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09 Jun

Rape accused women denied bail

ObserverFeaturedAnatolia Petrus (29) and Rauha Pinhas (33) allegedly raped a 22-year-old man, Rape accused women denied bail

Staff Writer Two women from Omeege village were denied bail in the Oshakati Magistrate’s Court yesterday after they appeared on rape charges. The suspects, Anatolia Petrus (29) and Rauha Pinhas (33) allegedly raped a 22-year-old man, who is mentally challenged, on different occasions. The rape incidences occurred between May and June this year. Oshana Nampol Spokesperson Inspector Thomas Aiyambo said the crimes were committed mostly during night at different places at Omeege village. The suspects would usually find the victim at local cucashops before luring him to their houses. The victim’s aunt reported the matter to the police. The suspects…

05 Jun

Six suicides recorded over the weekend

ObserverFeaturedDeputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, Six suicides recorded over the weekend

Staff Writer Last weekend, six people committed suicide in various parts of the country the latest police crime report indicated. An 80 year-old man from Onanghulo village in Eenhana district forms part of these staggering statistics after he hanged himself with a rope yesterday. Nampol Spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi said the deceased hanged himself at an unknown time. He has since been identified as Jeutkus Mwandingi. Shikwambi added that Mwandingi hanged himself on a tree in his communal land. He was residing with his wife and five children. No foul play is suspected and his next of kin were…

01 Jun

Diesel gets much cheaper in June

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Niël Terblanché The sharp upward curve in the cost of consumer goods in Namibia will flatten off with diesel prices that will be significantly cheaper as of next week Wednesday. The Ministry of Mines and Energy has announced that the price for petrol will remain unchanged while the pump price for 50 ppm diesel will decrease by 80 cents and 10 ppm diesel by 60 cents.The new fuel prices in Namibia will be implemented at midnight next Wednesday. As a result of the downward adjustment the price of 50 ppm diesel will be N$19.00 and 10 ppm diesel will be…

01 Jun

Regional conference on information and communication rights in Africa commences

ObserverFeaturedRegional conference on information and communication rights in Africa

Staff Writer The Namibia Media Trust (NMT) in collaboration with UNESCO, fesmedia and ACHPR is hosting a Three Day Regional conference on information and communication rights in Africa. During the conference, Information Minister Peya Mushelenga delivered a keynote address stating that Africa is guided by the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, which provides that Every individual shall have the right to receive information and that Every individual shall have the right to express and disseminate his opinions within the law.“Article 1 of the African Charter obliges States Parties to adopt legislative, or other measures to give effect to…

01 Jun

DBN appoints new CEO

ObserverFeatured, Observer MoneyDBN appoints new CEO

Niël Terblanché John Steytler, a seasoned Economist and a former Presidential Economic Advisor, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Development Bank of Namibia. The appointment was announced by Sarel van Zyl, the DBN’s Board of Directors chairperson. In a statement, Van Zyl expressed confidence and support to the incoming CEO and wished him well as he came to champion the strategic direction of the DBN with the help of a seasoned team of executives. “I expect Dr Steytler and his executive team to play a significant role in the recovery and future development of the…

31 May

Namfisa levels the consumer credit playing field

ObserverFeaturedConsumer Credit Bill., Namfisa levels the consumer credit playing field

Martin Endjala The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority has resolved to level the playing field following its announcement yesterday that it will be consulting stakeholders on proposed amendments to the Consumer Credit Bill. This means that money lenders will now be under the scrutiny of Namfisa and those who do not fall in line will face the repercussions should the draft bill be endorsed after it undergoes a makeover. Namfisa has been tasked by the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises to spearhead the drafting of the Consumer Credit Bill to enhance the regulatory and supervisory oversight of all consumer…

30 May

ELCIN Bishops appeal to Geingob on same-sex judgment

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Stefanus Nashama Following the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling compelling the Namibian government to recognize same-sex marriages that are certified in jurisdictions outside the country, seven retired Bishops of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Namibia (ELCIN) have written a letter to President Hage Geingob, requesting him to intervene and exercise his powers to enable the Supreme Court to revert its ruling. The retired Bishops, Kleopas Dumeni, Apollos Kaulinge, Tomas Shivute, Johannes Sindano, Josefat Shanghala, Veikko Munyika and Shekutaamba Nambala said in an open letter that the government should order the Supreme Court to reverse its ruling on recognizing same-sex marriages and…

29 May

Menstrual Health and Hygiene Day celebrated in Ohangwena

ObserverFeaturedMenstrual Health and Hygiene Day celebrated in Ohangwena

Martin Endjala Health and Social Services Deputy Minister, Esther Muinjangue, says that menstrual health is not only a health issue but is in actual fact a human rights issue. Muinjangue said this at the commemoration of the Menstrual Health and Hygiene Day in Eenhana in Ohangwena region, on Friday. The day is commemorated every year on the 28th of May, under the theme Making menstruation a normal fact of life by 2030. She explained that millions of women and girls around the world are stigmatised, excluded and discriminated against simply because they menstruate. She said menstrual health and hygiene are…

26 May

FIMA committee chairman wants public views considered

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Martin Endjala The Chairperson of the newly inaugurated Financial Institutions and Markets (FIMA) Committee, Natangwe Ithete cautioned against the handing over of power to one person or entity in deciding on matters relating to the public. He was speaking on Tuesday during the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economic and Public Administration stakeholder’s consultation on the FIMA Act. He stressed that “These are some of the challenges the country is faced with, with ministries and individuals given too much control over matters concerning the public,”. It is his position that Namfisa and the Finance Ministry, should not jump the gun on…

23 May

Namport launches investigation into fatal accident

ObserverFeaturedNamport launches investigation into fatal accident

Niël Terblanché The Namibian Port Authority in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation, has launched a comprehensive investigation into the tragic death of a worker on board a container vessel at the start of the weekend. Elias Mwenyo, Namport’s Executive: Commercial Services said in a statement said that the investigation is currently underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the deadly incident. “In a tragic incident that unfolded at the Port of Walvis Bay, Tangeni Antindi, an employee of Namibia Stevedoring Services, lost his life while performing his duties on a vessel,” he said. The fatal…