Windhoek Observer

Allexer Namundjebo Namibia has accused Israel of violating international law following its recent military strikes on Iran. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah issued a statement on Monday condemning the 13 June 2025 Israeli airstrikes that targeted nuclear and civilian infrastructure in Iran.  She described the attack as a serious breach of Iran’s sovereignty and a threat to global peace. She said the act violates Article 2(4) of the UN Charter, which prohibits the use of force against another state’s territorial integrity or political independence. “The potential debilitating consequences of this escalation for both regional and global peace and security are a source…

Niël Terblanché The Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) has warned the public about an online scam falsely advertising jobs under the name “NAMWATER LTD 2025 Recruitment”. NamWater spokesperson Lot Ndamanomhata said the fraudulent ad encourages people to click a link and apply for various positions.  The fraudulent ad instructs applicants to share the link with five WhatsApp groups or fifteen friends in order to complete the application process. NamWater has distanced itself from the scheme. “NamWater categorically states that it would never request or require any applicant to share job links via WhatsApp or any other social media platforms as part…

Justicia Shipena Namibia has been identified as one of 20 high-priority countries for industrial decarbonisation support under the Climate Investment Funds’ (CIF) Industry Decarbonization Program (IDP), following the country's submission of an Expression of Interest (EOI). The CIF report, titled CIF Industry Decarbonisation Investment Independent Expert Group Assessment Report, lists countries eligible for future climate financing and technical assistance based on their industrial decarbonisation needs and qualification for International Development Association (IDA) support. Namibia’s inclusion reflects growing concern over its rising industrial emissions and suggests that it requires targeted support.  The country is undergoing rapid energy sector changes, including new…

Niël Terblanché The ministry of health and social services (MoHSS) is investigating a suspected cholera outbreak in the Opuwo District of the Kunene region after several individuals from the same household fell ill and one child died. According to the ministry, two four-year-old children were taken to Opuwo District Hospital on 9 June 2025.  Both showed signs of acute, watery diarrhoea and severe dehydration. One of the children died shortly after arrival.  The other child remains in the hospital’s isolation ward and is recovering. Preliminary lab tests conducted on 11 and 12 June detected Vibrio cholerae, the bacteria that cause…