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Hertta-Maria Amutenja Popular Democratic Movement Member of Parliament, Winnie Moongo, has strongly condemned the closure of the Mashare Village Clinic in the Kavango East region. The clinic, situated east of Rundu, has reportedly been shut down due to a severe lack of potable water, hindering healthcare professionals from carrying out their crucial duties. Moongo expressed deep concern over the potential implications for the health and well-being of community members who depend on the clinic for primary healthcare services. Stating that the Ministry of Health has abandoned its duty and commitment to providing accessible and quality health services to the surrounding…

Stefanus Nashama The government, through the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has urged the members of the public across the country to utilise the mass civil registration outreach program to acquire national documents. According to Margaret Kalo, Chief Public Relations Officer in the Ministry, the registration program began on 5 February and will run until 30 July 2024. Services on offer during the outreach program include national documents such as birth registration for persons of all ages, applications for duplicate birth certificates, applications for identity documents, and applications for duplicate identity documents. The program will cover all…

Martin Endjala In her heartfelt tribute to President Hage Geingob during the memorial service last week, Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila described Geingob as the people’s President. “President Geingob was the people‘s President. He had the ability to draw people across different backgrounds, and this has continued to be the case in the aftermath of his death,” she said. The Kuugongelwa-Amadhila said 4 February 2024 will go down as one of the darkest days in the nation’s history. Highlighting that although Geingob had publicly disclosed his health condition, which the nation appreciated its seriousness, many still hoped that he would pull…

Niël Terblanché During a special vigil, representatives from various United Nations agencies commemorated the profound impact of President Hage Geingob on both the Namibian nation and the international community. President Geingob was remembered for his essential role in Namibia's journey towards independence and his commitment to fostering international solidarity and according to UN representatives, his vision continues to resonate across the globe. Sam Ocran, the UNICEF country representative, remembered President Geingob's dedication to inclusivity, particularly his efforts to ensure youth participation in decision-making processes through initiatives like the children's parliament. According to Ocran, this approach emphasized Geingob's belief in empowering…

Martin Endjala In a strong move to intensify the fight against corruption, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has called for companies to disclose their financial dealings, including gross revenue, taxes, royalties, and payments to the government and shareholders. This initiative aligns with the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), a standard that Namibia, through the Ministry of Mines and Energy, is encouraged to adopt. The ACC’s Chief Public Relations Officer, Josefina Nghituwamata highlighted the potential benefits of joining the EITI, emphasizing transparency in the financial activities of companies. "These disclosures are essential for public accountability," Nghituwamata stated while pointing to Norway as…

Stefanus Nashama Social Justice Activist, Michael Amushelelo, said he has received death threats after speaking out against the incident in which members of the the Namibian Police Force killed five suspected robbers at Okahandja last year He, however, vowed to keep fighting injustice, stating that he would die standing on his principles because he is not a coward. “Please, tell those that are sending me death threats that I am not afraid of them. I will die on my feet because I am not a coward,” said the activist. Speaking to Windhoek Observer yesterday, Amushelelo said a person, whom he…