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10 Feb

Ministry official arrested for poaching

ObserverNational NewsMinistry official arrested for poaching, Romeo Muyunda.

Hertta-Maria Amutenja An official from the Ministry of Environment and Tourism was amongst three other suspects that were arrested on suspicion of illegally hunting a blue wildebeest in Dan Viljoen Park near Windhoek. “The incident happened on Tuesday at a roadblock between Dan Viljoen and Windhoek. The Ministry condemns the incident particularly, the alleged involvement of a staff member,” said the ministry’s spokesperson Romeo Muyunda. They were arrested on Tuesday at the roadblock, west of Windhoek, leading to the game park. The official who is alleged to be stationed at the park as an assistant game ranger for the environment…

10 Feb

DBN opening up new financial channels

ObserverNational NewsDBN opening up new financial channels, Di-Anna Grobbler

Staff Writer The Development Bank of Namibia has taken up the responsibility of opening up new financial channels and taking on the risk of cutting-edge forms of financing for infrastructure and business. The bank said as the economy evolves, new needs become apparent and it is vital that enterprise and infrastructure finance evolves as well. “If not for this evolution, the economy will begin to lag, in terms of providing an enabling environment for economic activity, solving issues, and in terms of national competitiveness on the regional and global stages. The ability of finance to adapt to the changing Namibian…

09 Feb

“I am going…” Naobeb denies requesting for contract extension

ObserverNational NewsDigu //Naobeb, “I am going…” Naobeb denies requesting for contract extension

Martin Endjala The Chief Executive Officer of the Namibia Tourism Board, Digu //Naobeb says he has no intention of extending his contract to a further six months, despite executive sources on the board confirming that //Naobeb has made the request to extend his contract. The board however does not want to renew or extend his contract. The Windhoek Observer is reliably informed that //Naobeb has requested Board members to extend his contract to six months. His contract will reportedly end on 30 June 2023. The Board’s five year term also expires at the same time “I have not changed my…

09 Feb

Nampol apologizes over N$ 60b fraud miscommunication

ObserverNational Newse Chief Executive Officer of CUN, Nampol apologizes over N$ 60b fraud miscommunication, Theron Louie

Martin Endjala The Namibian police today said it made a mistake when it announced to the media that N$ 60 billion was stolen from the Credit Union of Namibia in December at an unknown date and time. Nampol Inspector General Joseph Shikongo in a statement said that in actual fact, the Chief Executive Officer of CUN, Theron Louie opened a criminal case after 60 USD that he claims his company was supposed to have benefited as a grant was not received, prompting suspicion of fraud. Shikongo confirmed that the 60 Billion never entered Namibia and CUN did not suffer any…

09 Feb

N$ 15m water project to benefit 10 regions

ObserverNational NewsN$ 15m water project to benefit 10 regions, Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata

Martin Endjala The Ministry of Agriculture Water Land and Reform(MAWLR) has partnered with the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia for water - softening projects that will see ten regions benefiting this year and next year The signing agreement is said to herald a much-needed relief to rural communities all over Namibia. The ten regions are Erongo, Hardap, //Karas, Oshikoto, Kunene, Kavango East, Kavango West, Ohangwena, Omusati and Zambezi “For years, the government through the agriculture ministry has invested considerable resources in the drilling of boreholes across the country. Regrettably, many of these boreholes have been unsuitable for human consumption and…

09 Feb

Katjavivi calls on Namibians to respect constitution

ObserverNational Newse Constitution of the Republic of Namibia, Katjavivi calls on Namibians to respect constitution

Martin Endjala National Assembly Speaker, Peter Katjavivi has called on all Namibians to respect and guard the country’s constitution, which is a fundamental aspect that governs the rights and freedom of all citizens. “Let us continue to respect and guard the Constitution of the Republic of Namibia, so as to galvanize peace, stability and harmony in our country”, the speaker echoed in commemoration of the Namibian constitution which was adopted on the very same day in 1990. On 9 February 1990, a constituent assembly consisting of 72 elected representatives from various political parties partake in its adoption,” Katjavivi said. Further…

09 Feb

FNB commits to SMEs loan scheme

ObserverNational NewsFNB Chief Executive Officer Erwin Tjipuka, FNB commits to SMEs loan scheme, FNB Executive for Commercial Banking Sepo Haihambo

Martin Endjala The First National Bank of Namibia today announced its commitment towards the Small and Medium Enterprise businesses’ loan schemes by deploying funds aimed at helping businesses get set for economic recovery. This comes after the announcement of the re-launch of loan schemes announced last week by the Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Namibia. According to FNB Chief Executive Officer Erwin Tjipuka, the announcement by the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises and BON, and as a member of the Bankers Association of Namibia, FNB is proud to partner with the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises…

09 Feb

“Arrest the killer!”

ObserverNational NewsFrans Ndengu, Khomas Regional Commander, Sofia Ananias

Martin Endjala Michael Amushelelo this morning confronted Khomas Regional Commander, Commissioner David Indongo and accused him of refusing to arrest the Inspector General, Joseph Shikongo for his involvement in a fatal accident last December, that led to the death of three people. Shikongo was driving his private vehicle at the time of the crash, that led to the deaths of Sofia Ananias, Frans Ndengu and Stefanus Shahafinge. Although a case has been opened, the matter is currently in the hands of the Prosecutor General’s office to decide whether or not to prosecute and if so, on what charge. Shikongo was…

09 Feb

Justice Delayed…

ObserverNational NewsChief Justice Peter Shivute, Justice Delayed…

Martin Endjala Chief Justice Peter Shivute says the low performance of lower courts in the country last year was because of a lack of economic resources, adding that in order to see more magistrates, more courtrooms and more support staff, sufficient funds are needed to run periodical courts and to pay witness fees in order to reduce backlog of cases on the court rolls. “We have, however, not given up. We cannot give up. We shall strive hard to bring about a discernible improvement in the operations of the Lower Courts,” Shivute said during his address at the opening of…

09 Feb

Investors’ N$60 billion stolen

ObserverNational NewsInvestors’ N$60 billion stolen, N$ 60 billion

Staff Writer Nampol is investigating a fraud case in which N$ 60 billion was reportedly stolen from the Credit Union of Namibia in December at an unknown date and time. Khomas police Spokesperson Warrant Silas Shipandeni said that the suspects unlawfully and intentionally took money intended for the investors. He however says the number of suspects is yet to be determined. No money has been recovered and no arrests have been yet as of yet and investigations into the matter continue. The Chief Executive Officer of the Credit Union, Theron Louie is the complainant.