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28 Nov

Namibian President to address climate crisis at COP28 in Dubai

ObserverNational NewsNamibian President to address climate crisis at COP28 in Dubai

Niël Terblanché President Hage Geingob has embarked on a decisive journey to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where he will participate in the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The conference, scheduled from November 30, 2023, to December 12, 2023, represents a critical opportunity for world leaders to address the escalating climate crisis. COP28 comes at a time when global temperatures have reached record highs, and extreme weather events are impacting people worldwide. President Geingob’s attendance is evidence of Namibia’s commitment to addressing climate change, a challenge that has disproportionately affected the…

27 Nov

Agricultural output severely threatened by drought

ObserverObserver MoneyAgricultural output severely threatened by drought

Martin Endjala Ruusa Nandago, an economist at the First National Bank of Namibia, has raised concerns about the growth prospects of the agricultural sector in 2023 due to persistent drought conditions, which are exerting mounting pressure on food prices. Nandago pointed out that the Namibian government officially declared a drought in June and initiated a drought relief program running from October 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. These drought conditions are expected to significantly impact growth in 2023, affecting agricultural output, employment within the sector, and food prices. The adverse effects of the drought are already evident in the second-quarter…

27 Nov

Horticultural exports achieve a staggering record

ObserverMainHorticultural exports achieve a staggering record

Martin Endjala Namibia’s horticultural exports have more than doubled in the past seven years, reaching a staggering record value of N$1.7 billion, compared to N$674 million in 2016. According to the export destination report for Namibian fresh fruits and vegetables in the financial year 2022/23, Namibia primarily exports its fruits and vegetables to African countries, accounting for 50 percent of the total exports. The European Union follows at 30 percent, with the United Kingdom at 16 percent. This remarkable growth was revealed by Fidelis Mwazi, the Chief Executive Officer of the Agronomic Board of Namibia, during a presentation last week…

27 Nov

Road safety measures tightened for the festive season

ObserverNational NewsRoad safety measures tightened for the festive season

Niël Terblanché The Namibian Police is gearing up to ensure road safety for all citizens and visitors. The head of the Namibian Police’s Public Relations Division, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi in a statement warned owners and drivers of public transport vehicles that the police are tightening measures to enhance road safety during this busy period. The preparations for the festive season road safety campaign were initiated on 17 November 2023, when the Inspector-General of the Namibian Police launched the 2023/2024 Festive Season Road Safety Campaign in Swakopmund, Erongo Region. During the launch event, the Inspector General of the Namibian Police…

27 Nov

Ithete calls for policies to alleviate livestock farmers’ struggles

ObserverNational NewsIthete calls for policies to alleviate livestock farmers’ struggles

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Chairperson of the Economics and Public Administration Parliamentary Standing Committee Natangue Ithete, has emphasised the pressing need for tangible policies that can address the persistent challenges faced by livestock farmers in Namibia. The call was made during a Public Hearing held last week when the committee engaged with representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform (MAWLR) and the Meat Board of Namibia in response to a petition submitted by the Civic Organisation, Lisha Empowerment and Development last year. The petition appealed to the National Assembly to revive the market for livestock in Namibia’s Northern Communal…

27 Nov

Zambian poachers flee as officials confiscate 24 elephant tusks

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja In an operation led by Members of the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism (MEFT), in collaboration with the Namibian Police (Nampol) and Namibian Defense Force (NDF), 24 elephant tusks were confiscated during an early morning interception on Friday in the Zambezi region. Spokesperson of the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, Romeo Muyunda, said the operation targeted a syndicate of Zambian nationals engaging in transnational poaching, utilising the Zambezi region as a transit route for smuggling wildlife products, from Botswana. Muyunda said upon intercepting the suspect’s vehicle, authorities discovered and seized the illicit items, including 24 elephant…

27 Nov

Pocket Guide 2.0 launched to empower public servants

ObserverNational NewsPocket Guide 2.0 launched to empower public servants

Martin Endjala Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila launched the Pocket Guide 2.0 on Friday, targeting public servants in Namibia with the aim of enhancing their ability to address the needs of citizens. This innovative initiative leverages technology to provide essential information. The Prime Minister stated that the government has undertaken reforms to improve the responsiveness of the public sector to the demands of public service. “The Public Sector Innovation Policy was developed with this objective in mind, serving as a framework to promote and nurture creativity and innovation within the Public Service. The ultimate goal is to enhance the effectiveness and…

27 Nov

Namibia is part of a global effort to eliminate violence against women

ObserverNational NewsNamibia is part of a global effort to eliminate violence against women

Niël Terblanché Namibia, along with countries worldwide, marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on 25 November 2023. In a special message, the President of Namibia, Dr Hage Geingob, addressed the day’s importance and stressed the need for collective action to combat gender-based violence. President Geingob expressed deep concern over the prevalence of unreported incidents of violence against women, attributing this silence to factors such as impunity, stigma, and shame. He urged all Namibians to recommit themselves to the cause of building a nation where violence against women is not only condemned but also prevented. “Let…

27 Nov

Nampol receives new vehicles to safeguard the festive season

ObserverNational NewsNampol receives new vehicles to safeguard the festive season

Niël Terblanché As the festive season approaches, Traffic Law Enforcement Officers of the Namibian Police will be deployed at various roadblocks across the country, ready to respond swiftly to road incidents, day or night. In a significant move to enhance road safety and law enforcement during the upcoming festive season, the Namibian Police (NAMPOL) received a generous donation of vehicles from the Road Fund Administration (RFA). The Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, expressed his appreciation for the support, highlighting the critical role these vehicles will play in ensuring public safety. General Shikongo praised the RFA…

24 Nov

Exclusive Interview with Simson Paulus: Founder – Outapi Spitting Cobras Sports Club, Boys Head Coach and Ladies Assistant Coach

ObserverSportsBoys Head Coach and Ladies Assistant Coach, Exclusive Interview with Simson Paulus: Founder - Outapi Spitting Cobras Sports Club

Name: Simson PaulusDate of Birth: 07 October 1994Place of Birth: OutapiPosition : Founder - Outapi Spitting Cobras Sports ClubPosition: Boys Head Coach and Ladies Assistant CoachClub: Outapi Spitting Cobras You are currently the owner, a coach, a motivator, a financier of a football club how did all this start and why?I was born at a small village called Omufitu Weelo outside Outapi, in the Omusati region, close to the border with Angola, but I grew up and went to Okavu combined school in the town of Outapi.It was during this time that I was in school that my passion for…