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15 Jun

Sale of live crocodiles aimed at minimizing conflict

ObserverNational NewsRomeo Muyunda, Sale of live crocodiles aimed at minimizing conflict

Niël Terblanché Constant attacks by crocodiles on people and an increase in the number of incidents of Human-Wildlife Conflict have led to a decision to sell some of the reptiles. Romeo Muyunda, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) spokesperson said that as the custodian of Government-owned wildlife, the ministry will offer 40 crocodiles for sale to the public on tender. “Over the years, Namibia has experienced a remarkable recovery of wildlife populations as a result of good conservation methods. This has placed the country as a global leader in conservation,” Muyunda said. The increase in animal numbers has…

15 Jun

N$ 50 000 fine for those denying NSA entry for census purposes

ObserverNational NewsN$ 50 000 fine for those denying NSA entry for census purposes, Namibia Statistic Agency (NSA)

Stefanus Nashama The Namibia Statistic Agency (NSA) says anyone denying its officials entry into their premises for purposes of the planned national census will be slapped with a N$ 50 000 fine or alternatively face a five-year imprisonment sentence. This is according to NSA Deputy Statistician General Otilie Mwazi, who said that the data of the census is important to guide national planning and development. The NSA also says it will ensure that confidentiality and intelligence of the data information to be obtained in the planned 2023 population and housing census will be protected, to avoid state capture by other…

14 Jun

IUU fishing preventative action outlined

ObserverFeaturedIUU fishing preventative action outlined

Niël Terblanché Namibia is one of the member countries of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) that committed to a specialized project that is aimed at preventing illegal, unreported unregulated (IUU) fishing in collaboration with other countries in the bloc. The commitment, marked internationally on International Day for the Fight against IUU fishing, receives attention in the subregion through monitoring and control measures including tracking vessels, implementing stronger regulations and increasing collaboration between member states. The SADC Executive Secretary, Elias Magosi on International Day for the Fight against IUU fishing, said member states are working tirelessly to strengthen cooperation to…

14 Jun

Lithuim mine judgment deferred

ObserverObserver MoneyLithuim mine judgment deferred

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The delivery of a judgment in the court case between Chinese lithium miner Xinfeng and the Minister of Mines and Energy Tom Alweendo has been postponed to 22 June 2023. The judgment was initially set down for 2 June however, Judge Ramon Maasdorp postponed it. The mining company filed an urgent application with the High Court earlier last month to challenge a decision by the Minister of Mines , to revoke its mining license. Alweendo had revoked Xinfeng’s license, which was issued in September last year, citing misleading, untrue, and incorrect information submitted by the company during the…

14 Jun

Shannon murder trial ends with 6-year sentence

ObserverNational NewsShannon murder trial ends with 6-year sentence

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The family of murdered Shannon Wasserfall(22) said they have been left devastated after Azaan Madisia, the initial key suspect in her death was sentenced to eight years with two years suspended on for five years on condition that she is not convicted of the same offense of defeating the course of justice. Madisia was acquitted for the murder and found guilty on charges of defeating the course of Justice and fraud. On the two charges of fraud, she was sentenced to one year each, but the sentences are to run concurrently with the defeating the course of justice…

14 Jun

Students threaten to protest…as NSFAF withholds non-tuition fees

ObserverNational NewsStudents threaten to protest…as NSFAF withholds non-tuition fees

Stefanus Nashama Students from different institutions of higher learning have expressed disappointment with the Namibia Student Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF), saying the Fund has deviated from its mandate and failed to fulfill its promises to settle the monthly payment of non-tuition fees for April and May 2023. NSFAF issued a statement last week informing students, parents and guardians that the Fund has implemented the payment of non-tuition fees of N$17 000 every month but only to students who are entitled to non-tuition fees. However, the Fund did not settle the payment of non-tuition fees as it announced. NSFAF only made…

14 Jun

Defence Ministry not ready to inform the public about recruitment

ObserverNational NewsDefence Ministry not ready to inform the public about recruitment

Stefanus Nashama Colonel Petrus Shilumbu, the Ministry of Defence Force and Veteran Affairs’ Spokesperson, yesterday told the Windhoek Observer that the ministry is yet to make an official announcement informing the public about the recruitment of new members. Shilumbu was responding to questions posed to him about a document circulating on social media titled “Namibian Defence Force Recruitment during FY 2023/2024”. “The public should remain patient about this document. The ministry is still going to officially inform the public, as to how, when, and the requirements about the recruitment,” he said. He said the document is correct and valid, and…

14 Jun

Chamber of Mines welcomes cabinet decision

ObserverObserver MoneyChamber of Mines welcomes cabinet decision, Veston Malango

Niël Terblanché The directive by the Namibian Cabinet that placed a moratorium on the export of unprocessed lithium and other essential minerals without adding any value has the full support of the Chamber of Mines because of the revenue potential. Cabinet approved the prohibition for the export of certain critical minerals such as unprocessed crushed lithium ore, cobalt manganese, graphite, and rare earth elements At the same time, Cabinet approved that smaller quantities of the listed minerals may be allowed for export at the discretion of the Minister of Mines and Energy subject to Cabinet endorsement. “The Chamber welcomes the…

14 Jun

Three dormant political parties facing de-registration

ObserverNational NewsThree dormant political parties facing de-registration

Martin Endjala Three political parties that have not been participating in elections since 2014 are on the verge of de-registration and have since been summoned by the Electoral Commission of Namibia. The ECN has threatened to show the door to the three dormant political parties, the Democratic Coalition of Namibia (DCN), the Federal Convention of Namibia (FNC) and the Namibian Democratic Movement for Change (NMDC), who have been observed not to be participating in any elections since 2014. The ECN has given the parties until the end of June to pronounce their status. The ECN said it has made a…

14 Jun

Sharp hike in repo rate anticipated

ObserverMainSharp hike in repo rate anticipated, Theo Klein

Martin Endjala Experts in the economic sphere are anticipating the Bank of Namibia to hike the repo rate by 25 basis points or more for the fourth time this year because of the prevailing inflation rate. All eyes will be glued on the BoN headquarters in anticipation of when the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) pronounce itself on the fate of the repo rate in Namibia later today. Simonis Storm Economist Theo Klein is of the view that a 25-basis points hike looks very likely and would be the responsible thing to do given the current financial position of the average…