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04 Mar

Cop arrested after trying to deliver drugs to inmates

ObserverNational NewsAlex Josef, Cop arrested after trying to deliver drugs to inmates, Naftal Sakaria

Hertta-Maria Amutenja A 28 year-old Police Officer deployed at the Ondangwa Police station was arrested on charges of dealing and possession of illicit items. The police have since identified him as Constable Alex Josef. He was denied bail and his next court appearance is 20 June 2023. Josef, according to Oshana Regional Commander Commissioner Naftal Sakaria was found in position of 195 Yes Cigarettes, valued at N$390 and 46 ballies of Cannabis with the Value of N$6350. The officer, according to Sakaria already has a pending similar case. The suspect was on duty at the Charge Office department. A colleague…

04 Mar

NAMPU condemns assault of journalists by inmate

ObserverNational NewsNAMPU condemns assault of journalists by inmate, Sakeus Iikela

Steve Nashama The Namibia Media Professionals Union (NAMPU) has condemned the recent assault on journalists by an inmate appearing in a Walvis Bay court in the presence of law enforcement officers. NAMPU Secretary General Sakeus Iikela says the attack is an unacceptable violation of the rights of journalists to carry out their duties without fear of harm or intimidation. “As a media professionals’ union, we are deeply concerned about the reluctance of the police to protect and ensure the safety of journalists when they operate in hostile situations,” Iikela said. He added that the incident has heightened the union’s concerns,…

03 Mar

Black and White farmers fight brewing as Ghana meat export saga intensifies

ObserverNational NewsBlack and White farmers fight brewing as Ghana meat export saga intensifies, Calle Schlettwein, Namibian Emerging Commercial Farmers Union (NECFU)

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Namibia National Farmers Union (NNFU) and Namibian Emerging Commercial Farmers Union (NECFU) have rejected racial claims by some local farmers. A group of black farmers are alleging white farmers are the ones who spread the rumor that Namibian beef from the northern communal areas is contaminated with foot and mouth disease and that the Ghanaian government should stop buying it. The Ministry of Agriculture has since pronounced itself on the matter, saying that the authors of the report are commercial farmers whose identities are unknown. An investigation, the Ministry said has begun. The group is further alleging…

03 Mar

Venaani clarifies on MPs removal from standing committee

ObserverNational NewsPopular Democratic Movement (PDM), Venaani clarifies on MPs removal from standing committee

Steve Nashama Following the removal of Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) Members of Parliament, Inna Hengari and recently relinquished party Chief Whip, Vipuakuje Muharukua as members of the Parliamentary Committee on Standing Rules and Orders yesterday, PDM Leader McHenry Venaani says the removal was nothing sinister, as parties change committee members daily. “The nature and art of legislative Committees is that we all change at many intervals. The Standing Committee of Rules and Order is represented by Caucus leader. I was in the Foreign Affairs Committee and then moved to the Economic committee. What is the fuss,” he remarked. Venaani clarified…

03 Mar

Catfish, Sardines declining due to climate change

ObserverNational Newsa European Union Representative Expert on Green Hydrogen and Climate Change, Catfish, Marine Scientist Ben van Zyl, Sardines declining due to climate change

Martin Endjala The catfish species is fast becoming extinct because of global warming, despite government’s interventions. This is according to Marine Scientist Ben van Zyl, who also added that Sardines are becoming lesser and lesser per day, given abnormalities in sea temperature as well as human behavior. He has since called on serious interventions by government and marine biologist bodies to ensure that these species do not become extinct. According to van Zyl, the eruption of sulphur in the sea is also one of the issues affecting some sea organisms and causing them to wash up and drift ashore, as…

03 Mar

Dundee Precious Metals donates N$100 000 worth of equipment to COSDEC

ObserverNational NewsDundee Precious Metals donates N$100 000 worth of equipment to COSDEC, Ntema Sihela

Martin Endjala The Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb Community Trust has donated training equipment valued at N$ 100 900 to the Community Skills Development Center (COSDEC) comprising of hospitality, tourism, and fashion design training equipment yesterday in Tsumeb. The Community Trust Chairperson, Max Johnson, handed over the donated equipment, highlighting that the support is aligned with one of Dundee Precious Metals core values “We partner with our communities”. ” I do not sleep to dream, but dream to change the world”, he said, while encouraging the trainees to continue working hard to make their dreams come true. The Community Skills Development…

02 Mar

NSA postpones 2023 population and housing census

ObserverNational NewsAlex Shimuafeni, e Population and Housing Census, NSA postpones 2023 population and housing census

Steve Nashama The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) has announced the postponement of the 2023 Population and Housing Census to August 2023, again. The census has been delayed since the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 when it was initially planned to be conducted, while in 2021 and 2022 was due to financial restrictions. In a media release, NSA Statistician-General and Chief Executive Officer, Alex Shimuafeni, explains that the census is conducted every ten years and is essentially a process of collecting, processing, analysing, publishing and disseminating demographic, socio-economic and spatial data of the population during a specific period of time. He emphasizes…

02 Mar

SAN is unhappy with non-awarding of tenders to its members.

ObserverNational NewsNamibia Post and Telecom Holdings, SAN is unhappy with non-awarding of tenders to its members., Security Association of Namibia (SAN)

Martin Endjala The Security Association of Namibia (SAN) has expressed its dismay in the manner in which security tenders for the provision of security services were awarded. In the statement, SAN is casting doubt on the awarded companies’ compliance with labour law. SAN singled out two tenders which were recently awarded. “SAN wishes to bring to your attention our concern regarding the recent tenders awarded by the Kunene Regional Council and Namibia Post and Telecom Holdings”, the statement read. The announcement follows after the association formally distanced itself from a tender awarded for the provision of security services for NPTH.…

02 Mar

Trustco Group’s net asset value increases.

ObserverNational NewsInternational Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS 10), Quinton van Rooyen, Trustco Group’s net asset value increases.

Martin Endjala The Trustco Group Holding’s net asset value has increased by 362 percent to N$1,8 billion and the group’s after tax profit increased by 257 percent to a profit of N$1,4 billion as per the group’s latest financial results. Basic earnings per share increased by 268 percent to 145.89 cents compared to a loss per share of 86.66 cents last year. The group announced its 2022 financial year results yesterday, and has reported strong financial results for the 12 months ended 31 August 2022, along with its 30th consecutive unmodified audit report. The group has achieved a compounded annual…

28 Feb

Eight students benefit from BoN

ObserverNational NewsCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Eight students benefit from BoN, Sandra Garises

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Bank of Namibia, through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives awarded eight students with bursaries to pursue their tertiary education in various fields of studies at SADC institutions of higher learning. The students were accepted to pursue their studies in accounting, mathematics, economics, statistics and IT (artificial intelligence) for undergraduate and postgraduate studies at the University of Namibia, Namibia University of Science and Technology, University of Stellenbosch and at the University of Cape Town. “The Bank awards bursaries based on merit after a thorough search and interviews with selected individuals. To date, the Bank has availed 183…