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04 Aug

Police recruitment questioned

National NewsKauna Shikwambi, Oshana and Kunene regions, Police recruitment questioned

Stefanus Nashama TWO tertiary graduates from the Oshana and Kunene regions cried pitying tears after they were left out of the latest police recruiting exercise and have since labelled the recruitment exercise as not fair. The pair is of the opinion that the people who were chosen for police training got in through connections. This comes after a former Police Inspector based in the United Kingdom expressed worry on social media about why applicants who passed interviews are suddenly complaining that their names are not on the list for training. Anna Shikongo, a devastated university graduate, expressed her disappointment in…

04 Aug

Notorious Swakopmund psychiatrist behind bars again

National News67, Gender-Based Violence, Notorious Swakopmund psychiatrist behind bars again, Pieter van der Westhuizen

Niël TerbLanché Pieter van der Westhuizen, 67, a Swakopmund-based psychiatrist was arrested at the start of this week on Gender-Based Violence charges after he viciously attacked his wife in the Ocean View home on Sunday. Van der Westhuizen rose to infamy during a trial where he stood accused of raping one of his female patients on the premises of his practice on 7 November 2015 while she was heavily sedated with psychotropic drugs. Besides three counts of rape, Van der Westhuizen also faced an attempted murder charge with the alternative charge of using drugs to overpower a woman so that…

04 Aug

President humbled by birthday messages

National News82nd birthday, President humbled by birthday messages

Staff Writer PRESIDENT Hage Geingob says well-wishers’ messages of support continue to inspire him to serve the Namibian people to the best of his ability and in the spirit of Harambee as the country strives for all-round prosperity. The President said these remarks on the occasion of his 82nd birthday, where he also thanked founding President, Dr. Sam Nujoma, and former President, Hifikepunye Pohamba for their heartfelt expressions of congratulations and support for his work as the third President of the Republic of Namibia and the SWAPO Party. “Fellow Namibians, Heads of State and Government, Political Party Leaders, Colleagues, Comrades…

04 Aug

Youth unemployment merits urgent attention: Irimari

National NewsOshana and Omusati regions, Youth unemployment merits urgent attention: Irimari

Hertta-Maria Amutenja With youth unemployment issues aggravated by reasons such as a lack of rainfall, weak economic growth, and slow industrialisation, among others, the situation in Oshana and Omusati regions need immediate attention and new solutions. The governors of the two regions told Windhoek Observer yesterday that they had done everything they could to combat youth unemployment in their regions. The severity of the region’s youth unemployment, according to Elia Irimari, Oshana regional governor, has a negative impact on unemployed young people, causing some of them to engage in unproductive activities that may also affect their prospects. He called attention…

04 Aug

Wanted murder suspect implicated in farm attack

National NewsMaureen Mbeha, Wanted murder suspect implicated in farm attack

Niël Terblanché One of the five suspects being sought after by Namibian Police in the Otjozondjupa region in connection with the attack on Udo Gartner, 70, on his farm near Grootfontein on Sunday night has been apprehended. According to Inspector Maureen Mbeha, the suspect was apprehended at a roadblock near Otjiwarongo in connection with a murder investigation in Tsumeb. He was arrested for murder and then named as a suspect in the farm attack case. “Police officers discovered a firearm in his possession that had been stolen from the farm on Sunday evening. The pistol in question was a Vzor70.…

04 Aug

Empowering the Future…Old Mutual Namibia offers 17 graduates job opportunities

National Newsand Sustainability Executive, Empowering the Future…Old Mutual Namibia offers 17 graduates job opportunities, Mignon du Preez, Old Mutual Namibia, Public Affairs

Staff Writer In response to the pressing unemployment challenges that fresh graduates in Namibia confront, Old Mutual Namibia is taking proactive steps to alleviate this load and have a significant influence on the nation’s workforce. Recognising the need to assist young talent, Old Mutual Namibia has resumed their exciting program, which welcomes recent graduates to apply for a one-of-a-kind opportunity to obtain market-relevant skills, thereby setting them for success in the job market. Old Mutual Namibia Group Marketing, Public Affairs, and Sustainability Executive, Mignon du Preez highlighted the company’s commitment to developing indigenous talent. She said, “At Old Mutual Namibia,…

03 Aug

NASRIA declares N$10m dividend

Featured, National News, Observer MoneyNamibia Special Risk Insurance Association Limited (NASRIA), NASRIA declares N$10m dividend

Martin Endjala Namibia Special Risk Insurance Association Limited (NASRIA) has declared a dividend of N$ 10 million to government for the fiscal year 2023. NASRIA board chairperson, Adrianus Vugs made the announcement on Wednesday during a dividend handover ceremony. He stated that, despite the country’s economic headwinds, the recent dividend payment demonstrates NASRIA’s resilience and ability to respond to shifting dynamics in the financial services sector and the fiscus at large. In addition, the Insurance Company declared dividends of N$ 6.8 million in 2020, N$ 10 million in 2021, and N$ 7.7 million in 2022. NASRIA is Namibia’s only special…

03 Aug

Japan considering Namibia for rare earth mineral deal

National NewsG7 Summit in Hiroshima, Japan considering Namibia for rare earth mineral deal

Niël Terblanché The Japanese government plans to enter into an agreement with state-owned entity, Epangelo Mining Company to strengthen the supply chain for rare earth and other key minerals. Namibia is one of three African countries selected by the Japanese government as potential suppliers of lithium and other rare earth minerals used in the production of high-capacity batteries. Aside from Namibia, Japan intends to extend cooperative exploration for rare earth minerals with state-owned mining businesses in Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As Namibia is rich in zinc, copper, and other resources, the supply chain remains underdeveloped, despite…

03 Aug

Home Affairs Ministry to pay retired NDF General over N$ 219 000

National NewsHome Affairs Ministry to pay retired NDF General over N$ 219 000, Thomas Ngilifavali Hamunyela

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Retired Namibian Defence Forces (NDF) member, Major General, Thomas Ngilifavali Hamunyela has won his unlawful arrest and detention court case against the Namibian Police. The case was presided over by High Court Judge, Esi Schimming-Chase, who decided in favour of Hamunyela and ordered the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security to pay N$ 219 630 in compensation. The court’s decision dismissed any justifiable explanations for Hamunyela’s wrongful incarceration, emphasising that his arrest was not lawful, reasonable, or essential. The police were held liable by the court for their behaviour. Schimming-Chase directed that N$50 000 be paid…

03 Aug

Gender ministry launches disabilities draft Bill

National NewsGender ministry launches disabilities draft Bill, Royal /Ui/o/oo s

Staff Writer The Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare launched a National Policy consultation on Persons with Disability Bill on Wednesday. Marginalised Communities deputy minister, Royal /Ui/o/oo said the draft bill aims to incorporate principles enshrined in the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities into Namibia’s statutory framework. Ui/o/oo gave the keynote address on behalf of Minister Doreen Sioka. According to the deputy minister, the consultation emphasises the significance of mainstreaming disability concerns as an inherent element of applicable plans for long-term development. Furthermore, the procedure will ensure that Namibia not only…