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20 Apr

ACC Investigator financially drained bylegal battle with PM

ObserverNational NewsACC Investigator financially drained bylegal battle with PM

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Phelem Masule, a disgruntled Chief Investigator for the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), says a legal dispute with Namibia’s Prime Minister, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has changed his personal and financial circumstances, in a matter in which he is fighting to have his promotion solidified, after Kuugongelwa-Amadhila reversed it. The case has been in court since 2020. The former Executive Director of the ACC, Hannu Shipena notified Masule on 16 July 2020 that he had been appointed as the anti-graft body’s Chief of Investigations and Prosecutions after he had applied for the post in 2019 and had been interviewed and shortlisted. Masule…

20 Apr

‘Slowtown Coffee will be on the market for 100 years’

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Chamwe Kaira The Covid -19 pandemic had a negative effect on the Namibian economy but the Slowtown Coffee, as the homegrown Namibian company emerged stronger from the crisis. “We have been very fortunate to have always been supported by our locals. The Lord has blessed us with His favor. Therefore, even during the pandemic, we had great support and once all restrictions were lifted, we could see the joy of people just being able to get back to their favorite neighborhood coffee shops. Now that the tourism sector is going at full blast, we are also very fortunate to be…

20 Apr

Kantema-Gaomas wants wellness programs for govt employees

ObserverNational NewsKantema-Gaomas wants wellness programs for govt employees

Stefanus Nashama Parliamentarian and Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and National Service, Emma Kantema-Gaomas, says creating a dynamic wellness program for employees at Offices, Ministries and Agencies could increase positivity and performance in the working environment. She said this in support of a motion tabled in Parliament by the Health and Social Services Deputy Minister, Ester Munjangue on wellness programs for government employees. Kantema-Gaomas said wellness programs for employees that are responsive to their needs, encourage positive behaviour and outcomes, which she said is the best strategy to ensure long time success. “A wellness program can provide targeted health education,…

20 Apr

SWAPO Party celebrates 63 years of revolution

ObserverNational NewsSWAPO Party celebrates 63 years of revolution

Niël Terblanché Dr Hage Geingob in his capacity as the President of the SWAPO Party congratulated all members and supporters of the movement on the day that the organisation celebrates 63 years of existence. Geingob called the SWAPO Party a glorious movement that was formed with the mission of liberating Namibians from Apartheid oppression. “SWAPO succeeded in that historic mission. Over the past 33 years, SWAPO has been hard at work to unite and to ensure the economic development of Namibia,” he said He said that the party will continue to work hard to complete the mission of socio-economic well-being…

20 Apr

Amupanda’s battle for red line removal continues

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Stefanus Nashama The fight for the removal of the veterinary cordon fence, also known as the red line, by Affirmative Repositioning Leader Job Amupanda continues in the Windhoek High Court, with the matter being postponed to 29 June 2023. Yesterday, Amupanda’s Lawyer Kadhila Amoomo told this publication shortly after he appeared in court that the case was pushed for the hearing for leave to appeal by the Meat Board of Namibia and for protective cost by Amupanda. About two years ago, Amupanda dragged government to the High Court, charging that it is hypocritical for it to stand in his way…

20 Apr

Govt spent N$ 1.4 billion on Transport projects from 2020

ObserverNational NewsGovt spent N$ 1.4 billion on Transport projects from 2020

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The state has spent a total of N$ 1,451,839,274.13 to improve transport infrastructure between 2020 and February this year, through the Ministry of Works and Transport’s Namibia Transport Infrastructure Improvement Project(NITIIP). This is according to a report seen by the Windhoek Observer. According to the report, the African Development Bank(AFDB) also co- financed the project with N$ 900 million. The report further indicates that the government spent over N$600 million on the 107.5 km railway upgrade between Walvis Bay and Arandis , N$400 million between Arandis and Kranzberg, which were complete this year February and another over N$400…

20 Apr

Woman jumps in front of moving vehicle

ObserverNational NewsWoman jumps in front of moving vehicle

Stefanus Nashama The Namibian Police in the Oshikoto Region have reported the death of a woman who was struck by two vehicles after throwing herself in the way of the oncoming vehicles. The tragic incident occurred on Tuesday at around 12h30 at Onamulunga Village in the Oniipa district. According to Oshikoto Regional Police Commander, Commissioner Teopoline Kalompo-Nashikaku, the deceased was drinking with her boyfriend at Onamulunga Coca shops before the incident “She allegedly threatened to commit suicide because of family issues. She later told the boyfriend that she was going to kill herself by jumping in front of cars driving…

20 Apr

Namibia’s dependence on imported goods increases inflation rates…as BoN hikes repo rate to 7.25 percent

ObserverMainNamibia’s dependence on importedgoods increases inflation rates

Martin Endjala Namibia’s reliance on imported goods is cited as one of the main contributing factors to the country’s high inflation rate, and its citizens feeling the impact of increasing inflation rates globally. This concern was raised by the Bank of Namibia Governor Johannes !Gawaxab yesterday in Windhoek, during the announcement of the repo rate increase by 25 basis points to 7.25 percent, with immediate effect. This is the second time this year that the repo rate has been hiked by the central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee, following a comprehensive review of the global, regional and domestic economic development. The…

19 Apr

Namibia relies heavily on SA for food

ObserverNational NewsNamibia Agronomic Board’s (NAB), Namibia relies heavily on SA for food

Martin Endjala Namibia continues to rely heavily on South Africa for food supply, with 97 percent of processed agricultural products being imported from the neighbouring country. Imports of processed products average roughly 54 570 tons annually and have an estimated value of over N$1.5 billion. The situation arises from a lack of access to raw materials. According to the Namibia Agronomic Board’s (NAB) research report conducted on various projects for the financial year of 2022/23, juice, frozen vegetables, frozen potato chips, jams, olive oil, spices, and other forms of dried vegetables are the some of most commonly important products. The…

19 Apr

NSFAF rejects 7 000 students

ObserverNational NewsNSFAF rejects 7 000 students

Hertta-Maria Amutenja At least 7 946 students failed to acquire Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund(NSFAF) funding for the 2023 academic year. According to NSFAF Acting Chief Executive Officer, Kennedy Kandume, the fund received 30 124 applications however only 22 179 applications were eligible for funding. Compared to last year, the fund has increased the number of students it will be funding by 17 Percent. Kandume said the applications were rejected as some applicants did not adhere to the specifications and some applied despite not meeting the academic requirements of the fund. “Like any other application, some applications did not meet…