October 14, 2015, 5:00 pm
The Teachers Union of Namibia (TUN) and the Public Service Union of Namibia (PSUN) say the government spends a lot of taxpayer dollars on unnecessary travel instead of giving civil servants a decent pay hike.
Addressing the media yesterday, TUN Secretary-General Mahongora Kavihuhua said the union and its members will not settle for the agreed 5% increase for civil servants while government officials are globetrotting at the taxpayer’s expense.
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October 14, 2015, 11:26 pm
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October 15, 2015, 5:00 pm
Nampol officers at the holding cells of the Windhoek Central Police Station have been implicated in the theft of money from an inmate and aiding the escape of a suspect.
In two days, two police officials have appeared for a charge of theft by pretence or alternatively, theft and the aiding of a suspect who escaped from lawful custody.
According to the charges, Richard Mukwenda, rank unknown, allegedly aided a trial-awaiting suspect, Veino Popyeni Iikali to escape from the holding cells in the capital last Sunday.
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October 15, 2015, 5:00 pm
Unlike its southern neighbour, Namibia says for now it will remain part of the International Criminal Court of Justice (ICC), which has come under fire from several African leaders, including President Hage Geingob, for allegedly only targeting African leaders.
This week, the African National Congress (ANC) announced that its National General Council had resolved that South Africa must withdraw from the ICC.
Read more about Namibia mum on ICC withdrawal
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October 15, 2015, 5:00 pm
A team of private quantity surveyors and civil engineers has been appointed to get the construction of the new parliament building off the ground.
This was confirmed by Ministry of Works and Transport permanent secretary Willem Goeieman.
Goeieman said the new building will bring the National Assembly and National Council under one roof for the first time.
“We also have a team of quantity surveyors that will work hand in hand with the appointed ones but the actual supervising will be done by the private people,” said Goeieman.
Read more about New parliament behind Tintenpalast
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October 15, 2015, 5:00 pm
Board members of State-Owned Enterprises now have to seek the approval of the Public Enterprises Ministry before undertaking any foreign trips.
Public Enterprises Minister Leon Jooste announced yesterday that he has ordered all foreign trips by board members of parastatals to go through his ministry in order to avoid unnecessary waste of taxpayers’ money. According to Jooste, board members will no longer be allowed to travel abroad unless in exceptional circumstances where a member of the board may be required to travel.
Read more about The gravy train gets shunted
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October 15, 2015, 5:00 pm
A 41-year-old woman who was sexually abused by her stepfather, who appeared in court in Walvis Bay in March 2014 on charges of raping four girls aged between seven and nine, has blamed the State for dragging its feet in ensuring justice prevails.
Read more about Paedophile case in limbo
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October 15, 2015, 5:00 pm
Following heated primary elections at branch, district and regional conferences, characterised by accusations of election fraud and manipulation, Swapo has concluded its investigations into the complaints.
Some of the names of the candidates had to be removed from the list and the respective districts were instructed to redo the process as the procedures were never followed to add them to the lists for vetting.
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October 15, 2015, 5:00 pm
A fine of N$2 000, a final written warning, reduction in salary or rank, or voluntary resignation are some of the options teachers have when found guilty of misconduct.
This is according to the Public Service Act no. 13 which provides room for teachers and other civil servants, who find themselves guilty of misconduct across the different professions in the country, to manoeuvre, and in all likelihood, the victims of their crimes never see any justice.
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October 16, 2015, 12:43 am
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October 18, 2015, 5:00 pm
American national Kevin Townsend, who is facing a charge of murder in connection with the killing of Windhoek resident Andre Heckmair in 2011, now has a new defence lawyer.
The Ministry of Justice’s Directorate of Legal Aid has instructed Windhoek lawyer Mbanga Siyomuinji to represent Townsend.
Siyomuinji was present in court on Friday morning during a pre-trial conference. The case was postponed to November 13 to allow the lawyer to consult with his client on how to proceed with the matter when trial begins.
