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28 Jun

Otjozondjupa struggles with ambulances

info_e12wt4csNational NewsJames Uerikua, Otjiwarongo., Otjozondjupa struggles with ambulances, Tsumkwe Constituency

Obrein Simasiku The Otjozondjuba Region is struggling to attend to health related emergencies with only two ambulances for the vast and accident prone region. Otjozondjupa has a population of 143 903. "In terms of ambulance services the region is still challenged due to the aging fleet and breakdowns and as we are talking the whole region is only having two operational ambulances which is a serious cause of concern and requires immediate attention," said Otjozondjupa governor James Uerikua in his State of the Region Address (SORA). He said, Tsumkwe Constituency is the most affected as it heavily relies on medical…

28 Jun

Nampower makes strides in solar energy

info_e12wt4csNational NewsKornelia Shilunga, NamPower, Nampower makes strides in solar energy, Omburu 20 MW Power Plant at a cost of N$317

Martin Endjala Nampower inaugurated its first fully owned and operated renewable energy Omburu 20 MW Power Plant at a cost of N$317 million, which is in line with the national plan linked to the HPP2 strategic pillar of energy supply. Nampower managing director Kahenge Haulofu said that the plant is a demonstration of the unility’s unwavering commitment to becoming the leading electricity solutions provider of choice in SADC and a catalyst for economic growth in Namibia and the region. The Omburu power station is expected to cater for about 16 000 to 18 000 households in the country. The power…

28 Jun

Four-year-old drowns in Omusati

info_e12wt4csNational NewsAmon Pombili Kasper, Four-year-old drowns in Omusati, Omusati Region, Oshikuku Constituency, Oshipanda village

Tujoromajo Kasuto Amon Pombili Kasper, a four-year-old boy, from IIwiyongo village drowned on Sunday at around 12h04 in a Namwater canal at the Oshipanda village, Oshikuku Constituency, Omusati Region, while on vacation with an uncle. According to Omusati Regional Crime Coordinator Deputy Commissioner, Moses Simao the boy was last seen in the house playing with his toy car at around 13h00 on Saturday. He claims that the guardian left the house to work in his field, leaving the deceased in the house with four other children, ages 16 and 17. The four older children then left the house around 14h00…

SPYL wants youth in decision-making<br>…old guard should be advisors

25 Jun

SPYL wants youth in decision-making
…old guard should be advisors

info_e12wt4csNational NewsEphraim Nekongo, SPYL wants youth in decision-making …old guard should be advisors, Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL)

Obrein Simasiku The Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) will be advocating vigorously for youth empowerment, improvement of the education system and the agricultural sector, as well as increased youth representation at the Cabinet level at the upcoming Third National Policy Conference of the party. In addition, the youth wing would want to see the Prime Minister drawn from the youth, while they want to see youth representation at the decision-making level increased to 40 percent, a process that should lead to the old guard exiting and serving more as advisors, SPYL secretary Ephraim Nekongo said ahead of the conference at…

25 Jun

Namibia, Germany enter into interest free loan agreement of over N$2b

info_e12wt4csNational NewsFinance Ipumbu Shiimi and German Ambassador Herbert Beck, Germany enter into interest free loan agreement of over N$2b, Namibia

Staff Writer Minister of Finance Ipumbu Shiimi and German Ambassador Herbert Beck signed a Financial Cooperation Agreement between Germany and Namibia on interest-free loans today. The total amount of the agreement is approximately N$2.7 billion, bringing the total amount of German development cooperation with Namibia to approximately N$26.8 billion. The agreement covers three major areas of German-Namibia development cooperation: NamPost Funding Facility in Support of Micro and Small Enterprises (MSE) and Low Income Households in Overcoming the COVID-19 Crisis, with an investment of up to N$334 million; Water Sector Support Program II, with an investment of up to N$1.25 billion…

25 Jun

Skills mismatch costing the country

info_e12wt4csOpinionsProfessor Amr Ezzat Salama, Skills mismatch costing the country, VTC

Numerous observers and critiques of Namibia’s education system have repeatedly hammered on the country’s education and training for not delivering the desired results in terms of skills needed by the economy.The main observation is that there is a serious skills mismatch in the skills produced by educational institutions and what is needed by the industry. As a developing country, Namibia not only experiences skills mismatch but serious skills deficit. What is for sure is that there is not enough consultation or talking taking place between those designing school, university and VTC curricula and the industry. Educators should not sit in…

25 Jun

MVA fuel levy suspension came as big shock

info_e12wt4csNational NewsChief Executive Officer of MVA Rosalia Martin-Hausiku, MVA fuel levy suspension came as big shock

Obrein Simasiku The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund had to suspend some of its capital projects and streamline its operations, following the sudden suspension of its share of the fuel levy. The Chief Executive Officer of MVA Rosalia Martin-Hausiku says the suspension of levy came as a big shock, saying that she hopes that it does not go beyond the three month-period to give a reprieve to motorists.Despite this shock, Martin-Hausiku was however quick to say that the fund has not yet started feeling the pinch. The Ministry of Mines and Energy in April announced that it was reducing fuel levies…

24 Jun

Calls to impeach President wishful – Kawana

info_e12wt4csNational NewsAlbert Kawana, Calls to impeach President wishful - Kawana, David Immanuel, Phala Phala Farm

Tujoromajo Kasuto and Martin Endjala Albert Kawana, Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, has called the media and social media critics ‘’polluted and malicious’’ for claiming that the Namibian President had any role in the Phala Phala Farm theft. This comes after critics accused police of violating Namibian laws following the arrest of some Namibians and a South African national accused of stealing from South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm in the Limpopo Province and the alleged abduction and questioning of David Immanuel in Namibia by South African authorities. The Minister in the National Assembly stated…

24 Jun

Standing Committee wants Lands officials appear in person

info_e12wt4csNational NewsHambukushu Traditional Authority, Kletus Karondo, Standing Committee wants Lands officials appear in person

Martin Endjala A request by the Ministry of Agriculture. Water and Land Reform to have its hearing of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs conducted virtually did not work out and the hearing had to be postponed. Chairperson of the committee Kletus Karondo has expressed disappointment over the delay in finalising the hearing initiated by as a result of a petition by the Hambukushu Traditional Authority, which calls for their livestock to be allowed into the Bwabwata National Park. The petition submitted on 19 November 2021 to the National Assembly, calls for the Cabinet decision of 1999…

24 Jun

Wasserfall murder case postponed to August

info_e12wt4csNational NewsAzaan Madisia and Junior Mulundu, Mulundu, Wasserfall murder case postponed to August

Tujoromajo Kasuto The High Court has ordered siblings Azaan Madisia and Junior Mulundu, who are accused of murdering Shannon Wasserfall, to be detained in Windhoek and postponed their case to 18 August for filing. Deputy Judge President Hosea Angula has postponed the case to allow time for the accused’s lawyers to compile a response relating to the pre-trial memorandum filed by the state. The murder case against the two was transferred to the High Court last month and commenced this morning. Madisia will be detained at the Klein Windhoek holding cells, while Mulundu will be at the Windhoek Correctional Facility…