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29 May

Cabinet approves N$ 87 million for drought relief

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Niël Terblanché Cabinet last week activated emergency measures to provide food assistance to drought-stricken households in the //Kharas, Hardap and Omaheke regions. About N$87.4 million has been availed for drought relief, for the next six months starting on 1 July 2023, the government announced. The Cabinet has since directed the Office of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare as well as the Ministry of Health and Social Services to provide assistance through the respective regional councils to people and animals in the worst affected regions.…

29 May

Kuugongelwa-Amadhila labels GIPF a catalyst for economic growth

info_e12wt4csNational NewsKuugongelwa-Amadhila labels GIPF a catalyst for economic growth

Martin Endjala Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has declared the Government Institutions Pension Fund a catalyst for economic growth, given its huge investment to the country’s social and financial development as it provides returns to Namibia. The Prime Minister stated that the fund has invested 50 percent of its fund value at an estimated amount of N$75 billion, making it the largest fund investor individually towards the economy of the country in terms of infrastructures, housing, and other strategic sectors of the economy since its inception in 1989. Kuugongelwa-Amadhila delivered a speech during the launch of the GIPF Strategic Plan of…

29 May

Geingob decries inequality of approach to conflicts

info_e12wt4csNational NewsGeingob decries inequality of approach to conflicts

Niël Terblanché President Hage Geingob, who is also the Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation has condemned the unequal approach to conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Ukraine, by International peace keeping bodies and sympathizers. Eastern DRC has been plagued by conflict involving at least 122 rebel groups, according to a recent count by the United Nations. According to Geingob, people are dying while Africans are being cajoled to support and condemn Russia for invading Ukraine. “We have our own problems that nobody seems to pay attention to, and…

29 May

40 000 job seekers apply for Nampol, 2 398 shortlisted

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Stefanus Nashama The Namibian Police has revealed that more than 40 000 people applied for the cadet constable job opportunities advertised recently and that only 2,398 candidates have been shortlisted for interviews. The Namibian Police is seeking to employ about 1,000 cadet officers, and the shortlisted candidates are expected to undergo several tests. However, Nampol did not specify what criteria they used to reduce the over 40, 000 candidates into a smaller number. The 1,000 new cadet constables will include 250 who are coming from the National Youth Service at an advanced stage. The recruitment interviews will be conducted at…

26 May

Grootfontein Town Council fires Sinvula

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Niël Terblanché The Town Council of Grootfontein has decided to dissolve the employment contract of Kisco Sinvula as the Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. Sinvula was supposed to return to work at the start of the week after a High Court Judge ruled that he should be reinstated. Judge Boas Usiku nullified the embattled CEO’s suspension on the grounds that the Town Council’s actions were taken without the permission of Erastus Uutoni, the Minister of Urban and Rural Development. The Chairperson of the Grootfontein Municipality’s Executive Committee, Elisabeth Kastoor confirmed that the Town Council resolved to terminate the employment…

26 May

IPC calls for a referendum on same-sex marriages

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Niël Terblanché By importing horizontally, foreign Common Law Principles from abroad, the Supreme Court of Namibia seriously undermined the sovereignty of the country’s judicial system and made it subordinate to a foreign commonwealth country's court, in a common law jurisdiction, the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) said. The Independent Patriots for Change says it will support the Proclamation of a National Referendum as the only legitimate superior act of the Sovereign in which the people of Namibia may exercise their authority in which "All power" is vested. In a statement, the IPC said that a referendum is the only possible…

26 May

Cabinet approves N$200 billion agreement to develop Green Hydrogen Project

info_e12wt4csNational NewsCabinet approves N$200 billion agreement to develop Green Hydrogen Project

Niël Terblanché The Government of the Republic of Namibia officially approved the country’s entry into a pioneering N$200 billion agreement to develop Sub-Saharan Africa’s Largest Green Hydrogen Project with Hyphen Hydrogen Energy Namibia. The Namibian Cabinet took this landmark decision on Wednesday. The feasibility and implementation agreement will be officially signed today. According to a statement released by the Namibian Presidency, the transformative impact of this project on Namibia and its economy will be considerable. The project will create up to 15 000 new jobs during the construction phase, 3 000 permanent jobs during its operation, with the target for…

26 May

Namibia commemorates Africa Day

info_e12wt4csNational NewsNamibia commemorates Africa Day

Niël Terblanché Namibia yesterday joined all other nations of Africa to celebrate 60 years of enormous promise and potential of the diverse and dynamic continent. President Hage Geingob in his special commemorative message said the diamond anniversary of Africa Day is a fitting occasion for all Africans on the continent and those in the diaspora, to celebrate the achievements of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) and African Union (AU) as an enduring continental body, which has successfully championed the emancipation of the African people from colonial oppression to become masters of their own destiny and development. “The 25th of…

26 May

Nandi-Ndaitwah pays homage to allies on Africa Day

info_e12wt4csNational NewsNandi-Ndaitwah pays homage to allies on Africa Day

Niël Terblanché Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the Deputy Prime Minister of Namibia and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, on the commemoration of Africa Day thanked countries of the world, that stood by Namibia during the Freedom Struggle. Nandi-Ndaitwah reminded the group of African heads of diplomatic missions that Africans owe it to the founders of the OAU and the people of the world who stood by Namibia during the country’s fight for freedom from colonialism. “I am referring to the government and the people of Cuba whom Africa must ensure we work together with them in prosperity. I am referring to…

26 May

Let the people “Ngungula”- Amoomo …Govt insists Angola’s fuel not up to standard

info_e12wt4csNational NewsLet the people “Ngungula”- Amoomo …Govt insists Angola’s fuel not up to standard

Stefanus Nashama The Namibian Government should not relegate its relationship with Angola simply because of fuel illicit smuggling activities commonly known as ‘Ngungula’. These are the sentiments of Prominent Windhoek Lawyer, Kadhila Amoomo, who stressed that the only logical question the Namibian government should ask itself is why people risk their lives to smuggle fuel from Angola. “Namibia and Angola share borders and people cross into both countries on a daily basis. This is because of the good relationship the two countries have. It is high time the Namibian Government critically looks into this,” he said. He said the law…