its disease surveillance and implementing precautionary measures in response to the escalating cholera outbreak in neighbouring countries. The situation is particularly severe in Zambia, where over 9,500 people have been affected since the first case was reported in October 2023. The outbreak has spread to nine of Zambia’s ten provinces, with a high case fatality rate of 3.9 percent. Lusaka, the country’s capital, bears the brunt of the outbreak, accounting for over 90 percent of the reported cases. Alarmingly, about 52 percent of all cases in Zambia involve children under the age of 15.…

29 Jan

Attackers of 15-year-old victim granted N$300 bail each

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja Seven suspects who stand accused of assaulting a 15-year-old girl at Olukonda village, in the Oshikoto Region recently, have been granted bail of N$300 each. The incident unfolded on Saturday, 13 January this year, when the suspects allegedly tied the victim to a tree and subjected her to a brutal assault with a fan belt, accusing her of stealing N$200 from a house. “The incident was reported on 23 January 2024 when the victim started school after the holidays. For safety reasons, the victim has been placed at Onandjokwe State Hospital by a social worker,” said the Namibian…

29 Jan

Community service launched to aid justice reform program

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja Commissioner-General Raphael Tuhafeni Hamunyela recently oversaw the launch of the Community Service Orders (CSO) program at the Karasburg Magistrates’ Court and Ariamsvlei Periodical Court. This initiative marks a significant step in justice reform. A review of data from the 2020/2021 to 2022/2023 financial years revealed that 62 offenders breached their release conditions over the past three years. Of these, 33 individuals (53 percent) committed new offences, leading to 31 rearrests, while tewo remain at large. The remaining 29 individuals (47%) violated their conditions due to repeated absenteeism, resulting in 20 rearrests and 9 still at large. Hamunyela emphasized…

29 Jan

IPC prepares for national GMC launch

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Stefanus Nashama The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) is gearing up to launch its national Ground Mobilization Commandos (GMCs) on February 3, 2024. The event is set to take place at the Okapale Soccer field in the Goreangab Dam informal settlement, with the assembly point at the Old Compound-Youth Complex Entrance. The IPC’s GMCs have been actively engaging with communities, understanding their concerns, and disseminating the party’s vision. The upcoming national launch aims to showcase the commitment of these mobilizers and play a crucial role in creating a more informed electorate. The event is expected to attract members, sympathizers, and…

29 Jan

Bank of Namibia awards bursaries to outstanding students

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Martin Endjala Last week, the Bank of Namibia (BoN) awarded bursaries to 12 academically outstanding students from the 2023 academic year. These bursaries will support the recipients in pursuing tertiary education in various fields at institutions within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. The awarded fields of study include Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Computer and Data Science, Economics, Cyber Security, and Industrial Engineering, covering both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. This initiative by BoN is part of its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), aiming to address the evolving demands of the global workforce and skill sets. BoN has…