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03 Oct

Politicians ordered suspension of New Era News Editor: Amupanda

info_e12wt4csNational NewsPoliticians ordered suspension of New Era News Editor: Amupanda

Erasmus Shalihaxwe The leader of the Affirmative Repositioning Movement, Job Amupanda, has alleged that Jonathan Beukes, the Managing Editor of the state-owned newspaper, New Era, was suspended on the instructions of politicians. Amupanda claims this suspension occurred because Beukes was adhering to media ethics and not promoting what he refers to as the corrupt regime. Christof Maletsky, the Chief Executive Officer of New Era Newspaper, confirmed Beukes’ suspension to the Windhoek Observer but declined to divulge more information on what led to the suspension, citing the matter as internal. “Yes, he is suspended while we are investigating further; I can’t…

03 Oct

Disturbing harassment of enumerators undermines Census 2023

info_e12wt4csNational NewsDisturbing harassment of enumerators undermines Census 2023, Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU)

Niël Terblanché The Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) has condemned the harassment of enumerators, following several unsettling videos circulating on social media. The NAU has firmly distanced itself from any actions involving harassment towards enumerators, stressing that such behaviour starkly contrasts with the principles of professionalism and respect that the union staunchly upholds in executing its duties. Amidst the ongoing Population and Housing Census, a paramount initiative by the Namibian Government, enumerators appointed by the Namibia Statistic Agency (NSA) are facing instances of non-collaboration and intimidation. These public servants are dedicatedly working to gather essential demographic, socioeconomic, and housing information that…

03 Oct

Only 96 out of 215 ambulances functioning countrywide

info_e12wt4csNational NewsOnly 96 out of 215 ambulances functioning countrywide

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Ministry of Health and Social Services is currently operating with only 96 functional ambulances across the country. Statistics provided by the Executive Director of the Ministry, Ben Nangombe, reveal that of the allocated 215 ambulances, 44 have been rendered unusable and 75 are either out of service or undergoing repairs. Nangombe disclosed that, of the operational ambulances, 15 are stationed at referral and intermediate hospitals, while 82 operate at district hospitals. There have been pleas from various communities across the country urging the government to provide sufficient ambulances to the Ministry to ensure efficient service delivery. The…

03 Oct

PM urges Namibians to uphold a spirit of resilience

info_e12wt4csNational NewsPM urges Namibians to uphold a spirit of resilience

Martin Endjala Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila urged Namibians to demonstrate an unwavering spirit of resilience, as the country embarks on the second phase of the struggle post-independence – the struggle for economic independence. “As we pursue this new phase, we should display the same ‘never say die’ spirit that characterized our fight for political independence,” the premier said. “This is a struggle we must engage in and win as it is our historic duty. We are the benefactors of the freedom and independence that were earned at the hefty price of many lives, both during the colonial resistance period and…

03 Oct

Heroic action thwarts armed robbery in Swakopmund

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Niël Terblanché In a remarkable display of rapid response and valour, the Namibian Police in Swakopmund successfully foiled a dangerous robbery in progress, apprehending three armed assailants and ensuring the safety of hostages inside a popular clothing shop. Yesterday, at approximately 09:10, three men armed with a gas pistol and pangas entered the well-known Style clothing shop located in the central business area of the coastal town and immediately locked the entrance doors behind them. The trio proceeded to take six staff members hostage, demanding access to the cash securely held within the store’s safe. Inspector Ileni Shapumba, the head…

03 Oct

Violent murder attempt shocks Okuryangava community

info_e12wt4csNational NewsViolent murder attempt shocks Okuryangava community

Hertta-Maria Amutenja In the early morning hours of Monday, another heartbreaking incident of gender-based violence (GBV) unfolded at the Okuryangava location in Windhoek’s Katutura, after a 40-year-old man shot his girlfriend before turning the gun on himself. The man who was identified as David Isai Valungameka, shot his 33-year-old lover and then took his own life. According to Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, head of the Public Relations Division of the Namibian Police, the intended murder victim suffered a gunshot wound to the head and was rushed to Katutura State Hospital in a very critical condition. Shikwambi stated that Valungameka shot…

03 Oct

NALOBA calls for there structuring of the mining sector

info_e12wt4csNational NewsNALOBA calls for therestructuring of the mining sector

Martin Endjala The Namibia Local Business Association (NALOBA) is advocating for the restructuring of the mining sector to benefit all Namibians. The association believes that the country’s natural resources should benefit all sectors and the Namibian people at large, citing the current structures as not sufficiently conducive. NALOBA aims to hold friendly and professional discussions with all foreign mining companies registered in Namibia to renegotiate shareholding compositions. This initiative seeks to enable both the government and the business community to derive profound benefits from the country’s natural resources. Peter Kanu Amadhila, the Vice President of NALOBA, mentioned in an interview…

03 Oct

Karasburg Mayor and Council members arrested by the ACC

info_e12wt4csMainKarasburg Mayor and Council members arrested by the ACC

Martin Endjala The Director General of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), Paulus Noah, confirmed yesterday the arrest of Karasburg Town Council Mayor Maria Veldskoen, Acting Chief Executive Officer Hansina Isaaks, Franciskus Skeyer, and other council members for allegedly defying local authority governing law. “Yes, it is true. Some Councillors and their cohorts are acting in defiance of the law governing local authorities. They believe their decisions must be implemented, no matter how unlawful,” Noah stated. He said the accused persons allegedly fired administrative officers who refused to implement unlawful council decisions while claiming that they conducted themselves with “absolute impunity,” a…

02 Oct

The perception that blacklisting deny consumers access to credit is outdated: Burger

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Martin Endjala Despite ongoing progress in the usage of consumer credit information in Namibia, there is still a perception that blacklisting is used to deny consumers access to credit, this is an outdated concept and an inaccurate term. This is according to TransUnion Namibia Chief Executive Officer Lara Burger, while responding to Windhoek Observer questions on the status quos of blacklisted Namibians who may have defaulted on their payments to financial institutions and others. Burger said in modern credit economies around the world, a consumer’s credit score and credit report are essential financial tools that help people get access to…

02 Oct

Fuel hike prices remedy lies in oil discovery: NALOBA

info_e12wt4csEnergy, Observer MoneyFuel hike prices remedy lies in oil discovery: NALOBA

Martin Endjala Namibia Local Business Association (NALOBA) Vice President Peter Amadhila, believes that the continued hike of fuel prices, which proves to be somewhat cumbersome for Namibians due to international oil market prices, its remedy lies within the recent oil discovery in the country. Amadhila, who was reacting to the recent fuel hike prices announced by the Ministry of Mines and Energy, told this publication that Namibia has no control over the oil prices since these prices are in the hands of Global oil-producing giants. “If you have noticed, for the past three to four weeks, our country has been…