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29 Jun

Shangula calls for more progressive

ObserverNational NewsCriminal Procedure Act of 1977, Health and Social Services, Kalumbi Shangula, Second Joint High Level Continental Seminar, Shangula calls for more progressive

Staff Writer The Minister of Health and Social Services, has called for the continued promotion of women’s political freedom and the abolition of all forms of violence against women and girls. Kalumbi Shangula said this yesterday at the opening of Second Joint High Level Continental Seminar on the right to health and social protection in Africa in Windhoek. The health minister said African counties need to collaborate and push forward to put an end to all forms of harmful practices that undermine the commendable progress we have made on many fronts. “We must hold hands and forge ahead in order…

29 Jun

Old Mutual facilitates housing in Mariental

ObserverNational NewsOld Mutual facilitates housing in Mariental, Old Mutual Investment Group Managing Director Lionel Kannemeyer

Tujoromajo Kasuto Old Mutual Investment Group has committed funding to the development of 224 serviced erven and the development of affordable houses in Mariental, the administrative capital of Hardap Region. The Tunga Real Estate Fund, an unlisted property and housing fund managed by the Old Mutual, completed the first phase of land servicing for 56 residential plots and handed over the infrastructure and services to the Mariental Municipality. According to a press statement issued today by Ashante Manetti, the group’s Acting Marketing and Communications Executive, sales have begun and the homes have been completed. ‘’A further sub division is underway…

28 Jun

ECN aims to boost voter turnout …turnout decreased by 36% since 1989

ObserverNational Newse Electoral Commission of Namibia, oter turnout has decreased by 36% since 1989, Regional Council Elections increased to 57.5 percent in 2004

Tujoromajo Kasuto The Electoral Commission of Namibia has set itself a strategic target of increasing voter participation through working with various stakeholders and conduct research in this regard. Voter turnout has decreased by 36% since 1989. The objective is detailed in the 2022/2023 - 2026/2027 Strategic Plan. Since the first democratic elections in 1989, the Presidential and National Assembly Elections, voter turnout ranged between 97.3 percent in 1989 to as low as 60.8 percent in 2019. The Commission notes that voter turnout in subsequent elections following 1989 has been relatively low, with higher voter turnout only occurring in 2004 in…

28 Jun

Traffic, wildlife, livestock offences dominate Otjozondjupa crime

ObserverNational NewsJames Uerikua, livestock offences dominate Otjozondjupa crime, Traffic, wildlife

Obrein Simasiku A total of 7341 traffic fines with a value of N$5 831 525 were issued by lawless drivers and motorists by law enforcement agencies in the Otjozondupa Region during the financial year 2021/22, resulting in the arrest of 460 persons for various traffic offences. Among these 150 persons were arrested for drunken driving. Also 52 road accidents were recorded. "Our region is hard hit in terms of road carnage on the B1 road between Okahandja-Otjiwarongo-Otavi, which are currently the highest accident prone areas in the country. Namibia has the best roads infrastructure but ‘road user’s attitude’ and ‘negligent…

28 Jun

Swapo SG welcomes new members in Kunene

ObserverNational Newse Swapo Party, Okanguati in the Epupa, Shaningwa., Swapo SG welcomes new members in Kunene

Martin Endjala The Secretary General of the Swapo Party said despite its ups and downs, the party is still trusted by the majority of Namibians as the one that brought development and prosperity for all. Sophia Shangingwa said this when she welcomed new members to the party at Okanguati in the Epupa district of the Kunene Region last Friday. She told the new members that the party is the only political home for all Namibians and continues to lead in uniting the people of Namibia irrespective of colour, gender or tribe. Highlighting the many achievements of the party, Shaningwa listed…

28 Jun

Otjozondjupa struggles with ambulances

ObserverNational NewsJames Uerikua, Otjiwarongo., Otjozondjupa struggles with ambulances, Tsumkwe Constituency

Obrein Simasiku The Otjozondjuba Region is struggling to attend to health related emergencies with only two ambulances for the vast and accident prone region. Otjozondjupa has a population of 143 903. "In terms of ambulance services the region is still challenged due to the aging fleet and breakdowns and as we are talking the whole region is only having two operational ambulances which is a serious cause of concern and requires immediate attention," said Otjozondjupa governor James Uerikua in his State of the Region Address (SORA). He said, Tsumkwe Constituency is the most affected as it heavily relies on medical…

28 Jun

Nampower makes strides in solar energy

ObserverNational NewsKornelia Shilunga, NamPower, Nampower makes strides in solar energy, Omburu 20 MW Power Plant at a cost of N$317

Martin Endjala Nampower inaugurated its first fully owned and operated renewable energy Omburu 20 MW Power Plant at a cost of N$317 million, which is in line with the national plan linked to the HPP2 strategic pillar of energy supply. Nampower managing director Kahenge Haulofu said that the plant is a demonstration of the unility’s unwavering commitment to becoming the leading electricity solutions provider of choice in SADC and a catalyst for economic growth in Namibia and the region. The Omburu power station is expected to cater for about 16 000 to 18 000 households in the country. The power…

28 Jun

Four-year-old drowns in Omusati

ObserverNational NewsAmon Pombili Kasper, Four-year-old drowns in Omusati, Omusati Region, Oshikuku Constituency, Oshipanda village

Tujoromajo Kasuto Amon Pombili Kasper, a four-year-old boy, from IIwiyongo village drowned on Sunday at around 12h04 in a Namwater canal at the Oshipanda village, Oshikuku Constituency, Omusati Region, while on vacation with an uncle. According to Omusati Regional Crime Coordinator Deputy Commissioner, Moses Simao the boy was last seen in the house playing with his toy car at around 13h00 on Saturday. He claims that the guardian left the house to work in his field, leaving the deceased in the house with four other children, ages 16 and 17. The four older children then left the house around 14h00…

SPYL wants youth in decision-making<br>…old guard should be advisors

25 Jun

SPYL wants youth in decision-making
…old guard should be advisors

ObserverNational NewsEphraim Nekongo, SPYL wants youth in decision-making …old guard should be advisors, Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL)

Obrein Simasiku The Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) will be advocating vigorously for youth empowerment, improvement of the education system and the agricultural sector, as well as increased youth representation at the Cabinet level at the upcoming Third National Policy Conference of the party. In addition, the youth wing would want to see the Prime Minister drawn from the youth, while they want to see youth representation at the decision-making level increased to 40 percent, a process that should lead to the old guard exiting and serving more as advisors, SPYL secretary Ephraim Nekongo said ahead of the conference at…

25 Jun

Namibia, Germany enter into interest free loan agreement of over N$2b

ObserverNational NewsFinance Ipumbu Shiimi and German Ambassador Herbert Beck, Germany enter into interest free loan agreement of over N$2b, Namibia

Staff Writer Minister of Finance Ipumbu Shiimi and German Ambassador Herbert Beck signed a Financial Cooperation Agreement between Germany and Namibia on interest-free loans today. The total amount of the agreement is approximately N$2.7 billion, bringing the total amount of German development cooperation with Namibia to approximately N$26.8 billion. The agreement covers three major areas of German-Namibia development cooperation: NamPost Funding Facility in Support of Micro and Small Enterprises (MSE) and Low Income Households in Overcoming the COVID-19 Crisis, with an investment of up to N$334 million; Water Sector Support Program II, with an investment of up to N$1.25 billion…