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24 Nov

AR, Itula tug-of- war intensifies

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyAFFIRMATIVE Repositioning (AR) Movement Chief Activist, Independent Patriots of Change (IPC) President, Job Amupanda, Panduleni Itula, Windhoek Council

Eba Kandovazu AFFIRMATIVE Repositioning (AR) Movement Chief Activist, Job Amupanda, says the ‘over-involvement of Independent Patriots of Change (IPC) President, Panduleni Itula, in city of Windhoek Council matters has been problematic, adding IPC councilors are the most traumatised in the Council. “It is very sad for them. Itula’s conduct is problematic. He runs the councilors from wherever he is. They cannot even independently contribute to meaningful discussions without having to read an already drafted statement. How can a councilor operate like that?,” Amupanda remarks askingly. Amupanda addressed a media conference today reacting to talks on the Landless People’s Movement (LPM)…

24 Nov

Police officers accused of brutally assaulting a man

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyOngwediva, police officers

Eba Kandovazu AN internal investigation is currently underway following the alleged brutal assault of a man in Ongwediva by four unnamed police officers about two weeks ago. The victim, Israel Nangolo (39) has since been hospitalised at the Oshakati State Hospital. As a result of the assault, Nangolo has been diagnosed with internal bleeding. He has also suffered from hemothorax, a collection of blood between his chest wall and the lungs, which is currently being drained. Oshana Police Commander, Rauha Amwele, has confirmed that a report is yet to be sent to the Inspector General, Sebastian Ndeitunga. Amwele has also…

24 Nov

Minister cautions against fourth wave . . .As rainy season approaches

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyCovid-19, DEPUTY Minister of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), Dr Ester Muinjangue

Eba Kandovazu DEPUTY Minister of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), Dr Ester Muinjangue says although low COVID-19 cases, minimal hospitalisations and deaths are being reported currently in the country, a staggering high number of cases are being reported in Europe and other parts of the world. Muinjangue cautions Namibians against complacency but to continue to wear face masks, sanitise and keep social distances. “Rain and wet conditions sometimes contribute to the fast spread of the virus. As we approach the festive season and with gatherings, people must take caution. Namibians must be on guard,” Muinjangue says. MoHSS Executive Director (ED),…

23 Nov

Youth demand end to corruption …and want BIG now

info_e12wt4csObserver Moneycorruption, Namibia, Youth

Tujoromajo Kasuto Youth are questioning why they have to accept and live with growing unemployment, poverty and crime as the inheritors of a free Namibia. The youth is angry that their supposed freedom exists only on paper but not in practice. They feel that they are living as impoverished slaves, struggling to survive while being told that Namibia is flourishing. They decry that government plans and projects such as Vision 2030, Targeted Intervention Programme for Employment and Economic Growth (TIPEEG), the Harambee Prosperity Plan (HPP) and Food Bank have not eradicated poverty. Instead, a few enriched themselves at the expense…

23 Nov

Man stones girlfriend to death and burned parts of her

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyKauna Shikwambi, NAMPOL Spokesperson, Omaheke Region

Tujoromajo Kasuto IN the Aminuis Constituency in the village of Otjongwe in the Omaheke Region, it is alleged that a fatal fight erupted between a 27-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, identified as Christine Brander, which led to her death. The duo were romantically involved. NamPol Spokesperson, Kauna Shikwambi, says the suspect took a stone and beat the deceased several times on the head causing her death. It is further alleged that he then made fire and burned the deceased's face, thighs, face, and back. Then after he dragged Brander’s lifeless body for about 40 metres and placed the body…

21 Nov

Ex-Plan combatants threaten to take Swapo to court over unpaid refugee money

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyMatheus Nangolo, People Liberation Army of Namibia (Plan), United Nations High Commission on Refugees (UNHCR)

Eba Kandovazu CHAIRPERSON of former People Liberation Army of Namibia (Plan) combatants, Matheus Nangolo, says the group will be forced to take legal action if International Relations and Cooperation Minister (Mirco) and Deputy Prime Minister, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, does not respond to their petition in which they are asking whether or not the ruling party received their money from the United Nations High Commission on Refugees (UNHCR) upon their return from exile in 1989. Matheus, in an interview with Windhoek Observer, says the group will collectively consult with regional members on the way forward, following weeks of petitioning to the International…

21 Nov

Duplicate land allocation compels presumed enemies, Katjirua and Hoveka, to meet

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyHoveka Traditional Authority (HTA), Ovambanderu Traditional Authority (OTA)

Staff Writer Rampant land grabbing and duplicate allocation in the communal areas of the Epukiro and Otjombinde constituencies in the Omaheke region has compelled traditional leaders of the Ovambanderu Traditional Authority (OTA) and the Hoveka Traditional Authority (HTA) to convene an emergency meeting between the two authorities to see how they can jointly tackle this problem. The leaders of the two authorities, Acting Chief of the OTA, Senior Councilor Gerson Katjirua, and Chief Turimuro Hoveka of the HTA, met on Monday to look into the matter together with their councilors, advisors and lands committees of the two respective authorities. The…

21 Nov

Hoveka Traditional Authority uses cultural commemoration for vaccination

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyEpukiro Constituency of Omaheke, Omauezonjanda

Staff Writer THE 54Th Otjimana commemoration tomorrow and Sunday in the small settlement of Omauezonjanda in the Epukiro Constituency of Omaheke region offers a golden opportunity for those not vaccinated yet, to do so. The Hoveka Traditional Authority under whose auspices the cultural commemoration takes place every year, has deemed it prudent to also use the occasion to have those attending vaccinated. To their fortune and pleasure, the authorities, the health authority in the region has welcomed the idea and agreed to help in this regard with the activeness and involvement of the local health clinic. This initiative comes in…

21 Nov

Magistrate questions “warning release” of suspected fake medicine supplier

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyCosmas Mukaratirwa, Cospharm Group

Eba Kandovazu A WARNING issued by police officers to a Zimbabwean medicine supplier, Cosmas Mukaratirwa, who is accused of supplying fake medicine to government worth N$ 650 000, did not sit well with a Windhoek Magistrate. Magistrate Celma Amadhila is demanding answers as to why Mukaratirwa was merely given a warning when he made his first court appearance on Monday at the Windhoek Magistrate’s court. He was arrested on Sunday and subsequently released on a warning. The suspect, Mukaratirwa who is the Managing Director of Cospharm Group, is accused of selling unregistered medicine to the government’s Central Medial Stores. “On…

18 Nov

Seibeb calls Katjavivi an “evil old man”

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyHenny Seibeb, Peter Katjavivi

Eba Kandovazu Deputy Leader of the Landless People’s Movement, Henny Seibeb, is calling on National Assembly Speaker, Peter Katjavivi to resign, characterizsing him “an evil old man”. Seibeb remarks after Katjavivi refused to hand him minutes from the Privileges and Immunity Committee’s meetings, which found him and fellow LPM leader, Bernadus Swaartboi, guilty following their conduct in Parliament during the State of the Nation Address by President Hage Geingob in April. The Committee has recommended: a reprimand; a fine not exceeding the value of a month's salary or a reduction of salary or allowances for a period not exceeding 15…