Day: July 20, 2024

The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) in Oshikoto have reported the death of a 12-year-old boy who allegedly got hit by a Toyota Quantum bus and was again run over by a Scania truck.

According to Regional Commander Theopoline Kalompo-Nashikaku, the incident happened on Friday around 15h10 at Oniingo village on the Ondangwa-Omuthiya road, around 54 kilometres to Omuthiya.

The deceased was identified as Johannes Jeroboam, a Grade 5 learner at Oshikanyandi Combined School and resident of Onambeke B village.

‘It is alleged that the driver of a white Toyota Quantum was driving from Ondangwa’s side heading to Omuthiya when he bumped a pedestrian, a school kid who was crossing the road, and he was again run over by a white Scania truck which was heading to Ondangwa,’ Kalompo-Nashikaku said.

The boy sustained multiple injuries and died on the spot.

The Quantum was driven by a 32-year-old man and the truck by a 61-year-old man, both Namibian and both licensed.

The body was transported to the Onandjokwe hospital mor
tuary for a post-mortem and the next of kin are informed.

Investigations into the matter continue.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

Namibian Police Force Inspector General, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo reaffirmed the police’s dedication to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and accountability in the execution of their duties.

Shikongo made the remarks during the inauguration of the revamped Oshiko roadblock in Ongwediva on Saturday, saying that their ultimate goal is not merely to enforce the law but to protect and serve the communities they are sworn to safeguard.

According to Shikongo, the officers stationed at this roadblock were previously exposed to harsh weather conditions, as they were operating from a container.

Shikongo indicated that the construction of this facility came at a cost of over N.dollars 12.8 million.

‘These upgrades will definitely enable our officers to better identify potential risks and devise proper mechanisms and strategies to mitigate such risks, thereby ensuring safer roads for all,’ he said.

He added that by investing in projects of this nature, they are not only improv
ing road safety but also laying the foundation for a more prosperous future for generations to come.

Moreover, Shikongo said that if the police officers are not vigilant during the roadblock operation, the criminals will still pass by the roadblock, hence it is important to intensify their operation to curb crime.

He revealed that two police officers lost their lives at the checkpoint in 2011 and 2017 respectively.

According to Shikongo, road traffic accidents not only result in the loss of precious lives but also inflict immense economic and social costs on society.

‘On a sad note, I would like to point out that two of our officers lost their lives at this checkpoint in 2011 and 2017 respectively,’ he said.

Shikongo then urged members of the public to assist the police in the fight against crime, and in the same vein cautioned them to refrain from aiding criminals and their proceeds of crime.

Oshana Region Governor Elia Irimari said road safety is a shared responsibility, and it is only through collect
ive efforts that the goal of making roads safer for everyone can be achieved.

Irimari urged all members of the community to support and respect the functions of this checkpoint, and to always prioritise safety in their daily travels.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

OSHAKATI: The Namibian Police Force in the Oshana Region have arrested a 37-year-old Burundian man who was allegedly found in possession of cocaine worth over N.dollars 50 000 on Friday.

Oshana Head of Community Policing, Chief Inspector Thomas Aiyambo said the suspect was apprehended around 11h00 at Ekuku in the area of Oshakati.

According to Aiyambo, information was received that the suspect was selling cocaine and had cocaine on his person.

‘An operation was conducted, and cocaine was found on the suspect’s body, hidden between his legs,’ he said.

The police recovered 106 grams of cocaine valued at N.dollars 53 000.

The suspect is set to appear at the Oshakati Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

WINDHOEK: The Namibia Cuba Friendship Association (NAMCUFA) has called for the immediate removal of Cuba from America’s list of countries sponsoring terrorism.

NAMCUFA secretary general, Cecilia Muzile made the plea Saturday while speaking at a medical outreach programme in Windhoek, organised by a number of local doctors who studied medicine in Cuba, in partnership with the Cuban Embassay in Namibia. The event was hosted in Greenwell Matongo and saw the participation of nine local medical doctors and two Cuban doctors. The public was treated to free Tuberculosis, hypertension, HIV/AIDS, STD and mental illness screenings.

Muzile also called on the lifting of an economic embargo imposed on Cuba. The event, she said was organised ahead of the 71st anniversary of Cuba’s Moncada victory, commemorated annually on 26 July.

‘While celebrating Moncada, we should not forget the continued suffering of our Cuban brothers and sisters under the criminal and inhumane economic blockade imposed illegally by the United Sta
tes of America. NAMCUFA wishes to congratulate the heroic people of Cuba on the anniversary of the victory of Moncada,’ Muzile added.

In May, the Namibian Government also condemned the USA’s continued placement of Cuba on the State Sponsors of Terrorism (SST) list, saying it is unjustified. The Executive Director in the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, Penda Naanda stressed that the placement has led to the continued negative impacts on the Cuban economy and its people.

‘The US Government is reminded of the hardship faced by the Cuban people, emanating from the unjust placement of Cuba on the SST list. The Cuban people continue to suffer exclusions from international aid and trade, owning to the country’s continuous status quo on the SST list,’ Naanda said at the time.

