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Namibia’s compliance to UN<br>corruption code under scrutiny

24 Aug

Namibia’s compliance to UN
corruption code under scrutiny

Tujoromajo Kasuto A country review of implementation by Namibia of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) is being conducted by experts from France on Uganda. The review will cover five main areas that relate to preventive measures, criminalisation and law enforcement, international cooperation, asset recovery, and technical assistance and information exchange against corruption. The review is done by Tanja Santucci, and Louise Portas on behalf of the UNCAC secretariat. According to Paulus Noa, the Director General of the Anti-Corruption Commission the draft country review report sets pertinent questions drawn from articles of the two chapters under review and he…

24 Aug

Venaani wants oil agreements renegotiated

info_e12wt4csNational NewsPopular Democratic Movement (PDM) McHenry Venaani, Tom Alweendo, Venaani wants oil agreements renegotiated

Martin Endjala The leader of the official opposition, the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) McHenry Venaani, is concerned about the handling of oil exploration licenses by the Ministry of Mines and Energy, saying they should be renegotiated. In an open letter dated 23rd August, Venaani is requesting Tom Alweendo to open up all existing and new oil exploration and extracted agreements concluded thus far by his ministry. Venaani said concerns are raised by the public that the agreements may not be in the best interest of Namibia in future. “If these Namibian oil resources are used sustainably, they can serve as…

24 Aug

Outapi maternity waiting shelter opened

info_e12wt4csNational NewsOutapi maternity waiting shelter opened

Staff Writer Kalumbi Shangula, the Minister of Health and Social Services, said that maternity homes help to reduce maternal and infant mortality He was speaking at the official opening of the maternity waitig home in Outapi in the Omusati Region. “It should be noted that, in general, the majority of maternal deaths are caused by preventable or treatable complications. It is therefore, important that all expectant mothers make an effort to present to health facilities on time before labour, during the Third Trimester. This will save lives. It is the reason that the Maternity Waiting Shelters have been built at…

Ancestral powers divine unbreakable<br>bond among genocide descendants

24 Aug

Ancestral powers divine unbreakable
bond among genocide descendants

info_e12wt4csNational NewsAncestral powers divine unbreakable bond among genocide descendants, Apology and Reparations, Chief Vipuira Kapuuo of the Ovaherero Traditional Authority (OTA)

Staff Writer It seems there’s no turning back on the unified and resolute march by descendants of the victims of genocide in their demand for an apology and reparations. Joined this time around by Chief Vipuira Kapuuo of the Ovaherero Traditional Authority (OTA) reigning in Ovitoto, Ovaherero and Ovambanderu chiefs this morning reveals the content of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Genocide, Apology and Reparations, known as the Okandjoze MOU. Where they on Sunday morning signed it. But Kapuuo could not be there due to the burial of Jane Katjavivi, wife of one of the affable sons of Ovitoto,…

Endorsements stifle democracy<br>…Geingob urged not to anoint any candidate

23 Aug

Endorsements stifle democracy
…Geingob urged not to anoint any candidate

info_e12wt4csNational NewsEndorsements stifle democracy …Geingob urged not to anoint any candidate, president Hage Geingob, Rui Tyitende, Sophia Shaningwa, Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Secretary General

Tujoromajo Kasuto Political Analysts have welcomed the fact that President Hage Geingob has so for not endorsed anyone for top positions in the Swapo Party at the upcoming elective congress, stating that it will enhance democracy, competency and candidates who meet the necessary requirements may compete, including for the position of party President. Nomination for the positions is next month in September, it was announced at the weekend’s Central Committee meeting. Political analyst Rui Tyitende notes that the tradition of the sitting President endorsing a candidate of his choice has been the norm since President Nujoma and this practice does…

23 Aug

Heroes’ Day a self-celebration of Swapo: LPM

info_e12wt4csNational NewsHeroes’ Day a self-celebration of Swapo: LPM, The Landless People’s Movement has described Heroes Day

Martin Endjala The Landless People’s Movement has described Heroes Day celebration as an event where the incumbent ruling party engages in ‘’self-celebration’’, disregarding the ordinary hero on the street who does not receive any recognition. LPM, who is the controlling party in the Hardap Region, where the official commemorations are to be held in Mariental has withdrawn the regional council staff from all preparations of the event. The regional governing party withdrew from the preparations as the regional council was not consulted. The leader of LPM Bernadus Swartbooi, as well as the regional council chairperson Gershon Daniel Francior Dausab, questioned…

23 Aug

Allegations of cash for teaching jobs in Zambezi

info_e12wt4csNational NewsAllegations of cash for teaching jobs in Zambezi, Anti-Corruption Commission, Education Director Josty Kawana

Obrein Simasiku Allegations of buying jobs in the education sector, even for qualified teachers is rife in the Zambezi Region. A qualification alone is not enough, as you have to grease the palms to secure much needed teaching jobs, according to those in the know. However, the Education Director Josty Kawana, denied any such irregularities, saying the directorate has not found any evidence of such dubious dealings. Kawana challenged those with evidence to provide it to his office for the relevant law enforcement, including Anti-Corruption Commission, be roped in for the allegations to be put to rest, and have the…

23 Aug

Cheetah barred from night operations

info_e12wt4csNational NewsCheetah barred from night operations, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation, The Ministry of Labour, Whale Rock Cement (Cheetah Cement)

Tujoromajo Kasuto The Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation has ordered Whale Rock Cement (Cheetah Cement) to stop carrying out operational activities at the Mining Area at night, between 18h00-06h00 as well as to stop operating a certain forklift. This order came into effect as from 19 August 2022 until such a time that sufficient light is installed and the forklift serviced to the satisfaction of a designated Labour Inspector. Meanwhile, Cheetah Cement’s Public Relations Officer, Tabby Moyo, said that the suspension for overnight mining would not affect the company, as mining during daylight hours provides sufficient raw…

23 Aug

LPM cleaning up local councils: Swartbooi

info_e12wt4csNational NewsBernadus Swartbooi, Landless People’s Movement leader, LPM cleaning up local councils: Swartbooi

Martin Endjala Landless People’s Movement leader, Bernadus Swartbooi says that since they took over some local authorities from Swapo, the party has been cleaning up years of alleged mismanagement by the ruling party. He said this in reaction to President Hage Geingob’s statement that opposition parties appear not to be able to lead local authorities they are in charge of. Swartbooi said that Swapo has been in charge of the authorities for 32 years where he accused the party of malpractices of nepotism, poor administrative operations and misappropriation of funds. He said that the fact that LPM is recalling its…

22 Aug

Amushelelo, Nauyoma free after 99 days

info_e12wt4csNational NewsAmushelelo, has paid off for Namibia Economic Freedom Fighter (NEFF) member Michael Amushelelo and Affirmative Repositioning Movement’s (AR) Dimbulukeni Nauyoma, High Court, Nauyoma free after 99 days

Obrein Simasiku The fight for freedom of two activists that was taken to the High Court, has paid off for Namibia Economic Freedom Fighter (NEFF) member Michael Amushelelo and Affirmative Repositioning Movement’s (AR) Dimbulukeni Nauyoma. The two have been in incarceration for 99 days since their arrest on 13 May, following their involvement in mass protests that sought to shutdown Chinese owned businesses and were released on bail. High Court judgement Christie Liebenberg today set the men free by granting them bail of N$5000 each. This is after the judge found that there were no strong grounds to have the…