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18 Jan

Medical university unaccredited

ObserverNational NewsHealth Professions Councils of Namibia (HPCNA), Medical university unaccredited

The Windhoek Medical University has seized all media advertisements on Professional (Registrable) Certificate, Diploma and Degree programs subsequent to Health Professions Councils of Namibia (HPCNA) putting out a notice that courses advertised are not approved by the Councils as required by the relevant Acts. “Windhoek Medical University has suspended all media advertisement on Professional programmes as it is still in the process to comply with regulatory guidelines for institutional registration and accreditation.Windhoek Medical University attest that no students has been registered for Professional Certificate, Diploma and Degree course,” said the university. The university said it is currently only running one…

18 Jan

Walter Mostert applying to have prosecution against him withdrawn

ObserverNational Newsa former Magistrate, Salomon Kanyemba, Walter Mostert

Walter Mostert, a former Magistrate accused of illegally assisting a South African family to obtain Namibian citizenship, in exchange for a bribe of N$ 340 000 is now applying to have the prosecution against him withdrawn, in a hearing that began today before the high court. Mostert, who stands represented by Salomon Kanyemba was also accused of escaping from police custody. In his application, he denies escaping from custody and claims his arrest was unlawful, in that he was not presented with a copy of the arrest warrant. In his heads of argument, Mostert claims the Anti corruption commission is…

17 Jan

Nangombe denies Engela crisis

ObserverNational NewsBen Nangombe, Engela District Hospital, Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Nangombe denies Engela crisis

Tujoromajo Kasuto Ben Nangombe, Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, has denied allegations made by PDM member of parliament Hidipo Hamata that doctors at the Engela Hospital utilize mobile phone flashlights due to power outages, a lack of sewerage, and a lack of washing services. Hamata further claimed that the hospital’s washing service is inoperable. According to Nangombe, the Engela District Hospital has two standby power generators. “One is fully operational and the other is undergoing maintenance as conductors on one of the generators were burnt during a thunderstorm. According to Hospital Management, there has been…

Ohangwena to host Urgent disaster<br>risk management meeting tomorrow

17 Jan

Ohangwena to host Urgent disaster
risk management meeting tomorrow

ObserverNational Newsand Land Reform, Ministry of Agriculture, Ohangwena to host Urgent disaster risk management meeting tomorrow, Regional Disaster Risk Management Committee, Water

Martin Endjala The Ohangwena Regional Council has called an urgent extra-ordinary Regional Disaster Risk Management Committee meeting (RDRMC) tomorrow, amidst the flash floods in the region. The meeting will take place at the Eenhana Convention center, with the aim of discussing interventions to mitigate the situation and possible measures, Chief Regional Officer Fillipus Shilongo said. The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform today said that no fatalities or damages to infrastructure have been reported due to the ongoing flood in Ohangwena region. Ministry Spokesperson Jona Musheko has since called on people to take their livestock to high grounds, escort…

17 Jan

MPs on a five-day workshop in Swakopmund

ObserverNational NewsLegislation, MPs on a five-day workshop in Swakopmund, Oversight and Representation, Peter Katjavivi

Martin Endjala Members of parliament are currently undergoing a five-day workshop in Swakopmund to review, discuss and engage on its standing rules and orders. The reviewing and updating of parliamentary rules are said to ensure that the legislative processes are efficient, transparent, and in line with the evolving needs of the electorate and the nation at large. “Our operations, rules and procedures must be aligned to smoothen the execution of our mandate as the Legislature, this being the core function of Parliament. These core functions comprise Legislation, Oversight and Representation”, these were the words of national assembly speaker Peter katjavivi.…

16 Jan

NIDA boss suspended

ObserverNational NewsBoard Chairperson Sebby Kankondi, NIDA boss suspended, Phillip Namundjebo as Acting CEO

Tujoromajo Kasuto Mihe Goamab ll, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Namibia Industrial Development Agency (NIDA), has been suspended pending the completion of an internal process. According to Board Chairperson Sebby Kankondi, the reasons for his suspension are private and cannot be disclosed. The Board in the meantime has appointed Phillip Namundjebo as Acting CEO until further notice. “The Board calls on calm and focus, even during this time. Assurance can be accorded to both Management and Staff, that the Agency will remain procedural and fair in all its engagements with the CEO, regarding this matter and the process will…

16 Jan

NCS candidates warned against scammers

ObserverNational NewsNCS candidates warned against scammers, Sam Shalulange

Staff Writer The Deputy Commissioner General for Correctional Operations at the Namibian Correctional Service, Sam Shalulange has cautioned its shortlisted 15 867 candidates to be vigilant of scammers pretending to be in the employment of NCS, offering interview question papers. The scamming involves monies being paid by members of the public for question papers to secure employment in the ongoing recruitment process of 200 correctional services officers, he stressed. “We are very fortunate to not have received any reports on the scams as of yet but there was an example of the text message circulating on social media, in which…

16 Jan

Ohangwena flood water moving inward, Oshana ropes in helicopter

ObserverNational NewsLeonard Hango, Ohangwena flood water moving inward, Oshana ropes in helicopter

Martin Endjala The northern flood water in the Ohangwena region, reportedly from Angola is moving at a fast current, as the South of Angola continues to receive heavy rainfall, causing the flood water to make its way into the western streams of the region, resulting in flooding. Senior Hydrologist in the Ministry of Agriculture, Leonard Hango says if no further interventions are made by the Road Fund Administration or Roads Authority, the road leading to Onghala Combined School will overtop this afternoon. In the meantime, the Governor of Oshana region, Elia Irimari said that the ministry of defense has dispatched…

16 Jan

Toddler drowns in water bucket in Omusati

ObserverNational NewsKamhulu Silas Kasheka, Omusati Regional Crime Coordinator Deputy Commissioner Moses Simao, Toddler drowns in water bucket in Omusati

Tujoromajo Kasuto A 17-month old toddler, Kamhulu Silas Kasheka, died yesterday in Okafakoushongo village, Outapi Constituency, Omusati Region after drowning in an uncovered bucket of water while his family was working in the mahangu field. According to Omusati Regional Crime Coordinator Deputy Commissioner Moses Simao, the baby was last seen in the house just before midday. “It’s alleged that the deceased was together with his parents and his three sisters in the mahangu field. The deceased and his two sisters, both who are minors left the mahangu field and went in the house. The two sisters then returned to the…

13 Jan

SPYL condemns selling of Air Namibia planes

ObserverNational NewsAir Namibia, Ephraim Nekongo, SPYL condemns selling of Air Namibia planes, WestAir

Staff Writer The SWAPO Party Youth League condemns the selling of Air Namibia planes to Wings Aviation which includes WestAir. SPYL Secretary Ephraim Nekongo said the liqudation of the national airline was made to pave a way for a private airline “SPYL is saddened to learn that the planes that belonged to our now liquidated national airline; Air Namibia, are now being sold to WestAir. We have always maintained that the liquidation of Air Namibia was a concocted move to pave a way for a private airline, at the expense of our National Airline. “Like the nation at large as…