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21 Jul

Swapo Headquarters completion a surprise

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyCovid-19, Sophia Shaningwa, SWAPO

Swapo Party of Namibia Secretary General (SG), Sophia Shaningwa, says the completion of its headquarters is a surprise. Shaningwa says the party decided to keep the construction of its headquarters under wraps from the public. “We have taken the decision that when we are constructing it, it should be covered. So that you people cannot know what we are doing inside and the day when it opens, you see your surprise,” She states. She is tight lipped about the completion date saying “I don’t see any reason, why the Windhoek Observer should be concerned with regards to the completion of…

21 Jul

LPM leaders skip Parley disciplinary hearing

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyBernardus Swartbooi, Henny Seibeb, Landless People’s Movement (LPM), National Assembly

Andrew Kathindi Landless People’s Movement (LPM) leaders, Bernardus Swartbooi and Henny Seibeb, did not attend the Standing Committee on Privileges and Immunities hearing today, Parliament has revealed. The hearing which was concluded today, chaired by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Peter Katjavivi, was focused on their conduct on 15 April during a question and answer session after President Hage Geingob delivered his State of the Nation Address. “They were not in attendance, they chose rather to send their legal representatives. The hearing was concluded unless something else should come up. A report will now be concluded to be submitted…

20 Jul

Mixing COVID vaccines a no go for Namibia

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyCovid-19, Kalumbi Shangula, Minister of Health and Social Services (MoHSS)

Tujoromajo Kasuto Minister of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), Kalumbi Shangula, says the country does not have a need for mixing Covid-19 vaccines. “Currently we have one vaccine and give only what we have, we continue doing as we have been doing up to now,” states Shangula further questioning “who said that mixing is more efficient, where is the medical evidence that mixing is much more powerful than taking the one vaccine.” According to media reports, countries in Europe, namely Spain, Germany, Canada and the United Kingdom, have implemented a mixed dosage approach, where people get the first dose of…

17 Jul

Doses of 250 000 of the Sinopharm vaccine arrives in the country

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyMinistry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS)

Tujoromajo Kasuto A consignment of 250 000 doses of Sinopharm vaccine bought by the Namibian government from China National Pharmaceutical Group, arrived in the country today 16 July, a day before scheduled. According to the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), Deputy Executive Director, Petronella Masabane, the Government forked out about N$ 3.3 million, N$ 130.14 per dose for the 250 000 doses. , Kalumbi Shangula, announced the presence of the Delta variant as the country is currently experiencing a Third Wave of Covid-19 and too announced all vaccination sites were closed as from 13 July due to the…

17 Jul

Police records zero perceived looting incidents

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyCommissioner Ishmael Basson, Khomas police commander

Andrew Kathindi Khomas police commander, Commissioner Ishmael Basson has says no incidents of attempted looting were recorded on Friday 16 July after a social media post in which an individual was inciting and encouraging Namibians to loot malls in Windhoek circulated. “So far there {there} has been no attempt or any sign of any looting. The situation is under control and monitored, and the Namibian police is ready for any eventuality. But there is no sign of anything, we did not hear or see anything,” Basson told Windhoek Observer. The Namibian Police Force (NamPol), Lieutenant General Sebastian Ndeitunga warned that…

16 Jul

Third Wave has peaked says Shangula

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyKalumbi Shangula, Minister of Health and Social Services, president Hage Geingob

Andrew Kathindi President Hage Geingob has extended the measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the country for another 16 days until 31 July. With Minister of Health and Social Services, Kalumbi Shangula, confirming that the Third Wave in Namibia now having peaked, hence its ravaging effect in the country the last two months. According Shangula the stabilising of the COVID-19 curve has been due to the restriction of movement between regions that was imposed at the end of June. “It is not possible to judge the effects of the measures of COVID-19 within two weeks. Since the introduction…

16 Jul

Ndeitunga cautions against looting rumors in the country

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyHead of the Namibian Police Force (NamPol), Lieutenant General Sebastian Ndeitunga

Tujoromajo Kasuto The Head of the Namibian Police Force (NamPol), Lieutenant General Sebastian Ndeitunga, is cautioning Namibians not to step on the tail of a sleeping lion. This comes after the current unrest in South Africa, has led to speculations and messages on Social Media of planned looting in Windhoek this Friday, 16 July. Ndeitunga states that they are on top of the situation and have taken precautionary measures, if any disruptions might arise. He also reveals that the police has traced certain individuals who are spreading the “incitement of violence.” “We are already on our legs and on top…

15 Jul

Namibians in SA urged to stay safe

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyNamibian High Commissioner to South Africa, Veiccoh Nghiwete

Tujoromajo Kasuto Namibian High Commissioner to South Africa, Veiccoh Nghiwete, is cautioning Namibians in South Africa to take all the necessary precautionary measures. Urging them to by all means avoid visiting all the dangerous areas where looting and other violent criminal activities are taking place. “As we are all must be observing the current situation prevailing in the country i.e. the mass looting and the destruction of properties and I trust you are all doing well under the circumstances,” Nghiwete says. “Equally important, please take note that the Covid-19 Third Wave has reached an unprecedented stage and it is claiming…

15 Jul

Mace could have harmed Geingob, guard claims …as LPM leaders to appear before privileges committee

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyNational Assembly, ohan Ndjaronguru, president Hage Geingob

Andrew Kathindi President Hage Geingob's Head of Security, Johan Ndjaronguru, is claiming that the parliamentary mace, which Landless People's Movement Leader, Bernardus Swartbooi, flicked as he left the chambers has a spike metal head which could have inflicted serious injury to the President. In a sworn statement to the National Assembly, in possession of the Windhoek Observer, Ndjaronguru, who will appear as a witness before the Standing Committee on Privileges and Immunities to deal with what transpired on 15 April after Geingob delivered his State of the Nation Address, says he was compelled remove LPM Chief Whip, Henny Seibeb, from…

14 Jul

Namibia to suffer if unrest continues in South Africa

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah

Tujoromajo Kasuto Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, says if the situation in South Africa (SA) continues it will have an unfavorable effect on Namibia’s economy as most of the country’s goods come from South Africa. “The unrest in South Africa has moved to the level whereby it would be difficult for the movement of people and goods in South Africa and its neighbors. It would have a negative impact as we all know, most of our goods come from South Africa, if it goes to that extent, it is not just the businesses…