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04 Oct

Mid Week Review DEBMARINE NAMIBIA PREMIERSHIP

ObserverSportsMid Week Review DEBMARINE NAMIBIA PREMIERSHIP

UNAM 5-1 Okakarara Young Warriors:UNAM had a dominant performance against Okakarara Young Warriors, winning 5-1. This result seems to have put Okakarara Young Warriors in a challenging position as they struggle to find their footing in the league. Civics 3-2 Young Brazilians:Civics emerged victorious in a closely contested match against Young Brazilians, with a final score of 3-2. It appears that Young Brazilians put up a fight despite being on the road, but ultimately couldn't secure a win. African Stars 2-0 Young African:African Stars, the defending champions from the previous season, managed to secure a 2-0 victory over Young African.…

04 Oct

COSAFA TO INTRODUCE VAR AT COSAFA WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP

ObserverSportsCOSAFA TO INTRODUCE VAR AT COSAFA WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP

COSAFA has announced that they will introduce VAR but only from the semi-final stage of the COSAFA Women Championship taking place in Gauteng, South Africa from the 4th to the 15th October 2023. The regional football body also say they intend to roll out VAR to all other COSAFA competitions in future. The Gladiators are drawn in Group C with Botswana (6th Oct), Zimbabwe (9th Oct) and Lesotho (11th Oct). Namibia were semifinalists in the Women’s Championship last year but narrowly lost 1-0 to hosts South Africa, before a 2-1 defeat to Tanzania in the third-place play-off. It was still…

04 Oct

Shimbulu welcomes amendments to Electoral Act

ObserverNational NewsShimbulu welcomes amendments to Electoral Act

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Former Oshakati mayor, Katrina Shimbulu, has lauded the recommendations by the Law Reform and Development Commission to modify the Electoral Act of 2014. This Act led to her resignation in 2019, and she currently remains unemployed. The Law Reform and Development Commission recently presented a report to the Minister of Justice, Yvonne Dausab, who in turn submitted it to Parliament for evaluation. , Acting Deputy Chairperson of the Commission, proposed amendments to the Electoral Act of 2014 (Act no 5). These amendments suggest that candidates nominated for Parliament be given leave instead of forcing their resignation. The Commission…

04 Oct

Stop blaming me for poor service delivery: Kalola

ObserverNational NewsStop blaming me for poor service delivery: Kalola

Martin Endjala Samora Machel Constituency Councilor, Nestor Kalola, has urged residents to refrain from placing blame on him for poor service delivery, emphasizing that such responsibility rests with the City of Windhoek, not his office. Speaking to the Windhoek Observer this week, Kalola mentioned that he’s noticed ongoing misplaced frustrations directed at him. Residents accuse him of breaking promises made during his election campaign. “I’m uncertain where these residents derived the notion that I made such promises. Many of them, especially those in the Goreangab Dam informal settlement, weren’t even around when I was elected. They migrated from Katutura Central,…

04 Oct

President refutes stance on genocide

ObserverNational NewsPresident refutes stance on genocide

Niël Terblanché President Hage Geingob, known for his lifelong dedication to nation-building, unity, and progress for Namibia, is vehemently refuting misleading claims surrounding his position on the 1904 genocide. A freedom fighter, Father of the Namibian Constitution, and the nation’s founding Prime Minister, President Geingob has a storied history of dismantling the oppressive remnants of Apartheid. According to a statement by the Namibian Presidency, Geingob, as early as 1966, raised issues against the injustices committed by the Apartheid South African regime, especially those involving the genocide by Germany against the Namibian people. In his 2004 doctoral dissertation, “State Formation in…

04 Oct

Namibia will focus on ethical AI development under UNESCO’s guidance

ObserverNational NewsNamibia will focus on ethical AI development under UNESCO’s guidance

Niël Terblanché More than 80 representatives from academia, civil society, the government, and the private sector assembled in Windhoek to deliberate on the responsible and ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Namibia. The gathering was in line with the Implementation of UNESCO’s Recommendation on the Ethics of AI, a project led by the Ministry of Higher Education, Training, and Innovation, in tandem with the UN agency. The UNESCO Recommendation accentuates the imperatives of transparency, accountability, and inclusivity in AI development and utilization. It ALSO supports the protection of human rights, alongside the promotion of gender equality and diversity in…

04 Oct

National GH2 roadshow to northern regions postponed

ObserverEnergy, National NewsNational GH2 roadshow to northern regions postponed

Martin Endjala The Government, in collaboration with Hyphen Hydrogen Energy, has postponed the eagerly awaited National Green Hydrogen Roadshow to the northern regions. This decision comes due to unforeseen circumstances, with no future date currently provided. Hyphen’s Head of Environment, Social and Governance, Toni Beukes, indicated that the meetings for the Ohangwena, Omusati, Oshana, and Oshikoto Clusters, initially slated for 02-5 October 2023, will now be rescheduled. “These planned sessions in Eenhana, Outapi, Oshakati, and Omuthiya are central to our mission of engaging with communities and providing details about the Hyphen project and the Socio-Economic Development Framework,” Beukes stated. She…

04 Oct

Health Ministry admits that ambulance shortage hinders service delivery

ObserverNational NewsHealth Ministry admits that ambulance shortage hinders service delivery

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Ministry of Health and Social Services has acknowledged a significant impediment in public health service delivery, stemming from the operation of only a fraction of the allocated 215 ambulances. This has detrimentally affected services, especially in emergencies. Ben Nangombe, the Executive Director of the Ministry, described the situation’s severity, comparing the lack of ambulances to a critical resource deficit in the public health sector. He said that this shortage directly hinders service provision, resulting in essential services being unattended during emergencies. Nangombe pointed out instances where timely ambulance responses were compromised due to multiple simultaneous emergencies. Current…

04 Oct

Menzies Aviation suffers another catastrophic court defeat

ObserverMainMenzies Aviation suffers another catastrophic court defeat

Niël Terblanché In a blow to Menzies Aviation Namibia, Judge Shafimana Ueitele of the Namibian High Court once again ruled against the company, ordering it to pay the respondent’s legal fees and denying its plea to return to Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA) as the ground handling services provider. The judgment adds to the legal woes the United Kingdom-based company has faced in its battle to reclaim its position at the airport. Judge Ueitele’s decision came after Menzies Aviation made multiple attempts to gain a legal footing to continue its operations at HKIA. The Namibia Airports Company had previously raised…

03 Oct

Namibian Musician Gazza Releases Checka Single

ObserverFeaturedNamibian Musician Gazza Releases Checka Single

Namibian musician Gazza has released a new single titled ‘Checka’, which is available for streaming and download here. Gazza, who has over 20 years in the music industry, describes his new track as an “ode to looking good and feeling good.” “The song centres around fashion. We all know that when you look good, you feel good, enabling you to tackle the tasks that lie ahead,” Gazza said. “By consistently doing so, you can achieve even more. It also celebrates personal victories, such as obtaining a degree or purchasing a new car or house.” In addition to the release of…