Month: April 2023

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Two teachers perish in head-on collision at Mwenge village

Two teachers died on Saturday night when their vehicles crashed into each other, while three passengers are in critical condition at Andara District Hospital in Kavango East Region’s Mukwe Constituency.

The Namibian Police Force in the region confirmed this in its weekend crime report issued on Sunday.

It is alleged that the two teachers, identified as Richard Thitaka, 30, from Diyogha village in Kavango East and Robert Liyali, 58, from Impalila Island in the Zambezi Region, lost their lives at Mwenge village, 30km west from Divundu on the B8 road of the Trans-Caprivi Highway.

According to the police report, the two teachers, who were the drivers of the respective vehicles, were approaching from different directions before the head-on collision happened.

The two teachers are said to be friends who both taught at Andara Combined School.

They reportedly called each other to meet up at Mbapuka village to celebrate the birthday of a friend who was also a passenger in one of the vehicles.

One of the cars was driving from the west to eastern direction while the other was driving from east to west.

The police explain that one vehicle upon approaching the other had its lights on bright mode, making it difficult for the other motorist to have a full view of the road ahead of him.

Due to that bright light, one of the drivers allegedly lost control of his vehicle causing the head-on collision that claimed both drivers’ lives on the spot.

The three passengers who were all in one vehicle where rushed to Andara District Hospital with serious injuries.

The next of kin of the two deceased teachers have been informed and investigations continue.

Source: The Namibian Press Agency

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Defence Ministry presents N2.6bn cheque to families of 804 deceased officers, men

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Friday presented cheques totaling N2,597,744,287.00 to families of 804 deceased officers and men of the Armed Forces.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that presentation, which took place in Abuja, was under the 2021/2022 Group Life Assurance Scheme of the Armed Forces.

The Minister of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, in his remarks after the presentation of the bank drafts to the beneficiaries, urged them to utilise the money judiciously.

Magashi said that though the money was not much, but it could provide them with some level of comfort.

“I believe these cheques will help in ensuring and provide you with some level of comfort.

“We as a ministry and government will continue to provide you with comfort, because we cherished the services rendered by our deceased men and officers.

“We are not happy with their deaths, but happy they died in service to the nation, and we believe they have done the country proud.

“So, this presentation is a step in the right direction, and I urge you to utilise the money judiciously to provide some comfort for yourselves and the children left behind ,” the minister said.

Some of the beneficiaries, who spoke with the NAN, commended the Federal Government and the ministry for the concern shown.

They added that the money would go a long way in alleviating the hardship the sudden and untimely demise of their breadwinners loved ones had foisted on them.

They urged the Federal Government to continue with the good works.

Meanwhile NAN, reports that next of kin of 644 deceased Army Officers and men, next of kin of 70 deceased Nigerian Navy officers and men and next of kin of 90 deceased officers and men of the Nigerian Air Force were presented with drafts.

Source: News Agency of Nigeria

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South African tourist dies in B1 road accident at Otjiwarongo

A 57-year-old South African male tourist died instantly Friday afternoon when a Toyota Land Cruiser he was driving allegedly collided with a truck on the B1 road at Otjiwarongo.

Namibian Police Force Unit Commander for Community Affairs in the Otjozondjupa Region, Inspector Maureen Mbeha on Friday told Nampa in an interview that the deceased’s close relatives are yet to be informed of his death.

Mbeha said the deceased was travelling with his 54-year-old wife from the direction of Okahandja to Otjiwarongo at the time of the accident.

At approximately 700 metres towards the traffic circle south of town, the Land Cruiser allegedly collided head on with a truck which was transporting fuel from the direction of Otjiwarongo to Okahandja.

“Upon impact, the Toyota Land Cruiser overturned, and rolled several times before coming to a halt on its roof,” said Mbeha.

The incident happened at 14h30 on Friday afternoon, she added.

The 41-year-old truck driver who was alone, and the wife of the deceased both sustained injuries and were taken to the Otjiwarongo State Hospital where they received medical treatment.

A culpable homicide docket was on Friday opened against the truck driver at the Otjiwarongo Police Station.

Police investigations into the matter continue.

Source: Namibia Press Agency

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FG lauds Peace Corps for maintaining peace culture in schools

The Federal Government has commended the Peace Corps of Nigeria (PCN) maintaining and inculcating peace culture in schools.

Mr Victor Opeyemi, Principal Executive Officer, Special Duties in the Ministry of Education, gave the commendation when he led a delegation from the ministry on a visit to the Headquarters of the corps in Abuja.

Opeyemi also commended PCN for it’s quality contributions in setting up Peace Corps Clubs, maintenance of discipline in schools and colleges across the country.

“The ministry commends the effort of the corps in youth empowerment, peace and security, and assures PCN of greater partnership and support.

“Peace corps’ activities in schools and colleges through the formation of peace clubs has helped significantly in inculcating the culture of peace in the younger generation.

“We will continue to partner with the corps in unity schools across the country,” he said.

Opeyemi prayed that the bill for an act to establish the Nigerian Peace Corps which would give statutory backing to the organisation passed by the National Assembly and transmitted to President Muhammadu Buhari would receive positive attention.

He said that this would enable the organisation continue with it’s value -driven programmes geared towards the socio-economic development of youths in Nigeria.

