Category: General

Taarah Shalyefu has been re-elected as Ongwediva mayor and will lead the council for the next 12 months.

His fellow Swapo councillor, Ulalia Katonyala, retained her position as deputy mayor of the town, while Naemi Amuthenu (Swapo), Jona Helao (IPC) and Fabiam George (Swapo) remain members of the management committee.

Meanwhile, Mathews Tiyaho and Ottillie Haitota, both from IPC, are ordinary members of the seven-member Ongwediva Town Council office bearers.

George was also re-elected as chairperson of the management committee.

In his acceptance speech, Shalyefu reaffirmed his commitment to continue advocating for hard work, innovation and improved corporate governance, particularly accountability, integrity and transparency as they render services to the people.

‘We have a number of important issues that require our collective inputs and decisions. Looking at concerns, complaints and outstanding issues related to land distribution in the town is evident that we should think fast and find solutions to t
hese problems,’ he said.

Shalyefu indicated that their role in ensuring that they guide and advocate for development from Government has never been more important than it is right now.

According to Shalyefu, although this assignment is somewhat challenging, with the support of fellow councillors, they will make a significant difference in the leadership arena.

He stated that as councillors they should always be mindful that the electorate expects quality service delivery and support from them, and they consistently expect them to listen to them when they approach them, therefore they should deliver to the best of their abilities.

Source: The Namibian Press Agency

An improved transport network system for Namibia and the rest of Africa is key in contributing to African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA’s) Agenda 2063 goal of a single market for goods and services.

According to works and transport minister, John Mutorwa, the significance of the AfCFTA cannot be overstated as it is the world’s largest new free trade area since the establishment of the World Trade Organisation in 1994.

Mutorwa made these remarks in a speech delivered on his behalf on Tuesday at Swakopmund during the launch of the 13th Joint Law Enforcement Operation conducted by the Trans-Kalahari Corridor Management Commitee (TKCMC) comprised of Botswana, Namibia and South Africa.

‘Transport is the backbone of any economy and ministries that are responsible for transport are technically able to achieve governmental, regional, continental and global objectives, as they are tasked with the responsibility to oversee all four transport modes, namely aviation, maritime, road and rail,’ he expressed.

He
added that due to the fact that people and cargo move across borders, a number of transport bilateral and multilateral agreements have also been developed and entered into by different countries, including the TKCMC, SACU agreement on Transport, among others.

The TKCMC initiative was established in order to ensure that only legal goods, people and services are allowed to move through the corridors.

Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force (NamPol), Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, stressed the need to ensure safety and security along the corridor and not a free haven for criminals.

‘Looking at the 13th Joint Law Program, a clear message has been sent that no illegal activities will be allowed on the corridor.

In line with our mandate, we will do our part to ensure that security is maintained on our corridor. This also means that the Namibian Police Force is responsible to secure movements of our goods and services on the corridors,’ he added.

Executive Director of Kalahari Corridor Secretariat,
Leslie Mpofu, noted the need to view the various development corridor initiatives against the backdrop of a number of socio-economic imperatives that are facing the region.

‘These include the need to increase the rate of economic growth in the region, the need to develop the regional economy in a manner that would render it far more diversified, stronger and internationally competitive.’

Source: The Namibian Press Agency

The two Tanzanian men who were arrested after they were allegedly found in possession of drugs worth N.dollars 1.1 million made their first court appearance in the Keetmanshoop Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.

The accused persons, Japhari Rashiri and Juma Juma, both aged 22, made their court appearance before magistrate Mulunda Masiku, who postponed their case to 08 December 2023 for further police investigation and for the accused persons to acquire legal representation.

During the court proceedings, Rashiri indicated to the court that he will acquire legal representation through the Directorate of Legal Aid, while Juma said he will represent himself.

The State was represented by Marlon Adams.

Rashiri and Juma are each charged with one count of dealing in dependence inducing substances.

The duo was arrested through a police intelligence-led operation on Thursday at 13h34, some 51 Kilometres on the Grunau/Keetmanshoop road.

Cannabis weighting 22 kilogrammme with a street value of N.dollars 1.1 million wa
s found in a truck that the two were travelling in.

