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28 Nov

Man killed by elephant, GRN to pay N$100 000

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyForestry and Tourism, Ministry of Environment, Romeo Muyunda

Eba Kandovazu THE family of Matala Mafuta, aged 71, who was instantly killed by an elephant yesterday in the Bwabwata National Park, will be paid N$ 100 000 by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism. Mafuta, according to the ministry Spokesperson, Romeo Muyunda, was attacked and killed by the elephant around 9h30. He hails from Omega 3 village. Muyunda explains that the incident occurred in the area of the village, which is within the park and is zoned as Management Resource Use Zone, Zambezi region. Investigations found that the victim was on his way to his nearby crop field…

28 Nov

Namibia already has preventative measures in place – Shangula

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyCovid-19, Dr Kalumbi Shangula, Minister of Health and Social Services

Eba Kandovazu MINISTER of Health and Social Services, Dr Kalumbi Shangula, says Namibia already has preventative measures in place. The Minister says this in view of reports in other countries, especially the neighbouring countries of Botswana and Namibia of the resurgence of Coivid-19 new variant described as “worst” than hitherto heralding the fourth wave. “Travelers have requirements. These measures are still in existence. We will see whether they are sufficient. If we need to bring in other measures then we will consider that and we will inform the public accordingly,” he says. Meanwhile Shangula, has applauded the decision by England…

26 Nov

President Geingob to attend Shixwameni’s funeral

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyIgnatius Shixwameni, Kavango-East Region, president Hage Geingob

Tujoromajo Kasuto The Namibian Presidency has announced that President Hage Geingob will attend the burial of late Ignatius Shixwameni on Saturday in Rundu, in the Kavango-East Region. The 55-year-old Shixwameni died on the 10th of November this year after collapsING at Parliament while attending a standing committee meeting. Last week Geingob conferred a state funeral for the late President of the All People’s Party (APP). Shixwameni served in different political leadership roles including as Swapo Party Member of Parliament from 1995-1999; Deputy Minister of Information and Broadcasting between 1997 and 1999, and Swapo Party Youth League Leader between 1987 and…

26 Nov

Namibians flock to Home Affairs for new look ID

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyEtienne Maritz, Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Safety and Security (MHAISS)

Tujoromajo Kasuto The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS), has expressed with great concern the influx of members of the public who have been flooding their offices over the last weeks to exchange their current IDs with the new one after its launch last Tuesday. MHAISS Executive Director (ED), Etienne Maritz, in a statement issued today reiterates that there is no need for anyone to exchange her/his ID with the new-look ID, as the current ID remains valid. Only newly issued IDs, including duplicates, will be in the new format. First-time applications for IDs will remain free…

26 Nov

Fishrot lawyer warns against international witnesses not appearing . . . Fears client may face longer incarceration

info_e12wt4csObserver Moneyfishrot, Johannes Steffanson, Ricardo Gustavo

Eba Kandovazu THE lawyer representing Fishrot suspect, Ricardo Gustavo, who is applying for bail for N$ 250 000, says the High Court has no power to compel whistleblower Johannes Steffanson to travel to Namibia and testify in the matter. Trevor Brockerhoff, in his closing remarks for the bail application indicates that the trial could drag on for years, to the prejudice of his client if he continues to be in jail. He explains that there is no certainty that witnesses from Dubai, Iceland and Angola would stick to their deal with the State to testify. He also points out that…

26 Nov

“I was sabotaged” – Nghiwete on missing NSFAF records

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyHilya Nghiwete, Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF)

Eba Kandovazu FORMER Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF), Hilya Nghiwete, says she was sabotaged by her subordinates, who she says were responsible for the operations of NSFAF, adding that they were not doing their jobs. “It was a set up because they wanted me to fail and whatever little things I have done now they are claiming credit for it. The records are available in black and white that they were responsible,” Nghiwete says adding she alone cannot be blamed for the fund’s downfall. “I had people working under me because they were…

25 Nov

NamibRe Commemorates 20 years of Being the Preferred reinsurer

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedErongo region, Namibia National Reinsurance Corporation Limited “NamibRe”

Namibia National Reinsurance Corporation Limited “NamibRe” celebrated its 20th Anniversary earlier this November 2021 with its local and international partners and stakeholder in the beautiful town of the Erongo Region, Swakopmund, Namibia. As part of 20th Anniversary celebration, NamibRe hosted delegates from across the African continent and beyond, to launch the Inaugural NamibRe CEO Roundtable. The event was attended by more than (100) hundred delegates, most of whom attended in person while the others attended the event virtually. In total, the event was attanded by delegates from more than eight (8) African countries and the middle east. The countries include:…

25 Nov

Palace revolution continues between the Ovaherero Chiefs’ Council and the Transitional Committee

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyChief Vipuira Kapuuo, Ovaherero Chiefs’ Council

Staff Writer In what could be seen as the beginning of the last push by the Chairperson of the Ovaherero Chiefs’ Council, Chief Vipuira Kapuuo, to buttress and legitimise his authority as the caretaker leader of the Ovaherero, Kapuuo has resigned from the Transitional Committee. The Transitional Committee was established under dubious circumstances shortly after the death of the Ovaherero Paramount Chief, Advocate Vekuii Rukoro, this June. Despite Kapuuo being a member of this committee, the lines have from the beginning been drawn between Kapuuo and the Transitional Committee, chaired by the Secretary in the Office of the Paramount Chief,…

25 Nov

Namibian police wasn’t allowed to take pictures at Nchindo brothers murder probe

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyMartin Nchindo, Sinvula Munyeme, Tommy Nchindo, Wamunyima Nchindo, Zambezi

Eba Kandovazu NEW details are emerging at the murder inquest of four fishermen, who were killed by Botswana Defence Force (BDF) members on suspicion that they were poachers. The hearing, which began last week, is being conducted at Kasane. Three Namibian brothers, Tommy Nchindo, Wamunyima Nchindo, Martin Nchindo, and their cousin, Sinvula Munyeme from Zambia, were brutally shot by BDF soldiers last year on 5 November accusing them of being poachers. Zambezi regional Crime Coordinator, Deputy Commissioner Evans Simasiku, today testified that when he arrived in Botswana with the deceased family members to investigate, he was not allowed to take…

25 Nov

Man, 39, allegedly rapes daughter, 15

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyInspector Thomas Aiyambo, NAMPOL Spokesperson, Onamambili village, Ondangwa

Eba Kandovazu THE police in Ondangwa are investigating a rape incident in which a 39- year-old man is accused of raping his 15- year-old daughter at the Onamambili village. According to Nampol Spokesperson, Inspector Thomas Aiyambo, the incident occurred last Friday around 20h00 in the bushes. Aiyambo says the victim’s aunt alerted the police. The man, who cannot be named to protect the identity of the victim, has since been arrested. “The suspect found the victim with her two cousins while escorting her home. The suspect told the victim to go with him to collect his phone from a certain…