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Scammers and opportunists<br>overcharging passengers

11 Jan

Scammers and opportunists
overcharging passengers

ObserverNational NewsNamibia Bus and Taxi Association (NABTA) Secretary General, Pendapala Nakathingo, Scammers and opportunists overcharging passengers

Martin Endjala Following the high volume of holiday travelers, opportunistic long-haul operators have resorted to overcharging passengers returning from holiday. This was revealed by the Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (NABTA) Secretary General, Pendapala Nakathingo in an interview with the Windhoek Observer. The revelation follows reports alleging some operators charging passangers exorbitant fees before boarding the buses. “My office received reports on some boys dealing with bookings, asking for exorbitant fees for passengers to book a seat on the bus. The same individuals even made people to pay while there was no bus at all and I am informed that…

11 Jan

Fugitive at large

ObserverNational NewsFugitive at large, Menias Brian Libuto, Sesheke Clinic at the Katima Mulilo state hospital

Tujoromajo Kasuto The Zambezi Regional Police grieves that they are ridden with cross border fugitives which makes it difficult to trace suspects. In the latest incident a man allegedly assaulted his wife with an unknown object on the head. She later succombed to the injuries sustained. The incident took place at Menias Brian Libuto on Tuesday in the Singalamwe area. The Namibian Police is currently hunting for the suspect who crossed over into Zambia. The victim was taken to Sesheke Clinic at the Katima Mulilo state hospital and subsequently to Windhoek where she succumbed to her injuries. The deceased, Gertrude…

09 Jan

Service station pays employees after NEFF intervention

ObserverNational NewsMichael Amushelelo Member of the NEFF, Service station pays employees after NEFF intervention

Martin Enjala The salaries of employees working at the Riverside Service Station in Eros Windhoek were paid today, approximately an hour after they downed tools and with the intervention of the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighter (NEFF). Speaking to the Windhoek Observer, Michael Amushelelo Member of the NEFF, confirmed the payments. The workers protested after their their December 2022 salaries were unpaid, demanding their full salaries. It is reported that Amushelelo was roped in by the workers. According to him, he directed employees to stop working and motorists who wished to fill up fuel into their vehicles, were advised to go…

09 Jan

Festive season contributes to Moses Garoeb low voters turn-out

ObserverNational NewsFestive season contributes to Moses Garoeb low voters turn-out, Stefanus Ndengu won the Moses //Garoëb constituency by-election after receiving 2 970 votes

Staff Writer Analysts have pinned the holidays for the low voters turn-out for the Moses //Garoëb constituency just-concluded by-election saying most local residents were not around to vote and are still fatigued from the holiday. “There are a number of factors mainly it has to do with voters fatigues and they have not seen any improvement of their lives.Voters don’t really want to go polls because according to them it doesn’t make any difference in their livelihoods and the second factor may is because of the holidays and people have gone out of town and have returned to their homes,”said…

09 Jan

TVET is not for failures perceived by society

ObserverNational NewsRegina Ambambi, Technical and Vocational Education Training Institutions in Namibia (ATVETIN), TVET is not for failures perceived by society

Martin Endjala Society perception that vocational training institutes are for failures, perceived as last option for students hampers the potentiality of students fulling their passion. These were the remarks of Chairperson of the Association of Technical and Vocational Education Training Institutions in Namibia (ATVETIN) Regina Ambambi in an interview with the Windhoek Observer. She said that the perception implies that they have no other alternatives after failing to qualify for Tertiary and that the Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET) becomes their last option and not a career path. This she pointed out there has been scenarios were students pursuing law…

06 Jan

Nursing profession headed for ICU

ObserverNational NewsNursing profession headed for ICU, Paulus Mbangu

Martin Endjala The Rundu rural constituency councilor Paulus Mbangu says that institutions offering nursing courses often use their own curriculums and at their own discretion, which he says compromises the quality of nurses in the country. Mbangu said this in an interview, in which he explained how the mushrooming of nurses training institutions are compromising the profession. “It seems like everyone is coming up with their own nursing training institutes, and the same institutes are often reported for extorting money from students and when they apply for work, they find out that they have just wasted their time as their…

06 Jan

National Council officials going down under

ObserverNational NewsDirector Petrus Kavhura, Lukas Sinimbo Muha, Namiseb, National Council officials going down under

Martin Endjala Chairperson of the National Council, Lukas Sinimbo Muha, Director Petrus Kavhura as well as Secretary Tousy Namiseb are among 120 delegates currently attending the 26th Parliamentary speakers and presiding officers of the Commonwealth ( CSPOC) conference in Australia. The conference will focus on parliamentary engagement, innovation and security and is attended by 32 Commonwealth countries. “The Covid pandemic caught us by surprise and was devastating but valuable lessons have been learned,” Namiseb said in an interview with the Windhoek Observer Newspaper. He continued saying that , despite this, they were able to adjust and continue with Parliamentary work…

05 Jan

NANSO calls for collaboration to revive education sector

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Staff Writer The Namibia National Students Organisation (NANSO) has called upon all Namibians to recommit themselves to supporting the Ministry of Education's efforts in delivering quality education. NANSO President Lucia Ndishishi at a press conference yesterday said the results are a reflection of country’s collective effort, and their improvement will still require collective effort. "NANSO insofar as the 2022 NSSCAS and NSSCO results are concerned, we wish to recognise that education is not a singular event, nor is it a responsibility of one entity or person. Instead, it is a public good that is guaranteed to all, by all, and,…

05 Jan

Germany loans Namibia N$ 2 Billion aimed at road infrastructure

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Martin Endjala The German government has committed around two billion Namibian Dollars for the upgrading and rehabilitation of road infrastructures in Namibia. The loan agreement was signed on 13 December 2022, between the Finance Ministry and the German development bank KFW. The German Director to Namibia, Beatrice Lucke during the signing ceremony emphasized Germany’s continued support and long standing commitment in ensuring that road infrastructure in Namibia is prioritized. “Just looking at the road rehabilitation, I think there is a long standing cooperation in this sector. About 1800 kilometres of road have either been upgraded or rehabilitated between the partnership…

05 Jan

First lady, Dr Ndume and MVA CEO receive continental recognition

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Tujoromajo Kasuto Reputation Poll International has named First Lady Monica Geingos, MVA Fund Chief Executive Officer Rosalia Martins-Hausiku, and Dr. Helena Ndume, Head of Opthalmology at Windhoek Central Hospital, among the 100 Most Reputable Africans of 2023. The global reputation firm compiled the list, which includes individuals from various sectors such as governance, entertainment, human rights, education, and business who were chosen based on criteria such as integrity, visibility, and impact. Dr. Ndume is ranked number 33 on the list, followed by the First Lady at number 63 and Martins-Hausiku at number 79. The list honors individuals and organizations that…