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Endorsements stifle democracy<br>…Geingob urged not to anoint any candidate

23 Aug

Endorsements stifle democracy
…Geingob urged not to anoint any candidate

ObserverNational NewsEndorsements stifle democracy …Geingob urged not to anoint any candidate, president Hage Geingob, Rui Tyitende, Sophia Shaningwa, Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Secretary General

Tujoromajo Kasuto Political Analysts have welcomed the fact that President Hage Geingob has so for not endorsed anyone for top positions in the Swapo Party at the upcoming elective congress, stating that it will enhance democracy, competency and candidates who meet the necessary requirements may compete, including for the position of party President. Nomination for the positions is next month in September, it was announced at the weekend’s Central Committee meeting. Political analyst Rui Tyitende notes that the tradition of the sitting President endorsing a candidate of his choice has been the norm since President Nujoma and this practice does…

23 Aug

Heroes’ Day a self-celebration of Swapo: LPM

ObserverNational NewsHeroes’ Day a self-celebration of Swapo: LPM, The Landless People’s Movement has described Heroes Day

Martin Endjala The Landless People’s Movement has described Heroes Day celebration as an event where the incumbent ruling party engages in ‘’self-celebration’’, disregarding the ordinary hero on the street who does not receive any recognition. LPM, who is the controlling party in the Hardap Region, where the official commemorations are to be held in Mariental has withdrawn the regional council staff from all preparations of the event. The regional governing party withdrew from the preparations as the regional council was not consulted. The leader of LPM Bernadus Swartbooi, as well as the regional council chairperson Gershon Daniel Francior Dausab, questioned…

23 Aug

Allegations of cash for teaching jobs in Zambezi

ObserverNational NewsAllegations of cash for teaching jobs in Zambezi, Anti-Corruption Commission, Education Director Josty Kawana

Obrein Simasiku Allegations of buying jobs in the education sector, even for qualified teachers is rife in the Zambezi Region. A qualification alone is not enough, as you have to grease the palms to secure much needed teaching jobs, according to those in the know. However, the Education Director Josty Kawana, denied any such irregularities, saying the directorate has not found any evidence of such dubious dealings. Kawana challenged those with evidence to provide it to his office for the relevant law enforcement, including Anti-Corruption Commission, be roped in for the allegations to be put to rest, and have the…

23 Aug

Cheetah barred from night operations

ObserverNational NewsCheetah barred from night operations, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation, The Ministry of Labour, Whale Rock Cement (Cheetah Cement)

Tujoromajo Kasuto The Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation has ordered Whale Rock Cement (Cheetah Cement) to stop carrying out operational activities at the Mining Area at night, between 18h00-06h00 as well as to stop operating a certain forklift. This order came into effect as from 19 August 2022 until such a time that sufficient light is installed and the forklift serviced to the satisfaction of a designated Labour Inspector. Meanwhile, Cheetah Cement’s Public Relations Officer, Tabby Moyo, said that the suspension for overnight mining would not affect the company, as mining during daylight hours provides sufficient raw…

23 Aug

LPM cleaning up local councils: Swartbooi

ObserverNational NewsBernadus Swartbooi, Landless People’s Movement leader, LPM cleaning up local councils: Swartbooi

Martin Endjala Landless People’s Movement leader, Bernadus Swartbooi says that since they took over some local authorities from Swapo, the party has been cleaning up years of alleged mismanagement by the ruling party. He said this in reaction to President Hage Geingob’s statement that opposition parties appear not to be able to lead local authorities they are in charge of. Swartbooi said that Swapo has been in charge of the authorities for 32 years where he accused the party of malpractices of nepotism, poor administrative operations and misappropriation of funds. He said that the fact that LPM is recalling its…

22 Aug

Amushelelo, Nauyoma free after 99 days

ObserverNational NewsAmushelelo, has paid off for Namibia Economic Freedom Fighter (NEFF) member Michael Amushelelo and Affirmative Repositioning Movement’s (AR) Dimbulukeni Nauyoma, High Court, Nauyoma free after 99 days

