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17 Jan

Road infrastructure in Katima Mulilo severely affected by floods

info_e12wt4csNational NewsRaphael Liswaniso, Road infrastructure in Katima Mulilo severely affected by floods

Niël Terblanché The first significant rains of the 2024 season have brought both relief and hardship to the residents of Katima Mulilo, Namibia, as streets and residential areas have been inundated with floodwaters, particularly along Hage Geingob Drive. This flooding situation has been exacerbated by the town’s lack of adequate drainage systems, posing significant challenges to its residents. The rains began last week and were still falling by yesterday. As the rain becomes heavy, the ground becomes saturated, causing extensive flooding in low-lying areas where drainage is insufficient. Raphael Liswaniso, the Chief Executive Officer of the Katima Mulilo Town Council,…

17 Jan

TUN supports peaceful resolution of education challenges

info_e12wt4csNational NewsMahongora Kavihuha, TUN supports peaceful resolution of education challenges

Niël Terblanché The Teachers Union of Namibia (TUN) has thrown its support behind the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture’s efforts to encourage teachers and principals to resolve challenges within the education sector amicably. The TUN’s Secretary General, Mahongora Kavihuha, expressed his agreement with the Ministry’s Executive Director, Sanet Steenkamp, who emphasized the detrimental impact of divisions in schools on the overall effectiveness of educational institutions. Kavihuha cited a troubling example of a school in the northern region, where approximately 70 percent of teachers, including the principal, have faced charges of misconduct. “Regrettably, the issue remains unresolved, underscoring the urgency…

17 Jan

CoW addresses Groot Aub water shortage

info_e12wt4csNational NewsCoW addresses Groot Aub water shortage

Martin Endjala The City of Windhoek (CoW), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, has recently announced the successful completion of a 200-meter-deep borehole drilled at Groot Aub to address the ongoing water shortage in the area. Harold Akwenye, the Communication Manager for CoW, stated that seven additional boreholes will soon be drilled at identified locations in the city. He also welcomed the community’s enthusiasm for the new borehole and the prospect of additional boreholes in the future. Akwenye explained that the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development (MURD) has allocated a budget of N$6.8476 million…

17 Jan

Justice in Namibia takes another step towards inclusivity

info_e12wt4csNational NewsJustice in Namibia takes another step towards inclusivity, Petrus Damaseb

Niël Terblanché In a significant step towards promoting diversity and inclusivity within Namibia’s judicial system, Deputy Chief Justice Petrus Damaseb presided over the swearing-in of two distinguished women in the legal profession. Advocate Beatrix de Jager and Lady Justice Philanda Christiaan were both sworn in as Judges of the Namibian High Court, marking a momentous occasion for the country’s judiciary. Namibia has been steadfast in its commitment to dismantling barriers and fostering a judiciary that reflects the diversity and strength of its population. The simultaneous swearing-in of the new judges serves as a tangible demonstration of this commitment. Advocate Beatrix…

17 Jan

Chinese shop agrees to raise employees’ salaries

info_e12wt4csNational NewsChinese shop agrees to raise employees’ salaries

Stefanus Nashama A Chinese-owned shop in Windhoek’s China Town shopping area, which initially reduced the salaries of its employees for joining a certain labour union, has now agreed to increase their salaries following successful negotiations facilitated by social activist Michael Amushelelo. The situation unfolded when workers registered themselves with a union, and upon registration, the union informed the employer about the workers’ decision. However, the business owner did not react favourably to this development and decided to cut the workers’ salaries as a punitive measure for joining a union. According to Amushelelo, three employees at the shop disclosed that one…

17 Jan

PDM appeals to MAWLR to utilize in-house expertise for Phase II of the Neckartal Dam Project

info_e12wt4csMainPDM appeals to MAWLR to utilize in-house expertise for Phase II of the Neckartal Dam Project

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader, McHenry Venaani has expressed concerns regarding the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform’s decision to enlist external consultants for the feasibility study of the second phase of the Neckartal Dam Irrigation Project. Venaani questioned the prudence of allocating extensive resources to external expertise when capable in-house staff could effectively handle the task. “The potential extensive resources to be allocated towards the recruitment of external consultants are arguably reflective of a gross misallocation when these funds could be significantly reduced or even eradicated,” he said. While acknowledging the objective of enhancing agricultural efficiency…

16 Jan

YOUNGEST BRAVE WARRIORS AT AFCON

info_e12wt4csSportsAnanias Junior Gebhardt and Prins Menelik Tjiueza, YOUNGEST BRAVE WARRIORS AT AFCON

Ananias Junior Gebhardt and Prins Menelik Tjiueza are respectively Namibia's oldest and youngest players at this year's Afcon finals. At 35, Gebhardt is the madala of the squad while 21-year-old Prins Tjiueza is the baby of the team. Here is a glimpse of the oldest and youngest players at Afcon since 1998: 1998Oldest: Orlando Haraseb – 29 yearsYoungest: Congo Hindjou – 21 years 2008Oldest: Athiel Mbaha – 31 yearsYoungest: Wycliff Kambonde – 20 years 2019Oldest: Ronald Ketjijere – 31 yearsYoungest: Isaskar Gurirab – 21 years 2024Oldest: Ananias Gebhardt – 35 yearsYoungest: Prins Tjiueza – 21 years

16 Jan

Nedbank Windhoek Power Pedal Race Series Kicks off 2024 Season with Record-breaking Turnout

info_e12wt4csSportsNedbank Windhoek Power Pedal Race Series Kicks off 2024 Season with Record-breaking Turnout

A staggering 204 cyclists pedaled their way through the opening race of the 2024 Nedbank Windhoek Power Pedal Race Series (WPP) on Sunday morning along the Dordabis Road. This marked the commencement of the six-race series, witnessing a record participation and the introduction of new categories.The 2024 edition unveiled the mountain bike category, the school team’s category, and the para-athlete category. In the Men’s Team race event, Alex Miller emerged victorious with a remarkable time of 2 hours, 40 minutes, and 32 seconds, closely trailed by Christian Janse van Rensburg and Daniel Abraham.Meanwhile, the Women's Team category was fiercely contested,…

16 Jan

Transport Annual Inflation Slows Down in December 2023

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyHalleluya Ndimulunde, Transport Annual Inflation Slows Down in December 2023

Martin Endjala The annual inflation rate in the transport category exhibited a significant slowdown, recording 4.0 percent in December 2023. This was a notable decrease from the 5.1 percent recorded in November 2023 and a sharp deceleration from the 14.8 percent reported in December 2022. According to Simonis Storm Economist Halleluya Ndimulunde, this slowdown can be attributed to the subcategory of personal transport equipment, which benefited from a reduction of 130 cents in the prices of both diesel and petrol in December 2023. Ndimulunde noted that this pricing adjustment was announced by the Namibian Ministry of Mines and Energy, emphasizing…

16 Jan

Water supply at risk as NamWater faces challenges in repairing critical pumps

info_e12wt4csNational NewsWater supply at risk as NamWater faces challenges in repairing critical pumps

Niël Terblanché Namibia’s vital water supply infrastructure faces a severe setback as NamWater struggles to find vendors for the repair of two critically important pumps. The pumps, responsible for feeding water from the old Berg Aukas Mine into the water canal, also known as the Eastern National Water Carrier, have been out of commission for over a week, leaving farmers along the canal in a desperate situation. The Berg Aukas Mine plays a pivotal role in supplying groundwater to the canal, which, in turn, is essential for delivering water to central regions of Namibia, including the City of Windhoek. With…