The two men remain in custody at the Keetmanshoop Police holding cells until their next court appearance.

Source: The Namibian Press Agency

The two Tanzanian men who were arrested after they were allegedly found in possession of drugs worth N.dollars 1.1 million made their first court appearance in the Keetmanshoop Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.

The accused persons, Japhari Rashiri and Juma Juma, both aged 22, made their court appearance before magistrate Mulunda Masiku, who postponed their case to 08 December 2023 for further police investigation and for the accused persons to acquire legal representation.

During the court proceedings, Rashiri indicated to the court that he will acquire legal representation through the Directorate of Legal Aid, while Juma said he will represent himself.

The State was represented by Marlon Adams.

Rashiri and Juma are each charged with one count of dealing in dependence inducing substances.

The duo was arrested through a police intelligence-led operation on Thursday at 13h34, some 51 Kilometres on the Grunau/Keetmanshoop road.

Cannabis weighting 22 kilogrammme with a street value of N.dollars 1.1 million wa
s found in a truck that the two were travelling in.

The two men remain in custody at the Keetmanshoop Police holding cells until their next court appearance.

Source: The Namibian Press Agency

Premier Sports Trading Betting (PstBet) on Tuesday welcomed Khomas NamPol Football Club into their family with a sponsorship of N.dollars 900 000 for three years.

As part of the sponsorship, the new entrants to the Debmarine Namibia Premiership will receive N.dollars 300 000 per season for the next three years.

Speaking at the announcement of the sponsorship, co-founder of PstBet, Nelson Heita, expressed his institution’s interest in promoting youth and sports.

‘As an institution we are interested in the betterment of our country, especially empowering the youth and helping improve sports,’ he said.

Meanwhile, PstBet’s chief executive officer, Steven Hamunyela, stated that the partnership with Khomas NamPol is a way of diversifying sports in Namibia.

Hamunyela added that PstBet is not just interested in branding, but is in the sporting industry for the love of the game and is working hard to promote it.

‘We want to bring supporters back to the stadiums, hence the reason we are working hand in hand with
Khomas NamPol,’ he said, adding that Khomas NamPol will join their family that already has Eeshoke Chula Chula as a team they are currently sponsoring.

Khomas NamPol’s Chairperson, Nikanor Ashipala, expressed his gratitude for the timely sponsorship from PstBet, which he believes will boost the morale of the players and allow them to showcase their talent. He also stated that the sponsorship would be used for its intended purpose.

Robert Shimooshili, the President of the Namibia Football Association (NFA), commended PstBet for creating employment opportunities through sports by offering better incentives to athletes through their sponsorship.

Source: The Namibian Press Agency

Premier Sports Trading Betting (PstBet) on Tuesday welcomed Khomas NamPol Football Club into their family with a sponsorship of N.dollars 900 000 for three years.

As part of the sponsorship, the new entrants to the Debmarine Namibia Premiership will receive N.dollars 300 000 per season for the next three years.

Speaking at the announcement of the sponsorship, co-founder of PstBet, Nelson Heita, expressed his institution’s interest in promoting youth and sports.

‘As an institution we are interested in the betterment of our country, especially empowering the youth and helping improve sports,’ he said.

Meanwhile, PstBet’s chief executive officer, Steven Hamunyela, stated that the partnership with Khomas NamPol is a way of diversifying sports in Namibia.

Hamunyela added that PstBet is not just interested in branding, but is in the sporting industry for the love of the game and is working hard to promote it.

‘We want to bring supporters back to the stadiums, hence the reason we are working hand in hand with
Khomas NamPol,’ he said, adding that Khomas NamPol will join their family that already has Eeshoke Chula Chula as a team they are currently sponsoring.

Khomas NamPol’s Chairperson, Nikanor Ashipala, expressed his gratitude for the timely sponsorship from PstBet, which he believes will boost the morale of the players and allow them to showcase their talent. He also stated that the sponsorship would be used for its intended purpose.

Robert Shimooshili, the President of the Namibia Football Association (NFA), commended PstBet for creating employment opportunities through sports by offering better incentives to athletes through their sponsorship.

Source: The Namibian Press Agency