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30 Jan

Swartbooi proposes all failing learners to rewrite exam

info_e12wt4csNational NewsSwartbooi proposes all failing learners to rewrite exam

Martin Endjala The Landless People's Movement (LPM) Leader and Chief Change Campaigner, Bernadus Swartbooi, is proposing that all the 33 000 learners who set for the final exams last year be accorded a chance to rewrite the exams. This is to give them a fair chance if the argument by the education ministry is centered around Covid-19. Swartbooi argues that the outcome of last year’s results is not a Covid-19 induced phenomena but rather a repetition of doing the same thing over and over. Thus urging the ministry to start doing things differently and effectively to benefit all learners at…

27 Jan

Amushelelo arrested in Walvis Bay protest

info_e12wt4csNational NewsAmushelelo arrested in Walvis Bay protest, t Michael Amushelelo

Martin Endjala The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighter member and activist Michael Amushelelo was arrested today at Walvis Bay Police, during a protest in solidarity with shoprite workers. The confirmation was made by the Spokesperson of Nampol Erongo, Inspector Ileni Shapumba, who emphasised that although Amushelelo was arrested, he is yet to be charged as preliminary investigations are ongoing. Shapumba said that the investigation team is still busy with investigations, which will determine the charges. Meanwhile, Amushelelo’s lawyer Kadhila Amoomo said his client was arrested by the Police at Walvis Bay today while participating in a peaceful protest in support of…

27 Jan

No change in fuel prices for February

info_e12wt4csNational NewsNational Energy Fund, No change in fuel prices for February

Martin Endjala Motorists will not have to worry about having to dig deeper in their pockets for fuel in the month of February, as prices remain unchanged. This is after the Ministry of Mines and Energy announced today that the exchange rate figures for the period of 01-20 January 2023 indicate that the NAD has slightly recorded another appreciation against the USD at N$17.0079 per USD compared to N$1 7.2657 per USD at the end of December 2022, which was outweighed by the increases in barrel prices and freight rates. Therefore, after entering the input factors into the fuel pricing…

27 Jan

NNFU Board shall not allow Meatco going down the drain

info_e12wt4csNational NewsActing President of the Namibia National Farmers Union (NNFU), Amon Mutjiwee Kapi, NNFU Board shall not allow Meatco going down the drain

Staff Writer As the only marketing agency for the livestock of especially communal farmers, the NNFU shall not allow the Meat Corporation of Namibia, Meatco, the semi-government meat marketing company to go down the drain. Says the Acting President of the Namibia National Farmers Union (NNFU), Amon Mutjiwee Kapi, on behalf of the Board. The Board this morning addressed the media on pertinent issues of concern to it regarding Meatco. Foremots among them Meatco’s sidelining of communal farmers both South and North of the cordon fence. “Meatco is using the name of communal farmers south and north of the cordon…

26 Jan

Geingob breaks silence on controversial medical tender

info_e12wt4csNational Newse N$650 million medical tender, Geingob breaks silence on controversial medical tender

Martin Endjala President Hage Geingob has distanced himself from the Central Procurement Board of Namibia medical tender award, calling for it to be cancelled. The N$650 million medical tender raised eyebrows earlier last week due to irregularities in the awarding processes, with various politicians saying it should be cancelled and for the money to be diverted elsewhere particularly in the education sector and those affected by flash floods. In a statement released today by the Presidency , The President opined that he is a champion of the rule of law and therefore, has an obligation to respect the law. “This…

Cabinet instructs CRAN to<br>develop a 5G national plan

26 Jan

Cabinet instructs CRAN to
develop a 5G national plan

info_e12wt4csNational NewsCabinet instructs CRAN to develop a 5G national plan, Peya Mushelanga

Martin Endjala The Minister of Information Communication and Technology, Peya Mushelanga says cabinet has directed the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia to develop a 5G national plan for consideration. This consideration is said to be in line with what government wants to achieve given the evolving tech industry worldwide and the endless opportunities it has to offer. Mushelenga was talking on Tuesday during the launch of a network tower commissioned in the Oshana region in the Okatyali constituency under its 081Every1 project launched in 2017. The minister said that with the ever growing ecommerce, advanced networks such as this are…

Namibians complacent about HIV and<br>AIDS prevention measures – Shangula

26 Jan

Namibians complacent about HIV and
AIDS prevention measures – Shangula

info_e12wt4csNational NewsHIV/AIDS, Namibians complacent about HIV and AIDS prevention measures - Shangula

Tujoromajo Kasuto Minister Of Health And Social Services, Kalumbi Shangula says that the gains that Namibia has made in the fight against HIV/AIDS are fragile and without critical HIV prevention and control measures, the epidemic could spiral out of control. He says that Intensive campaigns about HIV prevention have reduced over time, and some people have become complacent about behaviours that can spread HIV, such as having multiple sexual partners and unprotected sex. This has led to a reduction in the use of simple, effective prevention measures such as using a condom. Shangula highlighted that the international targets for the…

26 Jan

Inmates starving at Wenela border post holding cells

info_e12wt4csNational NewsAndreas Shilelo, Inmates starving at Wenela border post holding cells

Martin Endjala The Wenela border holding cells in Katima Mulilo is finding it hard to feed inmates due to food shortages exacerbated by the high intake of offenders. This was confirmed by the Regional Commissioner Andreas Shilelo who took over on the 29 September 2022 from commissioner Marius Katamila who is now heading the //Kharas region. The commissioner told the Windhoek Observer in an interview that the station commander has notified him of the situation and they are working on an amicable solution. A grievance letter drafted by inmates dated 21 January 2023 is calling on the nation to intervene…

NamRA rakes in N$2.8bn in<br>revenue from customs and excise

26 Jan

NamRA rakes in N$2.8bn in
revenue from customs and excise

info_e12wt4csNational NewsNamibia Revenue Agency (NamRA), NamRA rakes in N$2.8bn in revenue from customs and excise, Sam Shivut

Tujoromajo Kasuto The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has collected over N$2.8 billion in revenue in the financial year ending 31 March 2023 collected from customs and excise. Today is International Customs Day, which is observed in Namibia in Oshikango, Ohangwena Region. During the event, NamRA Commissioner Sam Shivute praised customs officers for successfully intercepting various consignments of illicit goods that harm society. He stated that the actual revenue collected from customs and excise was N$ 3,689,392,331 (revenue from operations) and N$ 14,751,204,760 (revenue from SACU) for the fiscal year 2021/2022. Meanwhile, the revenue collected from customs and excise for the…

25 Jan

Second Oil and Gas Discovery by Shell in Namibia yet to be determined

info_e12wt4csNational NewsSecond Oil and Gas Discovery by Shell in Namibia yet to be determined, Senior Public Relations Officer (PRO) in the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME)

Tujoromajo Kasuto The Namibian National Corporation (NAMCOR) and the Ministry of Mines and Energy have both denied that Shell has discovered hydrocarbons in the Jonker-1 well, which it began drilling in December to look for a possible eastern extension of Total's Venus discovery. The primary constituents of crude oil and natural gas are hydrocarbons. According to Upstream, early indications from the new discovery are promising.. Meanwhile, Andreas Simon, Senior Public Relations Officer (PRO) in the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), says the information is speculative and was released by sources other than the Ministry or the Joint Venture partners/Namcor.…