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15 Feb

Prosecutors overworked, underpaid – Imalwa … as Geingob bemoans slow finalisation of cases

info_e12wt4csNational NewsPresident Hage Geingob expressed disappointment in the slow finalisation of cases during the opening of the Legal Year, Prosecutors overworked underpaid – Imalwa

Eba Kandovazu PROSECUTOR General Martha Imalwa says that prosecutors in the country are overworked and underpaid with no administrative staff to ease their workload, which contributes to the slow finalisation of court cases. This plunges the prosecutors into having to work after hours to ease the administrative burden placed upon them by default," Imalwa pointed out. Last week, President Hage Geingob expressed disappointment in the slow finalisation of cases during the opening of the Legal Year, emphasizing that 'justice delayed is justice denied'. Imalwa revealed that internal investigations conducted by her office found that a number of prosecutors at the…

15 Feb

Nampower to increase renewable energy into national grid by 2023

info_e12wt4csNational NewsNampower to increase renewable energy into national grid by 2023, The 20MW Omburu Solar PV plant which is expected to be completed in March of next year.

Tujoromajo Kasuto The 20MW Omburu Solar PV plant, which is expected to be completed in March of next year. The plant is being built by Hopsol Africa (Pty) Ltd and Tulive Private Equity JV, to supply clean renewable energy to 20,000 households via the NamPower grid. The solar power plant will consist of 33,000 solar panels and 100 inverters. The panels will be mounted on 67 single-axis trackers that follow the movement of the sun from east to west. The project's main goals are to lower the total Nampower tariff for customers by delivering affordable "new-build" renewable energy to the…

15 Feb

Kahungu frontrunner in top SPWC job

info_e12wt4csNational NewsKahungu frontrunner in top SPWC job, The current deputy secretary Fransina Kahungu and gender ministry official Katrina Liswani are the two frontrunners, THE Swapo Party Women’s Council (SPWC) secretary position is intensifying as the women’s congress days near

Martin Endjala THE Swapo Party Women’s Council (SPWC) secretary position is intensifying as the women’s congress days near. The current deputy secretary Fransina Kahungu and gender ministry official, Katrina Liswani are the two frontrunners to replace the outgoing secretary Eunice Iipinge. Insiders say, the majority of regional delegates favour Kahungu. Sources say the former Swapo Party Secretary General Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana and former (SPWC) secretary Petrina Haingura are behind Liswani, while Kahungu allegedly have the backing of deputy vice president of (SWAPO) Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Kahungu is alleged to have more support in the Zambezi and the two Kavango regions, as well…

15 Feb

Namibian students in Russia, Ukraine panic amid war fears

info_e12wt4csNational NewsA MEETING between Namibia's Ambassador to Russia Clemens Kashuupulwa and hundreds of Namibias studying in Russia and Ukraine yesterday has left many in a state of uncertainty, Namibian students in Russia, Ukraine panic amid war fears

Eba Kandovazu A MEETING between Namibia's Ambassador to Russia, Clemens Kashuupulwa and hundreds of Namibians studying in Russia and Ukraine yesterday has left many in a state of uncertainty, after the ambassador informed them that the Namibian government has made no arrangements for their evacuation, should the war between the two host countries breakout. Etuweda Hiwete, a medical student at the National Pirogova Memorial Medical University in Vinnitsa, Ukraine told the Windhoek Observer newspaper that Kashuupulwa, during the virtual meeting, called on students to remain calm. According to her, local media reports suggested that the Namibian government would fund the…

15 Feb

Namibia emerges from Fourth Wave

info_e12wt4csNational News367 485 eligible persons are fully vaccinated, inclusive of 1 364 children aged 12-17 years, The number of deaths decreased exponentially from 240 deaths reported during the preceding 29 days to 174 deaths reported during the period

Martin Endjala In today’s 40th Covid-19 briefing at State House by the Vice President Nangolo Mbumba, the Ministry of Health and Social Service Kalumbi Shangula, has announced that the fourth wave of omicron has ended. “We can now say that we have emerged from the fourth wave. However, the pandemic itself is not over,” the minister proclaimed. The Vice President Nangolo Mbumba on his part emphasized the need to continue sensitizing the public and encouraged trade unions, youth organization, spiritual leaders and business fraternity to continue following all Covid-19 health protocols. The maximum persons at public gatherings has been increased…

