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25 Jan

NSA will conduct a post-enumeration survey next month

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Martin Endjala The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) is set to conduct the final phase of the 2023 Population and Housing Census, known as the Post-Enumeration Survey (PES), in February. This exercise serves as a quality check to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the census data. After completing the major phases of the census last year, this PES phase is crucial. Alex Shimuafeni, the NSA Chief Executive Officer and Statistician-General announced that the third and final phase, called the reconciliation operation, will take place from 1 to 14 February 2024. “During this period, NSA officials will revisit households where discrepancies…

25 Jan

ICJ could issue provisional orders to limit killings in Gaza

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Niël Terlanché Namibian legal experts have indicated that the International Court of Justice (ICJ) might order Israel to comply with provisional measures in a matter of weeks regarding the alleged genocide in Gaza. However, they stressed that more countries need to support Palestine and stand with South Africa for Israel to comply. South Africa has brought a case against Israel at the ICJ, alleging acts of genocide in the Gaza Strip, which contravenes the 1948 Genocide Convention. The allegations include mass killings, serious mental and bodily harm, forced displacement, destruction of healthcare systems, and the prevention of births in Gaza.…

25 Jan

Health ministry faces N$541 945.80 lawsuit for alleged medical negligence

ObserverNational NewsHealth ministry faces N$541 945.80 lawsuit for alleged medical negligence

Hertta-Maria Amutenja In a lawsuit filed by Foibe Kauikalelwa Israel against the Minister of Health and Social Services, the grieving mother seeks justice and compensation following a series of allegedly negligent actions that led to the death of her newborn baby during birth. According to the particulars of the claim filed at the Windhoek High Court, Israel lodged a claim against the minister citing medical negligence. The documents detail Israel’s visit to Katutura Intermediate Hospital in October 2021 for an antenatal follow-up when she was already 39 weeks pregnant. She alleged that a medical team, headed by Doctor Nanghombe, opted…

25 Jan

Regional empowerment key to resolving Government Garage issues: Mutorwa

ObserverNational NewsRegional empowerment key to resolving Government Garage issues: Mutorwa

Stefanus Nashama The Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa, has suggested that decentralizing power to the regional level could effectively address the challenges facing government garages. “As a unitary state, not a central state, it’s essential that some authority concerning government garages is delegated to the regions for a more functional system,” he stated. Mutorwa made these remarks at a media conference in Windhoek, where he engaged with his staff members. He noted that there are approximately 11 government garages across Namibia. During the conference, the Minister also emphasized the importance of road construction in the country. He remarked…

25 Jan

MTC employs more than 100 ambassadors to accelerate SIM card registration

ObserverNational NewsMTC employs more than 100 ambassadors to accelerate SIM card registration

Martin Endjala In response to the low rate of Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card registration at its mobile retail stores nationwide, Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) has recruited over 100 Ambassadors. This initiative, accompanied by extensive outreach efforts in rural, semi-rural, and peri-urban areas, aims to boost registration numbers. John Ekongo, MTC’s Corporate Communications Manager, mentioned that the company is coordinating daily with regional leadership and utilizing SMS announcements. These efforts are to inform customers in rural areas about the locations of mobile registration points. “This strategy is crucial to ensure comprehensive coverage across all regions and to register every MTC…

25 Jan

Namibia launches archival app for cultural heritage access

ObserverNational NewsNamibia launches archival app for cultural heritage access

Hertta-Maria Amutenja In a moment significant for Namibia’s cultural heritage, Minister of Education, Arts and Culture, a unveiled the Namibia Archival Application this week, a platform that has the potential to revolutionise access to the nation’s documentary heritage. The application, developed through a collaborative effort spearheaded by the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), represents a fusion of tradition and technology, bringing archival collections into the digital realm. Addressing the audience, Nghipondoka expressed her privilege in launching the Namibia Archival Application, emphasising its role as a monumental achievement in providing easy access to the country’s national documentary heritage.…

24 Jan

Namibia hosts AMHEWAS training workshop

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Niël Terblanché In a significant stride towards effective disaster risk management and environmental sustainability, Namibia, for the first time ever, hosted a training workshop on the Africa Multi-Hazard Early Warning and Early Action System (AMHEWAS). The workshop, which ran from 23 to 25 January 2024, was a collaborative effort led by the Office of the Prime Minister in conjunction with various international organizations including the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Regional Office, the African Union Commission, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA), and hosted by the CIMA Research Foundation. The three-day stakeholder…

24 Jan

GIPF urges students to provide proof of enrolment

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF), called on young annuitants or beneficiaries to submit their proof of enrolment from their schools at the nearest GIPF office on time to avoid any delays in the processing of their benefits. GIPF Marketing and Stakeholders Engagement Manager Edwin Tjiramba, made the call yesterday, urging parents and guardians to assist school-going kids while it is the beginning of the academic year. He said one of the key components of the Fund’s Corporate Strategy is to ensure that its members are well-informed and aware of their benefits. “Having said that this is the…

24 Jan

MEFT extends review of uranium mining project documents

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Niël Terblanché The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism (MEFT) in Namibia has announced an extension of the public review period for the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report of the proposed Wings Project. This project is a preliminary pilot test mining operation based on the In Situ Leaching (ISL) mining method, located in the Aranos Basin in the central-eastern Omaheke Region. Romeo Muyunda, the Spokesperson for MEFT, stated that this extension, effective from January 24, 2024, grants the public, interested parties, and affected parties additional time to access, review, and submit comments on the EIA report and other pertinent documents.…

24 Jan

President Geingob to continue overseeing Swapo and government affairs

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Niël Terblanché The ruling Swapo Party has stated that President Hage Geingob is in good spirits and is receiving excellent medical care. Swapo Party Vice President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said that President Geingob will continue overseeing party and government affairs while prioritizing his medical treatment. Nandi-Ndaitwah acknowledged the natural concern of Namibians for the health of their Head of State and expressed gratitude for the plethora of good wishes for President Geingob's swift and full recovery. She said that the Swapo Party and the people of Namibia deeply appreciate the trust and transparency Geingob has consistently demonstrated in his leadership roles.…