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Martin Endjala The Secretary to the National Council, Advocate Tousy Namiseb, says it has become a tendency for Namibians in various sectors to violate the constitution. Namiseb singled out Teachers and school Principals who send learners back home for failing to pay development funds or voluntary contributions, saying it does not make sense to have a free-education-for-all policy when learners and parents continue to suffer in that regard. He has since expressed his dismay at the manner in which the Constitution is being interpreted. Namiseb is of the opinion that the Namibian Constitution, as the fundamental law, is an inspiring…

Stefanus Nashama The Development Bank of Namibia says information regarding the recruitment process for the Chief Executive Officer’s position is confidential and cannot be shared at this stage. The DBN board Chairperson, Sarel Van Zyl said this in an interview, adding that they will only provide full information with a comprehensive report once the whole process is done. “I cannot comment further. There are still other things to be completed regarding the process and they are confidential. I will give you the information with a comprehensive report,” he said. However, Van Zyl indicated that interviews were successfully conducted and done,…

Martin Endjala The Popular Democratic Movement Leader McHenry Venaani says he is unhappy with government’s continued dismal approach in making deals with foreign investors, saying that it is high time that government starts making bold steps in negotiating deals with investors. Venaani said that Namibia has an abundant of mineral resources, however the exploitation by foreign investors who mine this minerals on their own terms and not that of government, is a cause for concern as more and more communities continue to see no light at the end of the tunnel. “Government needs to take bold steps. To say that…

Niël Terblanché As thousands of people embark on their journeys back home after the Easter long weekend, caution and vigilance will again ensure that they arrive at their destinations alive. Most travelers have started to travel early to avoid heavy traffic congestion on the roads that lead back to Windhoek. At the same time, crowds have been observed at pick-up points where passengers intend to board buses and seven-seaters for their travels back home. Planning and allowing time for safe travel is one of the safety tips repeated by the Namibian Police in the Erongo Region. Inspector Ileni Shapumba, Head…

Stefanus Nashama Kavango East Governor, Bonifatius Wakudumo yesterday said that it would be impossible to separate the river from people who live around it, despite the high number of crocodile attacks in the region. According to Wakudumo, no one should separate people from the river as it is their way of life. “There are many reasons why people go to the river, not only to fetch water. They have learned to coexist and they will always have to go there for swimming, washing and catching fish,” he said. Wakudumo also indicated that the government has done a lot when it…

Niël Terblanché On the 75th anniversary of World Health Day, Namibia joined the rest of the world in celebrating the global achievements of the World Health Organisation, such as the eradication of the debilitating blight of polio. President Hage Geingob at the celebration highlighted that there are but a few global achievements in public health that Namibia as a member state of the World Health Organization are proud to be associated with. “Namibia celebrated 33 years of Independence and can acknowledge national public health achievements in partnership with the World Health Organization,” he said. This year’s World Health Day was…

Niël Terblanché The wheels that would see the development of the small coastal village of Wlotzkabaken into a fully-fledged town with its own local authority have been set into motion. The Erongo Regional Council recently announced the plans to develop the holiday settlement that is situated near the only desalination plant in Namibia, by stating that an environmental impact study has been launched. The Orano desalination plant was originally constructed to supply uranium mines to the east of Swakopmund with fresh water. The plant currently also supplies water to all the main central coastal towns. The plans include the development…

Niël Terblanché A 39-year-old man along with a second suspect, who was caught in possession of cannabis died after arriving at the Rehoboth Police Station on Friday morning. According to the incident report provided by the Public Relations division of the Namibian Police, the two men were accosted at the premises of the JT Supermarket in Rehoboth. The suspects were found in possession of 16 small packets of cannabis and were arrested. They were then taken to the Police Station but upon arrival one of the suspects became unconscious and collapsed. “The arresting officers learned from his coaccused that the…