February 11, 2016, 4:00 pm
A lack of access to functioning lucrative markets in the northern communal areas (NCA) has crippled rural households in the northern regions.
This is according to the president of the Namibia National Farmers’ Union (NNFU), Tobias Emvula, who called on Meatco to continue its operations at Oshakati and Katima Mulilo.
Meatco recently announced its intention to stop running the state-owned abattoirs at Oshakati and Katima Mulilo because of high operational costs that saw the company spending about N$43 million during the 2014/15 financial year.
Read more about Tough times ahead for communal farmers
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February 11, 2016, 4:00 pm
A woman who was allegedly raped by former Magistrate Jaco Marius Kennedy has asked the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court in Katutura not to grant him bail.
She claimed that she was being pestered with anonymous phone calls and messages from a withheld number.
“I do not know these people who give me missed calls. They can do anything to me and I do not know who they are,” she said.
Read more about Complainant objects to bail for former magistrate
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February 11, 2016, 4:00 pm
A local businessman has criticised the two weeks allowed for public scrutiny and input on the New Equitable Economic Empowerment Framework (NEEEF) draft bill.
The bill, which is available online, will remain open for scrutiny until February 25, allowing only two weeks for public consultation.
Yesterday, Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila officiated at a public consultative meeting with the Law Reform and Development Commission.
Read more about Businessman blasts NEEEF timeframe
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February 11, 2016, 4:00 pm
Work is continuing on the third phase of the upgrading of the Ondangwa airport in northern Namibia.
The second phase – an expansion of the runway – was completed last month and operations at the airport resumed at the beginning of this month after having been closed for three weeks.
The runway width was increased from 30 to 45 metres and lengthened to 1.6 kilometres to accommodate larger aircraft.
The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) strategic executive Toska Sem took the media on a tour of the new runway this week.
Read more about Ondangwa Airport runway upgrade continues
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February 11, 2016, 4:00 pm
Attorney-General Sackey Shanghala says it is black Namibians who are complaining about the proposed N$700 million construction of a new parliament building.
Shanghala was speaking at a panel discussion on the Namibian Constitution titled ‘Racial and Tribal Discrimination – Do We Need New Laws?’.
“I would rather have a discussion with you about the new parliament than talk to you about things that happened before some of you were born,” Shanghala told the audience.
Read more about AG lashes out at critics
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February 11, 2016, 10:27 pm
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February 14, 2016, 4:00 pm
Attorney-General Sacky Shanghala was at the receiving end of a public tongue-lashing over his comment that it was black Namibians who complained about the proposed N$700 million construction of a new parliament building.
Shanghala was speaking at a panel discussion on the Namibian Constitution titled ‘Racial and Tribal Discrimination – Do We Need New Laws?’.
He deviated from that topic and said “I would rather have a discussion with you about the new parliament than talk to you about things that happened before some of you were born.”
Read more about Shanghala sparks public uproar
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February 14, 2016, 4:00 pm
Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) has rejected a media report that its managing director, Zelna Hengari, is facing suspension.
According to a report in a local daily on Friday, Hengari was expected to be presented with disciplinary charges on Friday which would have “paved the way for her suspension”.
The charges reportedly included “failure to submit cash-flow statements, insubordination and communicating directly with shareholders”. The suspension was reportedly championed by the NWR’s board chairperson, Lea Namoloh.
Read more about Wildlife Resorts MD 'not suspended'
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February 14, 2016, 4:00 pm
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February 14, 2016, 4:00 pm
The Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Bernard Esau, says Namibianisation, job creation, value addition and inclusivity will be among the determining factors when it comes to the allocation of fishing quotas.
“We still have a lot of quota in reserve. Long-term commitment, job creation and Namibianisation of the industry through obtaining assets of production and active involvement in the management of such assets are very important and will be taken into account when quotas are allocated.
