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14 Sep

The success of Census 2023 depends on citizens’ participation: Geingob

ObserverNational Newse success of Census 2023 depends on citizens’ participation: Geingob, Population and Housing Census 2023

Martin Endjala President Hage Geingob says the success of the upcoming Population and Housing Census 2023 will depend on the participation and cooperation of Namibian citizens which will not only determine its successful conclusion but subsequent planning and policy successes. “Census is not just a government initiative but a national endeavour in which every citizen has a crucial role to play. When citizens actively participate by providing accurate information, it ensures the reliability of Census data”. Geingob said this yesterday during the launch of the 2023 Population and Housing Census at State House. Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) on Tuesday announced…

14 Sep

Debate rages over environmental impact and economic benefits amid uranium exploration

ObserverNational NewsDebate rages over environmental impact andeconomic benefits amid uranium exploration

Hertta-Maria Amutenja In a positive development for Namibia’s natural resources sector, the Parliamentary Standing Committees on Natural Resources and Economic and Public Administration embarked on a fact-finding mission in the Leonardville area of the Omaheke Region last week. The focal point of their visit was the uranium exploration operations of Uranium One Group, a Russian mining company with plans to extract uranium in Namibia. The visit came in response to an invitation from Uranium One to demonstrate the safety and adherence to regulations of their extraction methods in the area. Despite investing approximately N$850 million in the exploration process, the…

14 Sep

More than N$9 million worth of drugs seized, 136 suspected arrested

ObserverNational NewsKauna Shikwambi, The Namibian Police Force have this week arrested a 34-year-old man in possession of drugs worth almost N$6 million.

Stefanus Nashama The Namibian Police Force have this week arrested a 34-year-old man in possession of drugs worth almost N$6 million. According to NamPol’s Spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, the man was arrested on Monday in Windhoek, during an intelligence-led operation. She said the police intercepted the man and arrested him after he was found in possession of 113, 470 kilograms grams of cannabis (skunk) with an estimated value of N$5,673,500 Shikwambi said the man appeared before the court on Monday and was remanded in custody until 9 November 2023 for the second appearance. Similarly, the police on Monday further…

14 Sep

Mystery surrounding missing angler deepens

ObserverNational NewsMystery surrounding missing angler deepens, Robby Michael

Niël Terblanché The baffling disappearance of 53-year-old angler Robby Michael, who vanished without a trace from a desolate beach near Mile 72 north of Henties Bay last Saturday night, has turned sinister when members of the Namibian Police arrested a man who was in possession of fishing rods believed to belong to the missing angler. Michael’s extended-cab Toyota bakkie was discovered partially submerged in the waves of the Atlantic Ocean near Mile 72. A passerby, who happened upon the scene of a white Toyota bakkie with registration number N 2426 OM, in the sea around 08:45 on Sunday morning, reported…

14 Sep

Amnesty Month aimed at promoting continental safety and peace

ObserverNational NewsAmnesty Month aimed at promoting continental safety and peace, Dr Albert Kawana

Niël Terblanché Namibians will once again have the opportunity to surrender their illicit firearms without facing disclosure, humiliation, arrest, or prosecution. The Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Dr Albert Kawana, officially launched Amnesty Month in Windhoek yesterday and said the period marks the continuation of a crucial initiative that aims to address the proliferation of illicit firearms and promote peace, stability, and harmony in Africa. An African Union (AU) initiative, Amnesty Month was initially declared in July 2017 to collect illegally owned firearms, ammunition, and related materials, with the goal of “Silencing the Guns in Africa” by…

13 Sep

Tourism Ministry condemns violent attacks on tourists

ObserverNational NewsTourism Ministry condemns violent attacks on tourists

Niël Terblanché The recent spate of violent attacks targeting international tourists in Namibia has been condemned in the strongest terms. The wave of attacks, which included robberies and assaults using different weapons, have been reported in various parts of the country, including Windhoek and Okahandja. Pohamba Shifeta, the Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism said he is gravely concerned about the attacks and called on all Namibians to adopt a zero-tolerance stance against crimes committed against tourists or any other crime where vulnerable members of society and innocent tourists are victims. “We are gravely concerned about the recent wave of…

13 Sep

President reshuffles Cabinet …as Kashikola gets fired

ObserverMainDaniel Kashikola, Eveline Nawases-Tayele, Natalia Goagoses, President reshuffles Cabinet …as Kashikola gets fired

Niël Terblanché In an unexpected move, President Hage Geingob has announced a reshuffle of the Namibian Cabinet with the appointment of three distinguished women to serve as Deputy Ministers. These changes come into effect immediately, reflecting the government’s commitment to improving service delivery and enhancing security measures for the benefit of its citizens and visitors. Natalia Goagoses will take up the role of Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Technology, and Innovation (MHETI). With a background in education, Goagoses is expected to play a pivotal role in advancing the nation’s higher education sector and spearheading efforts towards embracing the Fourth Industrial…

13 Sep

Pensioners owe CoW over N$200million in unpaid rates and taxes

ObserverNational NewsN$255 million, Pensioners owe CoW over N$200million in unpaid rates and taxes

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Households owned by pensioners in the City of Windhoek (CoW) owe the municipality a total of N$255 million in unpaid rates and taxes. The outstanding amount is part of the total amount of N$1.2 billion owed by residents to the city. This was revealed by Abel Isaaks, who works in the city’s finance department This comes in the wake of a protest by the Katutura Residents’ Committee (KRC) outside the city’s offices, who demanded swift action from both the city management and the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, regarding their grievances over the use of…

13 Sep

Psychiatric ward with 60 bed capacity accommodates 200 patients

ObserverNational NewsPsychiatric ward with 60 bedcapacity accommodates 200 patients

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Oshakati Intermediate Hospital’s psychiatric ward 16, which is designed to accommodate 60 patients with mental health problems, is consistently accommodating up to 200 patients at a time. The Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services Ben Nangombe, confirmed this yesterday. In an interview with the Windhoek Observer, Nangombe highlighted the urgent need to establish mental health wards at various health facilities across the country. He said Namibia currently has only two institutions providing mental health services, which are the Windhoek Central Hospital Mental Health Unit with a capacity of 220 beds and the one in…

13 Sep

Amoomo frustrated after the police take Amushelelo to the wrong court

ObserverNational NewsAmoomo frustrated after the police take Amushelelo to the wrong court, Kadhila Amoomo, Michael Amushelelo

Stefanus Nashama Michael Amushelelo’s lawyer Kadhila Amoomo, has expressed frustration and disappointment in the Namibian Police Force after they took his client to the wrong court yesterday. Amoomo said the police have frustrated him for not making sure his client attended court on time, which resulted in his client’s case being postponed to 11 October 2023. “The police are just frustrating us, and wasting our time to go to court. This is not right. We will fight for the release of our client no matter how the police try to make it hard for him,” he stated. He noted that…