Uncategorised – Page 34 – Windhoek Observer

22 Feb

Shanghala claims family ties to ACC’s Kanyangela

UncategorisedShanghala claims family ties to ACC’s Kanyangela, Shanghala through his lawyer Vas Soni said his great aunt is married to Kanyangela’s uncle and that there is a family dispute relating to a house

Eba Kandovazu DISGRACED former Justice Minister Sakeus Shanghala today said in the High Court that he and the lead investigator in the fishrot saga from the Anti Corruption Commission, Andreas Kanyangela are related. Shanghala, through his lawyer Vas Soni, said his great aunt is married to Kanyangela’s uncle and that there is a family dispute relating to a house. However, Kanyangela denies there is any family relationship between them, but acknowledges that there is a dispute about a house. Sanghala said Kanyangela has an “antagonist” attitude towards him because of the dispute. Soni added that the dispute ended at the…

21 Feb

Model law on Public Financial Mgt potential key tool in UHC

UncategorisedSADC Parliamentary Forum. Model law on Public Financial Mgt potential key tool in UHC

Special Correspondent SADC national parliaments under the umbrella of the SADC Parliamentary Forum have for years been committed to helping their countries achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines UHC as access to health services that people need, when and where they need it, without financial hardship. A symposium at the 46th Plenary Assembly Session of SADC PF in 2019 in Swakopmund, Namibia, enabled national parliaments to share lessons and experiences in pursuit of UHC in their countries. The symposium highlighted, inter alia, the lack of strong Public Financial Management (PFM) frameworks at national level to…

17 Feb

Journey into the self with yoga

UncategorisedJourney into the self with yoga

For many people, the practice of yoga can seem like such a foreign thing. Every image most people have of it makes them believe that all it is about is stretching and folding yourself, and not getting much else done, but many do not that it emcompasses so much more that can grossly improve your mental and physical well being, whether used in part or as a whole. We at Young Observer want to help demystify the tradition for you and help you discover how you can incorporate some of its principles into your daily life, to achieve mindfulness in…

17 Feb

Keeping up with Kennedy

UncategorisedKeeping up with Kennedy, Kennedy Amadhila

What a time to be alive. We are squarely in the middle of the age of the influencer and social media mavens and stars are taking over. This new world isn’t like it used to be at all, and the possibilities in life are becoming more and more infinite with time. I think it’s pretty cool that we live in an era where people are becoming fully fledged businesses in their own rights, and making a name for themselves as personal brands. Be it through modelling, marketing or simply just being their fabulous selves, many Namibians are dead set on…

17 Feb

AG says Model Law on Public Financial Mgt good for SDGs

UncategorisedMr. Junias Kandjeke, PFM, Public Financial Management (PFM, SADC Model Law

Special Correspondent The Auditor-General of Namibia, Mr. Junias Kandjeke, has commended the SADC Parliamentary Forum for developing a SADC Model Law on Public Financial Management (PFM), saying the regional soft law can help in efforts to meet Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Good PFM is widely seen as an enabler in achieving SDGs because it promotes evidence-based budget allocation and prudent management of scarce public resources to support public infrastructure and social investments. For example, Target 12.7 of the SDGs seeks to promote sustainable public procurement practices while Target 16.6 focuses on development of effective, accountable and transparent institutions. Last week,…

14 Feb

Victims in Otjiwarongo-Okahandja road accident identified

UncategorisedSurihe Gaomas-Guchu, Victims in Otjiwarongo-Okahandja road accident identified

Eba Kandovazu THE Police have released the names of the six people who died in Sunday’s car accident between Otjiwarongo and Okahandja. The deceased are identified as Brian Bronkhorst, aged six, Ciska Bronkhorst, 27, Josefina Ileka, 24, Zita Augusto, 48, Ndahambelela Laudika Nghiwilepo, 30 and Silks Ndesipanda Simon 27. Nampol spokesperson, Chief Inspector Elifas Kuwinga says the surviving persons, drivers Lucky Kalembela, 30, and Willie Henri Bronkhorst, 32 are currently fighting for their lives in Windhoek hospitals as they sustained serious injuries. The car accident happened some 30 kilometers south of Otjiwarongo towards Okahandja, Kuwinga stated. It is reported that…

14 Feb

National Council Chairperson Embarks on Outreach visits to Regions

UncategorisedNational Council Chairperson Embarks on Outreach visits to Regions, The public participation initiative will start with a courtesy call on the Governor of the Otjozondjupa Region James Uerikua

Martin Endjala The Chairperson of the National Council has started a regional outreach programme to promote an inclusive legislative process in the regions of Otjozondjuba and Kavango East. The visits started in October last year in the Zambezi Region. Lukas Sinimbo Muha, has earmarked the two regions for the first round of regional engagements that will end on 27 February. The initiative is part of the outreach program activities as set out in the council’s strategic plan to enhance public and key stakeholder participation in the legislative process. The visits were announced by the National Council’s public relation officer, Momly…

14 Feb

NSFAF aims to prioritise full funding of critical fields…….no new funding for pilots

UncategorisedKandume points out that there are many courses that NSFAF finance that are not critically needed, NSFAF aims to prioritise full funding of critical fields

Tujoromajo Kasuto THE Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) Acting Chief Executive Officer Kennedy Kandume says that in future, the fund will consider redirecting funds from less impactful fields of study such as business administration to areas with critical shortage such as medical specialisation. Kandume points out that there are many courses that NSFAF finance that are not critically needed, citing the fact that in certain industries/fields, such as business administration, there is an over supply of graduates resulting in a high number of unemployed graduates. “There are certain areas that we have overtrained,” he says, “but assessments still need…

14 Feb

Close to a Billion spent on COVID-19………no abuses recorded

Uncategorisedapproximately N$300 million on vaccines, Close to a Billion spent on COVID-19, no abuses recorded

Eba Kandovazu THE Ministry of Health and Social Services says it has spent a total N$956 536 385 on COVID-19 since March 2020, when pandemic was first detected in Namibia. The ministry’s Executive Director Ben Nangombe told the Windhoek Observer newspaper that the cost includes acquisition of medical supplies such as vaccines, medical equipment, recruitment of staff and infrastructure development. The amount also includes the PCR tests for suspected COVID-19 cases and transport. Queried on whether the government overspent, Nangombe said “the government availed resources to address the COVID-19 crisis and the Ministry sourced commodities within the availed resources”. Nangombe…

11 Feb

Missing sailor complained about sickness

UncategorisedIleni Shapumba, JONAS HEITA, the employee of Hangana Seafood

Eba Kandovazu JONAS HEITA, the employee of Hangana Seafood, who has been declared missing at sea on complained about not feeling well on Sunday. Police say Heita’s sniffing packet was stolen that same day. Nampol Erongo spokesperson Ileni Shapumba said after complaining about being sick, Heita was told to take his medicine and was frequently checked on by his colleagues. Shapumba explained that the vessel left the Walvis Bay port on 4 February 2022 and was due to return on Sunday, 13 February. “The following day on Monday, he again complained that he was too hot and blurry. The captain…