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28 Aug

Menzies labelled white supremacists

ObserverMainHosea Kutako International Airport, Menzies Aviation Namibia, Menzies labelled white supremacists

Niël Terblanché Menzies Aviation Namibia, a British-founded company’s refusal to vacate the premises of the Namibia Airports Company at the Hosea Kutako International Airport speaks volumes about their desperation to maintain their grip on power. George Kambala, the Acting spokesperson of the Affirmative Repositioning movement, said the drama surrounding the ground handling service saga of the past year is a stark reminder that Namibians have yet to truly dismantle the chains of colonialism, as white monopoly capital continues to flex its muscle and resist transformation. “The arrogance displayed by Menzies Aviation Namibia is not merely a matter of business competition;…

28 Aug

Geingob honors Cuban allies for contribution to Namibia’s freedom

ObserverNational NewsEneas Peter Nanyemba, Hage Geingob, Heroes Day

Hertta- Maria Amutenja President Hage Geingob paid tribute to the indomitable spirit of Namibia’s heroes and heroines who, 57 years ago at Ongulumbashe, embarked on a journey that altered the nation’s course towards independence from Apartheid South Africa. He said this while marking the occasion of Heroes Day during the weekend in Windhoek. Geingob recounted how brave Namibian sons and daughters chose the path of armed struggle, a decision that set Namibia on an irreversible trajectory towards freedom. “This is the day on which the brave sons and daughters of our soil reached a point of no return and decided…

28 Aug

Mulunga’s suspension extended until the end of September

ObserverNational NewsMulunga’s suspension extended until the end of September, National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor)

Martin Endjala The Board of Directors of the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) have extended the suspension of its Managing Director Immanuel Mulunga, until 30 September 2023. This comes after the company’s Directors stated on Friday that they have received further details and findings from an independent investigation concerning the matter at hand. “In light of these findings, the Board will then deliberate and determine the most appropriate course of action,” said the Directors. The Board further highlighted that it understands the interest and concerns regarding the matter of the Managing Director, and reassured that it remains committed to…

28 Aug

Geingob calls for equality as BRICS expands

ObserverNational News15th BRICS Summit, Geingob calls for equality as BRICS expands

Martin Endjala President Hage Geingob has urged the newly reformed BRICS to accord all member countries equality and not have a situation where some countries are given veto powers over others, stressing that this will erode the whole purpose of BRICS. Geingob was speaking at the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, last week. “Since we are starting a new organisation of equals, I am not saying this because Namibia is very small, but I am saying this because Namibia fought for freedom against South Africa, not Cyril South Africa, but the other one and we won. So therefore,…

28 Aug

GRN spends millions on internship programmes annually

ObserverNational Newse National Internship Programme Policy., GRN spends millions on internship programmes annually, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila

Stefanus Nashama Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, has revealed that the Government spends close to N$200 million per annum to fund internship training in the public service through the National Internship Programme Policy. “Government has created positions in the public service where young people especially graduates are deployed to gain more experience, expertise skills and knowledge under the programme that prepares them for the labour market, she said. The premier was speaking at the Pan-Afrikan Renaissance, the second Young Afrikans Leadership Summit, held in Windhoek on Friday. “At the last Cabinet meeting, we looked at how we can financially incentivise employers…

28 Aug

BRICS: New Dynamics and Global Governance Reform

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Patience Masua The landscape of global governance is undergoing a seismic shift as the BRICS bloc welcomes six new members: Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, Argentina, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This expansion underscores the BRICS’ commitment to reshaping the international order, challenging Western dominance, and reforming global institutions. As these new entrants join the ranks of emerging economies, a comprehensive analysis is crucial to unveiling the potential implications of this transformation and how it aligns with the BRICS’ reformative ambitions, particularly in fortifying the voice of multilateralism. At its core, BRICS was conceived as a platform to champion…

28 Aug

Samantha Majiedt´s Dance Diplomacy…Embracing one´s cultural heritage while fostering global connections through the universal language of dance and education

ObserverFeaturedKurt Hahn, Samantha Majiedt

For two years, Samantha Majiedt immersed herself in a diverse world of dance during a scholarship at the United World College in Singapore 2021 - 2023. This unique educational institution is part of a network of 18 United World Colleges spanning four continents. The first UWC was founded in Wales in 1962 by German educator Kurt Hahn, who believed in the power of education to foster peace, a vision that emerged during the tumultuous Second World War. Hahn’s dream was to bring together 16-19-year-olds from various social, economic, and cultural backgrounds, uniting them through education to promote intercultural understanding and…

28 Aug

Debunking E-commerce…An exclusive interview with rising star Emilia Eino

ObserverFeaturedDebunking E-commerce...An exclusive interview with rising star Emilia Eino, Emilia Eino

Emilia Eino has served in the ICT sector for 12 years. She first served as a Development Planner responsible for ICT infrastructure development . As the founding manager and expert in the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia she introduced the first development of the first ever Regulatory Framework for the postal sector in Namibia. She is currently serving as a Council Member on the Pan African Postal Union (PAPU). Where does Emilia Eino come from? I was born and raised in Windhoek, Namibia. Can you tell us about your family? I belong to a nuclear family of 3 biological brothers,…

25 Aug

Indigenous’ initiative to indigenise must Fully, purposefully applauded, supported

ObserverOpinionsIndigenous’ initiative to indigenise must Fully, purposefully applauded, supported

YOURS Truly Ideologically in last week’s column raised the pertinent question as to what extent regions like Omaheke and Otjozondjupa, hailed and praised for being cattle rearing regions, if not meat producing ones, actually in any way meaningfully benefit from cattle rearing (husbandry)? Lest this columnist is misconstrued and misinterpreted if not altogether misunderstood and not understood at all, reference here is not with regard to both regions generally but specifically to the rural areas of these two regions, and many others who may be in the same boat. Like Erongo and Kunene, some parts thereof of which are known…

25 Aug

A joke of a thousand constitutional violations

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On Sunday, 26 February 2023, news broke that some employees at Rundu service station were beaten by their ‘boss’ in exchange for loans. Videos later emerged showing some employees getting whipped by one person, the apparent boss.Two of these employees were clearly elderly men. According to the Namibian of 27 February 2023, one employee anonymously said that being beaten was the only way to borrow the much-needed money to support his kids. The beatings were allegedly done daily to ‘put the employees’ hearts in the right place’ – from the buttocks to the chest. The employer in question denied these…