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18 Feb

Sand mining remains a challenge

info_e12wt4csNational News

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism says illegal sand mining which it has been trying to regulate over the years remains a challenge. Minister Pohamba Shifeta said this today in his annual address, adding that the ministry is working closely with Traditional Authorities and the Namibian Police to effectively regulate sand mining. “Illegal sand mining remains a challenge and the ministry is working closely with Traditional Authorities and Nampol to better regulate the ever-increasing sand mining activities. The Ministry has also developed draft regulations specific to sand mining in terms of the Environmental Management Act to improve…

18 Feb

Motion passed to develop farm 37 in Walvis Bay

info_e12wt4csNational NewsMotion passed to develop farm 37 in Walvis Bay, Ryan Gordon

Martin Endjala The landless People’s Movement Councillor Ryan Gordon has submitted a motion to the Management Committee of Walvis bay for the development of Farm 37 by developers by the name Harmony Future Development Project, seeking to build affordable houses for the residents. The motion, reportedly aimed at addressing homelessness and assisting the housing challenges faced was submitted on the 23rd of January 2023. In an interview with the Windhoek Observer yesterday, Gordon said that he did not table the motion to gain popularity or to be re-elected, but he is rather doing it so that those who are unable…

18 Feb

FirstRand Namibia CFO rumoured to join SOE Department

info_e12wt4csNational News, Observer MoneyFirstRand Namibia CFO rumoured to join SOE Department

Martin Endjala The Chief Financial Officer of FirstRand Namibia, Oscar Capelao has resigned, the company announced. Capelao’s resignation is effective end of April this year. The FirstRand Namibia board said it will commence with the process of appointing Capelao’s successor, with a further announcement to be made in due course. Capelao says change is a model he understands well, that he is excited to watch the group continue to help build a globally competitive Namibia. “I am a FirstRand citizen through and through, a lifelong customer of the bank of the changeable, and in whatever role comes next, supporting the…

17 Feb

Racism rocks FlyNamibia

info_e12wt4csNational NewsRacism rocks FlyNamibia, William Ekandjo

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Retired Pilot William Ekandjo, whose prospective airline, Fly Etosha was objected by FlyNamibia reportedly because of security concerns says he is being sabotaged because of his skin color. Ekandjo made these remarks in an interview with the Windhoek Observer, a day after Fly Namibia issued a statement denying that they made the objection because of perceived jealousy and fear of competition. Ekandjo had applied for a non-scheduled air transport service license. “They are blocking me because of the color of my skin. As far as I am concerned this is the second time they are holding us back.…

17 Feb

Venaani is Lying- Muharukua

info_e12wt4csNational NewsManuel Ngaringombe, Venaani is Lying- Muharukua, Vipuakuje Muharukua

Stefanus Nashama Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) Member of Parliament, Vipuakuje Muharukua, insists that he was unceremoniously removed from his Party position as Chief Whip, saying that there was no election in that regard, as the Party President McHenry Venaani claims. “Yes, I was removed, no need for clarity on that. The irregularities and appropriateness of my removal were not material,” insisted Muharukua Meanwhile, Venaani is adamant that there was a vote conducted in which Muharukua lost to fellow parliamentarian Elma Dienda. In a widely circulated video, Venaani said Muharukua did not make it after receiving a minimal vote at a…

17 Feb

Amushelelo still detained and uncharged

info_e12wt4csNational NewsAmushelelo still detained and uncharged, Kadhila Amoomo

Martin Endjala The lawyer representing Namibia Economic Freedom Fighter activist Michael Amushelelo, Kadhila Amoomo says it is unjust that the police are interfering with issues pertaining to labour law, and that his client still has not been charged after his arrest yesterday afternoon. Amoomo confirmed his arrest during an interview with the Windhoek Observer. Amoomo said that there are two branches of law involved in his client’s arrest, mainly criminal law and labour law, and that the criminal law he said, seems to be interfering with the labour law. He stressed that matters of criminality should be dealt with separately…

17 Feb

Cops slapped with murder charge

info_e12wt4csNational NewsCops slapped with murder charge, Ottilie Kashuupulwa

Martin Endjala Three police officers were arrested this week on a charge of murder, following the death of 59-year-old Negumbo Embashu, a former Police Officer who was reportedly shot by the cops-turned-suspects,Moses Titus (38), Abisayi Julius (67) and Sam Iikela (39). Oshana Acting Regional Commander Deputy Commissioner Ottilie Kashuupulwa in an interview with the Windhoek Observer confirmed that the suspects appeared in court on charges of murder and their case has been postponed to 17 May 2023. Kashuupula stated that the three police officers were responding to a call where the deceased was said to be causing a disturbance. Embashu…

17 Feb

Plans to revive Ondangwa Trade Fair in full swing

info_e12wt4csNational NewsPlans to revive Ondangwa Trade Fair in full swing, two years after it was halted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Stefanus Nashama The Ondangwa Annual Trade Fair is set to resume this year, two years after it was halted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This confirmation was made by Ondangwa Mayor Paavo Amwele, who added that the fair is slated for May, marking its 10th year anniversary. Amwele said that the Trade Fair’s main objective is to raise funds in order to boost enterprises, empower business people and communities to network, market and promote their products and services and to ensure that they target business sustainability. He has since expressed disappointment and empathy towards SMEs for the financial losses they made…

16 Feb

Opposition blasts Swapo MPs for ‘absenteeism’ in parliament

info_e12wt4csNational NewsOpposition blasts Swapo MPs for ‘absenteeism’ in parliament

Martin Endjala The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) deputy leader Henny Seibeb has called out Swapo Members of parliament, alleging that they rarely attend sessions, leading to a lack of finalization of motions. Seibeb an interview with this publication alleged that instead, the MPs choose attend to their personal ambitions at the expense of the nation, while they were needed to be in the chamber finalizing tabled bills and motions. Seibeb made the remarks following President Hage Geingob’s speech during the official opening of the 7th session of the 7th Parliament yesterday, where he said that the non-finalization of the High…

16 Feb

Critical time for home owners as repo rate hikes

info_e12wt4csNational NewsBoN Governor Johannes !Gawaxab, Critical time for home owners as repo rate hikes

Martin Endjala The Bank of Namibia (BoN) today announced an increase of the repo rate to seven percent by 25 basis points. The repo rate increased from 6.7 percent. BoN Governor Johannes !Gawaxab stated that the decision to increase the repo rate is mainly to continue anchoring inflation expectations and safeguarding the peg arrangement, as well as the comprehensive review of global, regional and domestic economic developments. The Governor also said that the notion by a number of members of public that the Central Bank increasesthe repo rate willy-nilly is “very” wrong, as the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) makes decisions…