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23 Apr

12 arrested in corruption-related cases in six months

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Stefanus Nashama In the last six months, 12 people have been arrested in corruption-related cases. This was announced by ACC spokesperson Josefina Nghituwamata in a statement on Monday. A number of the cases involve civil servants. The most recent case involves Kefas Kalitheni Amutenya (46), an official from the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reform, who was arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of N$600 from a community member at Onankali last month. Amutenya, a Workhand official under the Directorate of Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Coordination, was taken into custody by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on 13 April. He…

22 Apr

CoW to stick to RedForce for debt collection

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Martin Endjala City of Windhoek (CoW) deputy mayor, Joseph Uapingene, said the city will stick with RedForce to collect its debts, despite calls from the Katutura Residents Committee (KRC) to abolish the plan. He said this on 22 April during a media briefing at the council chamber to address concerns raised by the KRC in a petition submitted last year and a letter dated 8 April, among other things. Uapingene said RedForce has proven more sustainable in collecting debts for the municipality than the previous system, which yielded no results. “It is imperative to note that the decision to appoint…

22 Apr

FAO enhances livestock disease management in Namibia

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Niël Terblanché The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is intensifying its efforts to enable the Namibian government to better detect and manage outbreaks of contagious bovine pleuro-pneumonia (CBPP) in Namibia, The FAO in an announcement on its website over the weekend stated that the initiative to bolster animal health in the country is part of the agency’s broader strategy to support agricultural sustainability and disease resilience in the southern African region. CBPP, a severe respiratory disease affecting cattle, was recently identified in the Ncamangoro and Musese Constituencies of Kavango West. According to the FAO, local farmers reported symptoms…

22 Apr

National cereal production estimated at 72 000 metric tons in 2024

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Martin Endjala With the current drought conditions, the national cereal production of white maize, sorghum, pearl millet, and wheat for 2024, is estimated to be 72,150 tons representing a 53 percent decrease from last season’s harvest of 153,012 tons. According to the 2024 report of the Agro Business Information Services Unit of the Directorate of Planning and Business Development in the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (MWALR), this consists of 36,419 tons of white maize, 15,867 tons of pearl millet, 1,469 tons of sorghum, and 18,394 tons of wheat. The report indicates that major crop-producing regions will have…

22 Apr

NDP6 consultation process completed

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Niël Terblanché The National Planning Commission (NPC) has recently completed nationwide consultations to identify key areas for improvement. This is as the country transitions from its fifth National Development Plan (NDP5) to the formulation of NDP6. The NPC's chief national development advisor, Sylvester Mbangu said during a consultation session with the Khomas Regional Council last week that these consultations have highlighted various critical issues such as poor-quality roads, inadequate health facilities, and limited educational resources. He added that underdeveloped sports and water facilities, particularly impacting high-density areas and contributing to a rising housing backlog were also highlighted. NDP5, which spanned…

22 Apr

Fishrot accused not in danger

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Ester Mbathera Deputy Commissioner Veikko Armas, the warden of the Windhoek correctional facility said the Fishrot accused's lives are in no danger. This comes after allegations made by the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEEF) commissar for economic development, Michael Amushelelo that there are plans to kill all the Fishrot accused in the prison’s trial awaiting cells. He made the remarks on Monday on his social media platforms. “The suspects are currently being held at C Section in the Windhoek Correctional Facility, however, all of them will be taken to a section called Echo on Tuesday. At Echo Section, there are…

22 Apr

Regions prepare to expand constituencies

MainRegions prepare to expand constituencies

Hertta-maria Amutenja Kavango East Regional Council chairperson and Mukwe constituency councillor, Damian Maghambayi, said the region is considering the expansion of constituencies to address evolving demographic needs and enhance representation. This is in anticipation of the upcoming assessment of regional boundaries by the Boundaries Delimitation and Demarcation Commission under the direction of President Nangolo Mbumba. During an interview with Windhoek Observer on Monday, Maghambayi highlighted the significance of the exercise, particularly in light of past challenges in demarcating constituencies. "This exercise is very significant, especially for us in the regions. During the last commission visit, we could not demarcate some…

22 Apr

CoW clarifies delay in completion of N$20 million road project

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Affirmative Repositioning (AR) Movement has told the City of Windhoek (CoW) management to fast-track and complete the road between the Hakahana and Havana informal settlements which is still under construction. The road is supposed to be upgraded from gravel to tar. Work started in June last year but came to a standstill late last year and to date is still stalled. Earlier this month, the AR’s Khomas Regional Chairperson Sem David wrote a letter to CoW chief executive officer, Moses Matyayi and minister of urban and rural development Erastus Uutoni, seeking answers on why the road is…

22 Apr

LatestJoseph Uapigene

REMAINING… The City of Windhoek's deputy mayor, Joseph Uapigene, said that the municipality will stick with Redforce debt collection company.Uapigene made these remarks on Monday while addressing the Katutura Residents Committee (KRC) .He explained that its previous debt collection systems yielded no results. Last year KRC submitted a petition to the municipality, calling for RedForce to be abolished among other demands.Reporter: Martin Endjala

22 Apr

Katti promises community engagement after major oil discovery

National NewsKatti promises community engagement after major oil discovery

Niël Terblanché Custos Energy along with its partners Galp Energia and the National Petroleum Corporation (Namcor) latest exploration campaign in the Mopane complex off the coast of Namibia has confirmed extensive oil reserves which is shaping up to be one of the most significant global oil discoveries. Knowledge Katti, the chief executive officer of Custos Energy, announced that the Mopane oil exploration license area, specifically within blocks 2813A and 2814B in Namibia’s Orange Basin, has revealed a production potential exceeding ten billion barrels of original oil in place. He said that the discovery is not just a win for Custos…