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14 Apr

N$10 million used so far to renovate Katutura State Hospital

National News

Stefanus Nashama The Ministry of Works and Transport has so far utilised N$10 million of the allocated N$40 million for the renovation of the Katutura Intermediate State Hospital. The executive director of the Ministry of Works and Transport, Esther Kaapanda disclosed this while inspecting the progress of the work done at the hospital on Friday. “We are happy with the work being done by different contractors. We acknowledged finishing the work on time and within budget,” she said. She pointed to challenges such as the management and relocation of patients to other wards that the renovation work is facing. “We…

14 Apr

AR has no intention to support IPC or anyone else

National News

Stefanus Nashama The Affirmative Repositioning (AR) movement, says it has no intention to support Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) and its leader Panduleni Itula, or any other political party in the upcoming November elections. AR spokesperson George Kambala confirmed this to the Windhoek Observer on Sunday. Kambala said the movement will run its affairs independently and will not support any other candidate apart from Job Amupanda, who has expressed his desire to represent the movement in this year's Presidential and National Assembly elections. “We have no interest in supporting Itula. We have no relationship with him and his party. What…

14 Apr

Refurbishment of pipeline set to enhance prosperity in Erongo

National News

Niël Terblanché Phase one of the replacement of a five-kilometre section of the water supply pipeline which is the lifeline of Henties Bay has commenced. The pipeline which supplies the town water from the Omdel Dam according to the town mayor Lewis Vermaak has seen its days and has been inconveniencing the town when there are breakdowns. “The pipeline is very old and it’s breaking everywhere. They are now installing a new pipeline and a new reservoir so that Henties Bay can have reliable water supply throughout the year,” he said. Vermaak added that once the pipeline is completed another…

14 Apr

Oceana Group drops disciplinary action against Uumati

National News

Ester Mbathera South African company Oceana Group which owns the Erongo Marine Enterprises (EME) said it will no longer pursue disciplinary charges against the suspended EME managing director Martha Uumati. This was confirmed by the EME spokesperson Francois van der Merwe on Sunday. “Oceana has agreed terms with Uumati. She resigned from her position effective 15 April 2024. The company will no longer be pursuing disciplinary action,” he said. The disciplinary hearing was scheduled for 11 and 12 April but did not take place. Van der Merwe could not confirm the date when Uumati submitted her resignation. He also did…

14 Apr

Businessman drags Standard Bank to court in a N$184 billion lawsuit

Main

ESTER MBATHERA BUSINESSMAN Daniel Kamunoko is suing Standard Bank for about N$184 billion, money he could have made had the bank not taken actions which ruined him financially, by illegally selling his properties and also for being a direct cause of his uncle’s death. Kamunoko’s demand for about N$184 billion is based on the fact that he blames Standard Bank's action for his financial losses. He said, in court papers, that the bank denied him access to his personal and business accounts, which saw him losing business opportunities. One of the business opportunities he lost out on is a liquefied…

14 Apr

Namibia Football Association Sends Warm Wishes to National Futsal Team Ahead of Historic Debut

Sports

The Namibia Football Association's General Secretary, Charles Siyauya, has extended his heartfelt support to the Namibian national men’s FUTSAL team as they take on the best in Africa in their inaugural participation in the Futsal Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The announcement milestone for Namibian futsal, as the team, affectionately known as the Brave Fives, prepared to make its debut appearance, where they lost 4 – 5 to Mauritania. Joining them are fellow newcomers Mauritania, while seasoned competitors such as Angola, Egypt, Ghana, Libya, Zambia, and hosts Morocco are set to return for the 8th Edition of the competition.…

14 Apr

Namibia Sports Commission Holds General Assembly with Federation and Umbrella Bodies

Sports

The General Assembly of the Namibia Sports Commission, in collaboration with various federation and umbrella bodies, convened on Saturday at the Arebbusch Lodge on the outskirts of Windhoek, marking a significant gathering of stakeholders in the country's sports landscape. The event brought together representatives from 34 out of the 59 sports codes registered with the sports commission. Officially opened by Hon. Agnes Tjongarero, Minister of Sports, Youth, and National Service, the assembly was characterized by a call for full attendance from registered members, with a warning of potential deregistration for those absent. Throughout the day, various speakers addressed the assembly…

14 Apr

Uumati parts ways with Erongo Marine

MainErongo Marine Enterprises (EME), Martha Uumati, Uumati parts ways with Erongo Marine

Ester Mbathera The managing director of Erongo Marine Enterprises (EME), Martha Uumati has parted ways by mutual agreement.Uumati was suspended from her positions as managing director and board member of Erongo Marine Enterprises on 13 February by Oceana’s chief executive officer, Neville Brink and the managing director of Blue Continent Product, Ina Botha.A disciplinary hearing was scheduled for 11 and 12 April but did not take place as the parties opted to negotiate a separation package.The separation was confirmed by one of the Namibian right holders who requested anonymity at this stage.“Many things are going on but we received a…

12 Apr

Swakopmund reconsiders mobile food truck relocation

National NewsSwakopmund reconsiders mobile food truck relocation, Thomas Hamunyela

Niël Terblanché The Swakopmund Municipal Council is currently reevaluating its strategy for the relocation and creation of new mobile food truck sites after facing significant opposition from various community stakeholders. During its latest council meeting, the local authority acknowledged five objections that call into question the impacts of moving beloved local food kiosks, including the popular "Fork ‘n Nice" yellow bus from its current location at Strand Street and the Mole Beach area. The relocation plans, which also include establishing new sites at the Thomas Hamunyela Amphitheatre and nearby tennis court parking area, have been met with legal challenges and…

12 Apr

EU says it did not discuss government affairs with Itula

National NewsEU says it did not discuss government affairs with Itula, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Panduleni Itula

Ester Mbathera The Head of the European Union’s (EU) Mission in Namibia on behalf of member states made it clear that they did not discuss matters within the purview of the government with the leader of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), Panduleni Itula. The European Union Delegation, on behalf of the heads of mission to Namibia from the European Union (EU), Germany, Spain, France, Portugal, and Finland, released this statement on Friday. The statement was issued after their meeting with Itula had previously caused a stir within Swapo and with the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation. "The European…