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25 Jan

N$ 2 million drug bust reported in Hardap

ObserverNational NewsKalkrand in Hardap, Linea Heita, N$ 2 million drug bust reported in Hardap

Martin Endjala Police in the Hardap region are investigating matters in which two men were arrested for being in possession of drugs worth N$2 million. The two suspects appeared in the Mariental magistrate’s court today. This was confirmed by the Mariental police spokesperson Inspector Linea Heita, who said further information on the court outcome will only be availed tomorrow. Both suspects were arrested for contravening Act 41 of 1971 Sec 2 (A) Dealing in Dependence Producing Drugs, on Tuesday afternoon. In the first matter, a 36 year-old Namibian man was caught with drugs at Kalkrand in Hardap region. It's alleged…

25 Jan

TUN blasts Govt on “contradictory”information on free education

ObserverNational Newse Landless People's Movement, Mahongora Kavihuha, TUN blasts Govt on “contradictory”information on free education

Martin Endjala Teachers Union of Namibia (TUN) Secretary General Mahongora Kavihuha has blasted government for confusing the general public on free education, as parents continue to be in a dilemma of being subjected to the voluntary-compulsory contribution of school stationaries. Emphasising that government is in actual fact supposed to look after the resources and provide services to citizens, of which every Namibian owns. Kavihuha was speaking today at the education summit organised by the Landless People's Movement in Windhoek. The concept or idea of free education Kavihuha, according to Kavihuha is confusing to the general public due to the contradiction…

City party coalition a far fetched dream<br>…as IPC calls for all party representation<br>on management committee

24 Jan

City party coalition a far fetched dream
…as IPC calls for all party representation
on management committee

ObserverNational NewsCity party coalition a far fetched dream

Tujoromajo Kasuto The Independent Patriots for Change have requested that the remaining five slots on the Management Committee be distributed among all parties represented on the council as a step toward consensus politics in the Windhoek Municipal Council. This occurs after the council failed to successfully convene for a council meeting for all opposition leaders to decide how to proceed with electing new leadership on January 13, 2023. IPC Secretary-General, Christine Esperanza !Aochamus in a letter addressed to the all party and association representatives on the city council say that consensus politics is vital for the prosperity and progress of…

24 Jan

PDM appeals to businesses to assist flooded areas

ObserverNational NewsMcHenry Venaani, PDM appeals to businesses to assist flooded areas

Staff Writer President of the Popular Democratic Movement McHenry Venaani has appealed to the business fraternity across the country to render assistance to effected members of the public who have been directly affected by the recent floods. In December last year flooding damaged buildings and swept away vehicles in the Windhoek, after 3 months’ worth of rain fell in 24 hours. Several buildings were damaged, including a Police Station in Otjomuise and the Wernhill Park shopping centre. Windhoek recorded 95 mm of rain fell in 24 hours that day. “In this respect, the Leader of the Official Opposition, the Honourable…

24 Jan

Leaders urged to put aside their political affiliations

ObserverNational NewsDemocratic Movement President McHenry Venaani, Leaders urged to put aside their political affiliations

Martin Endjala Popular Democratic Movement President McHenry Venaani has urged political party leaders to put aside their differences and work towards the betterment and improvement of the education sector in the country. Venaani said this while addressing a press conference, reacting to the devastating failure of learners with only about 5000 who made it to tertiary level leaving thousands to ponder upon as to how or where to go from here as well as the shortages of class rooms and dilapidating infrastructures amongst others. Venaani has since indicated that his party will be conducting grass root consultations with learners to…

24 Jan

Rental car stolen in Walvis Bay

ObserverNational NewsElifas Kuwinga, NAMPOL Spokesperson, Rental car stolen in Walvis Bay

Tujoromajo Kasuto The Namibian Police Force is looking for two suspects who escaped after three other men, a 35-year-old Namibian Male, a 30-year-old Namibian Male, and a 21-year-old Namibian Male, they were with were arrested for conspiracy to commit robbery, possession of ammunition, and reckless or negligent driving. According to NAMPOL Spokesperson, Elifas Kuwinga, information was received of a car that was booked out at a car rental business in Windhoek by well- known criminals and the suspects drove to Walvis Bay. Subsequently, a search was immediately initiated and the car was traced parked in Sam Nujoma Avenue. “The Police…

23 Jan

Venaani threatens to take legal action against CPBN over N$650m

ObserverNational NewsMcHenry Venaani, Venaani threatens to take legal action against CPBN over N$650m

Martin Endjala Popular Democratic Movement(PDM) President McHenry Venaani says he will take legal action against the Central Procurement Board of Namibia, if the widely reported controversial N$650 million medical supplies tender award is not cancelled. It was reported last week that the tender was awarded to businessman Shapwa Kanyama. Venaani today called for a press conference, in which he stressed that the N$650 million is not justifiable while hospitals continue to run out of medicines and school going children are being taught in dilapidated class rooms. Venaani says government cannot justify spending such chunk of money on gloves and condoms.…

23 Jan

Amushelelo warned to stay away from IUM brand

ObserverNational NewsAmushelelo warned to stay away from IUM brand, IUM Director of Marketing

Staff Writer The International University of Management (IUM) said it will seek an appropriate remedy to protect its rights, if Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) member Michael Amushelelo continues to intrude with the institution's constitutional "freedom of association", IUM Director of Marketing , communications and Stakeholders Engagement Gerry Munyama said. Munyama said Amushelelo continues to contact IUM. “Should Mr. Amushelelo proceed with his intended instigation to interfere in the Constitutional “freedom of association” of any entity with IUM, IUM shall have no option but to seek an appropriate remedy in an appropriate Forum in order to protect its constitutional rights.…

23 Jan

Locals make up 33 % of hospitality establishment visits in 2022

ObserverNational NewsHospitality Association of Namibia (HAN), Locals make up 33 % of hospitality establishment visits in 2022

Tujoromajo Kasuto Occupancy rates at countrywide hospitality establishments were at 37.9 percent in December 2022, compared to 45.8 percent the previous month, bringing the yearly average to 40.1 percent in 2022. This is about double the yearly average in 2021 and has reached around 80 percent of pre-pandemic levels since June 2022. According to the Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN), Namibians would account for about 51 percent of all customers at statewide hospitality enterprises in 2021. This percentage fell to around 33 percent in 2022, indicating an improvement in global travel since 2022 was relatively free of covid rules and…

23 Jan

EIF to establish a financing facility to support agriculture

ObserverNational NewsEIF to establish a financing facility to support agriculture, Green Climate Fund (GCF)

Martin Endjala The Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF) plans to establish a sustainable financing facility that supports value chains and market penetration of agricultural production. This is to enhance long term adaptation capacities within the peri-urban environments. The submission of this project is said to have been submitted at the Green Climate Fund (GCF) programme consultations which kicked off on the 18 January 2023, at the Windhoek Country Club and Resort with various stakeholders. The signing of the Accreditation Master Agreement (AMA) with the GCF in Songdo, South Korea on the 15th of September 2022 between the GCF and…