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16 Oct

Ministry of Fisheries spends millions to combat illegal fishing

ObserverNational NewsThe Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources disclosed an expenditure of over N$70 million in the fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing activities within the country’s territory last year.

Stefanus Nashama The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources disclosed an expenditure of over N$70 million in the fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing activities within the country’s territory last year. According to the Ministry, the expenditure does not encompass the salaries of fisheries inspectors and all involved personnel. Furthermore, the Ministry has revealed that it allocates over N$130,000 per day for each patrol vessel involved in sea operations. These revelations come in response to queries raised by the Leader of the Landless People’s Movement (LPM), Bernadus Swartbooi, regarding alleged illegal fishing activities along the northern borders. Swartbooi…

16 Oct

Geingob and Ramaphosa Address Global concerns in Windhoek

ObserverNational NewsGeingob and Ramaphosa Address Global concerns in Windhoek

Niël Terblanché The third session of the Namibia-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC), co-chaired by President Hage Geingob of Namibia and President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, took place on October 13, 2023, in Windhoek, Namibia. The meeting followed a ministerial gathering on October 12, 2023, and a senior officials’ meeting held from March 7 to March 9, 2023, setting the stage for constructive discussions and agreements. The two Heads of State stressed the importance of nurturing the longstanding bilateral relations that exist between Namibia and South Africa. These relations are deeply rooted in historical bonds of solidarity, socio-economic connections, and…

16 Oct

Uutoni to invoke more actions against defiant Karasburg Town Council

ObserverNational NewsErastus Uutoni, Uutoni to invoke more actions against defiant Karasburg Town Council

Martin Endjala The Minister of Urban and Rural Development Erastus Uutoni, has threatened to take action against the continuous defiance of the Local Authorities governing law and un-procedural conduct by the Karasburg Town Council. Uutoni said that in terms of Article 40 (k) of the Namibian Constitution, and given his previous directives which were ignored, he is again directing the Council to rectify all the violations as pointed out previously by making a representation and providing proof to his office on or before 27 October 2023 and to submit a comprehensive report that they have fully complied. Failure by the…

16 Oct

Ford Ranger Raptor Waiting List Surpasses 1,009

ObserverNational NewsFord Ranger Raptor Waiting List Surpasses 1

Chamwe Kaira In Windhoek, Namibia, the demand for the new Ford Ranger Raptor is surging, with over 1,009 eager customers currently on the waiting list. Simonis Storm disclosed that the Namibian market continues to be predominantly driven by Toyota, contributing to 45% of total sales. Following Toyota are Volkswagen (12%), Kia (8%), Ford (7%), and Nissan (4%). The report highlighted that the demand for new vehicles in Namibia has seen a decrease for the third consecutive month, with a 3.7% decline in September compared to a more substantial drop of 13.2% in August. In September, the number of vehicles sold…

16 Oct

Building resilience at all levels is an urgent priority

ObserverNational NewsBuilding resilience at all levels is an urgent priority, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila

Martin Endjala Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, says in order to address the threat of climate change, building resilience at every level of society has become an urgent priority. “As we face these complex and ever-evolving threats, building resilience at every level of our society has become an urgent priority,” she said. The premier said this last week at the commemoration of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction at the Uukwangula, Okatana Constituency, in the Oshana region. She said the day is a reminder about the importance of disaster risk reduction, in the face of increasing and unprecedented natural and…

13 Oct

Amushelelo and Nauyoma acquitted

ObserverNational NewsAmushelelo and Nauyoma acquitted

Stefanus Nashama Political activists, Michael Amushelelo and Dimbulukeni Nauyoma were acquitted of all charges after seven months by Magistrate Linus Samuzala at the Katutura Magistrate Court yesterday. Magistrate Samuzala cited the poor quality of evidence presented by the state, noting that Amushelelo had been continually incarcerated since his arrest on 21 March this year. He was arrested alongside Nauyoma and Popular Democratic Movement Member of Parliament, Inna Hengari. The evidence provided by the complainant, Chief Inspector Frederick Ndjatila of the Namibian Police Force, who was the state’s key witness, was deemed immaterial by the Magistrate. Magistrate Samuzala also dismissed oral…

13 Oct

Namibia expects to produce oil by 2030

ObserverEnergy, National NewsNamibia expects to produce oil by 2030

Niël Terblanché With its burgeoning oil reserves, Namibia is embarking on a transformative journey, promising not only to reshape its economic landscape but also to solidify its position on the global energy stage. Namibia has set its sights high on significant offshore oil finds and expects to tap into these vast reserves by 2030. Petroleum Commissioner, Maggy Shino, at a recent oil conference in Cape Town, South Africa, introduced plans for a Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) platform to facilitate crude oil export. Since the discoveries, Namibia has garnered considerable attention from global energy magnates. This surge in interest…

13 Oct

Household drought relief Food increased significantly

ObserverNational NewsHousehold drought relief Food increased significantly

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Cabinet has given the green light for an increase in the provision of bags of maize meal for drought relief. Now, each household will receive 20 kilograms of maize meal bags every month throughout the drought relief program for the 2023/24 financial year. This substantial increase replaces the previous 12.5-kilogram allocation to each household. This announcement was made by the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Peya Mushelenga, during the 17th cabinet decision-making meeting. The minister has also addressed several other crucial decisions made by the executive. He said the Cabinet has directed the Ministry of Gender, Equality,…

13 Oct

Namibian citizens in Israel expected to safely return home today

ObserverNational NewsNamibian citizens in Israel expected to safely return home today

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Four Namibian citizens, who recently travelled to the war-torn Israel for heart surgery are safe, and they are expected to return to Namibia today. Tamar Shapira, Director of International Relations at Save a Child’s Heart organisation in the country where the heart surgery procedure took place, told Windhoek Observer yesterday that the two children and their two guardians are safe. Save a Child’s Heart is an Israeli humanitarian organisation that provides cardiac healthcare to children across the world. The institution was founded in 1995 and is based at the Edith Wolfson Medical Center near Tel Aviv in Israel,…

13 Oct

MP calls for government to address plight of marginalised communities

ObserverNational Newsa Member of Parliament (MP) from the South West Africa National Union (SWANU), has implored the Namibian government to prioritize the issues faced by all marginalized communities through the Policy on National Reconciliation., Tangeni Iijambo

Stefanus Nashama Tangeni Iijambo, a Member of Parliament (MP) from the South West Africa National Union (SWANU), has implored the Namibian government to prioritize the issues faced by all marginalized communities through the Policy on National Reconciliation. He highlighted the need to address the concerns of the San, Ovatue, struggle kids, among others. Speaking on the Motion of Policy on National Reconciliation in the National Assembly last week, Iijambo remarked: “Namibia’s vast wealth and resources starkly contrast the intense deprivation many face, further exacerbated by the systemic corruption benefiting the ruling elites and foreign partners.” He proposed that the government…