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20 Apr

SWAPO Party celebrates 63 years of revolution

National NewsSWAPO Party celebrates 63 years of revolution

Niël Terblanché Dr Hage Geingob in his capacity as the President of the SWAPO Party congratulated all members and supporters of the movement on the day that the organisation celebrates 63 years of existence. Geingob called the SWAPO Party a glorious movement that was formed with the mission of liberating Namibians from Apartheid oppression. “SWAPO succeeded in that historic mission. Over the past 33 years, SWAPO has been hard at work to unite and to ensure the economic development of Namibia,” he said He said that the party will continue to work hard to complete the mission of socio-economic well-being…

20 Apr

Amupanda’s battle for red line removal continues

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Stefanus Nashama The fight for the removal of the veterinary cordon fence, also known as the red line, by Affirmative Repositioning Leader Job Amupanda continues in the Windhoek High Court, with the matter being postponed to 29 June 2023. Yesterday, Amupanda’s Lawyer Kadhila Amoomo told this publication shortly after he appeared in court that the case was pushed for the hearing for leave to appeal by the Meat Board of Namibia and for protective cost by Amupanda. About two years ago, Amupanda dragged government to the High Court, charging that it is hypocritical for it to stand in his way…

20 Apr

Govt spent N$ 1.4 billion on Transport projects from 2020

National NewsGovt spent N$ 1.4 billion on Transport projects from 2020

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The state has spent a total of N$ 1,451,839,274.13 to improve transport infrastructure between 2020 and February this year, through the Ministry of Works and Transport’s Namibia Transport Infrastructure Improvement Project(NITIIP). This is according to a report seen by the Windhoek Observer. According to the report, the African Development Bank(AFDB) also co- financed the project with N$ 900 million. The report further indicates that the government spent over N$600 million on the 107.5 km railway upgrade between Walvis Bay and Arandis , N$400 million between Arandis and Kranzberg, which were complete this year February and another over N$400…

20 Apr

Woman jumps in front of moving vehicle

National NewsWoman jumps in front of moving vehicle

Stefanus Nashama The Namibian Police in the Oshikoto Region have reported the death of a woman who was struck by two vehicles after throwing herself in the way of the oncoming vehicles. The tragic incident occurred on Tuesday at around 12h30 at Onamulunga Village in the Oniipa district. According to Oshikoto Regional Police Commander, Commissioner Teopoline Kalompo-Nashikaku, the deceased was drinking with her boyfriend at Onamulunga Coca shops before the incident “She allegedly threatened to commit suicide because of family issues. She later told the boyfriend that she was going to kill herself by jumping in front of cars driving…

20 Apr

Namibia’s dependence on imported goods increases inflation rates…as BoN hikes repo rate to 7.25 percent

MainNamibia’s dependence on importedgoods increases inflation rates

Martin Endjala Namibia’s reliance on imported goods is cited as one of the main contributing factors to the country’s high inflation rate, and its citizens feeling the impact of increasing inflation rates globally. This concern was raised by the Bank of Namibia Governor Johannes !Gawaxab yesterday in Windhoek, during the announcement of the repo rate increase by 25 basis points to 7.25 percent, with immediate effect. This is the second time this year that the repo rate has been hiked by the central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee, following a comprehensive review of the global, regional and domestic economic development. The…

19 Apr

Namibia relies heavily on SA for food

National NewsNamibia Agronomic Board’s (NAB), Namibia relies heavily on SA for food

Martin Endjala Namibia continues to rely heavily on South Africa for food supply, with 97 percent of processed agricultural products being imported from the neighbouring country. Imports of processed products average roughly 54 570 tons annually and have an estimated value of over N$1.5 billion. The situation arises from a lack of access to raw materials. According to the Namibia Agronomic Board’s (NAB) research report conducted on various projects for the financial year of 2022/23, juice, frozen vegetables, frozen potato chips, jams, olive oil, spices, and other forms of dried vegetables are the some of most commonly important products. The…

19 Apr

NSFAF rejects 7 000 students

National NewsNSFAF rejects 7 000 students

Hertta-Maria Amutenja At least 7 946 students failed to acquire Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund(NSFAF) funding for the 2023 academic year. According to NSFAF Acting Chief Executive Officer, Kennedy Kandume, the fund received 30 124 applications however only 22 179 applications were eligible for funding. Compared to last year, the fund has increased the number of students it will be funding by 17 Percent. Kandume said the applications were rejected as some applicants did not adhere to the specifications and some applied despite not meeting the academic requirements of the fund. “Like any other application, some applications did not meet…

19 Apr

Judge drops four charges against alleged serial rapist

National NewsJudge drops four charges against alleged serial rapist

Hertta-Maria Amutenja An alleged serial rapist won a partial victory after a Windhoek High court Judge, Dinah Usiku acquitted him on four out of the 23 charges he is facing. Gavin Gawanab is charged with three counts of rape, three counts of attempted rape, four charges of attempted murder and several counts of assault as well as assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, alternatively indecent assault, kidnapping, housebreaking with intent to rape and rape as well as crimen injuria. However, Gawanab has consistently denied the charges since the start of his trial. Gawanab was arrested in November 2018…

19 Apr

Imalwa’s training for Magistrates receives criticism

UncategorisedImalwa’s training for Magistrates receives criticism

Niël Terblanché A course on anti-money laundering, attended by Magistrates and Prosecutors from across the country did not sit well with legal experts, who questioned the authenticity of the Judiciary’s independence and separation of powers. The course, which kicked off on Monday was organized by the Office of the Prosecutor General. The decline in the separation of powers between officials who preside over Magistrate’s Courts and the Prosecuting authority as well as the lack of monitoring of norms and standards of justice meted out in the country’s lower courts was put in the spotlight when the Prosecutor General of Namibia…

19 Apr

Nahas calls for solidarity in social justice

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Stefanus Nashama Retired Politician and Former Prime Minister, Nahas Angula, says social justice ought to be in solidarity with the poor and those in need of necessities. Angula said this yesterday in an interview with this publication while commenting on the current politics of Namibia. He described social justice as the way to go, as it provides solutions to the basic needs of the people. “I am still standing on the ideal of social justice, and that puts me in solidarity with the people who do not have jobs, children who beg in the street and those that are suffering,”…