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09 May

Advocate’s bribery charge thrown out due to lack of evidence

ObserverFeaturedAdvocate’s bribery charge thrown out due to lack of evidence

Hertta-Maria Amiutenja The state has withdrawn its bribery charge against Advcocate Eliaser Nekwaya, who was arrested last weekend after he allegedly attempted to bribe police officers with N$ 10 000, after his associate, Lawyer Henry Shimutwikeni was arrested on allegations of driving under the influence of alcohol. Sources revealed that the lawyers were coming from a popular night club in Windhoek before they were intercepted by police officers. Shimutwikeni now faces a charge of bribery, driving under the influence of alcohol and refusing to take a breathalyzer. Sisa Namandje who represented Nekwaya said they have been informed by the state…

05 May

Namibia reigns supreme in press freedom

ObserverFeaturedNamibia reigns supreme in press freedom

Niël Terblanché Namibia has reclaimed the top spot in Africa as the country with the freest press. According to World Press Freedom Index, Namibia is not only ranking high on the African ladder but is also 22nd from the top, globally. On Wednesday, the world commemorated Press Freedom Day. In a statement, President Hage Geingob stated that the media is crucial to democracy, plays an essential role in keeping the public informed and is there to keep Government institutions accountable. “Therefore, the media is an important pillar of effective governance and should be assured that I will guarantee freedom of…

02 May

Workers in Namibia are treated the best

ObserverFeaturedWorkers in Namibia are treated the best

Niël Terblanché Despite claims to the contrary, Namibia is consistently ranked as one of the countries with the best workers’ rights on the continent. According to the Global Rights Index for 2022 as compiled by the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), the country was ranked second in Africa. “Namibia’s excellent ranking is a testament to the government’s efforts to ensure that workers are protected and their rights are upheld. This high ranking is a reflection of the country’s commitment to creating an environment that is conducive to fair labour practices and the protection of workers’ rights. The ITUC ranked 148…

28 Apr

The unaffordability of bank loans leads many into a debt trap

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Martin Endjala It is an open secret that with the continued upward inflation rate, many Namibians that live below the bread line, find themselves in a dilemma when it comes to sourcing loans because many do not qualify for bank loans and have to rely on cash loans. This is because cash loans are believed to be obtainable faster when compared to banks and such loans also have short repayment terms. Obtaining a cash loan also does not require the provision of any security by the lender. “Cash loan extend facility on an unsecured basis, don’t require collateral for you…

27 Apr

Brutal child abuse shocks villagers

ObserverFeaturedBrutal child abuse shocks villagers

Niël Terblanché A 94-year-old traditional headman residing in the Otambo Yakawali Villigae and his girlfriend have been arrested on charges relating to child abuse after they kept a little girl chained to the side of a house for days on end. According to a report about the flagrant abuse of a minor child provided by Oshikoto Regional Police Commander, Commissioner Teopolina Kalompo-Nashikaku, the nine-year-old victim was rescued by members of the Namibian Police after neighbours saw her walking around cuca shops near her home with heavy steel chains around her waist and legs last Saturday. The report states that the…

24 Apr

PM involved in crash, three seriously injured

ObserverFeaturedPM involved in crash

Niël Terblanché The Prime Minister of Namibia, Saara Kuukongelwa-Amadhila was rushed to hospital for observation after her official vehicle collided with a mini bus, some 15 kilometres south of Otjiwarongo, yesterday afternoon. Three officials from the Electoral Commission of Namibia are said to have sustained serious injuries. Kuugongelwa-Amadhila and her driver escaped the accident unharmed. The three officials have since been transported to the Otjiwarongo State Hospital. An eyewitness reported that the ECN minibus crashed into the back of a vehicle transporting tourists. “The driver of the minibus with GRN number plates lost control over the vehicle and it slammed…

17 Apr

Soaring with Jessica… An exclusive interview with Jessica Mundie Uiras.

ObserverFeaturedSoaring with Jessica... An exclusive interview with Jessica Mundie Uiras.

Jessica Mundie Uiras (25) was born and raised in Windhoek, Namibia. She is the oldest of 4 girls and became an orphan at 10, and a mother to her 3 sister’s at 20. Jessica was raised by her grandmother Rosina Rosa Uiras (71) in Freedomland, Katutura and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, an Honors degree in Public Relations and Image management as well as a Business M.A in Strategic Marketing.She is currently employed as a Programme Coordinator at the Namibia Media Trust (NMT) a non- profit organisation that promotes a free and self-sustainable media climate in Africa where independent…

17 Apr

Paragon Media to launch Women of Power conference

ObserverFeaturedParagon Media to launch Women of Power conference

Paragon Media through through its Observer Weekend publication will be launching the Women of Power series on 28 April 2023. The launch is a precursor for the Women of Power Conference and Awards Ceremony slated for 2024. The Observer Weekend has been featuring a “Women of Power” segment every Sunday in the Observer Weekend E-paper since February this year. According to the Executive Director of Paragon Media, Lazarus Jacobs, the purpose of the Conference is to celebrate women who are making a difference in their communities and nationally. “These women are, Disrupters, Unrecognized change makers.” He further stated that the…

17 Apr

Seeking the light with Femi

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Namibian based author, Femi Kayode trained as a clinical psychologist in Nigeria, before starting a career in advertising. He has created and written several prime-time TV shows. His debut novel, Lightseekers, was selected as a Best Crime Novel of the Month by The Times, Sunday Times, Independent, Guardian, Observer, Financial Times and Irish Times and was longlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger Award. Femi sat down with Observer Weekend on the eve of the launch of his second novel, Gas Light. Your journey is quite an interesting one: from psychologist, to creative director and now author. Can you share this…

17 Apr

The Story of Hermien

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Hermien is a passionate, inspiring, witty, authentic and engaging speaker, host and MC who is currently studying Psychology through the South African College of Applied Psychology in her pursuit to specialise in Narrative Therapy - Healing through Story. She made time to tell us about Her Story. You’ve had quite an interesting childhood. Do you mind sharing that with us?I was born in Katutura Hospital on the 17th of February 1983, I turned 40 this year.My parents are both generational cycle breakers who wanted me and my siblings to have a better education than they did, they sent me to…