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14 Aug

PDM calls Govt to provide menstrual hygiene in rural areas

ObserverNational NewsPDM calls Govt to provide menstrual hygiene in rural areas

Hertta-Maria Amutenja POPULAR Democratic Movement (PDM) has challenged government to take comprehensive action to ensure that all girls have access to proper menstrual hygiene products, safeguarding their health, education, and dignity. PDM says this move is a resolute push for social change and gender equality, the, is taking a stance to address menstrual hygiene for girls in rural Namibia. “The lack of adequate menstrual hygiene solutions continues to be a pressing concern for numerous girls in rural Namibia. Many girls are forced to resort to using unsanitary material during menstruation, compromising their health and hindering their ability to fully engage…

14 Aug

EU Bird flu outbreak upsets Nam’s poultry imports

ObserverNational NewsDenmark and the Netherlands, EU Bird flu outbreak upsets Nam’s poultry imports

Niël Terblanché THE outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Denmark and the Netherlands has caused the suspension of imports of live poultry, birds, and poultry products to Namibia. The two European countries have borne the brunt of avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, in recent years which has led to the culling of millions of birds in the past two years, affecting the supply of poultry meat and eggs. Namibia’s veterinary services directorate said in a statement that the suspension will affect poultry products packaged in Denmark on or after June 28 and poultry products from the Netherlands packaged…

14 Aug

Mafwe Traditional Authority demand boreholes amidst crocodile attacks

ObserverNational NewsMafwe Traditional Authority demand boreholes amidst crocodile attacks

Martin Endjala THE Mafwe Traditional Authority in the Chincimane area, 65 kilometers southwest of Katima Mulilo, in the Zambezi region’s Linyanti constituency, have called on government install boreholes in strategic locations to avoid competition for water sources between humans and wild animals. This follows a visit by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources to the traditional authority last week for a consultative discussion on community issues. The meeting is part of the Committee’s public hearings to gather advice from communities in the Zambezi, Kavango East, and West regions on how to address human-wildlife conflict concerns. Crocodile attacks have occurred…

14 Aug

Man commits suicide after killing roommate

ObserverNational Newse Ananias Angala (21), Man commits suicide after killing roommate, PETRUS Junias (28)

Hertta-Maria Amutenja PETRUS Junias (28), who is accused of killing his roommate Ananias Angala (21) last Saturday morning at Omuthiya in the Oshikoto region, escaped the jaws of justices as he hung himself murdering his roommate. According to a police crime report, Namibian Police (NamPol) spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, said a co-worker from another shack who witnessed the incident, heard Angala screaming for help. According to the police report, the witness said he had Angala say he was being cut with an axe. “When the witness opened the shack door, the deceased (Angala) came out running but bleeding heavily.…

14 Aug

Erongo Desalination Plant celebrates decade of production

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Niël Terblanché THE Erongo Desalination Plant (EDP) celebrated a new milestone after it reached a decade of supplying NamWater Swakopmund. According to Christine De KlerkOrano Mining’s Communication and Communities Consultant, the company signed an agreement with the Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) to supply water from the Erongo Desalination Plant to NamWater and its customers in the Erongo Region 10 years ago. She said the official commissioning took place when the tap was opened and the first high-quality potable water from the plant streamed to the Erongo Region via the NamWater supply network. “From a humble beginning of 166 000 cubic…

11 Aug

Windhoek milking residents with tariff hikes: Ndala

ObserverNational NewsDuminga Ndala, s Movement National (LPM) Youth Element Leader, Windhoek milking residents with tariff hikes: Ndala

Martin Endjala LANDLESS People’s Movement National (LPM) Youth Element Leader, Duminga Ndala has accused City of Windhoek (CoW) of emptying residents’ pockets, by milking them with its ever increasing tariffs without considering their economic status. Ndala made these remarks this week while reacting to the 8.6 tariffs increase which the City announced recently. A statement issued by City authorities this past Tuesday highlighted that tariffs hikes which came into effect from 01 August, are necessary to foster social and economic development through affordable electricity tariffs, and are cognisant of the fact that electricity is an essential commodity. “The City of…

11 Aug

Govt told to create conducive environment for communities to succeed

ObserverNational NewsGovt told to create conducive environment for communities to succeed, Okahao in the Omusati region

Hertha-Maria Amutenja MINISTER of Urban and Rural Development Erastus Uutoni has urged government, regional and local authorities to take deliberate steps and measures to foster an environment that will allow local businesses and communities to successfully engage in economic and development activities and contribute to improving their welfare and way of life. Uutoni made these remarks on Thursday at Okahao in the Omusati region during the commemoration of the Africa day of Decentralisation, Local Governance and Local Development. According to the minister, Namibia has vowed to uphold the ideals of decentralisation and local governance, acknowledging the crucial role that regional…

11 Aug

Walvis municipality explains smelly water

ObserverNational NewsWalvis municipality explains smelly water

Niël Terblanché OVER the past few days, residents of the Narraville residential area of Walvis Bay have complained bitterly about the foul smell of drinking water that spouted from taps in their homes. The Municipality of Walvis Bay took note of the complaints and officials from the water section as well as the chief of Health Services responded immediately to these concerns to investigate the matter. According to a statement issued by the Public Relations Department of the local authority, the residential area experienced a water interruption for approximately eight hours on Tuesday due to technical repairs at the Narraville…

11 Aug

UNESCO and NamPol join forces to enhance Police-Media Relations

ObserverNational NewsUNESCO and NamPol join forces to enhance Police-Media Relations

Staff Writer THE Training and Development Directorate of the Namibia Police (Nampol) in the Erongo region is scheduled to participate in a five-day workshop to create a training module for police officers. Supported by UNESCO and the Namibia National Commission for UNESCO, the workshop will focus on creating a module centred on Freedom of Expression in connection with media and the improvement of the relationship between the media and the law enforcement officers. The five-day workshop which began this past Monday was officially opened on by Erongo Regional Commander, Commissioner Nicolaus Kupembona. According to UNESCO, the intention behind creating this…

11 Aug

Namibia studies Ghana’s utilisation of oil proceeds

ObserverNational Newsand Natural Resources, Environment, Namibia studies Ghana’s utilisation of oil proceeds, Vice-Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture

Staff Writer AN Upper House of Parliament team paid a courtesy call on the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) in Accra Ghana to learn more about petroleum income management and maximisation for the benefit of the people. The visit was meant to help Namibia understand how Ghana is using of oil proceeds for the benefit of its citizenry. The delegation was led by the Vice-Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and Natural Resources, Elder Filipe. The visit was in accordance with Rule 159 of the National Council Standing Rules and Orders of the Namibian Parliament which mandates…