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13 Mar

Brazen armed robbery shocks Windhoek residents

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Niël Terblanché In a startling breach of public safety, a daring robbery unfolded at the Monte Christo Service Station in the Lafrenz Industrial area of Windhoek on Tuesday. The brazenness of the act sent shockwaves throughout the community. According to the incident report provided by the Public Relations Division of the Namibian Police, the incident occurred at approximately 10:20 AM on Tuesday when three armed assailants executed the audacious robbery. Brandishing pistols, the trio, according to the report, launched their attack by menacing the service station’s cashiers, before brazenly making their way to the manager’s office. Their target was three…

13 Mar

Capricorn Group commits N$600,000 towards entrepreneurial training programmes

info_e12wt4csNational News000 towards entrepreneurial training programmes, Capricorn Group commits N$600

Martin Endjala The Capricorn Foundation, in one of its key focus areas of economic advancement, has committed N$600,000 towards training programmes to create employment and entrepreneurial opportunities, for members of the Women at Work and Men on the Side of the Road (MSR) organisations. According to the Capricorn Group Foundation’s Executive Officer, Marlize Horn Namibia is listed among the countries with the highest unemployment rates. “The Capricorn Foundation recognises its responsibility to support organisations committed to creating job opportunities that contribute to economic growth and address social problems caused by unemployment,” she said. She added that the Women at Work…

13 Mar

SMART technology leveraged to conserve biodiversity

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Niël Terblanchéfor In an effort to enhance biodiversity conservation, Namibia has adopted the Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool (SMART), a groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming data collection and management across the nation’s protected areas. The adoption stresses the crucial role of advanced technologies in safeguarding the environment and preserving the country’s rich natural heritage for future generations. The announcement came during the Global SMART User Conference held in Windhoek, where the Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, reiterated the indispensable role of technology and digitization in the ongoing efforts to protect Namibia’s precious ecosystems. “We stand at a…

13 Mar

Integrating gender and youth perspectives crucial for Namibia’s future – Masua

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja In a recent National Assembly session, Member of Parliament, Patience Masua emphasised the importance of integrating gender and youth perspectives into the budget process to ensure a more just, vibrant and sustainable future for all Namibians. Masua made these remarks while addressing the government’s three-pronged approach to economic resurgence, as outlined in the budget debate this week. “The principles of GYRB transform financial planning, ensuring that allocations consider the unique needs of women and young people. This means that we look at every line of our budget through a lens that considers the diverse needs of different genders,…

13 Mar

Allegations of unfair practices shake Erongo Sea Products joint venture

info_e12wt4csNational NewsAllegations of unfair practices shake Erongo Sea Products joint venture

Niël Terblanché Allegations have surfaced that the Oceana Group, might be undermining their Namibian counterparts, Erongo Marine Enterprises in the Erongo Sea Products Joint Venture. The allegations are casting a shadow over the partnership that has spanned more than 20 years. Central to the controversy is the recent suspension of Erongo Marine Enterprises’ Chief Executive Officer, Dr Martha Uumati, following her inquiries into the treatment and relationship with Namibian shareholders. An independent legal assessment conducted by the firm Cronje and Kie has unveiled potential violations of the joint venture agreements, heavily favouring the South African conglomerate. Particularly alarming are the…

13 Mar

President Hage Geingob’s legacy honoured in Botswana

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Niël Terblanché President Nangolo Mbumba of Namibia has journeyed to Botswana to attend a solemn and dignified memorial service for the late President Hage Geingob. Scheduled for the morning of 13 March 2024, this service aims to celebrate the life and contributions of a man regarded as a true son of Africa and a dear friend to Botswana. Botswana’s Ministry for the State President has announced that the service will honour the memory of President Geingob. The profound impact he had on both his country and the African continent at large will be honoured. The memorial service, set to take…

13 Mar

Judge Chinhengo refuses to recuse himself from the Fishrot case

info_e12wt4csNational NewsJudge Chinhengo refuses to recuse himself from the Fishrot case

Hertta-maria Amutenja High Court Judge, Moses Chinhengo has ruled against the recusal application filed by Nigel van Wyk, an accused in the Fishrot case involving allegations of fishing quotas fraud, corruption, and racketeering. Van Wyk, who was released on bail last year, sought the recusal of Judge Chinhengo, alleging bias in the proceedings by the judge. The judge’s insistence on proceeding with plea proceedings, despite objections and concerns from the accused and their legal representatives, added complexity to the case. However, Chinhengo ruled against the application, stating that the applicant failed to present a compelling case for recusal, emphasising a…

13 Mar

Alweendo denies corruption in awarding exploration license

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Martin Endjala Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo has denied corruptly awarding petroleum exploration licenses as it has been alleged over the past weeks. Alweendo was responding to questions posed to him by the Landless People’s Movement Deputy leader Henny Seibeb. Alweendo last week came under fire for allegedly corruptly awarding an oil exploration license to a company owned by someone who is reportedly his friend. The minister explained that the company in question, Titan Oil and Gas is a Namibian, and has a minority participating interest in two petroleum exploration licenses, namely PEL98 and PEL 106. In addition,…

13 Mar

Ministry of Health unveils new strategies to fight HIV and AIDS

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Niël Terblanché The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) held a crucial dissemination workshop in Otjiwarongo, engaging stakeholders from all 14 regions of Namibia to improve efforts to combat HIV and AIDS.This workshop shed light on several key documents compiled to improve healthcare officials’ understanding of the National Strategic Framework (NSF) for HIV and AIDS, the Gender Assessment of the National HIV and TB Response Report, and the Social Contracting Policy for Health Services.While at the forefront of the battle against HIV and AIDS, the MoHSS launched these critical documents in 2023 to guide response efforts over the next…

13 Mar

Namibia still needs to do a lot before promulgating Chemical Weapons Act – Trade Minister

info_e12wt4csNational NewsNamibia still needs to do a lot before promulgating Chemical Weapons Act – Trade Minister

Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Minister of Industrialisation and Trade, Lucia Iipumbu, said even though Namibia has made progress towards the completion of the Chemical Weapons Act, a lot needs to be done to ensure that the country promulgates the law. Iipumbu was speaking during the Integrated Advanced Course and Exercise on Assistance and Protection against Chemical Weapons for Anglophone States Parties, which is underway in Windhoek. The minister stated that there has been an increase in chemicals by transportation and storage, increasing the potential of accidents on the roads and industrial sites. The accessibility of these chemicals by any potential individuals…