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15 Feb

Namibian students in Russia, Ukraine panic amid war fears

ObserverNational NewsA MEETING between Namibia's Ambassador to Russia Clemens Kashuupulwa and hundreds of Namibias studying in Russia and Ukraine yesterday has left many in a state of uncertainty, Namibian students in Russia, Ukraine panic amid war fears

Eba Kandovazu A MEETING between Namibia's Ambassador to Russia, Clemens Kashuupulwa and hundreds of Namibians studying in Russia and Ukraine yesterday has left many in a state of uncertainty, after the ambassador informed them that the Namibian government has made no arrangements for their evacuation, should the war between the two host countries breakout. Etuweda Hiwete, a medical student at the National Pirogova Memorial Medical University in Vinnitsa, Ukraine told the Windhoek Observer newspaper that Kashuupulwa, during the virtual meeting, called on students to remain calm. According to her, local media reports suggested that the Namibian government would fund the…

15 Feb

Namibia emerges from Fourth Wave

ObserverNational News367 485 eligible persons are fully vaccinated, inclusive of 1 364 children aged 12-17 years, The number of deaths decreased exponentially from 240 deaths reported during the preceding 29 days to 174 deaths reported during the period

Martin Endjala In today’s 40th Covid-19 briefing at State House by the Vice President Nangolo Mbumba, the Ministry of Health and Social Service Kalumbi Shangula, has announced that the fourth wave of omicron has ended. “We can now say that we have emerged from the fourth wave. However, the pandemic itself is not over,” the minister proclaimed. The Vice President Nangolo Mbumba on his part emphasized the need to continue sensitizing the public and encouraged trade unions, youth organization, spiritual leaders and business fraternity to continue following all Covid-19 health protocols. The maximum persons at public gatherings has been increased…

14 Feb

Victims in Otjiwarongo-Okahandja road accident identified

ObserverUncategorisedSurihe Gaomas-Guchu, Victims in Otjiwarongo-Okahandja road accident identified

Eba Kandovazu THE Police have released the names of the six people who died in Sunday’s car accident between Otjiwarongo and Okahandja. The deceased are identified as Brian Bronkhorst, aged six, Ciska Bronkhorst, 27, Josefina Ileka, 24, Zita Augusto, 48, Ndahambelela Laudika Nghiwilepo, 30 and Silks Ndesipanda Simon 27. Nampol spokesperson, Chief Inspector Elifas Kuwinga says the surviving persons, drivers Lucky Kalembela, 30, and Willie Henri Bronkhorst, 32 are currently fighting for their lives in Windhoek hospitals as they sustained serious injuries. The car accident happened some 30 kilometers south of Otjiwarongo towards Okahandja, Kuwinga stated. It is reported that…

14 Feb

National Council Chairperson Embarks on Outreach visits to Regions

ObserverUncategorisedNational Council Chairperson Embarks on Outreach visits to Regions, The public participation initiative will start with a courtesy call on the Governor of the Otjozondjupa Region James Uerikua

Martin Endjala The Chairperson of the National Council has started a regional outreach programme to promote an inclusive legislative process in the regions of Otjozondjuba and Kavango East. The visits started in October last year in the Zambezi Region. Lukas Sinimbo Muha, has earmarked the two regions for the first round of regional engagements that will end on 27 February. The initiative is part of the outreach program activities as set out in the council’s strategic plan to enhance public and key stakeholder participation in the legislative process. The visits were announced by the National Council’s public relation officer, Momly…

14 Feb

NSFAF aims to prioritise full funding of critical fields…….no new funding for pilots

ObserverUncategorisedKandume points out that there are many courses that NSFAF finance that are not critically needed, NSFAF aims to prioritise full funding of critical fields

Tujoromajo Kasuto THE Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) Acting Chief Executive Officer Kennedy Kandume says that in future, the fund will consider redirecting funds from less impactful fields of study such as business administration to areas with critical shortage such as medical specialisation. Kandume points out that there are many courses that NSFAF finance that are not critically needed, citing the fact that in certain industries/fields, such as business administration, there is an over supply of graduates resulting in a high number of unemployed graduates. “There are certain areas that we have overtrained,” he says, “but assessments still need…

