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16 Jan

NCS candidates warned against scammers

info_e12wt4csNational NewsNCS candidates warned against scammers, Sam Shalulange

Staff Writer The Deputy Commissioner General for Correctional Operations at the Namibian Correctional Service, Sam Shalulange has cautioned its shortlisted 15 867 candidates to be vigilant of scammers pretending to be in the employment of NCS, offering interview question papers. The scamming involves monies being paid by members of the public for question papers to secure employment in the ongoing recruitment process of 200 correctional services officers, he stressed. “We are very fortunate to not have received any reports on the scams as of yet but there was an example of the text message circulating on social media, in which…

16 Jan

Ohangwena flood water moving inward, Oshana ropes in helicopter

info_e12wt4csNational NewsLeonard Hango, Ohangwena flood water moving inward, Oshana ropes in helicopter

Martin Endjala The northern flood water in the Ohangwena region, reportedly from Angola is moving at a fast current, as the South of Angola continues to receive heavy rainfall, causing the flood water to make its way into the western streams of the region, resulting in flooding. Senior Hydrologist in the Ministry of Agriculture, Leonard Hango says if no further interventions are made by the Road Fund Administration or Roads Authority, the road leading to Onghala Combined School will overtop this afternoon. In the meantime, the Governor of Oshana region, Elia Irimari said that the ministry of defense has dispatched…

16 Jan

Toddler drowns in water bucket in Omusati

info_e12wt4csNational NewsKamhulu Silas Kasheka, Omusati Regional Crime Coordinator Deputy Commissioner Moses Simao, Toddler drowns in water bucket in Omusati

Tujoromajo Kasuto A 17-month old toddler, Kamhulu Silas Kasheka, died yesterday in Okafakoushongo village, Outapi Constituency, Omusati Region after drowning in an uncovered bucket of water while his family was working in the mahangu field. According to Omusati Regional Crime Coordinator Deputy Commissioner Moses Simao, the baby was last seen in the house just before midday. “It’s alleged that the deceased was together with his parents and his three sisters in the mahangu field. The deceased and his two sisters, both who are minors left the mahangu field and went in the house. The two sisters then returned to the…

13 Jan

SPYL condemns selling of Air Namibia planes

info_e12wt4csNational NewsAir Namibia, Ephraim Nekongo, SPYL condemns selling of Air Namibia planes, WestAir

Staff Writer The SWAPO Party Youth League condemns the selling of Air Namibia planes to Wings Aviation which includes WestAir. SPYL Secretary Ephraim Nekongo said the liqudation of the national airline was made to pave a way for a private airline “SPYL is saddened to learn that the planes that belonged to our now liquidated national airline; Air Namibia, are now being sold to WestAir. We have always maintained that the liquidation of Air Namibia was a concocted move to pave a way for a private airline, at the expense of our National Airline. “Like the nation at large as…

13 Jan

NUNW condemns mistreatment of workers in hospitality industry

info_e12wt4csNational NewsJob Muniaro, NUNW condemns mistreatment of workers in hospitality industry

Martin Endjala The National Union of Namibian Workers (NUNW) secretary general Job Muniaro has condemned the mistreatment of workers in the hospitality industry saying that temporary workers must have a union to represent them. The SG wants this to become compulsory to all job providers, given alleged incidents were temporary workers are hired on training, for some years and become supervisors and are told not to join unions. Muniaro stressed that workers should not be pressured for joining unions, for it is within their Democratic rights to do so, while also calling for the abolishment of 51 plus as it…

Security association warns<br>non-complying guard companies

13 Jan

Security association warns
non-complying guard companies

info_e12wt4csNational NewsKuume Uutaapama, Security association warns non-complying guard companies

Martin Endjala The Security Association of Namibia (SAN) said it will no longer be tolerating security companies which violate its mandates, that harsh penalties will be imposed as a result. Speaking to the Windhoek Observer in an interview, Kuume Uutaapama president of SAN, said that an agreement signed in 2017 which allows them to penalize companies will be taken “very seriously” this year. “We will also focus on security company operators who are not registered under the association. We urge stakeholders especially clients who want to recruit a service provider to approach our office for further information, regarding the costing…

Restaurants running out<br>of meat, Meat board confirms

12 Jan

Restaurants running out
of meat, Meat board confirms

info_e12wt4csNational NewsDesmond Cloete, Meat board confirms, Restaurants running out of meat

Staff Writer Namibia’s formal market is currently running low on fresh, raw produce especially raw pork produce due to the current foot and mouth disease outbreak in South Africa. This confirmation was made by Desmond Cloete, head of Marketing at the Meat Board of Namibia. According to him, Namibia is currently experiencing a fresh pork meat shortage in the county for the formal market because the local production can only support about 50 percent of the domestic consumption. “These are the likes of the restaurants, butcheries and grocery stores. It is a challenge for Namibia. We do have small scale…

Amushelelo demands N$500K<br>from Nampol following arrest

12 Jan

Amushelelo demands N$500K
from Nampol following arrest

info_e12wt4csNational NewsAmushelelo demands N$500K from Nampol following arrest, Minister of Defense Frans Kapofi, Namibia Economic Freedom Fighter Activist Michael Amushelelo

Martin Endjala The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighter Activist Michael Amushelelo through his lawyer Kadhila Amoomo is demanding compensation to remedy injuries he sustained in the hands of police officers yesterday, during his arrest. In a letter dated 12 January 2023 directed to the Namibian Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo through the Kadhila Amoomo law furm, Amushelelo wants payment for pain and suffering allegedly at the hands of police officers, as well as the violation of his dignity as per article 8 of the Namibian constitution, which he says was exceedingly violated. A further N$250 000 is also being demanded for…

12 Jan

Geingob condemns terrorism and violent extremism in Mozambique

info_e12wt4csNational Newsn Cabo Delgado Province, SADC Mission in Mozambique

Tujoromajo Kasuto Regarding recent developments on the SADC Mission in Mozambique ,President Hage Geingob, in his capacity as Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence, and Security, has condemned terrorism and acts of violent extremism in Cabo Delgado Province, and an investigation is underway to determine a plan of action. According to Geingob, SADC will continue to assist Mozambique, through SAMIM, in combating terrorism and acts of violent extremism in Cabo Delgado Province by neutralizing the terrorist threat and restoring security in order to create a secure environment and paving the way for Mozambique and the SADC region’s sustainable…

12 Jan

Correctional Service commences food production project in Hardap

info_e12wt4csNational NewsCorrectional Service commences food production project in Hardap, Namibia Correctional Service (NCS)

Tujoromajo Kasuto The Namibia Correctional Service (NCS) launched an integrated food production project in Mariental on Thursday, January 12, 2023, in the Hardap Region, to support the government's efforts to scale domestic food production, develop agricultural value chains, and improve socioeconomic outcomes. The project will design, plan, and carry out an agricultural pilot project that will produce a variety of high-value crops for local and international markets. The project is expected to cover more than 100 hectares, with the pilot phase beginning on 5 hectares. The production is being carried out at nedersetting no. 607, a portion of the Hardap…