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26 Jul

PDM demands the sacking of Mulunga

ObserverMainNico Smit, PDM demands the sacking of Mulunga

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Nico Smit, Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) member of Parliament has urged the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprise to take action against the entire National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) Board and for the Board to dismiss the Managing Director, Immanuel Mulunga for serious transgressions of the terms of his employment contract.This comes after the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) cleared Mulunga of corruption allegations when he authorised the transfer of money to Sungara Energies Ltd. Smit stated that Mulunga’s authorization of the transfer of US$6.7 million to Sungara Energies Ltd. was not authorised by the Board, which is one…

25 Jul

Mulunga exonerated by ACC

ObserverMainMulunga exonerated by ACC, Paulus Noa, s NAMCOR, Sequa Petroleum Ltd and Petrolog Energies Ltd, the Director General of the ACC

Niël Terblanché The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of Namibia after an intense investigation has given Immanuel Mulunga, the suspended Managing Director of the Namibian Petroleum Corporation (Namcor) the all-clear after the watchdog could find no evidence of criminal intent when he authorised the transfer of money to Sungara Energies Ltd. According to a report released by Paulus Noa, the Director General of the ACC, Mulanga authorised the payment to the conglomerate in the interest of Namcor and the country despite the fact that he attempted to repeatedly bring the matter to the attention of the corporation’s board of directors. “The board…

24 Jul

Beneficiaries receive houses after a delay of seven years

ObserverMainBeneficiaries receive houses after a delay of seven years, Erastus Uutoni

Niël Terblanché Beneficiaries of the Mass Housing Development Programme in Swakopmund were delighted to receive their new homes after a delay of seven years. Erastus Uutoni, the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, officially handed over 108 government-funded houses to their rightful owners and said that all Namibians deserve decent shelter “This is a memorable milestone for this specific project which was at a standstill for a long time. It is yet another demonstration of the continued efforts of the Government towards creating more opportunities for decent shelter for our people,” he said. The project has been halted for close…

21 Jul

Fishing sector only accounts for 12% of tax revenue

ObserverMainCommissioner Sam Shivute, Fishing sector only accounts for 12% of tax revenue

Martin Endjala The Namibia Revenue Agency has expressed its concern towards the fishing industry, following alarming statistics that indicate that the sector only contributes 12 percent of tax revenue compared to other industries. Currently, the Mining sector contributes 22 percent of tax revenue, with Debmarine amongst the top ten contributors with three billion Namibian Dollars, followed by B2Gold and Namdeb. The three The Fishing sector is regarded as one of Namibia’s largest industries in terms of generated GDP for the country, however, NamRa’s Commissioner Sam Shivute said he is concerned about the manner in which the industry is currently operating…

20 Jul

Abuse of system prompts mandatory Visas for Namibians traveling to the UK

ObserverMainAbuse of system prompts mandatory Visas for Namibians traveling to the UK, Charles Moore

Niël Terblanché With immediate effect, Namibian nationals will need to apply for a visa to visit the United Kingdom. According to a statement issued by the British High Commission in Windhoek, the UK Government decided to impose the new visa regime because of the sustained and significant increase since 2016 in the number of UK asylum applications from Namibian nationals at the UK border. “This constitutes an abuse of the provision to visit the UK for a limited period as non-visa nationals,” British High Commissioner to Namibia, Charles Moore, said. The changes in the travel regime for Namibians will take…

19 Jul

GRN admits that poverty is on the increase

ObserverMainGRN admits that poverty is on the increase, Mbombo, Omaheke Region

Stefanus Nashama The Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare has admitted that poverty is on the increase in Namibia. At the same time, the ministry added that there are several contributing factors to the trend that should be addressed as a matter of urgency. According to the Executive Director of the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare, Martha Mbombo, the legacy of apartheid, which left many Namibians marginalized and without access to land for production means is one of the factors contributing to poverty in the country. She also explained the effects of climate…

18 Jul

Karasburg CEO denied access to office

ObserverMainKarasburg CEO denied entry to office

Martin Endjala The current Chief Executive Officer of the Karasburg Town Council in the //Kharas region, Nico Titus was blocked from entering his office yesterday by members of the Landless People’s Movement, causing chaos and frustration among community members. It is reported that the Karasburg Mayor, Maria Veldskoen instructed the LPM members to change the locks of the office of the CEO in an attempt to deny him access to the office, saying that he is not recognized. Titus returned to office after a one-year suspension in connection with N$10 million that was allegedly diverted from the Council’s bank accounts…

17 Jul

Shell announces the discovery of more oil

ObserverMainShell announces the discovery of more oil

Niël Terblanché Shell has confirmed the discovery of more oil after completing the drilling of another exploration well offshore Namibia. Following the successful drilling of its fourth exploratory well, Lesedi-1X, the United Kingdom-based oil major, said that the data verified the presence of hydrocarbons. Shell added that further evaluation is required to determine the development potential of the discovery. “We are encouraged by a further deep-water discovery, our third in Namibia, and pleased to confirm the safe conclusion of the well. Jonker again demonstrated the joint venture’s strong commitment to advancing oil and gas exploration in Namibia and to progressing…

14 Jul

“ACC will never yield to kangaroo courts” – Noah

ObserverMainItah Kandjii-Murangi, “ACC will never yield to kangaroo courts” - Noah

Niël Terblanché The Director General of the Anti-Corruption Commission, Paulus Noa indicated that the heads of public enterprises that are accused of funding international trips of the Minister of Higher Education, Training and Innovation, Itah Kandjii-Murangi will be served with summonses to provide sworn affidavits about their alleged corrupt spending. Noa also confirmed that the institution awaits formal statements and documentary proof from the minister’s accusers. He added that Minister Kandjii-Murangi will also be served with a summons to depose a statement under oath and confirm that she does not owe the ministry any amount of money. “The ACC is…

13 Jul

LPM claims Motinga runs NamPower on his own terms

ObserverMainLifalaza Simataa, LPM claims Motinga runs NamPower on his own terms

Stefanus Nashama The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) has accused the NamPower Chairperson, Daniel Motinga, of running the parastatal like his private company. LPM National Spokesperson, Lifalaza Simataa, yesterday said there is a disconnect between the mandate of NamPower as a State-Owned Enterprise and that of the current chairperson. He claimed Motinga lacks understanding of how NamPower is supposed to work for the interest of the public, and because of that, he has no consideration of what happens to the general public. Motinga reportedly threatened to resign from his position, due to the constant political interference he has experienced during his…