MVA urges public to save emergency number 9682

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The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVA) is advising the public to save the emergency number 9682 to promptly report road accidents.

Since December 10, there have been over 70 recorded crashes, resulting in 14 fatalities. Often, individuals at accident scenes are unaware of the emergency number to call.

The MVA says it is dedicated to promoting road safety and minimising the frequency of accidents on national roads. 

However, this requires all drivers to comply with traffic rules and regulations to safeguard their safety and that of others.

Public, Private TVET institutions urge to embrace technology

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The Programme Manager of the TVET Conference, Jerry Beukes, has expressed concern over the private and public technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions not embracing new technology and innovation.

Beukes said this at the opening of the week-long GIZ Pro TVET Conference in Windhoek on Monday.

Beukes says it is sad that the Namibian TVET context still requires developing first-revolution lower-skilled occupational trades such as welders and boilermakers.

nbc DG highlights role of public broadcasters

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The Namibian Broadcasting Cooperation (nbc) Director General has highlighted the integral role of public broadcasters in raising awareness about national development.

This includes showcasing the upcoming third National Skills Competition.

Stanley Similo was one of the inspectors for the readiness of the skills competition, expected to commence on Tuesday.

Police officers warned to use lack of resources as an excuse to not assist public

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The Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, has warned police officers not to use a lack of resources as an excuse to not respond to public calls when reporting crime.

Lieutenant General Shikongo says members of law enforcement should make use of state resources to deliver on their mandate.

The police Chief stated that they are, however, working hard to mobilise resources to address the shortage, especially that of vehicles.

GIPF warns public on scammers

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The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has warned the public to be wary of scammers soliciting personal financial information from its members in order to access their money.
In a press release issued on Monday, GIPF stated that the goal is to obtain members’ personal information in order to access their money.

Kunene Governor urges public to refrain from taking disturbing videos

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The Kunene Regional Governor, Marius Sheya, has urged the public to refrain from taking disturbing videos.

Sheya made these remarks during the handover of materials and food parcels worth more than N$78,000 by the Japanese Embassy to the Kazetjindire Angelika Muharukua Maternity waiting home in Opuwo.

Sheya was making reference to the video of an expecting mother who gave birth in front of the Opuwo district hospital, highlighting that the woman was in labor while on the way to the hospital.

Public attends Omitiomire Cooper Mine engagement

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A small group of farmers and members of the public that attended the Omitiomire Cooper Mine public engagement urged the forerunners to carefully evaluate the long-term environmental impact on communities surrounding the area proposed for the mine.

Craton Mining and Exploration hold a mining license over the farm Omitiomire, located 140 km northeast of Windhoek.

The proposed mine includes an open-cast pit, an ore processing plant, heap leach pads, waste rock dumps, a workshop, and water management infrastructure, among others.

NamPol appeals public for patience with investigations of Inspector General case

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The Namibian Police Force has urged the public to be patient and allow for thorough investigations into the culpable homicide case involving the Inspector General, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo.

This follows a social media post alleging a cover-up in the investigation of the accident involving Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, which occurred in the northern region in late December.

Three people died during the accident.

A case of culpable homicide or reckless or negligent driving was immediately opened on the day of the incident.

Community, police relationships critical in maintaining public safety

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Omusati Regional Commander of the Namibian Police, Commissioner Ismael Basson, says the relationship between the community and the police is critical in maintaining public safety and effective policing.

Basson held a meeting with the business community in the Omusati Region to discuss safety at their businesses and the importance of them reporting crime or unruly behavior at their premises.