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19 Sep

GRN pleads for calm after a Namibian man lost his eyes during an attack in SA

info_e12wt4csNational NewsGRN pleads for calm after a Namibian man lost his eyes during an attack in SA

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation is calling on Namibians to remain calm while South African law enforcement investigates the incident in which a Namibian citizen lost both his eyes during an alleged attack in Johannesburg South Africa last week. Sabine Böhlke-Möller, Acting Executive Director in the Ministry, stressed the importance of allowing authorities to conduct a thorough investigation to bring the culprits to justice. “The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation wishes to call for calm and understanding from the public while the investigation into this unfortunate incident is ongoing,” stated Böhlke-Möller. Böhlke-Möller said the Namibian…

19 Sep

GRN employees accused of abuse of Government Fuel Card

info_e12wt4csNational NewsGRN employees accused of abuse of Government Fuel Card

Niël Terblanché Leilla Shiwa Martin, 33, and Vilho Shipopyeni Limene, 36, both employees of the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development, appeared before the Windhoek Magistrate Court on charges of misusing a government blue fuel card. The duo was apprehended a little more than a week ago after allegations surfaced that the government fuel card was illicitly used to purchase six tyres at a Windhoek Motor Spares shop for a private vehicle. According to Josefina Nghituwamata, the private vehicle was then fitted with four of the illicitly acquired tyres, while the other two were loaded into the same car. She…

19 Sep

Ileka takes the reigns at the Windhoek Municipal Police Service

info_e12wt4csNational NewsIleka takes the reigns at the Windhoek Municipal Police Service, Leevi Shivolo Ileka

Niël Terblanché The City of Windhoek (CoW) has announced the promotion of Deputy Chief Leevi Shivolo Ileka to the rank of Chief and that he would lead the Windhoek Municipal Police Service henceforth. According to a statement released by the CoW, the appointment came into effect on 11 September 2023, following Chief Ileka’s commendable service as the Deputy Chief since 2020. Chief Ileka is no stranger to roles demanding responsibility, leadership, and foresight. Boasting a robust work experience of 27 years that straddles both public and private sectors, a majority of his roles have been fundamental within the security fraternity.…

19 Sep

Heritage and culture are the foundation rocks of Namibia

info_e12wt4csNational NewsHeritage and culture are the foundation rocks of Namibia

Niël Terblanché To celebrate Namibia’s rich cultural and traditional inheritance the country’s Heritage Week was officially launched in the Erongo Region yesterday. The vent will be presented under the theme of “Heritage and Culture: A Rock Solid Foundation.” Presiding over the occasion was the Governor of the Erongo Region, Neville Andre, who delivered a heartfelt address to an audience that included representatives from International Development Partners and Heads of Diplomatic Missions. Governor Andre emphasized the Namibian Government’s dedication to preserving and promoting the nation’s rich heritage. He added that the establishment of policies and institutions such as the National Heritage…

19 Sep

Mushelenga advocates for a patriotic nation

info_e12wt4csNational NewsMushelenga advocates for a patriotic nation

Stefanus Nashama Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Peya Mushelenga, has urged the Namibian people to be patriotic. Mushelenga was speaking at the launch of the National Symbol Campaign in the Ohangwena Region yesterday and said that Namibians can only be united and proud of their country if they work towards a common goal and destiny. “Patriotism and nationalism bind citizens together, striving for common good and collective aspirations,” he said. According to the Minister, the National Symbols Campaign is not just about flags and anthems, it is about patriotism. He emphasised the National Symbol Campaign is about fostering unity,…

18 Sep

Namibia needs more International Airports: Captain NelsonTuhafeni Kalangula

info_e12wt4csNational NewsNamibia needs more International Airports: Captain NelsonTuhafeni Kalangula

Namibia only has 2 ICAO standard international airport, the Hosea Kutako International Airport (Runway length 4532 meters), located 45km on the outskirt eastern of Windhoek, and Walvis Bay International Airport, 15 Km east of the town (Runway - 3500 meters) which mostly accommodate flights to and from South Africa, the airport was upgraded and became our second international airport in 2016, which positioned it at the forefront in airport technology in Southern Africa, a status that deserves full utilisation and promotion. Eros Airport (Runway - 2229 meters) is one of the good airports we have but limited in operations due…

18 Sep

MVA Fund disburses an average of N$200 million for medical claims annually

info_e12wt4csNational NewsMVA Fund disburses an average of N$200 million for medical claims annually

Martin Endjala For the past three years, with the exception of medical claims, the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVA) spent on average N$200 million per year on service providers such as doctors, hospitals and medical treatment of victims of road crashes. This was revealed by the Fund’s Chief Executive Office, Rosalia Martins-Hausiku, during a media engagement in Windhoek last week. She said that the fund also pays out personal claims such as funerals, injury grants, loss of support grants and loss of income. She indicated that in 2021 the fund was taxed with 2 741 claims valued at N$71 million.…

18 Sep

International travel vlogger blacklistedby MEFT for breaking park rules

info_e12wt4csNational NewsInternational travel vlogger blacklistedby MEFT for breaking park rules

Hertta-Maria Amutenya The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism (MEFT) has strongly condemned the violation of park rules within Namibia’s national parks after a foreign visitor was filmed violating the rules and regulations of Etosha National Park. The travel vlogger, operating under the account name Travel with PEACE, broke park regulations earlier this month after a video of him was posted on social media when he ventured outside his vehicle with his crew in Etosha National Park. The team was filming black rhinos which is prohibited by all means. Romeo Muyunda, the ministry’s spokesperson, condemned the incident and announced the…

18 Sep

Amoomo pleads for financial support to fight redline

info_e12wt4csNational NewsAmoomo pleads for financial support to fight redline

Stefanus Nashama Lawyer Kadhila Amoomo, representing Affirmative Repositioning Movement Leader, Job Amupanda, in the court battle to remove the veterinary cordon fence (red line), has pleaded with the public for financial support to continue with the case. Amoomo begged the public for financial support over the weekend, saying that as the fight continues, they would need money to cover legal costs to continue with the case in the Supreme Court. He has said that so far only three people have made financial contributions. According to the lawyer, the government has now taken his client, Amupanda to the Supreme Court regarding…

18 Sep

Persons with disabilities to be accorded equal opportunities in the GH2 project

info_e12wt4csEnergy, National NewsPersons with disabilities to be accorded equal opportunities in the GH2 project

Martin Endjala The Government has reiterated that it will ensure that all persons with disabilities are given equal opportunities not only in the Green Hydrogen (GH2) project but in all developmental projects in the country. This comes after the Namibia National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) Executive Director Linekela Nanyeni, expressed concerns about the lack of representation of the deaf community in the GH2 and other development projects in the country. He expressed the deaf community’s disappointment with the GH2 project, saying that they feel excluded from the ongoing engagements and discussions. “Namibia is home to many deaf persons and…