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09 Apr

MTC launches first branding indaba

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja The inaugural MTC Branding and Marketing Indaba kicked off in Windhoek yesterday, drawing more than 300 delegates and over 30 exhibitors from across the country and the region. Running from 9 to 11 April, the three-day event is the first of its kind in Namibia and aims to bring together professionals and experts in branding, marketing, communications, public relations, and advertising. The event is organised by MTC, seeks to offer a platform for learning, knowledge sharing, and professional networking. In his opening remarks, MTC’s Chief Brand, Marketing, Communications and Sustainability Officer, Tim Ekandjo, emphasised the need for a…

09 Apr

Nghitumbwa eyes world title

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe Local boxer Fillipus “Energy” Nghitumbwa says he must win his upcoming fight to move closer to a world title opportunity. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday ahead of the MTC Nestor Promotions boxing event, Nghitumbwa said victory is the only option. The event, set for Saturday at the Windhoek Showgrounds, is being held in honour of the late Founding President Sam Nujoma. Nghitumbwa will defend his World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Africa title against Zimbabwean challenger Hassan Milanzi. “We are ready for the fight and bring you a good fight. My opponent is here, and thank him for…

08 Apr

Surgeries cancelled due to shortage of general anaesthesia

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Hertta-maria Amutenja Elective surgeries at Katutura Intermediate Hospital have been cancelled due to a shortage of both depolarising and nondepolarising muscle relaxants needed for general anaesthesia. In a letter dated 7 April, addressed to heads of surgical departments, the acting head of anaesthesia, Linea Manyalo-Nashima, informed colleagues that the hospital had run out of essential drugs such as suxamethonium, atracurium, and rocuronium. These drugs are critical for muscle relaxation during procedures involving tracheal intubation. “Effective 8 April, all elective cases requiring muscle paralysis would not be carried out until the issue has been resolved,” she said. According to the letter,…

08 Apr

Economist cautions against SACU, which holds Namibia’s fate

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Ester Mbathera With the Namibian dollar pegged to the South African rand, the country finds itself caught in the eye of the storm as the trade dispute between the United States and South Africa intensifies. At the same time, with 40% of its public budget reliant on the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) revenue pool, Namibia has every reason to be concerned. These are the sentiments of economist Dr. Omu Kakujaha-Matundu, who warned that any shift in SACU's tariff structures could deal a severe blow to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's dream of job creation and economic growth. He cautioned that Lesotho,…

08 Apr

Swapo MP calls for gradual end to redline

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Ester Mbathera Swapo lawmaker Tobie Aupindi has called for substantial and gradual change to the veterinary cordon fence, commonly known as the “red line”. Aupindi argued that it perpetuates economic inequality in the country. Speaking during a budget debate in the National Assembly on Tuesday, Aupindi said the red line effectively creates two separate economies within the same country. “We are literally maintaining two economic systems in one republic. One for the commercial rich, and the other one for the communal poor,” he said. The Swapo member of parliament said the National Assembly also recommended the removal because the ministry…

08 Apr

Magistrate faces disciplinary hearing over conflict of interest allegations

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Allexer Namundjembo Keetmanshoop District Magistrate Unchen Konjore is facing disciplinary action following a formal complaint that she presided over a maintenance case involving her former partner, raising concerns about a conflict of interest and judicial misconduct. The complaint, lodged by Lucia Sofia Hamana on 18 March 2024 with the Magistrates' Commission, accuses Konjore of failing to disclose her personal relationship with Heinrich Makanga Kambuli Karawora, the complainant in the matter she adjudicated. A letter of demand from Metcalfe Beukes Attorneys, seen by the Windhoek Observer, outlines the allegations. The attorneys argue that Konjore’s personal connection to the complainant compromised her…

08 Apr

Flood challenges lead to water rationing for northern regions

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Niël Terblanché Water rationing has been introduced in northern regions as the national utility, NamWater, battles operational disruptions caused by floodwaters entering a key supply canal between Oshakati and the Callueque Dam. NamWater’s spokesperson, Lot Ndamanomhata, said the measures are essential to relieve pressure on the Oshakati Water Treatment Plant, which has seen both water quality and production capacity compromised in recent days. According to Ndamanomhata, the rationing, which came into effect on Monday and will continue until the end of May, affects areas serviced by the Oshakati facility. “Water supply to areas supplied by the Oshakati plant will have…

08 Apr

SADC PF mourns the passing of clerk of the National Assembly of Zambia

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Moses Magadza The SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) has expressed sorrow following the death of Roy Ngulube, the clerk of the National Assembly of Zambia, who died on 7 April 2025 while on official duty in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Ngulube was in Tashkent as part of a Zambian parliamentary delegation attending the 150th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly, led by Speaker Nelly Mutti. His sudden passing has sent shockwaves across the region, with tributes pouring in to honour a man widely respected for his dedication to parliamentary service and regional cooperation. In a condolence message, the Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary…

08 Apr

NAMRA surpasses tax revenue target

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Niël Terblanché Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has collected N$88.6 billion in tax revenue during the 2024/25 financial year, surpassing its initial target of N$85.3 billion. The Minister of Finance and Social Grants Management, Ericah Shafudah, announced the figures during NamRA’s 4th Annual Taxpayer and Trader Appreciation Day held in Windhoek on Monday evening. “This is not merely a success for NamRA but a reflection of the dedication and compliance of our taxpayers and traders,” she said while describing the outcome as a collective achievement. She added that the total collected represents 103.81 percent of the projected revenue for the financial…

08 Apr

Political parties condemn Usakos killings

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Allexer Namundjembo Several political parties have condemned the brutal killings of six members of one family in Usakos, calling for justice, accountability, and urgent intervention to address social challenges facing the country. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, involved the murder of four minors, a teenager, and an elderly woman. A 17-year-old suspect has been arrested and appeared in court, where he was remanded in custody while police investigations continue. Authorities suspect the victims were killed with an axe before their remains were set alight. In a statement issued on Monday, the Affirmative Repositioning (AR) movement condemned what it described…