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12 Jun

Swapo given seven days to produce politburo, central committee minutes

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Stefanus Nashama Swapo member Reinhold Shipwikineni, has given the ruling party, Swapo seven days to furnish him with the minutes of the politburo meeting of 5 September 2022 and the central committee meeting of 10 September 2022. Failure to do so will mean that Shipwikineni will approach the High Court of Namibia with an application that if granted will compel Swapo to provide the documents he is looking for. This follows after Shipwikineni, through his legal representative, Nafimane Halweendo wrote a letter to Swapo Party, demanding the politburo and central committee minutes in relation to the nominations of the top…

12 Jun

School curriculum does not promote homosexuality

ObserverNational NewsSanet Steenkamp, School curriculum does not promote homosexuality

Niël Terblanché The current zealotry surrounding the issue of Same-sex marriages in Namibia has led to scathing attacks on the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture’s curriculum which provides learners with the basic knowledge of sexual reproductive health and rights. Sanet Steenkamp, the Executive Director of the education ministry, in an effort to quell the rabid attacks on the current curriculum, clarified what is actually being taught in Namibian schools. “The ministry has been inundated with questions related to the current topical issue of same-sex relationships in Namibia. These questions are linked to statements made mainly by representatives of faith-based…

12 Jun

The congress is over, no more groups – Nandi-Ndaitwah

ObserverNational NewsThe congress is over

Stefanus Nashama The Swapo Party Vice-President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has strongly urged party members, supporters, and sympathizers to work together and unify by saying “The congress is over, no more groups”. She said all members should support the party through her as the only nominated presidential candidate during the 2024 elections. “Congress is over, no more groups. You all support Swapo, through Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwa, your presidential candidate come 2024,” she said. Netumbo was speaking at the rally of the Swapo party held at Eenhana on Saturday. She urged members of the party to respect each other and party leaders who participated…

12 Jun

Oshana Police promises to strengthen relationship with community

ObserverNational NewsNaftal Sakaria, Oshana Police promises to strengthen relationship with community

Stefanus Nashama The Namibian Police in Oshana region say they they will strengthen the already existing relationship with the community, in combating crime. Oshana Regional Police Commander, Commissioner Naftal Sakaria announced the undertaking while speaking during a community engagement with the community of the Okadoolopa district near Ondangwa. Sakaria said it is important for the police to have good relations with members of the community, and to be visible in the community at all times to fight crimes and maintain order. “We will not hear anything if we do not go and communicate with community members. Officers should not sit…

12 Jun

Seven arrested for possessing illicit items

ObserverNational NewsSeven arrested for possessing illicit items

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Seven suspects were arrested over the weekend for possession of illicit drugs and alcohol. The police in Keetmanshoop arrested a security guard after he was found with a bag of cannabis. The suspect, a Southern Security employee, was arrested after he was visiting a trial awaiting prisoner and that he handed the incarcerated person a newspaper which contained in its folds, an okapi knife. “After he was arrested a search was conducted on the suspect. He was found in possession of a bag of cannabis,” the Weekend Crime Report provided by the Public Relations Division of NamPol stated.…

12 Jun

Man hangs himself with shoelaces

ObserverNational NewsMan hangs himself with shoelaces

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The community of Etayi Constituency was hit with another tragedy after a 50-year-old man, Fillemon Nakashimba from the Ohamuti village committed suicide on Saturday by hanging himself with shoelaces. This is after 28-year-old Ngenokesho Fikameni committed suicide by shooting himself in the mouth last week Thursday. According to the weekend crime report, Nakashima was found hanging on shoelaces from the roof of his bedroom. In another incident, the 26-year-old Lukas Nghediimwe from Walvis Bay committed suicide on Friday. Nampol Spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi said he committed suicide by hanging himself with a piece of rope. “It is alleged…

12 Jun

Quota for 86 00 seals approved

ObserverNational NewsFisheries and Marine Resources, Quota for 86 00 seals approved

Niël Terblanché After being approved by the Namibian Cabinet, the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has issued a quota for the harvesting of 80 000 Cape fur seal pups and 6 000 bulls this year. The seal culling - a harvest will be done onshore to control the ever-increasing population numbers of the marine animals along Namibia’s coastline - is set to begin on 1 July. According to the fisheries ministry, the seal population currently stands at 1.6 million animals and is made up of 26 colonies. Studies commissioned by the fisheries ministry have shown that seals can consume…

09 Jun

Namibia has not engaged Elon Musk’s Starlink

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CHAMWE KAIRA Namibia has not engaged Elon Musk’s Starlink on the possibility of offering internet services in the country. This follows news that Mozambique and Zambia have come the first countries in Southern Africa to licence Elon Musk’s Starlink company. Executive Director of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, Audrin Mathe said Musk has not approached Namibia over Starlink services. “We have not approached him and he has not approached us,” said Mathe. The Namibian government owns interest in both Telecom Namibia and MTC Namibia. Zambia’s Minister of Technology and Science Minister Felix Mutati said the government has issued…

09 Jun

Sanctions keeps Rossing’s Iranian dividends under lock…… N$331 million held in special account

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Chamwe Kaira Rossing Uranium has continued to keep dividends meant for the Iran Foreign Investment Company in a fixed account for fear of attracting United States sanctions. “As at 31 December 2022, the amount held in the Escrow account was N$331 million,” Rossing Uranium Managing Director told Observer Money on Thursday. Financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022 revealed that the restricted cash equivalent relates to historic dividends that are payable to the Iran Foreign Investment Company (IFIC), shareholder. The transfer of the funds was initially restricted in terms of the UN Security Council Resolution 1929, which was…

09 Jun

Nyambe joins AIEN board

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Shakwa Nyambe, the Managing Partner of SNC Incorporated, joins the Executive Committee of the Association of International Energy Negotiators (AIEN) Board of Directors as the new Vice President for Communications. The association is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that supports international energy negotiators around the world, enhancing their effectiveness and professionalism in the international community. Headquartered in Texas, USA, AIEN produces model contracts that are widely used in the international energy industry. Nyambe plans to make significant contributions to AIEN’s communication strategy and reinforce its global reputation. The appointment recognises his exceptional leadership qualities and industry expertise. He previously served the…