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October 18, 2015, 5:00 pm
The official opposition party, the DTA, was dealt a heavy blow when several members announced their resignation, accusing the party’s leadership of making false promises and not serving the interests of its members.
Twelve DTA members gathered at the Okankete village near Ondangwa and dropped their membership cards in front of former DTA regional coordinator Lazarus Petrus, who himself abandoned the party earlier this year.
The mass resignations come at a time when political parties are preparing for next month’s regional and local authority elections.
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October 18, 2015, 5:00 pm
A designated security guard will be searching patients for chewing-gum at the Katutura State Hospital in order to ensure the hospital is kept clean.
This was decided by Health Minister Bernhard Haufiku after cleaners told him they should not be blamed for the dirty hospital because patients deliberately strew garbage.
“When I was there this morning (Friday) the Katutura Hospital casualty ward was littered with chewing gum. Maybe some cleaners are not doing their work but the public is behaving very badly. They need to learn to behave responsibly,” said Haufiku.
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October 18, 2015, 5:00 pm
As the country reels in shock over the spate of murders that have taken centre stage over the last couple of weeks, questions have been raised whether poverty and alcohol abuse could be the main contributing factors to these horrendous crimes.
Clinical psychologist Dr Shawn Whittaker says the country has failed in tracking incidents of violence and their root causes by focusing on direct violence only.
Read more about A society gone wrong
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October 18, 2015, 5:00 pm
A 27-year-old man was stabbed to death while attending a funeral in Omaheke Region at the weekend.
According to police spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Edwin Kanguatjivi the deceased, Johannes Ndala, got into an argument with his 31-year-old friend who allegedly stabbed him in the neck with a knife at the Epako settlement in Gobabis.
“The victim was rushed to the hospital by the police but was declared dead on arrival,” said Kanguatjivi. The suspect is expected to appear in the Gobabis Magistrate’s Court today.
Read more about Man stabbed to death in funeral brawl
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October 18, 2015, 5:00 pm
In what police have described as a disturbing witchcraft ritual, a 23-year-old Ondangwa man last week fatally stabbed his cousin before sucking blood from his throat in an alleged attempt to improve his fortunes.
Junias Hafeni Nangolo was arrested on Thursday and charged with the murder of his 36-year-old cousin, Martin Nambala Namwandi, whom he allegedly killed by stabbing him in the back and in the neck.
Nangolo on Friday appeared before the Oshakati Magistrate’s Court where his case was postponed for further police investigation.
Read more about Man drinks cousin’s blood
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October 18, 2015, 5:00 pm
President Hage Geingob has pledged 20% of his salary to start a scholarship fund for impoverished children.
He made the announcement at the weekend in Windhoek during the launch of the Swapo campaign for the upcoming regional and local authority elections.
Furthermore, Geingob told Swapo supporters that the modalities for the 20% pledge will be discussed at a later stage. “Since we are fighting war against poverty, it is no too much to ask those that are fortunate enough to have employment to think about the brothers and sisters who have nothing,” Geingob said.
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October 18, 2015, 11:54 pm
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October 20, 2015, 5:00 pm
State House Press Secretary Albertus Aochamub explained that President Hage Geingob’s pledge of 20% of his salary for scholarships to the poor was not part of taxpayers’ money.
This money, he said, is proceeds from the Head of State’s entitlements as a salaried person with a day job. He added that the gesture is a clarion call to all privileged Namibians to care for those who are less fortunate as well.
Aochamub said this underlines Geingob’s principle and belief that all citizens and entities must join the fight to eradicate poverty.
Read more about Presidency defends Geingob pledge
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October 20, 2015, 5:00 pm
State House Press Secretary Albertus Aochamub explained that President Hage Geingob’s pledge of 20% of his salary for scholarships to the poor was not part of taxpayers’ money.
This money, he said, is proceeds from the Head of State’s entitlements as a salaried person with a day job. He added that the gesture is a clarion call to all privileged Namibians to care for those who are less fortunate as well.
Aochamub said this underlines Geingob’s principle and belief that all citizens and entities must join the fight to eradicate poverty.
Read more about Presidency defends Geingob pledge
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