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19 Sep

GRN employees accused of abuse of Government Fuel Card

info_e12wt4csNational NewsGRN employees accused of abuse of Government Fuel Card

Niël Terblanché Leilla Shiwa Martin, 33, and Vilho Shipopyeni Limene, 36, both employees of the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development, appeared before the Windhoek Magistrate Court on charges of misusing a government blue fuel card. The duo was apprehended a little more than a week ago after allegations surfaced that the government fuel card was illicitly used to purchase six tyres at a Windhoek Motor Spares shop for a private vehicle. According to Josefina Nghituwamata, the private vehicle was then fitted with four of the illicitly acquired tyres, while the other two were loaded into the same car. She…

19 Sep

Ileka takes the reigns at the Windhoek Municipal Police Service

info_e12wt4csNational NewsIleka takes the reigns at the Windhoek Municipal Police Service, Leevi Shivolo Ileka

Niël Terblanché The City of Windhoek (CoW) has announced the promotion of Deputy Chief Leevi Shivolo Ileka to the rank of Chief and that he would lead the Windhoek Municipal Police Service henceforth. According to a statement released by the CoW, the appointment came into effect on 11 September 2023, following Chief Ileka’s commendable service as the Deputy Chief since 2020. Chief Ileka is no stranger to roles demanding responsibility, leadership, and foresight. Boasting a robust work experience of 27 years that straddles both public and private sectors, a majority of his roles have been fundamental within the security fraternity.…

19 Sep

Heritage and culture are the foundation rocks of Namibia

info_e12wt4csNational NewsHeritage and culture are the foundation rocks of Namibia

Niël Terblanché To celebrate Namibia’s rich cultural and traditional inheritance the country’s Heritage Week was officially launched in the Erongo Region yesterday. The vent will be presented under the theme of “Heritage and Culture: A Rock Solid Foundation.” Presiding over the occasion was the Governor of the Erongo Region, Neville Andre, who delivered a heartfelt address to an audience that included representatives from International Development Partners and Heads of Diplomatic Missions. Governor Andre emphasized the Namibian Government’s dedication to preserving and promoting the nation’s rich heritage. He added that the establishment of policies and institutions such as the National Heritage…

19 Sep

Mushelenga advocates for a patriotic nation

info_e12wt4csNational NewsMushelenga advocates for a patriotic nation

Stefanus Nashama Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Peya Mushelenga, has urged the Namibian people to be patriotic. Mushelenga was speaking at the launch of the National Symbol Campaign in the Ohangwena Region yesterday and said that Namibians can only be united and proud of their country if they work towards a common goal and destiny. “Patriotism and nationalism bind citizens together, striving for common good and collective aspirations,” he said. According to the Minister, the National Symbols Campaign is not just about flags and anthems, it is about patriotism. He emphasised the National Symbol Campaign is about fostering unity,…

19 Sep

Write off student debt: Nekundi

info_e12wt4csMainWrite off student debt: Nekundi

Martin Endjala The Deputy Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, is calling for all debts owed to the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) by beneficiaries who employ ten or more people to be cancelled. Nekundi tabled a motion in Parliament last week calling on his fellow parliamentarians to discuss the matter. He said the motion strikes at the heart of two pressing challenges facing Namibia, namely, the persistently high rate of unemployment, particularly youth unemployment and the weighty burden of student debt from NSFAF. “I contend that the path to addressing both of these challenges lies in a…

18 Sep

Namibia needs more International Airports: Captain NelsonTuhafeni Kalangula

info_e12wt4csNational NewsNamibia needs more International Airports: Captain NelsonTuhafeni Kalangula

Namibia only has 2 ICAO standard international airport, the Hosea Kutako International Airport (Runway length 4532 meters), located 45km on the outskirt eastern of Windhoek, and Walvis Bay International Airport, 15 Km east of the town (Runway - 3500 meters) which mostly accommodate flights to and from South Africa, the airport was upgraded and became our second international airport in 2016, which positioned it at the forefront in airport technology in Southern Africa, a status that deserves full utilisation and promotion. Eros Airport (Runway - 2229 meters) is one of the good airports we have but limited in operations due…

18 Sep

DTS Beach Volleyball Tournament

info_e12wt4csSportsAfrican Marketing and OTB Sport., DTS Beach Volleyball Tournament

Mathew T Haikali Windhoek, Namibia : On September 16th, the capital city played host to the highly anticipated DTS Beach Volleyball Tournament, generously sponsored by African Marketing and OTB Sport. This event drew 35 enthusiastic beach volleyball teams, competing across five diverse categories. Despite the hot weather conditions, the tournament witnessed spirited competition and showcased remarkable talent. The Social category, featuring five teams, provided an exciting start to the tournament, with Kalipi Ndeshipanda & Simeon Ndaxula exhibiting exemplary teamwork, securing the top position. Dorothy Nambahu & Joseph Shapumba fought valiantly and secured the second position, followed closely by Mark Brinkmann…

18 Sep

MVA Fund disburses an average of N$200 million for medical claims annually

info_e12wt4csNational NewsMVA Fund disburses an average of N$200 million for medical claims annually

Martin Endjala For the past three years, with the exception of medical claims, the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVA) spent on average N$200 million per year on service providers such as doctors, hospitals and medical treatment of victims of road crashes. This was revealed by the Fund’s Chief Executive Office, Rosalia Martins-Hausiku, during a media engagement in Windhoek last week. She said that the fund also pays out personal claims such as funerals, injury grants, loss of support grants and loss of income. She indicated that in 2021 the fund was taxed with 2 741 claims valued at N$71 million.…

18 Sep

International travel vlogger blacklistedby MEFT for breaking park rules

info_e12wt4csNational NewsInternational travel vlogger blacklistedby MEFT for breaking park rules

Hertta-Maria Amutenya The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism (MEFT) has strongly condemned the violation of park rules within Namibia’s national parks after a foreign visitor was filmed violating the rules and regulations of Etosha National Park. The travel vlogger, operating under the account name Travel with PEACE, broke park regulations earlier this month after a video of him was posted on social media when he ventured outside his vehicle with his crew in Etosha National Park. The team was filming black rhinos which is prohibited by all means. Romeo Muyunda, the ministry’s spokesperson, condemned the incident and announced the…

18 Sep

Amoomo pleads for financial support to fight redline

info_e12wt4csNational NewsAmoomo pleads for financial support to fight redline

Stefanus Nashama Lawyer Kadhila Amoomo, representing Affirmative Repositioning Movement Leader, Job Amupanda, in the court battle to remove the veterinary cordon fence (red line), has pleaded with the public for financial support to continue with the case. Amoomo begged the public for financial support over the weekend, saying that as the fight continues, they would need money to cover legal costs to continue with the case in the Supreme Court. He has said that so far only three people have made financial contributions. According to the lawyer, the government has now taken his client, Amupanda to the Supreme Court regarding…