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31 Jan

69-year-old woman escapes death after grandson set hut on fire

ObserverObserver Money69-year-old woman escapes death after grandson set hut on fire, case of attempted murder and arson read together with the Domestic Violence Act 4 of 2003

Tujoromajo Kasuto A case of attempted murder and arson read together with the Domestic Violence Act 4 of 2003 was reported at Oshikango in the Ohangwena Region on Saturday, 29 January 2022. The incident was reported to have happened at around midnight on Saturday at the Eemboo village, where it is alleged that 26-year-old man intentionally set the room room alight, in which his 69-year-old grandmothers was sleeping. The granny was sleeping in the room after an alleged argument with her grandson. According to Police Spokesperson Kauna Shikwambi the room and its contents were completely destroyed by the fire. The…

31 Jan

Namibian students results already emailed to SA universities…Steenkamp says UCT rejection not a result of exam leaks

ObserverObserver MoneySteenkamp says UCT rejection not a result of exam leaks, students who provided the Ministry with their candidate numbers had their results sent to South African universities

Eba Kandovazu THE Executive Director of Education, Sanet Steenkamp says the results of learners who re-wrote examinations as a result of the examination question papers leak have already been emailed to South African universities. Steenkamp explained that students who provided the Ministry with their candidate numbers had their results sent to South African universities. However, the Faculty of Commerce at the University of Cape Town today said it had withdrawn the applications of Namibian students into the faculty because classes would have already commenced at the time of the release of the examination results of the applicants. The faculty Dean,…

31 Jan

Khomas Regional Council budgets N$2m for flash flood victims

ObserverObserver MoneyKhomas Regional Council budgets N$2m for flash flood victims, Khomas Regional council chairperson John Moonde

Martin Endjala The Khomas Regional Council has allocated two million Namibia dollars to as a relief to residents affected in the region by flash floods caused by rains over the past two weeks. Confirming the amount to the Windhoek Observer today, Khomas Regional council chairperson, John Moonde said that the money was budgeted long ago and was only delayed. The Namibian Broadcasting Corportion reported at the weekend as if the amount was budgeted only now as an emergency. “We have availed this amount a longtime ago, the delay was the assessment report that needed to be analysed in order to…

31 Jan

Elders appointed in ‘youth positions’ to train them – Agnes Tjongarero

ObserverObserver MoneyElders appointed in ‘youth positions’, In Namibia the age group of between 16 and 35 are considered youth, THE Ministry Of Sport, Youth & National Service Agnes Tjongarero

Tujoromajo Kasuto THE Ministry Of Sport, Youth & National Service, Agnes Tjongarero says the National Youth Service’s (NYS) the 10 board members were appointed procedurally, despite their ages ranging above the limit of 35 years, which is the cut-off for youth. In Namibia the age group of between 16 and 35 are considered youth. The Popular Democratic Movement recently had to remove their Secretary General and his deputy after they turned over 35 years. She further said they came into power when the positions were advertised and then were shortlisted. The minister says she does not have all the information…

31 Jan

Hatuikulipi owes tax man over N$ 21 million

ObserverObserver MoneyHatuikulipi owes tax man over N$ 21 million, Sacky Shanghala was indebted to the finance ministry in an amount of N$2 101 223

Eba Kandovazu REVELATIONS in the fishrot corruption saga continues to unfold with new information brought to fore on each day of court hearing. The latest information comes from investigations including their dues to the treasury. The Ministry of Finance inland revenue, shows outstanding income taxes by the fishrot accused and the various companies they own. Anti corruption commission Iivestigator Andreas Kanyangela testified today that an income tax notice belonging to James Hatuikulipi indicated that he owed the finance ministry an amount of N$403 624 in 2014, N$4 951 266 in 2015, N$7 291 957 in 2016, N$4 236 000 and…

28 Jan

Heavy rainstorms expected in Namibia over the weekend

ObserverObserver MoneyChief Meteorological Officer Odillo Kgobets, more than 50 millimeters expected

Martin Endjala The Windhoek Meteorological Weather Station is alerting the public through the Ministry of Works and Transport to take precautionary measures with widespread heavy rainstorms of more than 50 millimeters expected in various places over the Northern Eastern half, Central and Southern regions of the country. Chief Meteorological Officer, Odillo Kgobetsi, stresses that tropical depression will cause and continue with significant rainfall in the the regions of Zambezi, Kavango East, Kavango West, Ohangwena, Otjozondjupa, Kohmas, Hardap and Karas. The City of Windhoek Corporate Communications Marketing Officer, Harold Awkenye, is reassuring residents that the City of Windhoek is ready in…

28 Jan

Health Ministry in need of more donations ..despite medical equipment donation worth over N$ 3.7m this week

ObserverObserver MoneyDEPUTY Minister of the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) Esther Muinjangue, the ministry can never have enough medical supplies

Tujoromajo Kasuto DEPUTY Minister of the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS),Esther Muinjangue, says the ministry can never have enough medical supplies. Thus a donation is always welcomed adding it’s difficult to say exactly how much of a shortage there is looking at the various medical facilities across the country. The Ministry on Wednesday received medical equipment donation worth over N$ 3.7m from a non-profit organisation based in Germany. The donation was handed over by Hans-Wilhelm Schütte, the Managing Director of Ohorongo Cement. It included more than 60 hospital beds and mattresses, more than 30 bedside tables, an x-ray…

28 Jan

Namcor attains a vaccination rate of 82 percent

ObserverObserver MoneyImmanuel Mulunga, Managing Director, Namcor attains a vaccination rate of 82 percent

Tujoromajo Kasuto The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) has overall vaccination status has reached 82 percent. The company has implemented a number of initiatives to combat and contain the spread of COVID-19. Immanuel Mulunga, Managing Director (MD) states: “Namcor continues to relentlessly implement its vaccination directive throughout the company to have as many Namcor staff members vaccinated to maintain a healthy and productive workforce.“ The current vaccination status of Namcor is as follows: 84 percent at the Head Office in Windhoek, 80 percent at the National Oil Storage Facility in Walvis Bay, and 55 percent at its depots in…

28 Jan

Nghipondoka received N$2.1 million from Hatuikulipi as “token of appreciation”

ObserverObserver MoneyBUSINESSMAN Vaino Nghipondoka received N$ 2.1 million from Fishrot suspect, James Hatuikulipi

Eba Kandovazu BUSINESSMAN Vaino Nghipondoka received N$ 2.1 million from Fishrot suspect, James Hatuikulipi, as “a token of appreciation” for the N$6.5 million he had loaned him. The N$ 2.1 million was used to purchase a farm, Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Investigator, Andreas Kanyangela, told the court this morning. This, according to Kanyangela, is contained in the statement Nghipondoka gave to the ACC. Armas Amukwiyu told the ACC that Hatuikulipi wanted to donate to Swapo in his personal capacity, but needed to make the payment via a law firm. In total, N$15 million was transferred in Sisa Namandje’s trust account. Namandje…

27 Jan

Home Affairs relocating to new building

ObserverObserver MoneyHome Affairs relocating to new building

Martin Endjala The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, is relocating from its old building in Independence Avenue together with its Khomas Regional Office in the Northern industry to the newly finished head office building in Windhoek North on 1 February. The Ministry’s Public Relation Officer, Margaret Kalo, has confirmed this. The new head office is located opposite the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) at the corner of Hoseas Kutako Drive and Harvey Street. “At least now all the relevant offices that were scattered around will be in one building, thus giving ample time to our clients to…