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28 Apr

NamPower launch Auas-Gerus 400kV transmission line

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Martin Endjala NamPower inaugurated the newly constructed Auas-Gerus 400 kV transmission line that runs from the Auas transmission station outside Windhoek to the Gerus transmission station near Otjiwarongo. The line valued at N$870 million was inaugurated on Friday. NamPower’s managing director, Kahenge Haulofu said this will enable the power utility to continue delivering on its mandate, by ensuring continued and reliable power supply. "The transmission line will allow for an increased transfer capacity to NamPower's transmission customers and will enhance the company's ability to trade electricity between other countries within the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP)," said Haulofu. He said…

28 Apr

No malaria vaccine for Namibia

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja Despite the global rollout of malaria vaccines to affected countries across the world, Namibia finds itself without access to the malaria vaccine. Minister of Health and Social Services, Kalumbi Shangula revealed this during an interview with Windhoek Observer on Saturday. “We do not have the vaccine yet but when the time is right we can always consider alternative ways to combat malaria,’’ said Shangula. According to the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), the new malaria vaccine is available across sub-Saharan Africa. “With the new malaria vaccine available across sub-Saharan Africa, more children have a fair chance…

28 Apr

The AR student body barred from holding meetings at UNAM campus.

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Ester Mbathera The Affirmative Repositioning Student Commands (ARSC) faced an unexpected hurdle when attempting to host its opening ceremony at the main campus of the University of Namibia (UNAM) in Windhoek on Friday afternoon. This came after their approval to host the event on campus was retracted by the assistant director for student services and residences, Lazarus Shatipamba, a day before the event. In a letter to ARSC dated April 25th, seen by the Windhoek Observer, claimed that the booked venue was no longer available. "We are kindly advising you to make alternative arrangements to host your event somewhere off…

28 Apr

RedForce approaches High Court to intervene in its contract termination

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Martin Endjala RedForce Debt Management (RDM) has filed an urgent application to the High Court to intervene in the termination of its contract by the Walvis Bay Municipality Council. According to a notice of motion dated 27 April and the founding affidavit of RDM's chief operations officer, Selma Nangombe, the termination of the contract is unlawful and devastating to its operations. The urgent application to be filed on 30 April, through its legal practitioner Karel Gaeb, under the Sisa Namamdje law firm, is seeking to put aside the decision taken by the Walvis Bay Council on 23 April. "The purpose…

28 Apr

Young mother faces wrath of the law after abandoning baby

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Niël Terblanché Detectives of the Namibian Police in Walvis Bay on Saturday arrested a 24-year-old woman who is suspected of abandoning her 16-month-old baby in the dunes 200 meters from the road between Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. The reason for abandoning her baby will be determined when she appears in the Walvis Bay Magistrate’s Court this week. On Saturday, the Namibian Police distributed information requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the baby girl and her mother. Shortly afterwards, it was established that the mother makes a living by selling kapana in the Kuisebmond area. Chief Inspector Ileni Shapumba, the head…

28 Apr

“We are not voting cows” – Kapako Swapo members

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Martin Endjala Members of Swapo of the Kapako District in the Kavango West region, have hit back at the party leadership, saying they will no longer be voting cows. Party members, in a letter dated 27 April and directed to the Swapo party secretary general, Sophia Shaningwa, titled 'Favouritism, Intimidation, Discrimination and Egotism’, made their grievances against the assigned chairperson Verna Sinimbo clear. "We would like to warn those who are carried by titles, such as honourable, central committee member and Politburo, that you are here because of us and not by yourself. This is the year of imagination. The…

28 Apr

Businessman drove stolen vehicles for ten years

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Ester Mbathera The businessman Daniel Kamunoko, who is suing Standard Bank Namibia for about N$184 billion has been driving two vehicles that were reported stolen by the bank in 2009. The vehicles involved are an AMG C55 and a CLK cabriolet Mercedes Benz which are still in Kamunoko’s possession. In court documents, Kamunoko claims that he wanted to sell the AMG but the vehicle failed to get police clearance. “It was when I discovered that both vehicles were reported stolen on 16 April 2009. In other words, I have been driving these Benzes for ten years, stolen by myself as…

27 Apr

Please assist with identifying abandoned baby

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Niël TerblanchéThe police in Walvis Bay are looking for the parents or guardians of a baby girl that was abandoned in the dunes near the Narraville neighbourhood of the harbour town.Chief Inspector Ileni Shapumba the head of the community affairs division of the Namibian Police in the Erongo Region, requested members of the public to assist them in identifying the baby who is approximately 16 months old.According to the report provided by Shapumba, the little girl was found this morning at approximately 07:10 by a man walking in the dunes about 200 meters from the road between Walvis Bay and…

26 Apr

NFPCT launch pilot project to enhance product distribution

Observer MoneyNamibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust (NFPCT)

Niël Terblanché The Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust (NFPCT) has taken another step towards increasing local fish distribution with the introduction of its Distribution Agency Pilot Project. The project was recently launched in Walvis Bay, marking a milestone with the appointment of thirteen new distribution agents through a signing ceremony. Suzan Ndjaleka, the NFPCT board chairperson highlighted the growing demand for fish in the country, attributed to the rise in population, which now stands at 3 million according to the 2023 Housing and Population Census. "The increasing need for fish is evident and through this project, we aim to collaborate…

26 Apr

N$825 million set aside for drought relief

National NewsN$825 million set aside for drought relief

Niël TerblanchéIn an effort to combat the severe drought conditions plaguing residents of various regions, the Cabinet has sanctioned N$825 million for the Drought Relief Support Programme. The announcement was made by Emma Theofelus, the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, in a recent document outlining Cabinet decisions. The Drought Relief Support Programme is designed to mitigate the adverse effects on communities and farmers directly impacted by the drought. A sum of N$600 million has been designated specifically for food assistance, for affected communities. Distribution will start from 1 July through to 30 June 2025. The remaining funds are earmarked…