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09 Mar

Man loses N$ 200K Police brutality lawsuit

info_e12wt4csNational NewsErickson Nangolo, Man loses N$ 200K Police brutality lawsuit, Namibian Defense Force (NDF)

Hertta-Maria Amutenja A Windhoek self-employed man, Erickson Nangolo, who claims police officers grabbed and choked him during lockdown in July 2020, suffered a blow today in the Windhoek High court after his N$ 200 000 lawsuit against the Inspector General of Nampol and the Ministry of Safety was dismissed. Judge Eileen Rakow, however dismissed Erickson Nangolo’s application without costs. Nangolo’s accusation is that a group of police officers attacked him together with Namibian Defense Force (NDF) soldiers and knocked him unconscious. He wanted N$ 200 000 as compensation for damages he claims he suffered as a result of the said…

09 Mar

Striking cleaners give CoW deadline

info_e12wt4csFeaturedSpokesperson Mbenda Immanuel, Striking cleaners give CoW deadline

Martin Endjala Aggrieved City of Windhoek cleaners who weeks ago took to the streets to demand salary increments say they have given the municipality until the 15th of March to respond to their demands, failure of which they will embark on another strike. Their demands are contained in a petition handed over last Wednesday. The group’s Spokesperson Mbenda Immanuel said they want better salaries to live dignified lives as Namibians living in a democratic country. In addition, the workers are demanding N$250 for medical aid, as they are reportedly exposed to hazardous elements. A majority of the employees are street…

09 Mar

Health Ministry receives N$300K medical equipment donation

info_e12wt4csNational Newse Opuwo District Hospital, Health Ministry receives N$300K medical equipment donation, Kalumbi Shangula

Steve Nashama Health and Social Services Minister, Kalumbi Shangula, received a donation of medical equipment worth more than N$ 300,000 from the Support Ulm e.V., a non-profit organisation based in Ulm, Germany. The donation is intended for the Opuwo District Hospital. Shangula welcomed the donation, saying it is a good addition to the existing equipment at the hospital. The donation, Shangula added, is specifically aimed at improving the Orthopedic Rehabilitation Centre. “We are working together with the donor organisations. We sit with them and negotiate. They know the gap of what is needed in the Ministry. They have been supporting…

09 Mar

Man shoots himself, dies on spot

info_e12wt4csNational Newsdies on spot, Man shoots himself, Naftal Sakaria

Steve Nashama A 55-year-old man was found dead alongside of Okatana road, at Oshakati in Oshana region after shooting himself while being pursued by the police. He was found with a gun wound and a pistol next to his body. It is alleged that the deceased was a passenger in a taxi which the police was following. He reportedly asked the taxi driver to stop, then jumped out of the taxi and shot himself dying, on the spot. Oshana Regional Commander, Commissioner Naftal Sakaria, confirms the incident. Allegedly the man came to Oshakati from another region, Oshikoto, in which an…

08 Mar

‘It all started with a bottle of wine.’ – Madisia

info_e12wt4csMain‘It all started with a bottle of wine.’ - Madisia

Steve Nashama Shannon Wasserfall’s suspected killer, Azaan Madisia, has apologised to the victim’s family at the end of her testimony before Windhoek High Court Judge, Christie Liebenberg Narrating her version of the events that led to the death of Wasserfall, Madisia explained that it all happened when they were socializing in her apartment. An argument subsequently ensued about a bottle of wine. Madisia was trying to remove the bottle from the hands of the deceased and the altercation became physical. She subsequently pushed Wasserfall which led to the deceased falling and hitting her head on the floor. Looking at the…

08 Mar

CoW’s CEO appointment imminent

info_e12wt4csNational NewsCoW’s CEO appointment imminent, Sam Nujoma as Chairperson of the City of Windhoek Management Committee

Steve Nashama The appointment of Swapo Councilor, Sam Nujoma as Chairperson of the City of Windhoek Management Committee has paved the way for the appointment of a chief executive officer for the City of Windhoek. Nujoma’s appointment was announced last Friday by the City’s spokesperson, Harold Akwenye and it as a crucial step forward for the Council to make progress in filling the vacant position. Akwenye said the Council will soon decide on the way forward regarding the CEO’s appointment. After a stern rebuke from Magistrate Venatius Alweendo, who presided over a special meeting last week, Council appointed Nujoma. Alweendo…

08 Mar

Investigate Savanna Beef Processors – BBLNN

info_e12wt4csNational NewsBlack Business Leadership Network of Namibia (BBLNN), Investigate Savanna Beef Processors - BBLNN

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Black Business Leadership Network of Namibia (BBLNN) is calling for an investigation into the establishment of a privately owned business that was formed to develop and invest in a new beef export processing facility in Namibia. BBLNN’s Chairperson, Elipfas Simon, says government needs to investigate the the agenda and the reason for the establishment of Savanna Beef Processors by white farmers. “We are a capitalist state andSavanna has every right to practice business in Namibia and there is not much one can do. But there is definitely a caution (sic) as to what will be Savanna’s business…

08 Mar

Witbooi hopeful for re-election

info_e12wt4csNational NewsLandless Peoples Movement (LPM), Witbooi hopeful for re-election

Martin Endjala Former Landless Peoples Movement (LPM) Councilor for the Keetmanshoop Rural Constituency, Gerrit Witbooi, says he is hopeful that he will be re-elected as councilor as an independent candidate . Witbooi was suspended by LPM on accusations of being in cahoots with opposition parties to “embarrass the LPM”. Optimistic about his prospects he said he is looking forward to being re-elected in the upcoming by-elections due to the work he was doing until his suspension. He sees it as his duty to stand up for the plight and development of the Constituency to ensure that they live a dignified…

08 Mar

Namibia-South Africa BNC 3rd session kicks off

info_e12wt4csNational NewsNamibia-South Africa BNC 3rd session kicks off

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Senior Officials Meeting of the Third Session of the Namibia-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) has officially kicked off today in the Windhoek at the Safari Court Hotel and Conference Centre. The commission provides opportunities for the presidents of the two countries to further enhance bilateral cooperation and serves as a platform to exchange views on issues of mutual interests and concerns. Executive Director at the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation (Mirco), Penda Naanda, says the main objective of the Senior Officials Meeting is simply to prepare the ground for the ministerial and presidential segments of the BNC,…

07 Mar

Namcor anticipates more oil discoveries

info_e12wt4csMainNamcor anticipates more oil discoveries

Steve Nashama The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) has made a third oil discovery with partners Shell and QatarEnergy in the Jonker-1X deep-water exploration well in Block 2913A & 2914B in the Orange Basin, offshore southern Namibia. Namcor’s Managing Director, Immanuel Mulunga, says they have proven beyond reasonable doubt that the Orange Basin contains multi-billion barrels of oil and gas reserves. The company’s Spokesperson, Paulo Coelho, reveals that the drilling operations commenced in December 2022 and were completed safely early this month. The Jonker-1X discovery is the third well drilled on the license held by Shell within a year.…