14 Feb

Close to a Billion spent on COVID-19………no abuses recorded

ObserverUncategorisedapproximately N$300 million on vaccines, Close to a Billion spent on COVID-19, no abuses recorded

Eba Kandovazu THE Ministry of Health and Social Services says it has spent a total N$956 536 385 on COVID-19 since March 2020, when pandemic was first detected in Namibia. The ministry’s Executive Director Ben Nangombe told the Windhoek Observer newspaper that the cost includes acquisition of medical supplies such as vaccines, medical equipment, recruitment of staff and infrastructure development. The amount also includes the PCR tests for suspected COVID-19 cases and transport. Queried on whether the government overspent, Nangombe said “the government availed resources to address the COVID-19 crisis and the Ministry sourced commodities within the availed resources”. Nangombe…

11 Feb

Missing sailor complained about sickness

ObserverUncategorisedIleni Shapumba, JONAS HEITA, the employee of Hangana Seafood

Eba Kandovazu JONAS HEITA, the employee of Hangana Seafood, who has been declared missing at sea on complained about not feeling well on Sunday. Police say Heita’s sniffing packet was stolen that same day. Nampol Erongo spokesperson Ileni Shapumba said after complaining about being sick, Heita was told to take his medicine and was frequently checked on by his colleagues. Shapumba explained that the vessel left the Walvis Bay port on 4 February 2022 and was due to return on Sunday, 13 February. “The following day on Monday, he again complained that he was too hot and blurry. The captain…

11 Feb

Redline an inhumane, discriminatory – AR

ObserverObserver MoneyJob Amupand, Kadhila Amoomo, THE Veterinary Cordon Fence generally known as the Redline

Martin Endjala THE Veterinary Cordon Fence generally known as the Redline does not belong in a liberated unitary state, as it limits movement of people, that is protected in the Namibian constitution. This sentiment was expressed by the leader of the Affirmative Repositioning movement leader Job Amupanda and lawyer Kadhila Amoomo, who labeled the Redline as inhumane and discriminatory. The two were speaking at a public discussion in Windhoek, as part of the ongoing legal battle to have the Redline declared unconstitutional. “This redline is tantamount to violating human dignity and it perpetuates permanent damage to a person’s core”, said…

11 Feb

UNAM u-turns on mandatory vaccine notice

ObserverObserver MoneyUnam Spokesperson John Haufiku, UNAM u-turns on mandatory vaccine notice, University of Namibia (UNAM)

Tujoromajo Kasuto THE University of Namibia (UNAM) has clarified that the mandatory vaccination that was imposed on students at the Rundu campus was merely an administrative error that has been corrected. The university came under fire in the last 24 hours after it was reported in the media that the university had imposed a mandatory vaccine mandate for students to be accepted into the hostel. Unam Spokesperson John Haufiku, says the university’s position on vaccines has not changed and remains voluntary. “Even at Rundu students who are not vaccinated are allowed in the hostel. I think what happened was that…

11 Feb

Maybe I’ll sell my teeth, Hishoono says ……As court orders N$250 000 payment

ObserverObserver MoneyAbed “Bishop” Hishoono, First Lady Monica Geingos, INDEPENDENT Patriots of Change (IPC), N$250 000

Eba Kandovazu INDEPENDENT Patriots of Change (IPC) member Abed “Bishop” Hishoono sarcastically said he would be selling his teeth to raise the N$250 000 he was ordered to pay First Lady Monica Geingos in damages for defamatory remarks he made towards her. Hishoono, who during the trial said he was unable to pay the N$350 000 Geingos was initially demanding for damages made the remarks briefly after the case was finalised by Judge Orben Sibeya. Hishoono said he could not afford the N$350 000 as he still has loans to pay off, following his wedding last year in October. He…