Read more about Fisheries serious about Namibianisation
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February 14, 2016, 4:00 pm
Tigers 2-1 United Stars
African Stars 2-1 Julinho Sporting
Blue Waters 1-0 Orlando Pirates
Eleven Arrows 2-1 Civics
Sunday Result
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February 14, 2016, 4:00 pm
NedBank MTB Cycle Challenge defending champion Costa Seibeb lost his title to Till Drobisch after his bike’s chain fell off.
Seibeb, who led the 70km men’s elite category on the first lap, experienced technical problems with his bike on the second lap, resulting in Drobisch passing him.
Seibeb said despite losing the title he was satisfied with his overall results.
“My bike’s chain fell off and I fixed it but it fell off again. That resulted in me being left behind but I managed to pull it off,” he said.
Read more about Seibeb loses title to Drobisch
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February 14, 2016, 4:00 pm
A man who saw the aftermath of Friday’s B1 horror smash just minutes after the collision has described the grisly scene he witnessed.
Fifteen people died with many burnt to death in the horrific accident, which occurred on the Oshivelo-Omuthiya road after a truck collided with a Toyota Quantum minibus and caught fire.
Read more about Utter carnage
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February 14, 2016, 10:29 pm
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February 15, 2016, 4:00 pm
Parents insist that racism, although subtle, is institutionalised at the Deutsche Höhere Privatschule Windhoek (DHPS) despite the school management’s denial that children are discriminated against based on their skin colour.
This follows an incident where a learner allegedly told a classmate that he could not be invited to her birthday party because her mother said no black people were allowed in their house.
Read more about Racism alleged at German private school
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February 15, 2016, 4:00 pm
NamRights asserts in its latest report submitted to the United Nations Rights Committee that the Namibian government has “generally failed” or has neglected to give effect to the principles recognised in most UN human rights treaties.
This special report, which was sent to Geneva, Switzerland, on January 25, is to be used as verification of the government’s national report on the status of civil and political rights.
The UN committee will hold a session on Namibia in March.
Read more about Govt pays lip-service to human rights - NamRights
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February 15, 2016, 4:00 pm
The Ministry of Environment and Tourism says recent complaints by a regular visitor to the Etosha National Park about conditions and services at the park may be misleading and could tarnish the reputation of the tourism industry in Namibia.
The tourist complained on social media about conditions at Etosha, describing it as her “worst holiday ever”, after which local media also reported about her experience.
Among other things the tourist pointed out the conditions of the roads, that there were no animals to be seen in the park and the poor services at the park.
Read more about Tourism ministry defends Etosha
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February 15, 2016, 4:00 pm
State prosecutor Simba Nduana yesterday told one of the Chinese men standing trial in Namibia’s largest rhino-horn-smuggling case that he and one of his co-accused had concocted a “cock and goose” story for the court that was filled with inconsistencies.
Li Xiaoliang was cross-examined in the Windhoek Regional Court as the trial of Xiaoliang and his co-accused, Li Zinbing, Pu Xuexin and Wang Hui, continued.
Read more about Chinese rhino story was 'concocted'
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February 15, 2016, 4:00 pm
Golden Bees player Fillipus Aibs Hikab has died from injuries sustained while playing a match in the North West First Division on Saturday.
Hikab and his teammates came up against Black Africa Warriors in the Outjo derby but his participation in the match ended in the first half after he sustained an injury.
Reports suggest that the injury was caused by an opponent’s flailing elbow.
Read more about Footballer dies from match injury
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February 15, 2016, 4:00 pm
The Inspector-General of the Namibian Police, Sebastian Ndeitunga, says the police have no evidence on which to detain the truck driver involved in a collision with a minibus that killed 15 people on the Oshivelo-Omuthiya road on Friday.
The driver, Junias Kotokeni Kiingala, 34, was arrested on Saturday morning after he was discharged from hospital but was released the same day and was summoned to appear in the Tsumeb Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
“He was released because the evidence gathered did not show he should be detained,” Ndeitunga said.
Read more about No evidence for detaining crash suspect
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