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27 Nov

Zambian poachers flee as officials confiscate 24 elephant tusks

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja In an operation led by Members of the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism (MEFT), in collaboration with the Namibian Police (Nampol) and Namibian Defense Force (NDF), 24 elephant tusks were confiscated during an early morning interception on Friday in the Zambezi region. Spokesperson of the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, Romeo Muyunda, said the operation targeted a syndicate of Zambian nationals engaging in transnational poaching, utilising the Zambezi region as a transit route for smuggling wildlife products, from Botswana. Muyunda said upon intercepting the suspect’s vehicle, authorities discovered and seized the illicit items, including 24 elephant…

27 Nov

Pocket Guide 2.0 launched to empower public servants

info_e12wt4csNational NewsPocket Guide 2.0 launched to empower public servants

Martin Endjala Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila launched the Pocket Guide 2.0 on Friday, targeting public servants in Namibia with the aim of enhancing their ability to address the needs of citizens. This innovative initiative leverages technology to provide essential information. The Prime Minister stated that the government has undertaken reforms to improve the responsiveness of the public sector to the demands of public service. “The Public Sector Innovation Policy was developed with this objective in mind, serving as a framework to promote and nurture creativity and innovation within the Public Service. The ultimate goal is to enhance the effectiveness and…

27 Nov

Namibia is part of a global effort to eliminate violence against women

info_e12wt4csNational NewsNamibia is part of a global effort to eliminate violence against women

Niël Terblanché Namibia, along with countries worldwide, marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on 25 November 2023. In a special message, the President of Namibia, Dr Hage Geingob, addressed the day’s importance and stressed the need for collective action to combat gender-based violence. President Geingob expressed deep concern over the prevalence of unreported incidents of violence against women, attributing this silence to factors such as impunity, stigma, and shame. He urged all Namibians to recommit themselves to the cause of building a nation where violence against women is not only condemned but also prevented. “Let…

27 Nov

Nampol receives new vehicles to safeguard the festive season

info_e12wt4csNational NewsNampol receives new vehicles to safeguard the festive season

Niël Terblanché As the festive season approaches, Traffic Law Enforcement Officers of the Namibian Police will be deployed at various roadblocks across the country, ready to respond swiftly to road incidents, day or night. In a significant move to enhance road safety and law enforcement during the upcoming festive season, the Namibian Police (NAMPOL) received a generous donation of vehicles from the Road Fund Administration (RFA). The Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, expressed his appreciation for the support, highlighting the critical role these vehicles will play in ensuring public safety. General Shikongo praised the RFA…

24 Nov

Exclusive Interview with Simson Paulus: Founder – Outapi Spitting Cobras Sports Club, Boys Head Coach and Ladies Assistant Coach

info_e12wt4csSportsBoys Head Coach and Ladies Assistant Coach, Exclusive Interview with Simson Paulus: Founder - Outapi Spitting Cobras Sports Club

Name: Simson PaulusDate of Birth: 07 October 1994Place of Birth: OutapiPosition : Founder - Outapi Spitting Cobras Sports ClubPosition: Boys Head Coach and Ladies Assistant CoachClub: Outapi Spitting Cobras You are currently the owner, a coach, a motivator, a financier of a football club how did all this start and why?I was born at a small village called Omufitu Weelo outside Outapi, in the Omusati region, close to the border with Angola, but I grew up and went to Okavu combined school in the town of Outapi.It was during this time that I was in school that my passion for…

24 Nov

Namibia’s witnessed conspicuous absence fromthe Accra Reparations Conference needs explaining!

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FROM 14-17 November the African Union (AU) and the government of Ghana hosted the first ever Afrikan Reparations Conference in Accra, Ghana. To formulate a common agenda and front by the African nations and countries of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to continue with claims, foremost from the European Union (EU) nations, for their supreme role in the Transatlantic trade in slavery. In a nutshell for colonial crimes perpetrated by the European countries against Afrikans. This a historic first for Afrika and needless to say overdue. Because the Afrikans in the Diaspora, notably in the Carribean, through CARICOM have already taken…

24 Nov

Fisheries Minister concerned about overexploitation of freshwater resources

info_e12wt4csNational NewsFisheries Minister concerned about overexploitation of freshwater resources

Niël Terblanché Derek Klazen, Namibia’s Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, has raised a red flag regarding the escalating issue of unregulated fishing and the overexploitation of the country’s freshwater resources during his annual fishing address. The minister’s remarks during his annual fishing industry address shed light on pressing challenges and initiatives aimed at ensuring the sustainability of Namibia’s aquatic ecosystems. He pointed to the growing problem of Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, which has garnered significant media attention over the past year. The minister reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to using all available resources to combat practices that jeopardize…

24 Nov

OPM ensures its compliance with all financial regulations

info_e12wt4csNational NewsOPM ensures its compliance with all financial regulations

Niël Terblanché The Office of the Prime Minister has issued clarifications regarding the utilization of the National Emergency Disaster Fund (NEDF) and reiterated its commitment to maintaining accountability and transparency in accordance with financial regulations. In a statement, Rhingo Mutambo, the OPM’s Chief Public Relations Officer, stated that the Office of the Prime Minister wishes to ensure Namibians that all NEDF transactions adhere to the State Finance Act of 1991 and the Disaster Risk Management Act of 2012. “Furthermore, every transaction, both incoming and outgoing, is subject to audit scrutiny, ensuring that funds are used for their intended purposes,” Mutambo…

24 Nov

Self-sufficiency is durable if the correct farming practices are followed: Schlettwein

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Martin Endjala Minister of Agriculture Water Land, and Reform Calle Schlettwein believes that self-sufficiency is durable if the right practices and modern agricultural practices are done right. The Minister said this during his recent visit to the B2Gold Mine’s Agricultural farm in the Otjozondjupa region. The farm is currently harvesting wheat on three centre pivots of 15 hectares, it is further projected that the farm harvest will yield 12 tons of wheat per hectare. The Minister highlighted that with yields between 10-12 tons, the goal of becoming self-sufficient is much closer. “We have green schemes with a total surface area…

24 Nov

More than 10 716 trusts registered

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The Master of the High Court is currently calling on trusts to provide beneficial ownership information in order to ensure compliance with Section 22 of the Trust Administration Act 11 of 2023. The Trust Administration Act 11 of 2023 regulates the administration of trust moneys in Namibia and came into operation on 3 August 2023. This Act replaced the Trust Monies Protection Act 34 of 1934. A trust is a structure to which property is transferred by the founder or third party to beneficiaries nominated in a trust deed. The trust property is administered by trustees appointed in the trust…