14 Feb

Victims in Otjiwarongo-Okahandja road accident identified

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedSurihe Gaomas-Guchu, Victims in Otjiwarongo-Okahandja road accident identified

Eba Kandovazu THE Police have released the names of the six people who died in Sunday’s car accident between Otjiwarongo and Okahandja. The deceased are identified as Brian Bronkhorst, aged six, Ciska Bronkhorst, 27, Josefina Ileka, 24, Zita Augusto, 48, Ndahambelela Laudika Nghiwilepo, 30 and Silks Ndesipanda Simon 27. Nampol spokesperson, Chief Inspector Elifas Kuwinga says the surviving persons, drivers Lucky Kalembela, 30, and Willie Henri Bronkhorst, 32 are currently fighting for their lives in Windhoek hospitals as they sustained serious injuries. The car accident happened some 30 kilometers south of Otjiwarongo towards Okahandja, Kuwinga stated. It is reported that…

14 Feb

National Council Chairperson Embarks on Outreach visits to Regions

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedNational Council Chairperson Embarks on Outreach visits to Regions, The public participation initiative will start with a courtesy call on the Governor of the Otjozondjupa Region James Uerikua

Martin Endjala The Chairperson of the National Council has started a regional outreach programme to promote an inclusive legislative process in the regions of Otjozondjuba and Kavango East. The visits started in October last year in the Zambezi Region. Lukas Sinimbo Muha, has earmarked the two regions for the first round of regional engagements that will end on 27 February. The initiative is part of the outreach program activities as set out in the council’s strategic plan to enhance public and key stakeholder participation in the legislative process. The visits were announced by the National Council’s public relation officer, Momly…

14 Feb

NSFAF aims to prioritise full funding of critical fields…….no new funding for pilots

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedKandume points out that there are many courses that NSFAF finance that are not critically needed, NSFAF aims to prioritise full funding of critical fields

Tujoromajo Kasuto THE Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) Acting Chief Executive Officer Kennedy Kandume says that in future, the fund will consider redirecting funds from less impactful fields of study such as business administration to areas with critical shortage such as medical specialisation. Kandume points out that there are many courses that NSFAF finance that are not critically needed, citing the fact that in certain industries/fields, such as business administration, there is an over supply of graduates resulting in a high number of unemployed graduates. “There are certain areas that we have overtrained,” he says, “but assessments still need…

14 Feb

Close to a Billion spent on COVID-19………no abuses recorded

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedapproximately N$300 million on vaccines, Close to a Billion spent on COVID-19, no abuses recorded

Eba Kandovazu THE Ministry of Health and Social Services says it has spent a total N$956 536 385 on COVID-19 since March 2020, when pandemic was first detected in Namibia. The ministry’s Executive Director Ben Nangombe told the Windhoek Observer newspaper that the cost includes acquisition of medical supplies such as vaccines, medical equipment, recruitment of staff and infrastructure development. The amount also includes the PCR tests for suspected COVID-19 cases and transport. Queried on whether the government overspent, Nangombe said “the government availed resources to address the COVID-19 crisis and the Ministry sourced commodities within the availed resources”. Nangombe…

11 Feb

Missing sailor complained about sickness

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedIleni Shapumba, JONAS HEITA, the employee of Hangana Seafood

Eba Kandovazu JONAS HEITA, the employee of Hangana Seafood, who has been declared missing at sea on complained about not feeling well on Sunday. Police say Heita’s sniffing packet was stolen that same day. Nampol Erongo spokesperson Ileni Shapumba said after complaining about being sick, Heita was told to take his medicine and was frequently checked on by his colleagues. Shapumba explained that the vessel left the Walvis Bay port on 4 February 2022 and was due to return on Sunday, 13 February. “The following day on Monday, he again complained that he was too hot and blurry. The captain…