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Namibian truck driver found safe after suspected hijacking in RSA
23 May

Namibian truck driver found safe after suspected hijacking in RSA

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja A Namibian truck driver who went missing in South Africa earlier this week and was suspected to be a victim of hijacking has been found safe. The South African Police Services from Protea Glen Police Station found Vilho Panduleni Nyati, who drives a truck for Caribu Trading, at a service station in Soweto. The spokesperson of the Namibian Police, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi confirmed the hijacking incident. “This happened when the community in that area alerted the police that there was a man seeking assistance. So, the police alerted the embassy, and that’s how the police attaché got…
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Workers dismissed for demanding a salary increase
23 May

Workers dismissed for demanding a salary increase

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Stefanus Nashama A sub-contractor of Refuse Solutions Brick Factory in Walvis Bay dismissed 44 of its employees last Friday after they demanded a salary increase. The director of Refuse Solutions Brick Factory, Zander Coetzee, confirmed this on Thursday. He claims that a subcontractor, who employed the workers, did not live up to Refuse Solutions Brick Factory's expectations. “We decided to terminate the services because the sub-contractor is not delivering good results for the company,” Coetzee said. He explained that the subcontractor occasionally fails to pay its employees and lacks supervision over its staff. Coetzee said his company will have a…
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Windhoek District Hospital at site clearing stage
23 May

Windhoek District Hospital at site clearing stage

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Ester Mbathera The new 500-bed Windhoek District Hospital project is currently at the site clearance stage. This was said by Ben Nangombe, the executive director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, on Wednesday. Nangombe was responding to questions on which entity received the tender for the construction of the hospital after the ministry held a groundbreaking ceremony last week without handing over the contractor on site. “The tender for construction will be advertised later. Currently, the project is at the stage of site clearance, to be followed by the installation of bulk services,” he said. Many people took…
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Nehale Lya Mpingana constituency facing water crisis
22 May

Nehale Lya Mpingana constituency facing water crisis

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Martin Endjala Residents at Elavi B village in the Nehale Lya Mpingana constituency in the Oshikoto Region are facing a water crisis because they are now competing with their livestock for the little water left in a single well. Silas Henock, a community member, narrated the water shortages, saying that since the constituency's existence, the Elavi B residents have been surviving on only one well for water. Henock, however, said that the residents now fear that the water will not last until November if it does not rain and is calling on the government to drill a borehole and put…
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Demands for implementation as SADC PF Model Laws Oversight Committee meets
22 May

Demands for implementation as SADC PF Model Laws Oversight Committee meets

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Moses Magadza The Regional Parliamentary Model Laws Oversight Committee (RPMLOC) is meeting today 22 May 2024, in Johannesburg, South Africa under the theme: “Enhancing the Role of the RPMLOC in Monitoring the Domestication of SADC Model Laws and Implementation of Related Policies and Laws through Structured Reporting Frameworks and Mechanisms: A Look at the Domestication of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.’’ Malawi Member of Parliament Hon. Ishmael Ndaila Onani, is Chairperson of the RPMLOC. The meeting is in preparation for the 55th Plenary Assembly that will take place from 1 to 7 July 2024 in Angola. Ms Thoko…
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Namibia renews biodiversity conservation amidst global challenges
22 May

Namibia renews biodiversity conservation amidst global challenges

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Niël Terblanché Namibia reaffirmed its dedication to conserving biodiversity, highlighting the critical role it plays in sustaining ecosystems, providing food and medicine, and contributing to overall human well-being. During the celebration of International Biological Diversity Day in Lüderitz, Pohamba Shifeta, the Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism said that biodiversity conservation is not just an environmental issue but a foundational element for economic stability and cultural heritage. In his address, the minister pointed out that human activities such as deforestation, habitat destruction, pollution, and climate change pose unprecedented threats to biodiversity. "The loss of biodiversity has far-reaching consequences, impacting food…
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GIPAN demands representation on GIPF Board
22 May

GIPAN demands representation on GIPF Board

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Niël Terblanché The Government Institution Pensioners' Association of Namibia (GIPAN) has voiced strong objections to the recent five percent annual pension increase, calling it insufficient and an insult to pensioners. Josef Pieters, the chairperson of GIPAN, pointed out that the increment is 0.46 percent lower than the previous financial year's increase, highlighting a trend of diminishing returns for pensioners. Pieters criticized the lack of engagement between the pensioners' association and the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) management. “More than five months lapsed without us meeting to pave the way forward, as a newly elected national body. We would reason that…
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Residents of Mondesa Extension 14 registered for formal housing
22 May

Residents of Mondesa Extension 14 registered for formal housing

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Niël Terblanché Following its recent proclamation into a township, the informal settlement area of Swakopmund, previously known as DRC Airport, will soon begin registering residents as beneficiaries for more formal housing. Clarence McClune, the Swakopmund municipality’s general manager of Engineering and Planning Service, announced that the new township will now be called Mondesa Extension 14. Located near the Swakopmund Aerodrome on the eastern side of the coastal town, the DRC Airport area had been used as a temporary settlement in the sprawling DRC informal settlement until it was proclaimed a township earlier this year. At a community meeting over the…
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Namibia urges the US to fully normalise relations with Cuba
22 May

Namibia urges the US to fully normalise relations with Cuba

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Niël Terblanché The Namibian government has lauded the recent decision by the United States of America to remove Cuba from the Not Fully Cooperating Countries (NFCC) list in counterterrorism efforts. Ambassador Penda Naanda, the Executive Director of Namibia's Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, recognised the significance of this step, which could signal improved bilateral relations and cooperation on global security matters. In a formal statement, Ambassador Naanda expressed Namibia's satisfaction with the US Department of State's action but highlighted ongoing concerns regarding Cuba's designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism (SST). He described the placement as unjustified, noting the…
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The Okahao Veterinary Clinic still not operational 11 years later
22 May

The Okahao Veterinary Clinic still not operational 11 years later

National News
Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Okahao Veterinary Clinic, which is located in the Omusati Region, has still not become operational even though its construction began in 2015. The Ministry of Works and Transport assigned the project to ID Building Contractors, and construction started in May 2015. The construction work was finished in May 2018, which included the clinic building as well as staff accommodation quarters. The building stood idle for years. In 2021, the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform said the building could not be occupied because of inadequate funds to install the necessary equipment in the clinic. Over the…
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