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No movement restrictions for festive season
15 Dec

No movement restrictions for festive season

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Tujoromajo Kasuto THERE is no lockdown and/or curfew restrictions as most Namibians were fearing after the President last week hinted at imposing strict measures if the situation does not improve after the outbreak of the Omicron variant in the country. President Hage Geingob announced today at the 38th COVID-19 public briefing. No curfew, with the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) Minister, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula stating that the reintroduction of the curfew triggers other actions, such as those related to the general hours of the operations of businesses, public transport, and the sale of alcohol. With the new measure…
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13 Dec

German-Namibian Joint Declaration antiquated model of international law

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Staff Writer THE Joint Declaration between the Namibian government and its German counterpart is based on an antiquated model of international law and more than anything meant to force the Ovaherero and Nama into submission, says UK-based Reparations Specialist and Scholar-Activist, Esther Stanford-Xosei. She was among panelists from the Diaspora of the United Kingdom and Botswana, joining descendants of the victims of the Ovaherero and Nama genocide in Namibia to observe the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide, and of the Prevention of this Crime, last Thursday, 9 December. Thereby interrogating the…
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13 Dec

Two babies among reported deaths over the weekend

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Eba Kandovazu THE police are investigating two separate incidents in which babies died last Thursday and Friday. According to Nampol Spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, a two-month-old baby boy,Gift Vries, died on Thursday while sleeping. The incident happened at Karasburg. The baby was taken to the hospital and was declared dead upon arrival. Shikwambi says a postmortem is underway to determine the cause of death. Meanwhile, another baby girl, seven-month-old Ndapwa Jesaya was found dead in bed at Onayena last Friday. A postmortem will be conducted to determine the cause of death. Police in Opuwo are also busy with an…
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Married police officers prioritised for accommodation
13 Dec

Married police officers prioritised for accommodation

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Eba Kandovazu NAMIBIAN Police Inspector General, Sebastian Ndeitunga, says married police officers in the Zambezi region would receive first priority for accommodation in the newly donated flats. At the anding over of the Sanzila court, by the Muadinohamba Family Trust, Ndeitunga noted that it is concerning that married police officers reside in police barracks, which he says are not convenient to “feel at home” and also for their integrity as family unit. Ndeitunga stresses that police officers stationed at Katima Mulilo travel long distances from villages to provide policing services, while others stay in rented houses due to lack of…
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10 Dec

Enters the vicious cycle of unholy coalitions crumbling to the detriment of local residents

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LATELY there have been at the local authorities level too much ado about nothing as the various political parties and formations jostle for positions on the management committees of the various hung councils. As much as these elections were accompanied with much excitement, Yours Truly Ideologically cannot but be less excited about their outcome, the hung councils. Because in the final analysis these changes cannot be anything else but a zero some game accompanied by superficial visions and ideals. For democracy yes one may put some premium on these elections and subsequent recurring elections of the management committees. But in…
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10 Dec

End the global war on our bodies

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Alna Dall and Nyasha Chingore* As the world ends commemoration of the 30th anniversary of 16 Days of Activism to end violence against women this week, it is apparent that sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) continues to have far reaching consequences, not only for survivors, but on the entire society. To appreciate how SGBV has affected global societies and economies over the last 30 years, an understanding of how women and other vulnerable and marginalised populations including the key populations have been systematically denied their rights to bodily autonomy and integrity (BAI) is needed. Unless BAI and sexual and reproductive…
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10 Dec

Trustco board advisors vindicated by shareholder vote

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Tujoromajo Kasuto TRUSTCO Group Holdings Ltd.’s minority shareholders have overwhelmingly endorsed and confirmed the board's accounting treatment and auditor's opinions on the group financial statements. This includes the loan forgiveness transactions of more than N$1.5 billion by Next Capital Ltd, Trustco’ s majority shareholder, in a non-binding advisory vote called by the Board of Directors. In the eyes of the minority shareholders, this vote effectively vindicates the actions of the board, the group auditors, and the independent accounting advisors. Minority shareholders were also asked to vote on whether Trustco should move its listing and, if necessary, delist for a period…
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10 Dec

Boy (13) charged with rape of boy (9)

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Eba Kandovazu THE police in Ondangwa are investigating a rape case in which a nine-year-old boy was allegedly raped by a 13-year old boy at the village of Okiimba on Tuesday. According to Oshana Police Spokesperson, Inspector Thomas Aiyambo, the incident occurred around 16h00. The boy was reportedly on his way home when the suspect, approached him in the bushes and forced himself on him. Police say although both the suspect and victim are from the same village, the former is still at large. In another rape incident, a case of rape was registered at Ongwediva Police station after a…
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Geingob pleased with Cabinet’s work despite COVID-19 challenges
10 Dec

Geingob pleased with Cabinet’s work despite COVID-19 challenges

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Eba Kandovazu PRESIDENT Hage Geingob says although Namibia faced challenges this year as a result of the deadly Coronavirus pandemic, Government has stood strong and Cabinet has responded to multiple crises with swiftness and purpose. At the last Cabinet meeting of the year, he says in the midst of immense human losses, Cabinet has provided the nation with the reassurance of direction, order and security. “In the eye of the storm, we have steered the ship towards calmer waters. Through your swift and decisive action, our nation has been able to avert a potential humanitarian disaster. At this juncture, I…
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OGF hosts virtual transitional justice panel discussion in the observance of International Commemoration of Genocide Day
09 Dec

OGF hosts virtual transitional justice panel discussion in the observance of International Commemoration of Genocide Day

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Staff Writer Diasporans from Botswana, South Africa, United Kingdom (UK) are among panelists joining descendants of the victims of the Ovaherero and Nama genocide in tackling this issue during a virtual discussion to be livestreamed tomorrow evening. This is to observe the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide, and of the Prevention of this Crime, which is observed every year on 9 December. This year also sees the 78th anniversary of the 1948 United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, also known as the Genocide Convention.…
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