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12 Jan

Day records 451 COVID-19 cases, two deaths

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyDay records 451 COVID-19 cases, two deaths

Eba Kandovazu THE Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) today recorded 451 coronavirus cases out of 2 042 results in the last 24 hours and two deaths. According to Minister Kalimbwe Shangula’s statement, 436 are new cases and 15 cases are reinfections. Of the overall cases, 219 are males and 217 are females. The youngest victim is aged one month and the oldest, 95 years older, Shangula says. The two deaths are recorded in Oshakati. One of the deceased was fully vaccinated with Sinopharm. Khomas reported the highest cases at 132 followed by Erongo with 70 cases. Among the…

12 Jan

Murder accused Brit billionaire’s bail conditions relaxed ….As Prosecutor General’s decision is not ready

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyHarvey Boulter, Martha Imalwa, Murder accused Brit billionaire

Eba Kandovazu THE murder case of Harvey Boulter, the British billionaire accused of murdering his farm manager was postponed for the last time to April, pending a decision by Prosecutor General (PG), Martha Imalwa. Imalwa is expected to decide whether or not Boulter is to be tried in the High Court for the murder of Gerhard van Wyk (54). She will also decide what charges Boulter will be tried on. It is anticipated that the case will be provisionally withdrawn if the PG’s decision is not ready at the next court appearance. Boulter also had his bail conditions relaxed today…

18 Dec

Woman accused of infanticide referred for mental evaluation

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyJoolokeni Haipinge, Otjomuise Police Station, State Prosecutor Victoria Likius

Eba Kandovazu A 26-year old woman, who earlier this week reportedly killed her newborn baby and removed the intestines will undergo psychiatric evaluation. Joolokeni Haipinge, who was employed as a stay-in nanny was arrested after her employer smell something bad around the house. Investigations found that the suspect killed the newborn baby girl, covered the body with plastic bags and hid him/her in her closet. It is reported that Haipinge, after cutting stomach removed the intestines and threw them in the dustbin. The police found the remains in the house in Windhoek's Rocky crest. Haipinge faces charges of murder and…

18 Dec

Namibian Economy increases by N$1.1 billion over a year

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyAlex Shimuafeni, N$ 1.1 billion, Namibian economy, NSA’s Statistician General and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Tujoromajo Kasuto The size of the Namibian economy increased by N$ 1.1 billion over a year after it was estimated at N$ 45.0 billion in the third quarter relative to the N$ 43.9 billion posted in the same quarter of 2020. This is revealed by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) in the new economic statistics released yesterday. NSA’s Statistician General and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Alex Shimuafeni, says the domestic economy remained in a positive trajectory in the third quarter of 2021, recording a growth of 2.4 percent compared to a decline of 12.3 percent recorded in the corresponding quarter…

17 Dec

WFP and EIF sign MOU to fight hunger, climate change

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyEnvironment Investment Fund (EIF), World Food Programme (WFP)

Tujoromajo Kasuto The World Food Programme (WFP) and Environment Investment Fund (EIF) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This is a collaboration in the management of programmes under the Sustainable Development Goals: 2 (Zero Hunger), 13 (Climate Action) and 17 (Partnerships). EIF Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Benedict Libanda, says to achieve the SDGs by 2030, it is paramount that industries, as well as individuals, harness their knowledge of materials and financial resources to ensure the safety and prosperity of people, and natural environments in the country. For this reason, the EIF is ready to partner with entities such as…

17 Dec

15-year-old boy rapes girl, 14

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyNAMPOL, Ongwediva

Eba Kandovazu THE police in Ongwediva are investigating a rape incident in which a 15-year-old boy is accused of raping a 14-year-old girl who attended the same confirmation classes with him. According to Oshana Nampol Spokesperson, Warrant Frieda Shikole, the incident happened on Wednesday around 22h00 at Oondjo dha Naango village in Omaalala. “The suspect and victim both used to attend confirmation classes together. Before they went home, the suspect told the victim to go get the copy of the lesson at his house later. The victim went up to the suspect's house at night, told her that he would…

16 Dec

Booster and mix-matching doses rolled out for all COVID-19 vaccines

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyAstraZeneca and Pfizer BioNTech, Sinopharm

Tujoromajo Kasuto All vaccination centres have commenced with the voluntary administration of 3rd dose/booster of Sinopharm, AstraZeneca and Pfizer BioNTech vaccines to eligible individuals. The same type of vaccine should be used in the primary/initial series. However, if the same product is not available, or in case of an allergic reaction to one vaccine, another COVID-19 vaccine can be administered. Executive Director (ED) in the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), Ben Nangombe, says research has been conducted on the safety and effectiveness of mix-and-matching of COVID-19 vaccines. Findings have shown that persons who receive two different COVID-19 vaccines…

16 Dec

New APP parliament member sworn in

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyIgnatius Shixwameni, Maria Sirombo Kamutali, National Assembly (NA)

Tujoromajo Kasuto THE All People’s Party (APP)’s Maria Sirombo Kamutali has been sworn in as member of the National Assembly (NA) today replacing late Ignatius Shixwameni who collapsed and passed on while on NA duties last month. APP’s National Bureau (NB) deliberated and confirmed the gazetted Parliament party list on which Kamutali is third. The NB, the second highest decision-making organ of the party met on the 11th of December in Okahandja. Against the backdrop of the recent passing-on of Shixwameni, who was the APP’s President, the NB held this emergency consultative meeting, to amongst others, discuss the way forward…

16 Dec

N$800 000 bail for Fishrot’s Gustavo

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyJudge Herman Oosthuizen, Ricardo Gustavo

Eba Kandovazu THE Windhoek High court this morning granted Ricardo Gustavo, one of the men implicated in Namibia’s biggest fishing corruption scandal infamously known as Fishrot, bail. Gustavo was granted bail of N$800 000, by Judge Herman Oosthuizen. He had initially suggested house arrest, saying that he would provide the Police with the necessary technology to track his movements. He also offered to wear a GPS bracelet, at his own expense. Judge Oosthuizen, upon granting the offer ordered that the State shall at its own cost fix a personal GPS to monitor the accused 24 hour, and his personal vehicles.…

15 Dec

Whereto, wither to with Reconciliation Agreement …. after National Assembly debate? – Nakuta

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneySaara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila

Staff Writer The National Assembly (NA) having concluded the debate on the Reconciliation Agreement (RA) when on 1 December the Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Frans Kapofi, made his replying and concluding remarks. But whereto and wither to with it now? Begs the question pertinently. More so given the discernible differences within the government’s higher echelons, notably between Kapofi, and Prime Minister, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila. Whether the matter should in the first instance have come before the National Assembly or not albeit Kapofi’s own words that the government was not obligated to have brought the RA, also known as the…