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25 Jun

MVA fuel levy suspension came as big shock

ObserverNational NewsChief Executive Officer of MVA Rosalia Martin-Hausiku, MVA fuel levy suspension came as big shock

Obrein Simasiku The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund had to suspend some of its capital projects and streamline its operations, following the sudden suspension of its share of the fuel levy. The Chief Executive Officer of MVA Rosalia Martin-Hausiku says the suspension of levy came as a big shock, saying that she hopes that it does not go beyond the three month-period to give a reprieve to motorists.Despite this shock, Martin-Hausiku was however quick to say that the fund has not yet started feeling the pinch. The Ministry of Mines and Energy in April announced that it was reducing fuel levies…

24 Jun

Calls to impeach President wishful – Kawana

ObserverNational NewsAlbert Kawana, Calls to impeach President wishful - Kawana, David Immanuel, Phala Phala Farm

Tujoromajo Kasuto and Martin Endjala Albert Kawana, Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, has called the media and social media critics ‘’polluted and malicious’’ for claiming that the Namibian President had any role in the Phala Phala Farm theft. This comes after critics accused police of violating Namibian laws following the arrest of some Namibians and a South African national accused of stealing from South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm in the Limpopo Province and the alleged abduction and questioning of David Immanuel in Namibia by South African authorities. The Minister in the National Assembly stated…

24 Jun

Standing Committee wants Lands officials appear in person

ObserverNational NewsHambukushu Traditional Authority, Kletus Karondo, Standing Committee wants Lands officials appear in person

Martin Endjala A request by the Ministry of Agriculture. Water and Land Reform to have its hearing of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs conducted virtually did not work out and the hearing had to be postponed. Chairperson of the committee Kletus Karondo has expressed disappointment over the delay in finalising the hearing initiated by as a result of a petition by the Hambukushu Traditional Authority, which calls for their livestock to be allowed into the Bwabwata National Park. The petition submitted on 19 November 2021 to the National Assembly, calls for the Cabinet decision of 1999…

24 Jun

Wasserfall murder case postponed to August

ObserverNational NewsAzaan Madisia and Junior Mulundu, Mulundu, Wasserfall murder case postponed to August

Tujoromajo Kasuto The High Court has ordered siblings Azaan Madisia and Junior Mulundu, who are accused of murdering Shannon Wasserfall, to be detained in Windhoek and postponed their case to 18 August for filing. Deputy Judge President Hosea Angula has postponed the case to allow time for the accused’s lawyers to compile a response relating to the pre-trial memorandum filed by the state. The murder case against the two was transferred to the High Court last month and commenced this morning. Madisia will be detained at the Klein Windhoek holding cells, while Mulundu will be at the Windhoek Correctional Facility…

24 Jun

NWR sets N$16m aside for resorts restorations

ObserverNational NewsMathias Ngwangwama, Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR), NWR sets N$16m aside for resorts restorations, Sossus Dune Lodge

Obrein Simasiku The Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) has set aside a budget of N$16 million to renovate some of its major resorts that are aging and dilapidated to keep up their appearance. “The biggest challenge for Namibia Wildlife Resorts has been its aging infrastructure. Most of our customer complaints were more on our aging infrastructure. We needed to craft plans that will allow us to revitalise our assets after the halt on all expenditure as a result of the impact of COVID on our cash resources. This new chapter will allow us to offer a return to a high standard…

35 Ranni workers face the axe<br>….politician’s recruitment agency under fire

24 Jun

35 Ranni workers face the axe
….politician’s recruitment agency under fire

ObserverNational News35 Ranni workers face the axe, politician’s recruitment agency under fire, Ranni Mini Market in Omuthiya

Obrein Simasiku About 35 employees of Ranni Mini Market in Omuthiya who are facing disciplinary hearing and possible dismissal have tendered an unconditional apology under oath to their employer asking for forgiveness and mercy, while another two, have lost their jobs over a charge of theft and insubordination. The 35 employees were called before a disciplinary hearing on Monday following an illegal strike held last week Monday, when they walked out of the shop in late afternoon and downed tools. They were protesting in solidarity with the two ex-colleagues who lost their jobs on 13 June, through what they described…

23 Jun

Gloomy road ahead for construction

ObserverNational NewsGloomy road ahead for construction, Theo Klein

Tujoromajo Kasuto Analysts have predicted pipeline construction activity will be less promising in 2022, as rising interest rates and the possibility of another 100bps repo rate hike before the end of the year that will put a strain on household budgets that are already stretched due to high food and fuel prices. According to Simonis Storm Securities, Economist Theo Klein this will have a major negative impact on the middle income residential market. ‘’This could negatively impact buyer demand, especially in the low to middle income residential market. We do also expect demand for office/commercial property to be subdued owing…

23 Jun

PDM opposed Sindano’s appointment to ECN on procedural grounds

ObserverNational NewsKavango, PDM MP Elma Dienda, PDM opposed Sindano’s appointment to ECN on procedural grounds

Martin Endjala The Popular Democratic Movement has reiterated that its disapproval of one member of the Electoral Commission was not based on tribal considerations nor on the individual, but rather it questioned the manner in which interviews were conducted without MPs present. “As a party, we challenged the procedures and selections conducted in appointing the electoral commission position at a time where no one was allowed at the National Assembly building. And we are not against any individual or trying to be tribalistic for that matter, but we are questioning the shortlisting processes conducted without NA members say,” PDM MP…

23 Jun

Ohangwena in dire need of ICU facilities

ObserverNational NewsIntensive Care Units, Namibia after Khomas Region, Ohangwena in dire need of ICU facilities, t Engela District Hospital

Obrein Simasiku The Ohangwena Region is in dire need of Intensive Care Units, as it struggles to provide standard health services to the satisfaction of its people. Currently, the region transfers most of its patients to the Oshakati State Hospital. This situation, according to Governor Walde Ndevashiya, is further exacerbated by a shortage of transport, combined with an aging fleet of ambulance. Ndevashiya said this during his State of the Region Address (SORA). Ndevashiya added that a lack of accommodation for medical specialists at Engela District Hospital, is also hampering effective health service delivery in the region. "The Region relies…

Double digit growth in livestock exports<br>…but prices of beef and mutton drop in May

23 Jun

Double digit growth in livestock exports
…but prices of beef and mutton drop in May

ObserverNational News3.4 percent year, Double digit growth in livestock exports, prices of beef and mutton drop in May, Theo Klein

Staff Writer Cattle slaughtered at local abattoirs increased by 3.4 percent year on year in May 2022, while sheep slaughtered increased by 12 percent, goats increased by 90.7 percent, and pig slaughtered increased by 12.8 percent According to a report by Simonis Storm economist Theo Klein in May 2022, live cattle exports increased by 35.9 percent year on year, sheep by 47.5, and goats by 9.8 percent and South Africa was the only country to which live cattle was exported to. ‘’During May 2022, South Africa will receive 99 percent of all live sheep and live goat exports. In terms…