Responding, Prof. Dickson Akoh, National Commandant, PCN appreciated the ministry for the visit and for sustaining mutual relationship with the corps since 2002 when it was registered as an NGO.

Akoh assured the federal government that it would remain resolute in its commitment to national creativity, peace and youth development, which has been the cardinal objectives of the organisation.

Source: News Agency of Nigeria

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Ethiopia, Tanzania Can Connect Africa via Southern African Power Pool: Tanzania Geothermal Company

Addis Ababa April 29/2023 ENA Ethiopia and Tanzania need to amplify the collaboration in energy sector to connect with the Southern African power pool to realize regional integration, Tanzania Geothermal Development Company General Manager said.

Tanzania Geothermal Development Company General Manager, Matthew Mwangomba told ENA that it is open secret that Tanzania and Ethiopia have enormous potential in renewable energy sector.

In Tanzania, he said, the long-term development agenda recognizes energy as a strategic sector for achieving growth for the social wellbeing of the population.

Ethiopia likewise has been undertaking comprehensive reforms to attract investment into its renewable energy sector.

Minister of Water and Energy, Habtamu Itefa recently affirmed that Ethiopia is desirous to connect to the entire region, starting from Ethiopia to South Africa through Tanzania.

Citing that there is a long history between Ethiopia and Tanzania, he said it is very important for Ethiopia and Tanzania to collaborate especially in the power sector.

“As we know, we have got a southern African power pool and this is the way we can connect our Africa, sub-Saharan Africa with power,” the General Manager elaborated.

Ethiopia is working for creating accessibility of electricity not only for its citizens but also connecting with neighboring countries as well.

Accordingly, Ethiopia will provide electric energy to South Sudan and Somalia in the near future as Sudan, Djibouti and Kenya are already getting electricity from the country.

“Without power, we cannot move in terms of development, so it is very important for the two countries to collaborate in energy sector especially in geothermal, hydropower and other sources of electricity.”

In Tanzania, he said “We have got a very nice enabling environment, we have the law like the PPP, we have got conducive environment”.

So, we encourage the two countries to work together, and moving forward regarding energy. Especially in the case of renewable energy, it is important to collaborate between these two countries.

On the business climate in Ethiopia, he said “we understand it is a very nice country, in terms of development, it is moving so fast. For me, Ethiopia has the enabling environment especially for energy sector.”

Recall that Ethiopia and Tanzania have held a two-day conference this week in collaboration with African Energy Now under the theme “Fast-tracking renewable energy investment in Ethiopia and Tanzania” in Addis Ababa.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

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Invest Ethiopia 2023 Forum Participants Interested in Investing in Agriculture

Addis Ababa April 29/2023 (ENA)Canadian and Indian investors who have been on business travel to Ethiopia told ENA that they are keen to invest in the agricultural sector.

The Canada-based BTE Ltd company Vice President, Moataz Elshafei told ENA that he is visiting Ethiopia for the first time and was glad that he attended the Invest Ethiopia 2023 Forum in the capital city.

“We invest in various parts of the world and also represent a group of investors. In this trip we are representing a group of Middle East investors interested to come and invest in Ethiopia in the agriculture and agro-processing sector,” he added.

Elshafei revealed that he has already made contacts and plans to have another trip to closely explore investment opportunities.

“I see that Ethiopia has been growing over the years and it is one of the growing and strongest (countries) in Africa and well reorganized all over the world. This event is evidence that it is attracting investors from all over the world.”

The vice president stated that when he goes back to Canada he will hold discussions with colleagues and officials over there. “If Canada doesn’t have strong presence in Ethiopia, definitely I will be an advocate for the Ethiopian government to encourage Canadians to come here.”

According to him, Ethiopian officials are welcoming investors and trying their best to open doors for them.

“I would like to thank them from what I see that they are very welcoming and friendly in all levels and encouraging me to come again and again to make my dreams a reality — to invest in Ethiopia.”

India-Africa Trade Council Coordinator, Babu Parameswaran said on his part he feels that in Africa, especially in Ethiopia, exploration for natural resources and agriculture sector is coming.

For the agriculture sector, we have a proposal to discuss with the Ethiopian Investment Commission. That is where we can do a lot of possibilities in Ethiopia, he stated.

Parameswaran pointed out that he is coordinating some investors from India and Middle East in the field of mining and especially in the agriculture sector.

“We are very much interested to cooperate with the companies and the Government of Ethiopia and we will bring a lot of investors to explore the possibilities in Africa, especially in Ethiopia.”

According to him, “the agriculture sector (in Ethiopia) is growing now. There are a lot of chances to export products to Middle East and other countries. We also like to import pulse items from Ethiopia to India, and a lot of demand is there.”

The climate is good for agriculture and the government is very much active in attracting investors; and I feel that the circumstance is also good.

In Ethiopia electricity and manpower is very cheap, and there is no scarcity of land and water, he noted.

“I know some Indian investors doing agriculture in Ethiopia, and they are very eager to expand their project and looking for other areas of investment,” the coordinator noted.

The international investment forum, Invest Ethiopia 2023, which concluded on Friday has brought together investors, business leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs from around the world to enable them explore and unlock investment opportunities in Ethiopia.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

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