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08 Jun

World Ocean Day: What every Namibian should know and how we can all commemorate it.

OpinionsWorld Ocean Day: What every Namibian should know and how we can all commemorate it.

Mutindi Lydia Jacobs World Ocean Day is celebrated every year on June 8th to raise awareness about the importance of oceans and marine life. The noble idea came about during the Earth summit held in Rio De Janeiro Brazil, when Canada as a member state to the Summit, proposed the concept of a “World Ocean Day”. The intention for marking this day was and is, to celebrate the interdependence we have on oceans and seas, whilst spreading awareness on the depleting standards of marine life and ocean water. The United Nations General Assembly officially recognised the 8th of June as…

08 Jun

Cop loses case against govt for rank demotion

National NewsCop loses case against govt for rank demotion, Nampol Inspector General Sebastian Ndeitunga

Hertta-Maria Amutenja A Namibian Police Detective Sergeant formerly stationed at the Luderitz Police Station has lost a case in which he was suing former Nampol Inspector General Sebastian Ndeitunga after he was demoted and transferred to another duty station. The plaintiff, Daniel Baisako sought an order declaring his rank demotion and transfer null and void and subsequently set aside. Judge Collins Parker dismissed the case with costs yesterday. Baisako was reportedly demoted from a Detective Warrant to a Detective Sergeant and subsequently transferred from the Internal Investigation Sub-Division of Nampol in Lüderitz to the Administration Unit of the Keetmanshoop Police…

08 Jun

Law Society decries attacks on the Judiciary

National NewsLaw Society decries attacks on the Judiciary, Namibia (LSN)

Niël Terblanché The Law Society of Namibia (LSN) has expressed deep concern about the public attacks on the Judiciary following the recent Supreme Court judgement that affords foreign spouses in same-sex marriages the same immigration rights as foreign wives or husbands of Namibians. According to Clive Kavendjii, the Chairperson of the Law Society of Namibia, there can be no justification for the attacks on the Judiciary especially where such attacks interfere with the independence of the Judiciary. “Attacks on the Judiciary have serious ramifications for the rule of law and the administration of justice. In any constitutional democracy founded on…

08 Jun

Namibians to benefit from trade in carbon credits

National NewsCarbon Markets Framework, Namibians to benefit from trade in carbon credits

Niël Terblanché Namibia has taken a step closer to establishing a viable trading system in which carbon credits are sold and bought to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce the impact of climate change. Trading in carbon credits, however, will have to happen within Carbon Markets Framework and in this regard, the national Plan was validated during an event in Walvis Bay. The Erongo Regional Governor, Neville Andre while welcoming all participants to the validation event, said that climate change continues to impact every aspect of people’s lives. “The 2030 Low Emissions Agenda for the Paris Agreement on climate change,…

08 Jun

Namibia strengthens ties with India

National NewsNamibia strengthens ties with India, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah

Niël Terblanché Namibia and India successfully discussed several bilateral avenues of cooperation collaboration during the first-ever session of a ministerial commission held in Windhoek. A meeting between Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation and her Indian counterpart, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Monday saw discussions on the advancement of bilateral ties in energy, green hydrogen, transport and connectivity, digital, pharmaceuticals, food security, science and technology. Nandi-Ndaitwah co-chaired the first Joint Commission of Cooperation between India and Namibia with Jaishankar. The Minister said the session focused on some of the most crucial matters affecting development in both Namibia and India.…

08 Jun

Mbango appointed new CENORED boss

National NewsMbango appointed new CENORED boss

Staff Writer The Central North Regional Electricity Distributor (Cenored) has announced the appointment of Fessor Mbango as its new Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect.This was announced by Cenored Board Chairperson Moses Matyayi on Monday. Mbango replaces Robert Kahimise who vacated the post in March this year to head the Electricity Control Board.

08 Jun

Vivo energy drives an active lifestyle

National NewsVivo energy drives an active lifestyle, Vivo Energy Windhoek Marathon

Martin Endjala Vivo Energy Namibia has taken it upon itself to be a driver of health and wellness, social responsibility and community engagement for it strongly believes that physical activity and sports are essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The company officially launched the Vivo Energy Windhoek Marathon slated for 29 July this year. The maiden Marathon is said to provide an opportunity for people of all ages and fitness levels to come together and challenge themselves while also enjoying the camaraderie of others. The Managing Director for Vivo Energy Namibia Edward Walugembe said that the marathon is not just…

08 Jun

Namibia is not for homosexuals – Ekandjo

MainJerry Ekandjo, Namibia is not for homosexuals - Ekandjo

Niël Terblanché Loide Kasingo, the Deputy Speaker of the Namibian Parliament had her hands full to keep order in the house during a notice of motion brought by Jerry Ekandjo against same-sex marriages. The veteran lawmaker and a member of the Constituent Assembly was very agitated about the fact that a notice of motion he intended to bring to the Parliament was removed from the schedule without his consent. “I had to spend several hours with various officials to get the motion back on the agenda,” he told the house. When prompted by the Deputy Speaker to proceed with his…

07 Jun

Give Ramatex to SMEs – LPM

MainGive Ramatex to SMEs - LPM, Lifalaza Smataa

Stefanus Nashama The Landless People’s Movement says that the government can still create a conducive environment to fill up the gap left by the closure of the Ramatex clothing factory despite the company’s dark history of actively violating labour rights and later leaving the country without ever fulfilling its great potential. LPM National Spokesperson, Lifalaza Smataa yesterday said Ramatex could serve as an industrial space for small businesses, and serve as another manufacturing space once again that is well supervised and domestically to avoid another failure. “There are a lot of people with skills and educational backgrounds but they are…

07 Jun

IPC VP calls for a drastic overhaul of fishing quota allocation

National NewsIPC VP calls for a drastic overhaul of fishing quota allocation

Stefanus Nashama The Vice President of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), Trevino Forbes, says there is a need for a drastic overhaul in the allocation of fishing quotas in the country. Forbes made these remarks yesterday, calling on for an urgent law review of the allocation of fishing quotas. He said that currently fishing factories are forced to purchase quotas at exorbitant prices from individual rights holders, making fishing unaffordable for locals. Forbes added that the law regulating the quota allocation must be reviewed for the interest and benefit of all Namibians. “It is time for reforms in our…