George Simataa – Windhoek Observer

05 Apr

State House maintenance conundrum

ObserverNational NewsDemocratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), George Simataa, State House maintenance conundrum

Niël Terblanché Allegations that the Namibian Cabinet has had to find an alternative venue for its regular meetings because of a situation of disrepair at State House as a result of international sanctions against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) have been disparaged by a variety of officials. A North Korean company was responsible for the renovation of State House and it is alleged that the sanction package aimed at the country and its businesses is causing difficulties at the Office of the Presidency. The sanction package was originally initiated by the United Sates of America and their allies…

05 Jun

175 witnesses for Fishrot trial

ObserverUncategorised175 witnesses for Fishrot trial, Armas Amukwiyu, David Nuyoma, George Simataa, Johaness Stefansson, Vaino Nghipondoka

Andrew Kathindi Namibia should brace itself for a lengthy and protracted Fishrot trial after an extensive list of nearly 200 witnesses have been lined up to testify. In the leaked Nangomar Pesca docket in possession of the Windhoek Observer, former Fisheries and Marine resources Minister, current Home Affairs Minister, Albert Kawana, and Justice Minister, Yvonne Dausab , are among those to be summoned to the witness stand. Other witnesses to appear in court are, Government institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) Chief executive Officer (CEO), David Nuyoma , Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) CEO, Vivienne Katjiuongua, and Secretary to Cabinet, George…

13 Aug

Prime Minister, Deputy PM in Corona scare

ObserverObserver MoneyCovid-19, Deputy Prime minister, George Simataa, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Prime Minister, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, Secretary to Cabinet

Staff Writer Health minister, Kalumbi Shangula has revealed that Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila and Deputy Prime minister and Minister of International Relations, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah are currently self-isolating at their homes as part of COVID-19 precautionary measures. According the Health minister, the Prime Minister took the measures after coming into contact with a positive case, while Nandi-Ndaitwah self-isolated after a staff member at her ministry tested positive for COVID-19. “The Deputy Prime minister is also at home isolating. She did not test positive, but it’s because of the case of one of the staff members. The Prime Minister is also isolating…

24 Jul

Cabinet announces EDs reshuffle

ObserverObserver MoneyDr Moses Maurihungirire, George Simataa, Secretary to the Cabinet

...as Uiras is removed after less than four months Staff Writer Secretary to the Cabinet, George Simataa has announced the appointment of new Executive Directors and transferal of some to other government offices, ministries and agencies. Of note is the removal of Dr Moses Maurihungirire as Executive Director of the Ministry of Fisheries and transferred to the Office of the Prime Minister, assigned to the Public Service Commission Secretariat. Maurihungirire is a former Fishcor board member and was Executive Director during the tenure of former Fisheries minister Bernhardt Esau when cases of corruption are alleged to have occurred. Wilhencia Uiras…