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27 Mar

Police seize smuggled contraband from Angola

ObserverNational NewsPolice seize smuggled contraband from Angola

Niel Terblanche During the execution of Operation Amazing March, members of the Namibian Police stationed in the Omusati Region confiscated contraband from a smuggler at a temporary roadblock over the weekend. According to the incident report provided by the Omusati Regional Police Commander, Commissioner Ismael Basson, the discovery of 84 plastic bags containing 1 680 sachets of Best Whisky and 150 cartons containing 1 500 packets of Yes cigarettes led to the arrest of the driver of the vehicle at the roadblock. According to Basson, the driver was apprehended on the main road between Ruacana and Kamanjab near Oshifo. Upon…

27 Mar

Sports minister wants projects completed

ObserverNational News, SportsHPP 2 and MTEF, n NDP5, Sports minister wants projects completed

Niel Terblanche The Minister of Sports, Youth and National Services says she addressed the staff members of her Ministry, National Youth Council, National Youth Service and the Namibia Sports Commission, of whom she requested to complete and implement current programmes in the coming financial year. Agnes Tjongarero, during her motivation for the ministry budget allocation encouraged management to align themselves with the 2023/2024 Annual Plan and the current strategic plan to focus on the completion of ongoing programmes and projects as reflected in NDP5, HPP 2 and MTEF. “This Ministry has a number of outstanding programmes and projects which, for…

24 Mar

Geingob expresses condolences following Soldiers’ deaths

ObserverNational NewsGeingob expresses condolences following Soldiers’ deaths

Niel Terblanche President Hage Geingob lamented the deaths of three members of the Namibian Defence Force who died as a result of a motor vehicle accident that occurred on the main road between Omuthiya and Oshivelo, a day after the country celebrated its 33rd year of independence. The President extended his condolences to the families of the three soldiers, who have since been identified as 42-year-old Paulus Nadhipite Nuuyoma who hailed from the Oneshoko Village in the Oshitayi area of the Oshana Region, 30-year-old Teopolina Aipanda who hails from the Ohamunyela Village in the area of Ombalantu in the Omusati…

24 Mar

PM calls for the appointment of UN Special Envoy on Water

ObserverNational NewsPM calls for the appointment of UN Special Envoy on Water, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila

Stefanus Nashama Prime Minster Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila yesterday called for the appointment of a United Nations Special Envoy on water, saying that access to water for all requires bigger investment and coordination among sectors and different development partners. She stated that there is a strong need for the global water community to engage and share technical expertise to accelerate efforts towards meeting water-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), beyond the UN 2023 Water Conference. Kuugongelwa-Amadhila made these remarks at the United Nations conference on the Midterm Comprehensive Review of the Implementation of the Objectives of the International Decade for the action of…

24 Mar

American sues the government for almost N$1.3 million

ObserverNational NewsAmerican sues the government for almost N$1.3 million, Andre Heckmair

Hertta-Maria Amutenja One of the citizens of the United States of America that stands accused of the murder Andre Heckmair is suing the Namibian government for N$1 260 000 for alleged violation of his human rights. According to documents filed last year in June at the Windhoek High Court, Kevan Townsend and Jaco Kennedy, who stands accused of a different crime, are citing the Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, the Inspector General of the Namibian Police, the Commissioner General of the Namibian Correctional Services, the Officer in Charge of the Windhoek Central Prison and the Ombudsman as…

24 Mar

Human rights activist ya Nangoloh breaks silence on arrested protesters

ObserverNational NewsHuman rights activist ya Nangoloh breaks silence on arrested protesters, Phil Ya Nangoloh

Stefanus Nashama Well known Namibian Human Rights activist and founder of Namibia Rights and Responsibility, Phil Ya Nangoloh has taken issue with the violation of the right to protest and the Namibian Constitution, in light of the recent arrest of activists in relation to a protest against unemployment. “Our human rights without any human responsibility equates to zero,” he said. Ya Nangolo made the statement after the failed attempt by the youth to protest unemployment on Independence Day. “The Independence we have all fought for so heroically and have shed our precious blood and received on March 21 1990, created…

24 Mar

Special force soldier found dead

ObserverNational NewsSpecial force soldier found dead

Niel Terblanche A member of the Namibian Defence Force’s special forces, who was attached to the anti-poaching unit in the Mangetti National Park was found beneath a tree in the reserve by members of his squad, with a single bullet wound to the head. The deceased has been identified as 38-year-old Corporal Julius Jamara. According to the incident report provided by the Public Relations Division of the Namibian Police, members of Corporal Jamara’s squad went looking for him on Independence Day after he did not return to their encampment as expected. “At about 08:00 on Sunday morning, the deceased person…

24 Mar

Namibian Banks remain resilient and sound – !Gawaxab

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Martin Endjala As the world reels from the closure of a number of regional banking institutions in the United States and a global systemically important bank based in Europe, the Bank of Namibia (BoN) has given the assurance that Namibian banks continue to remain resilient and sound, with solid capital and liquidity buffers in place to withstand risks emanating from internal and external shocks. Despite the ongoing global developments, the Namibian banking system remains liquid and well-capitalised. In this regard, the total risk-weighted assets stood at 17.0 percent at the end of December 2022, higher than the statutory minimum risk-weighted…

24 Mar

Debmarine announces record diamond production

ObserverNational NewsDebmarine announces record diamond production

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Debmarine Namibia, last year, produced a whopping 1,725 million carats of diamonds. According to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Debmarine, Willy Mertens, the production numbers is a new record in the history of the company. He added that the number constitutes around 80% of the total diamond production in Namibia. “Putting the 2022 record production in perspective, this number is more than triple from 506 000 carats with six vessels compared to when Debmarine Namibia commenced operations. “We achieved this not only through additional capacity but also through continued innovation and investment in new technology,” he said.…

23 Mar

Hopwood blasts Geingob over employment promises

ObserverNational NewsHopwood blasts Geingob over employment promises, president Hage Geingob

Martin Endjala The Director of the Institute for Public Policy Research, Graham Hopwood has blasted the government over its mixed messages on the size of civil services which it said it will cut down to 50 percent. The announcement of more than 2 000 jobs to be created this year will only put more strain on the high budget already accumulated, Hopwood said. According to Hopwood, it is easier for government to add jobs to the defence and police forces because the educational requirements for recruits are relatively low. Hopwood further stressed that President Hage Geingob wants to see the…