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09 Jan

Amushelelo arrested and detained again

ObserverNational NewsAmushelelo arrested and detained again, Michael Amushelelo

Stefanus Nashama In his quest to advocate for over 100 suspended retail employees at the Oshakati-based Rani Group, social activist Michael Amushelelo found himself under arrest once again by the Namibian Police Force yesterday. His legal representative, Kadhila Amoomo, confirmed the arrest, describing it as an apparent political witch-hunt. Amoomo said that Amushelelo does not pose a flight risk and could have been summoned to court if he had violated any court orders. The lawyer accused the police of neglecting their duty to enforce the law where it is needed most. He went further to suggest that the police appear…

09 Jan

SIM card registration process must be intensified – Ndala

ObserverNational NewsDuminga Ndala, Peya Mushelenga, SIM card registration process must be intensified - Ndala

Martin Endjala Following the extension of the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card registration deadline from 1 January 2024 to 31 March 2024, by Information Communication and Technology Minister Peya Mushelenga, Duminga Ndala of the Landless People’s Movement stressed the need to intensify the registration process. Ndala stated that it is now the responsibility of all stakeholders to ensure that, by the set deadline, all subscribers have completed their registration. “Three months is a sufficient timeframe, but what needs to be done is to launch campaigns emphasizing the importance of registering our SIM cards, considering the lengthy period provided over the…

09 Jan

Labour ministry endeavours to restore critical job matching system

ObserverNational NewsLabour ministry endeavours to restore critical job matching system, Namibia Integrated Employment Information System (NIEIS)

Niël Terblanché The Namibia Integrated Employment Information System (NIEIS), a cornerstone of the Namibian job market, is currently experiencing intermittent interruptions and the unexpected downtime has raised concerns about its impact on both employers and job seekers. NIEIS, launched by the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation in Namibia, is designed to connect employers with potential employees. It requires designated employers to report job vacancies, creating a comprehensive database of employment opportunities in accordance with the Employment Service Act (Act No. 8 of 2011). Kyllikki Sihlahla, the Acting Executive Director of the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, and…

08 Jan

57 fatalities recorded during the festive season

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja According to the Namibia Police Force, the country has recorded 57 deaths as a result of road accidents during the festive season.The latest road traffic crash comparative statistics for the period between 17 November 2023 and 1 January 2024, reveal that the country’s road accident fatalities marked a 14 percent decrease from the previous year’s toll of 66 fatalities.The report further reveals a five percent surge in overall road crashes and a two percent increase in injuries.“The latest road traffic crash statistics reveal a 14 percent decrease in fatalities. While this may be a positive development, the overall…

08 Jan

Environment Ministry urges vigilance amidst rising wildlife attacks

ObserverNational NewsEnvironment Ministry urges vigilance amidst rising wildlife attacks

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism has called upon community members to exercise extreme caution and guard against potential attacks by wild animals. The alert follows a series of tragic incidents in the Kavango East region, where crocodile attacks claimed the lives of two individuals within this month. The first tragedy occurred on 01 January 2024 in Shikoro village, where a female resident, Mudi Muhembo, was reported to have been fatally attacked by a crocodile while fetching water. The second incident unfolded on 04 January 22024 in the Mutjiku area, claiming the life of 17-year-old Bunewero Peter…

08 Jan

Remains of child found inside killer crocodile

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The week-long search for the remains of a nine-year-old child along the banks of the Kavango River ended when officials of the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism killed a huge crocodile.The crocodile dragged the child who was visiting his grandmother in Angola into the water when he and some other children went to wash themselves in the river. According to the Ministry’s Spokesperson, Romeo Muyunda, the remains of the victim were found inside the reptile when officials opened its belly on Sunday afternoon.Muyunda said the MEFT regrets the tragic incident and conveyed sympathy to the family of the victim.

08 Jan

Wakudumo refutes allegations made by Kavango East Regional Council

ObserverNational NewsBonifatius Wakudumo, Wakudumo refutes allegations made by Kavango East Regional Council

Martin Endjala Bonifatius Wakudumo, the Governor of the Kavango East Region, has strongly denied allegations brought against him by the Kavango East regional council, stating that they are false and lack any basis in truth. Wakudumo addressed these allegations last week in response to a recent article published by the Windhoek Observer on social media platforms, titled “Governor banned from attending council meetings.” In a letter dated December 28, 2023, which has been seen by this publication, a council meeting was held during which council members wrote to President Hage Geingob. In the letter, they collectively decided to bar the…

08 Jan

Police officer claims that her arrest was unlawful

ObserverNational NewsHambeleleni Mushinina, Police officer claims that her arrest was unlawful

Martin Endjala Hambeleleni Mushinina, holding the rank of Sergeant First Class in the Namibian Police Force, asserts that her arrest was unlawful, an incident that has left a stain on her reputation, and she is now determined to seek justice to vindicate her name. The junior officer was apprehended on 27 November 2023, in connection with a stolen cellphone in the Ohangwena region. She was subsequently released on bail amounting to N$700 on 28 November 2023. Mushinina claims that she was at work when fellow police officers arrived at her residence to arrest her son, Jeremiah Mushinina, on November 27,…

08 Jan

Fewer fatalities despite more crashes

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Niël Terblanché Recent statistics released by the Namibian Police have revealed an increase in motor accidents during the past festive season compared to the same period last year. Despite the rise in accidents, there has been a 14 percent decrease in fatalities, shedding light on the complex road safety situation in the country. Between November 17, 2022, and January 1, 2023, the police recorded a total of 382 accidents, 711 injuries, and 66 fatalities. In contrast, for the period from November 17, 2023, to January 1, 2024, there were 403 accidents and 724 injuries, but only 57 fatalities. While the…

08 Jan

NTTU President says Namibian justice system is unfair

ObserverNational NewsNTTU President says Namibian justice system is unfair, Werner Januarie

Stefanus Nashama Werner Januarie, the President of the Namibia Transport and Taxi Union (NTTU), has strongly criticized the Namibian justice system, citing unfairness in its handling of his court cases. In a recent letter addressed to Chief Justice Peter Shivute and sent to the Supreme Court of Namibia, Januarie expressed his profound disappointment, stating that his soul is deeply troubled by the state of the Namibian justice system. “I write to you with dismay and anguish, for my heart and soul are torn apart, as it seems that justice is elusive in this country,” he wrote in his letter. Januarie…