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25 Jan

Incriminating evidence found in Hatuikulipi’s phone during arrest-ACC

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyIncriminating evidence found in Hatuikulipi’s phone during arrest, money received by Namgomar was never used for government

Eba Kandovazu AN Anti- Corruption Commission (ACC) investigator this afternoon said that incriminating evidence was discovered in Fishrot suspect, James Haituikulipi’s, phone upon his arrest. Hatuikulipi reportedly informed an Icelander in text messages that investigators do not have capacity to investigate foreign accounts, after he was asked whether or not “dubious” transactions would not be detected. “During arrest of Hatuikulipi and Sacky Shanghala, there were phones seized. The phone of James was analysed by one investigator. When he analysed it, some information was retrieved relating to payment of N$500 per metric ton paid to Namgomar by Samherji. Hatuikulipi at some…

24 Jan

One of two remaining Maoist Swanu China trained cadres laid to rest

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyOne of the last two standing China military trained cadres of the Swanu of Namibia, Silbanus Karumue Marenga-Tjoutuku, who in 1964 went to China to receive military training at the Nanking Military Academy

Staff Writer One of the last two standing China military trained cadres of the Swanu of Namibia bowed out of this world with his party and community bidding him farewell at his homestead at the outpost of the village Die Oupad in rural Omaheke in the Otjombinde Constituency. Silbanus Karumue Marenga-Tjoutuku , one of a third generation of liberation fighters after the first and second generation of German colonialism resisters stealthily their last passages, passed on last Thursday in Windhoek due to ill-health, and was laid to rest on Sunday. He was one of two remaining of the four Swanu…

24 Jan

Man falls to his death from moving car

info_e12wt4csObserver Moneyallegedly falling to his death from a moving white Toyota pick-up, Pombili Kamanja Beukes, while attempting to catch a wooden door falling from the vehicle

Tujoromajo Kasuto IN a culpable homicide, reckless and/or negligent driving the police weekend report contains an incident of a man identified as Pombili Kamanja Beukes, allegedly falling to his death from a moving white Toyota pick-up vehicle, while attempting to catch a wooden door falling from the vehicle. The incident took place on Friday on the B-1 road about 20 kilometres from Windhoek towards Rehoboth. According to the police the deceased was sitting in the back of the car when a door-shaped piece of wood was blown by the wind and he attempted to hold it back onto the vehicle…

24 Jan

Tourism Board eyes digital marketing strategy for revenue recovery

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyDigu //Naobeb, THE Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Namibia Tourism Board (NTB)

Tujoromajo Kasuto THE Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Namibia Tourism Board (NTB), Digu //Naobeb, says the recovery strategy for this financial year is more premised on digital marketing for which a new website is under development for launching in March. On how financial matters are going after NTB last year ran out of money to pay salaries and upkeep as of last November, he says the Government has offered an additional N$ 8 million for the current financial year ending March 2022, which will keep the operations going till then. For the 2022/2023 financial year he says the NTB…

24 Jan

Katuutire Kaura remembered as a colossal giant

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyKatuutire Kaura remembered as a colossal giant

Tujoromajo Kasuto PRESIDENT Hage G. Geingob has expressed his condolences to the Kaura and Mbuende families following the death of Katuutire Kaura, a veteran politician who died on Sunday, aged 80 years. In his message of condolences, President Geingob says he has learned with great “sadness during this hour of grief, on behalf of the people and government of the Republic of Namibia.” He further conveys his sincere condolences to his wife, Vicky Kaura, his children, the Kaura and Mbuende families. “May you find comfort and solace in the Lord and May the Soul of the Late Katuutire Kaura Rest…

24 Jan

“The allegations against me are a misunderstanding”- Mwapopi

info_e12wt4csObserver Moneyallegations against me are a misunderstanding, FISHROT accused, Phillipus Mwapopi

Eba Kandovazu FISHROT accused, Phillipus Mwapopi, today told Judge Shafimana Ueitele that the allegations and criminal charges against him are a mere misunderstanding and that he does not believe he could be jailed as a result. Mwapopi, a city police officer is applying for bail alongside former Justice Minister, Sacky Shanghala; former Investec Asset Management Managing Director, James Hatuikulipi; former Fishcor Chief Executive Officer, Mike Nghipunya; Otneel Shuudifonya and Pius Mwatelula. It is Mwapopi’s testimony that he made an offer to Nghipunya to supply dried to Fishcor for a drought relief food aid programme. According to him, his supplier from…

21 Jan

High Court dismisses attempt to recognise foreign gay marriages

info_e12wt4csObserver Moneya Namibian and her German wife Anita Seiler-Lille, Annette Seiler, High Court dismisses attempt to recognise foreign gay marriages

Tujoromajo Kasuto A FULL High Court bench consisting of justices Hannelie Prinsloo, Esi Schimming-Chase and Orben Sibeya, yesterday dismissed an attempt by two Namibians and their foreign partners to have their marriages recognised in Namibia. This is despite the judges expressing frustration that they, in deciding, are still constrained by a 20-year-old Supreme Court judgement that concluded homosexual relationships are not legal, thus the High Court cannot overrule the Supreme Court. Prinsloo pointed out that the applicants' lawyer said the cases are not about legalising same-sex marriage in Namibia but are about treating a non-Namibian spouse in a same-sex union,…

21 Jan

Namibian men succumbing more to COVID-19 than women

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyBen Nangombe, Namibian men succumbing more to COVID-19 than women

Eba Kandovazu MORE Namibian men have succumbed to COVID-19, in comparison to women, since the global pandemic hit Namibia in March 2020. Until 10 January, a total 3735 Namibians died. Of these, 2044 are men and 1691 are women, the Executive Director (ED) in the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), Ben Nangombe, says. Nangombe says an analytical study ought to be conducted, to establish why more men than women are dying due to coronavirus. "One cannot just make assumptions and conclude on the factors contributing to the difference, as this need analytical study to make an informed conclusion.…

21 Jan

Family’s patriarch heirs left homeless

info_e12wt4csObserver Moneyvacate the farm Wild Kuhl, WARRANT of eviction has been issued against the heirs of late Bernhardt Uahupirapi

Tujoromajo Kasuto A WARRANT of eviction has been issued against the heirs of late Bernhardt Uahupirapi, who are scheduled to vacate the farm Wild Kuhl in the Otjozondjupa Region. This comes after the executor, who also happened to be the father's younger brother, sold the property to the government under "dubious" terms, according to the heirs. Uahupirapi died in 2004, and his 24 children allege that the farm was in debt of more than N$780,000 at the time of his death, which the heirs claim they paid out in cash. But when the land was sold and the riches dispersed,…

21 Jan

South African airline offers 1.4 billion to buy Air Namibia

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyBDS Airways reportedly has put in a N$ 1.4 billion, Dr Ndumba Kamwanyah

Martin Edjala A South African airline, BDS Airways, reportedly has put in a N$ 1.4 billion bid to buy Air Namibia. This is the second bid offer made by BDS Airways after withdrawing the initial bid of N$3.2 billion last November. This has been confirmed in the liquidator’s latest communication as per the transaction timeline proposal. BDS Airways reportedly indicated their readiness in this regard. “This news brings hope to both the country as a whole and the Air Namibia employees, however, there is an element of cautioun that needs to be undertaken, as nothing yet has been finalised, nor…