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09 Mar

SWAPO Central Committee embraced unity and pragmatism in the end

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Niël Terblanché In an impassioned appeal for solidarity and strategic foresight, SWAPO Party leaders and members have been urged to consolidate their support around presidential candidate, Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah during the elections at the end of November this year.Namibia's Founding President and Father of the Nation, Dr Sam Nujoma, expressed this wish during the SWAPO Party's Central Committee meeting, a crucial event for the party's introspection and future planning.Pendukeni Ivula Ithana, the former Secretary General of SWAPO, threw her weight behind the Father of the Namibian Nation when she tabled a similar motion during the Central Committee meeting at the…

08 Mar

Shaningwa calls for calm ahead of Central Committee meeting

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Stefanus Nashama SWAPO Party Secretary-General, Sophia Shaningwa, urged party members, followers, and sympathisers to remain calm ahead of the Central Committee (CC) meeting tomorrow. The Central Committee is tasked to decide whether the party will have an extraordinary congress to elect the party president or if it will endorse Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the party presidential candidate for the November elections. “The rank and file of Swapo party, supporters and sympathisers are advised to remain calm while waiting for the leadership to engage and communicate back after the Central Committee meeting,” she said when contacted for an update today regarding the…

08 Mar

Unequal distribution of healthcare facilities raises concerns in Namibia

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja In a recent report by the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), it has been highlighted that access to healthcare in Namibia is unevenly distributed across the country, with only three regions boasting sufficient healthcare facilities. According to the report, the Country Review Mission (CRM) delved into various aspects, shedding light on disparities in healthcare and sanitation. The report notes that regions like Khomas, Oshana, and Zambezi have state-of-the-art healthcare facilities. However, the majority of Namibians, especially in rural areas, face challenges accessing adequate healthcare. With 431 public healthcare facilities, including 27 hospitals, the report reveals that the Windhoek…

07 Mar

Comprehensive electoral calendar for Elections 2024 launched

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Niël Terblanché The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has officially unveiled the 2024 Electoral Calendar, Democracy Building, and Awareness Campaign alongside the Service Charter. The launch is an essential element for Namibian democracy and it is also a significant stride towards the strengthening thereof and ensuring efficient electoral processes. The ECN's Chairperson, Dr Elsie Nghikembua, said at the launch that the Electoral Calendar presents a detailed roadmap of all electoral activities slated for the year, encompassing the pre-election phase, the election phase, and the post-election phase. Nghikembua underscored the essence of the Calendar in facilitating meticulous planning, coordination, and execution…

07 Mar

Namibia to model its oil and gas industry on Angolan benchmark

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Niël Terblanché In a strategic move aimed at bolstering Namibia’s emerging oil and gas sector, President Nangolo Mbumba announced that the country will draw valuable insights from Angola’s industry framework. The President made the declaration upon his return from a one-day official working visit to Angola earlier this week. The visit marked a crucial step in Namibia’s journey towards developing its oil and gas industry. During his visit, President Mbumba toured the Sonangol Integrated Logistics Services (SONILS) at the Port of Luanda, a crucial hub that exemplifies Angola’s sophisticated approach to oil and gas logistics and services. SONILS, a partnership…

06 Mar

Taxpayers refunded with N$100.9 million

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Martin Endjala The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) today announced that it has successfully refunded taxpayers with N$100.9 million in a push to bolster its commitment to provide timely services to taxpayers. While giving an update on the mass tax refund, NamRA’s Chief Strategic Communications and Support Engagements Yarukeekuro Ndorokaze, said the ongoing exercise that commenced in December 2023, highlights the positive impact on taxpayers. Out of the 78,441 tax returns processed, Ndorokaze indicated that 46,941 refunds were successfully paid to 46,772 individual salaried persons and pensioners. The refund by NamRA is said to be significant in the financial relief provided…

06 Mar

Governor warns against rising tribal tensions in Khorixas

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Niël Terblanché Kunene Regional Governor, Marius Sheya issued a stern warning over escalating tribal tensions between the Damara and Nama communities in the Khorixas area, specifically within Ward 9. The discord, rooted in disputes over ancestral land claims and the allocation of plots at a local resettlement farm, threatens to deepen the divides within this communal area. Sheya’s caution comes amid increasing bitterness and hostility voiced through local radio stations, a trend he urged to cease immediately to prevent the situation from spiralling into outright conflict. Sheya stressed the urgent need for local leadership intervention to address the matter comprehensively…

05 Mar

More than 4,000 police investigations are still incomplete

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja Namibia has a staggering total of number 4377 incomplete police investigations across all 14 regions, with Khomas harbouring a daunting 2736 ongoing cases. Other affected regions include Erongo (70), Hardap (109), Kharas (74), Kavango East (132), Kavango West (36), Kunene (57), Ohangwena (210), Omaheke (92), Omusati (128), Oshana (319), Oshikoto (148), Otjozondjupa (222), and Zambezi (44). In a recent session of the National Assembly, Popular Democratic Movement member Reggie Diergaardt inquired about the challenges faced by various police stations in completing investigations. Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Albert Kawana, in response to the inquiries, said…

04 Mar

Debt is exasperating Aroab water crisis

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Martin Endjala Residents of Aroab in //Karas Region are up in arms over a water shortage that has plagued them for at least three years. The villagers are blaming the Aroab Village Council for failing to address the water shortage in the area. The situation has been ongoing for the past three years, and it is said to have gotten worse, as residents often stay without water during the afternoon and sometimes for days on end. Keetmanshoop Rural Constituency Councillor, Willem Labuschagne, informed Windhoek Observer last week that due to the shortage of water, residents are forced to share. He…

04 Mar

Environmental concerns halt uranium exploration on vital aquifer

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Niël Terblanché The Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform (MAWLR), Calle Schlettwein, has taken a firm stance against the continuation of exploration drilling activities by Headspring Investments, a subsidiary of Russia’s atomic agency to protect one of Namibia’s critical water resources, the Stampriet Aquifer. This decision comes amid growing concerns over the potential exposure of the aquifer to radioactive materials and the adequacy of environmental impact assessments. The controversy surfaced following inquiries by UPM President Jan van Wyk in Parliament, questioning the legality of Headspring Investments’ operations in the region. Schlettwein clarified that the company’s drilling permits, initially granted…