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12 Aug

Industrial Hemp cultivation remains in limbo

ObserverNational NewsIndustrial Hemp cultivation remains in limbo, South Africa cashing in on the ‘green rush’

Tujoromajo Kasuto With neighbouring countries such as South Africa cashing in on the ‘green rush’ and the potential profits of granting hemp cultivation licences, Namibian government may not be so easily swayed as the cultivation of Industrial Hemp farming remains on the backburner, as the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform is awaiting the Ministry of Health and Social Services to lead the way in cannabis sativa specifically in terms of commercial or medicinal use. According to Agriculture Minister Carl Schlettwein, the ministry has observed the viability of industrial hemp farming, but from a business standpoint. ‘’From a business…

12 Aug

Small holder farmers can reduce food import bill

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Tujoromajo Kasuto Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Anna Shiweda says that there is a large food deficit and a wide food import gap of about 47 percent that Namibia, as a nation, needs to address. The minister believes that this import gap presents ample opportunities for all Namibians to participate in agriculture production and agri-business in the Ohangwena region and beyond. She shared these remarks at the occasion of International Agri-Food Confex at Eenhana in the region. Agricultural sector is one of the most important pillars of the economy, with 70% of the population relying on agriculture…

11 Aug

Banning trophy hunting will be catastrophic for conservation

ObserverNational NewsAustralia, Austria, Banning trophy hunting will be catastrophic for conservation, Czech Republic, Denmark, Forestry and Tourism, France, Germany, Hungary, Minister of Environment, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, USA

Staff Writer The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has come out guns blazing as he defends the significance of trophy conservation in the country, amid an international outcry to ban the import and export of trophies, saying countries who are advocating for this are jealous, arguing that a ban would negatively affect sustainable conservation. Pohamba Shifeta said there are so many wild animals whose numbers have surpassed the carrying sustainable capacity, hence the reason why many cases of human wildlife conflict is on the increase. “The same countries that are writing letters to us requesting for our wild animals,…

11 Aug

Two 19-year-olds use Sisa Namandje’s name in scam

ObserverNational NewsJerome Haragaeb and Simon Shuuya, o Gure Trading, Two 19-year-olds use Sisa Namandje’s name in scam

Tujoromajo Kasuto Two 19-year-old men, Jerome Haragaeb and Simon Shuuya, are accused of attempting or defrauding a number of people via a phoney ‘’Business Proposal to Investors and Shareholders’’ relating to Gure Trading, which is responsible for sand mining, bricklaying, diamond polishing, and food production According to NAMPOL spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, the duo pretended to belong to other entities and or companies that are allegedly managing some government projects. Additionally, they associated themselves with Sisa Namadje law firm, using a proposal bearing a fake Sisa Namandje logo, claiming to be facilitating and or rendering legal services to businesses…

11 Aug

Interventions launched to uplift livelihoods

ObserverNational NewsInterventions launched to uplift livelihoods, Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila in Windhoek, USD$1.6 million, World Food Program (WFP)

Martin Endjala Namibia and its development partners have announced the launch of various intervention projects, to uplift the livelihoods of the vulnerable groups in the country as well as building resilience. This announcement was made today by the Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila in Windhoek, that the projects will be undertaken with the help of the Republic of Japan and United Nations agencies. About USD$1.6 million has been made available by the Japanese government towards the Covid-19 vaccination campaigns and equipment including other emergency health issues. A further USD$500 was- injected towards nutritious food under the World Food Program (WFP). This…

11 Aug

Katima councillor demands N$2m in defamation suit

ObserverNational NewsEagle FM and on a WhatsApp group of Katima Mulilo Urban. A further demand of N$1 million, Katima councillor demands N$2m in defamation suit, Katima Mulilo Urban Constituency councillor Kennedy Simasiku, Nwanyi radio

Obrein Simasiku Three people that are being sued for defamation by the Katima Mulilo Urban Constituency councillor Kennedy Simasiku, have hit back saying they will not apologise and have vowed to fight back through their lawyers, because they believe they did nothing wrong. In a demand letter dated August 5, the trio were given seven days to tender a public apology on local Nwanyi radio, Eagle FM and on a WhatsApp group of Katima Mulilo Urban. A further demand of N$1 million was put to first respondent Matengu Nkando, a further claim of N$500 000 each on Mwemba Rasboom Mwemba…

10 Aug

Beef exports grow by 20 percent

ObserverNational News17% surge in live exports to 67, 262 in the half year 2022, Beef exports grow by 20 percent, Katima Mulilo

Obrein Simasiku A 20% growth has been recorded in the first quarter of 2022 in beef exports, which points to a recovery from the long-lasting drought the country was subjected to. According to the AgriBank’s market watch about 20,000 more cattle were sold by June 2022, adding to the year-to-date total number of cattle marketed of 121,555 compared to the 101,016 during the same period in 2021. “The improvement is as a result of a 17% surge in live exports to 67,262 in the half year 2022 compared to 57,262 during the same period in 2021.” The report says farmers…

10 Aug

Jane Katjavivi praised for her nobleness

ObserverNational NewsMadam Jane Katjavivi, National Assembly Speaker Peter Katjavivi, president Hage Geingob

Martin Endjala The National Assembly Speaker Peter Katjavivi’s late wife, Jane Katjavivi who died yesterday morning at the age of 70, has been praised for her nobleness and for her willingness to assist those in need and for having contributed greatly to the development of the country. “Jane will be sorely missed by many of us for her gentle demeanour and willingness to offer assistance to those in need,” these were the sentiments of President Hage Geingob in his condolence message yesterday. Geingob sympathized with the family saying that he has learned with sadness of the death of Madam Jane…

10 Aug

Lack of traffic knowledge cause of crashes

ObserverNational NewsLack of traffic knowledge cause of crashes, Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVA), The Zambezi Region

Martin Endjala The Zambezi Region is regarded as one of the lowest vehicle accident regions in the country, contributing three percent of total crashes (1,729) for the period January to July 2022. However, the data indicates that many people in the region remain vulnerable to road crashes due to a lack of understanding. According to the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVA) statement issued yesterday, the MVA is currently conducting a week-long Road Safety Awareness Campaign in the Zambezi Region which commenced on 8 August and will run until Friday, 12 August. The campaign is aimed at the continuous promotion of…

10 Aug

Institutional decision sends students home over WIFI devices

ObserverNational NewsStudents at Namibia College of Open Learning (Namcol) in Otjiwarongo, Students at Namibia College of Open Learning (Namcol) in Otjiwarongo were barred from attending classes on Monday after failing to pay for pocket WIFI devices., Telecom Namibia for N$ 1.4 million

Staff Writer Students at Namibia College of Open Learning (Namcol) in Otjiwarongo were barred from attending classes on Monday after failing to pay for pocket WIFI devices. The students were allegedly sent home after management decided to suspend their attendance if they did not pay for the devices. Namcol Director, Heroldt Murangi, stated that it was unfair to allow some students to pay while others did not simply because they were running to the media. “We then after decided to take a decision that we would inform the students that they will be suspended from the classes until they pay…