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17 Feb

Venaani is Lying- Muharukua

ObserverNational NewsManuel Ngaringombe, Venaani is Lying- Muharukua, Vipuakuje Muharukua

Stefanus Nashama Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) Member of Parliament, Vipuakuje Muharukua, insists that he was unceremoniously removed from his Party position as Chief Whip, saying that there was no election in that regard, as the Party President McHenry Venaani claims. “Yes, I was removed, no need for clarity on that. The irregularities and appropriateness of my removal were not material,” insisted Muharukua Meanwhile, Venaani is adamant that there was a vote conducted in which Muharukua lost to fellow parliamentarian Elma Dienda. In a widely circulated video, Venaani said Muharukua did not make it after receiving a minimal vote at a…

17 Feb

Amushelelo still detained and uncharged

ObserverNational NewsAmushelelo still detained and uncharged, Kadhila Amoomo

Martin Endjala The lawyer representing Namibia Economic Freedom Fighter activist Michael Amushelelo, Kadhila Amoomo says it is unjust that the police are interfering with issues pertaining to labour law, and that his client still has not been charged after his arrest yesterday afternoon. Amoomo confirmed his arrest during an interview with the Windhoek Observer. Amoomo said that there are two branches of law involved in his client’s arrest, mainly criminal law and labour law, and that the criminal law he said, seems to be interfering with the labour law. He stressed that matters of criminality should be dealt with separately…

17 Feb

Cops slapped with murder charge

ObserverNational NewsCops slapped with murder charge, Ottilie Kashuupulwa

Martin Endjala Three police officers were arrested this week on a charge of murder, following the death of 59-year-old Negumbo Embashu, a former Police Officer who was reportedly shot by the cops-turned-suspects,Moses Titus (38), Abisayi Julius (67) and Sam Iikela (39). Oshana Acting Regional Commander Deputy Commissioner Ottilie Kashuupulwa in an interview with the Windhoek Observer confirmed that the suspects appeared in court on charges of murder and their case has been postponed to 17 May 2023. Kashuupula stated that the three police officers were responding to a call where the deceased was said to be causing a disturbance. Embashu…

17 Feb

Plans to revive Ondangwa Trade Fair in full swing

ObserverNational NewsPlans to revive Ondangwa Trade Fair in full swing, two years after it was halted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Stefanus Nashama The Ondangwa Annual Trade Fair is set to resume this year, two years after it was halted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This confirmation was made by Ondangwa Mayor Paavo Amwele, who added that the fair is slated for May, marking its 10th year anniversary. Amwele said that the Trade Fair’s main objective is to raise funds in order to boost enterprises, empower business people and communities to network, market and promote their products and services and to ensure that they target business sustainability. He has since expressed disappointment and empathy towards SMEs for the financial losses they made…

16 Feb

Opposition blasts Swapo MPs for ‘absenteeism’ in parliament

ObserverNational NewsOpposition blasts Swapo MPs for ‘absenteeism’ in parliament

Martin Endjala The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) deputy leader Henny Seibeb has called out Swapo Members of parliament, alleging that they rarely attend sessions, leading to a lack of finalization of motions. Seibeb an interview with this publication alleged that instead, the MPs choose attend to their personal ambitions at the expense of the nation, while they were needed to be in the chamber finalizing tabled bills and motions. Seibeb made the remarks following President Hage Geingob’s speech during the official opening of the 7th session of the 7th Parliament yesterday, where he said that the non-finalization of the High…

16 Feb

Critical time for home owners as repo rate hikes

ObserverNational NewsBoN Governor Johannes !Gawaxab, Critical time for home owners as repo rate hikes

Martin Endjala The Bank of Namibia (BoN) today announced an increase of the repo rate to seven percent by 25 basis points. The repo rate increased from 6.7 percent. BoN Governor Johannes !Gawaxab stated that the decision to increase the repo rate is mainly to continue anchoring inflation expectations and safeguarding the peg arrangement, as well as the comprehensive review of global, regional and domestic economic developments. The Governor also said that the notion by a number of members of public that the Central Bank increasesthe repo rate willy-nilly is “very” wrong, as the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) makes decisions…

16 Feb

“We are not doing people a favor”-Kapofi tells staff

Ajay DasNational NewsDefence and Veterans Affairs Minister, Frans Kapofi today reminded his staff members that they are not doing members of the public a favor in carrying out their duties, Kapofi was speaking at a staff meeting in the capital today when he made the remarks.

Stefanus Nashama Defence and Veterans Affairs Minister, Frans Kapofi today reminded his staff members that they are not doing members of the public a favor in carrying out their duties, urging them to show respect at all times. Kapofi was speaking at a staff meeting in the capital today when he made the remarks. “Let us be reminded that when we are providing service to the people, we are not doing them a favour, we are actually doing what is expected of us. Therefore, let us always show respect and go all out when we are dealing with members of…

16 Feb

Opposition blasts Swapo MPs

ObserverNational NewsOpposition blasts Swapo MPs, president Hage Geingob

Martin Endjala The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) deputy leader Henny Seibeb has called out Swapo Members of parliament, alleging that they rarely attend sessions, leading to a lack of finalization of motions. Seibeb an interview with this publication alleged that instead, the MPs choose attend to their personal ambitions at the expense of the nation, while they were needed to be in the chamber finalizing tabled bills and motions. Seibeb made the remarks following President Hage Geingob’s speech during the official opening of the 7th session of the 7th Parliament yesterday, where he said that the non-finalization of the High…

15 Feb

Fishrot suspects finally get trial dates

ObserverNational Newsemployee Ricardo Gustavo, Fishrot suspects finally get trial dates, former Fishcor Chief Executive Officer Mike Nghipunya, former Fisheries Minister Bernard Esau, his son-in-law and James’s cousin Tamson Hatuikulipi, r James Hatuikulipi, their cousin Pius Mwatelula

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The suspects in Namibia’s biggest fishing corruption scandal, notoriously known as Fishrot, will finally go to trial in October 2023, three years after their arrest in 2019. The announcement was made today at a pre-trial conference in the Windhoek high court. Judge Kobus Miller is presiding. The suspects are former Justice Minister Sakeus Shanghala, former Investec Asset Management Managing Director James Hatuikulipi, employee Ricardo Gustavo, former Fisheries Minister Bernard Esau, his son-in-law and James’s cousin Tamson Hatuikulipi, their cousin Pius Mwatelula, former Fishcor Chief Executive Officer Mike Nghipunya, a former Deputy Director in the Otjozondjupa regional Council Otniel…

15 Feb

“There is a plot for me to be killed” – Amushelelo

ObserverNational NewsAmushelelo, e Inspector General Joseph Shikongo, “There is a plot for me to be killed” – Amushelelo

Stefanus Nashama Local activist Michael Amushelelo says he no longer feels safe after receiving death threats.Amushelelo said this is after he posted various allegations against police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo. “My fellow Namibians, due to the death threats I have received, I have decided not to be foolish nor naïve. My enemies are real and they are powerful. I am limiting my movement especially at large crowds because that’s when I am literally an easy target,” these were the words that Amushelelo posted on his Facebook page. The activist said the threats started since he outspokenly made remarks regarding an…