Speaking to Nampa, Medical Officer at Star Medical Services, Tangeni Shiimi said the medical outreach programme targets members of the public without medical aid and will form part of the medical practice’s annual corpora
te social responsibility.

‘We are doing this for the community as a way of giving back. We are also testing for diabetes, which is a prevalent disease in our communities,’ Shiimi said.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, on Friday presented a two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow to a widow of Leading Seaman Fatimoh Abdulraham, at the Navy Estate Karshi Abuja.

Abdulrahman is the widow of Seaman Suleiman Kailani, who paid the supreme price while fighting terrorism under Operation Whirl Stroke in August 2023, in Niger.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the beneficiary is also serving personnel.

In his remarks, Ogalla, who was represented by the Director, Veteran Affair, Naval Headquarters, Rear Adm. Mohammed Dahiru, said the gesture was part of a welfare drive for personnel.

He said the personnel died in action while serving the nation in Operation Whirl Stroke in Minna precisely on Aug .13 2023.

‘This is yet another demonstration of opposition and reward for the gallantry acts of our personnel.

‘It is in line with my vision and mission to prioritise provision of shelter for the personnel.

‘It is to give hope, to give succour to the families of the disea
se personnel and to also serve as a morale booster to our serving personnel knowing that provision of accommodation is not only for the serving personnel, but even in death,’ he said.

The CNS said that the welfare and well-being of personnel remained his priority, adding that he had always made it a priority to provide shelter for the serving personnel.

‘So today, the act of gallantry by our personnel, Suleiman, is being appreciated, is being rewarded and is being recognised.

‘It is our hope and belief that the family will live in peace and in harmony and their morale will also be impacted positively,’ he added.

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The two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow, presented to a widow of Leading Seaman Fatimoh Abdulraham, by Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, at the Navy Estate Karshi, Abuja.

The Group Managing Director, Navy Holdings Limited (NHL), Rear Adm. Hamza Kaoje, thanked the CNS for honouring the deceased personnel who
had rendered excellent service to the nation.

Kaoje, who was represented by the Executive Director, Operations, NHL, Rear Adm. Emmanuel Anekwe, urged all serving personnel to always serve the navy with total commitment.

The Managing Director/CEO, Naval Building and Construction Company Ltd (NBCCL), Rear Adm. Ibrahim Shehu, thanked the naval chief for the opportunity to engage in development of accommodation facilities for personnel around the nation.

Shehu said the company was committed to supporting the welfare initiatives of the naval chief to improve the living standard of the personnel across the nation.

He said a house was provided for the widow in line with the CNS’s directive in recognition of the sacrifice of their fallen colleague and also as a way of improving morale in the service.

‘This is to show that the welfare initiatives of the CNS are genuine and intended to improve the overall well-being of all members of the service,” he said.

The beneficiary, thanked the naval chief for the gesture
towards cushioning he impact of the death of her husband and to help heal her wound.

She also thanked the NHL and NBCCL for providing her succour with a befitting accommodation.

Source: News Agency of Nigeria

The next summer vacation training of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Abuja, is programmed to stimulate parents to understand their children’s skills and career progression, an official of the institute has said.

NIHOTOUR Abuja Coordinator Habiba Sani said in Abuja on Friday that the vacation summer training would also give the parents the opportunity to expand the career of their children and allow them to explore their innate skills for future development.

‘Our training objectives are to awaken children to the opportunities inherent in the global hospitality and tourism sectors for their personal and career development.

‘NIHOTOUR will begin a flagship summer vacation training on hospitality skills and tourism crafts for children in Abuja and the larger Federal Capital Territory areas.

‘The training is scheduled to hold for two weeks from Aug.12.

‘NIHOTOUR is the leading hospitality and tourism vocational training institute in Nigeria.

‘This is the second edition of the su
mmer training on hospitality skills and tourism crafts for kids in the FCT organised by the NIHOTOUR Abuja campus,’ she said

Sani also said that the next summer class would be built on the huge success of last year’s edition.

‘We are expanding the training modules to include Cookery, Pastry and Confectionery, Vegetable and Fruit Carving, Table Setting, Food Presentation, House Keeping, City Tour operation, Parks and Recreation.’

‘The training delivery methods are hands-on and one-on-one, so that our child-friendly and experienced trainers can identify budding talents in kids and expertly guide them, through personalised coaching.

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According to her, the summer vacation training will hold at the Abuja campus of NIHOTOUR situated at 6, Mike Akhigbe Way, Jabi District, Abuja.

‘Participation in the training requires prior registration by parents at the Abuja campus of the institute.

‘NIHOTOUR is a parastatal
of the Federal Ministry of Tourism, established by an Act of Parliament to Train, Certify and Register all personnel working in Nigeria’s hospitality, travel and tourism sectors.

‘As the leading hospitality and tourism vocational training citadel in Nigeria, NIHOTOUR so far has 12 campuses and training centres spread across the country’s six-geopolitical zones and the FCT,’ she said.

Source: News Agency of Nigeria