Obrein Simasiku The fight for freedom of two activists that was taken to the High Court, has paid off for Namibia Economic Freedom Fighter (NEFF) member Michael Amushelelo and Affirmative Repositioning Movement’s (AR) Dimbulukeni Nauyoma. The two have been in incarceration for 99 days since their arrest on 13 May, following their involvement in mass protests that sought to shutdown Chinese owned businesses and were released on bail. High Court judgement Christie Liebenberg today set the men free by granting them bail of N$5000 each. This is after the judge found that there were no strong grounds to have the…

Government must hasten declaration of<br>28 May as Genocide Remembrance Day

22 Aug

Government must hasten declaration of
28 May as Genocide Remembrance Day

ObserverNational NewsGenocide Remembrance Day., Government must hasten declaration of 28 May as Genocide Remembrance Day, Ovambanderu traditional leaders

Staff Writer Ovaherero and Ovambanderu traditional leaders will work towards the government accelerating the declaration of 28th May as Genocide Remembrance Day. Although they must still come to a unison understanding and interpretation of the Joint Declaration (JD) between the Namibian government and its German counterpart, the traditional leaders, recognised and unrecognised, are of the consensus that they need and must speak with one voice on the vexed issue of Genocide, Apology and Reparations. Especially in continuing to appeal to their Namibian government, and impress and prevail upon its good sensibility, magnanimity and sensitivity regarding the sanctity of the genocide…

22 Aug

Economy not okay for taxi fare hike: Nakathingo

ObserverNational NewsEconomy not okay for taxi fare hike: Nakathingo, MWT distances from NABTA factional squabbles, Nakathingo, Namibia Buses and Taxi Association Secretary General Pendapala Nakathingo

Martin Endjala The Namibia Buses and Taxi Association Secretary General Pendapala Nakathingo today reiterated that taxi and minibuses fares will not increase in the current weakened economy of the country, and that any attempt in doing so will only further worsen the livelihoods of the already struggling people. Nakathingo was speaking today at an information sharing gathering in Windhoek, to give clarity on minibus and taxi operations. The taxi fares were increased last year in December from N$12.00 to N$13.00, while also in the same year the Namibia Transport and Taxi Union resolved to increase the taxi fares temporary during…

22 Aug

Botswana border murders land in The Hague

ObserverNational Newsand their cousin Sinvula Muyeme (44), Botswana’s Kasane Court, Botswana’s Kasane Court. Botswana border murders land in The Hague, Martin (40) and Wamunyima Nchindo (36), Tommy (48)

Obrein Simasiku Efforts to seek justice for the continued loss of lives at the hands of Botswana Defence Force (BDF), among the inhabitants of Namibia who are living along the common border with Botswana have landed in The Hague’s International Criminal Court, after a complaint or a case was registered by the Caprivi Concerned Grou The group is requesting the International Criminal Court’s intervention and possible prosecution of Botswana’s President and his Army General. The quest to seek international justice comes after Botswana’s Kasane Court in January ruled in favour of the seven soldiers who were involved in the fatal…

22 Aug

14-year-old drowns while saving sister

ObserverNational News14-year-old drowns while saving sister, 63-year-old Namibian female pensioner, Epupa Conservancy

Tujoromajo Kasuto A 14-year-old girl in the Epupa Conservancy in the northern part of the Kunene Region drowned in a water pond at Okakumangua Village, Etanga area, while trying to rescue her 13-year-old sister who was drowning after she jumped into the pond to swim. According to the weekend crime report compiled by the Namibian Police spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi the incident took place on Friday at about 15h00. Meanwhile, it is alleged that Ndapanda Inamutuhala, a 63-year-old Namibian female pensioner, drowned in a water canal in Ombathi village, Ogongo Constituency, Omusati region, earlier on the same day at…