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NamPower must be called to order
09 Jun

NamPower must be called to order

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Martin Endjala Paulus Mbangu, a member of the National Council, has expressed dissatisfaction with the arrogance of NamPower when it defied a Cabinet directive to halt electricity interruption to towns whose accounts are in arrears. Nampower stood its ground and disconnected the power supply to defaulting customers as part of its collection debt plan. Mbangu said that Nampower cannot be allowed to act in such a way because it is a parastatal and should conform to the government’s instructions. “Firstly, here in Kavango, we use prepaid electricity, meaning that we do not owe NORED or NamPower. Even schools already transitioned…
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Residents of the Endobo hostel’s case thrown out of court
09 Jun

Residents of the Endobo hostel’s case thrown out of court

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja The case of the residents of the Endobo hostel, who claimed President Hage Geingob knew of their eviction and the inhumane conditions the occupants were living in, was struck off the court roll yesterday.According to High Court Judge Hosea Angula, the case which was filed in September last year has been inactive for more than six months.Residents Thimbunga Andreas, Sosa Kamati, Fillip Louis, Moses Ndumba, and Shiputa Andreas were citing the President, the Municipality of Tsumeb, the Minister of Justice Minister of Urban and Rural Development, the Minister of Safety and Security, the Minister of Trade and Industry,…
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Search for luck ends in deaths
09 Jun

Search for luck ends in deaths

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Martin Endjala A dark cloud again looms above the Kavango East region following the death of two women after they consumed traditional medicine in a bid to change their luck for the better. The suspected poisonous substance was administered to the victims by a self-proclaimed traditional healer. According to Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, head of the Public Relations Division of the Namibian Police, the latest poisoning incident occurred at the Kandjara Village. She said that the 27-year-old, Shiremo Josefine Namutenya and the 30-year-old, Linyando Shikonga died at separate venues after drinking the traditional medicine. “It is alleged that the suspect,…
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Cop loses case against govt for rank demotion
08 Jun

Cop loses case against govt for rank demotion

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja A Namibian Police Detective Sergeant formerly stationed at the Luderitz Police Station has lost a case in which he was suing former Nampol Inspector General Sebastian Ndeitunga after he was demoted and transferred to another duty station. The plaintiff, Daniel Baisako sought an order declaring his rank demotion and transfer null and void and subsequently set aside. Judge Collins Parker dismissed the case with costs yesterday. Baisako was reportedly demoted from a Detective Warrant to a Detective Sergeant and subsequently transferred from the Internal Investigation Sub-Division of Nampol in Lüderitz to the Administration Unit of the Keetmanshoop Police…
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Law Society decries attacks on the Judiciary
08 Jun

Law Society decries attacks on the Judiciary

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Niël Terblanché The Law Society of Namibia (LSN) has expressed deep concern about the public attacks on the Judiciary following the recent Supreme Court judgement that affords foreign spouses in same-sex marriages the same immigration rights as foreign wives or husbands of Namibians. According to Clive Kavendjii, the Chairperson of the Law Society of Namibia, there can be no justification for the attacks on the Judiciary especially where such attacks interfere with the independence of the Judiciary. “Attacks on the Judiciary have serious ramifications for the rule of law and the administration of justice. In any constitutional democracy founded on…
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Namibians to benefit from trade in carbon credits
08 Jun

Namibians to benefit from trade in carbon credits

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Niël Terblanché Namibia has taken a step closer to establishing a viable trading system in which carbon credits are sold and bought to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce the impact of climate change. Trading in carbon credits, however, will have to happen within Carbon Markets Framework and in this regard, the national Plan was validated during an event in Walvis Bay. The Erongo Regional Governor, Neville Andre while welcoming all participants to the validation event, said that climate change continues to impact every aspect of people’s lives. “The 2030 Low Emissions Agenda for the Paris Agreement on climate change,…
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Namibia strengthens ties with India
08 Jun

Namibia strengthens ties with India

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Niël Terblanché Namibia and India successfully discussed several bilateral avenues of cooperation collaboration during the first-ever session of a ministerial commission held in Windhoek. A meeting between Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation and her Indian counterpart, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Monday saw discussions on the advancement of bilateral ties in energy, green hydrogen, transport and connectivity, digital, pharmaceuticals, food security, science and technology. Nandi-Ndaitwah co-chaired the first Joint Commission of Cooperation between India and Namibia with Jaishankar. The Minister said the session focused on some of the most crucial matters affecting development in both Namibia and India.…
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Vivo energy drives an active lifestyle
08 Jun

Vivo energy drives an active lifestyle

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Martin Endjala Vivo Energy Namibia has taken it upon itself to be a driver of health and wellness, social responsibility and community engagement for it strongly believes that physical activity and sports are essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The company officially launched the Vivo Energy Windhoek Marathon slated for 29 July this year. The maiden Marathon is said to provide an opportunity for people of all ages and fitness levels to come together and challenge themselves while also enjoying the camaraderie of others. The Managing Director for Vivo Energy Namibia Edward Walugembe said that the marathon is not just…
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IPC VP calls for a drastic overhaul of fishing quota allocation
07 Jun

IPC VP calls for a drastic overhaul of fishing quota allocation

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Stefanus Nashama The Vice President of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), Trevino Forbes, says there is a need for a drastic overhaul in the allocation of fishing quotas in the country. Forbes made these remarks yesterday, calling on for an urgent law review of the allocation of fishing quotas. He said that currently fishing factories are forced to purchase quotas at exorbitant prices from individual rights holders, making fishing unaffordable for locals. Forbes added that the law regulating the quota allocation must be reviewed for the interest and benefit of all Namibians. “It is time for reforms in our…
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