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23 Sep

A 50MW solar power plant to be constructed near Ruacana

info_e12wt4csEnergy, Observer MoneyCathral Investment Seventy-Seven (Pty) Ltd

Martin Endjala A 50-megawatt photovoltaic (PV) power plant is set to be constructed near Ruacana if a proposal to build it is approved. Cathral Investment Seventy-Seven (Pty) Ltd. (CI77), plans to develop a 50 MW solar power plant on a site at the NamPower Kunene substation in the Omusati region. “The plant is not for local supply, but it's for international supply and central Namibia,” Enviro Dynamics’s environmental consultant, Norman Van Zyl said during a telephone interview with the Windhoek Observer on Monday. Enviro Dynamics has been instructed to apply for an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) on behalf of CI77.…

22 Sep

‘I have never taken up membership with AR’ – Ipinge

info_e12wt4csFeatured, MainKnowledge Ipinge, Laina Shapange

Ester Mbathera Former Affirmative Repositioning movement (AR) activist, Knowledge Ipinge who defected to Swapo on Saturday, says he never took up membership with the movement since its transition to a political party. “I have never taken up membership with the AR,” he said. Ipinge told the Windhoek Observer on Sunday that the leadership of the Swapo party's vice president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, which he described as rooted in pragmatism, integrity, accountability, meritocracy, and inclusivity, significantly influenced his decision to rejoin Swwapo. “I refuse to participate in any discussion that attempts to create a narrative of bad blood between myself, AR, and…

22 Sep

Namibian MPs join global call to remove Cuba from terrorism list

info_e12wt4csNational Newsterrorism list, U.S. President Joe Biden

Niël Terblanché In a show of global solidarity, Namibian members of parliament (MPs) have joined over 600 parliamentarians from 73 countries in signing a letter denouncing U.S. President Joe Biden's designation of Cuba as a "state sponsor of terrorism." Namibia’s MPs, alongside their international counterparts, are urging their respective governments to take action to remove Cuba from this controversial list before the end of Biden’s term in January 2025. Addressed to the United Nations, the collective letter denounces the reapplication of the designation, characterizing it as cynical, cruel, and a violation of international law. The United States first removed Cuba…

22 Sep

Shikongo reappointed as police chief

info_e12wt4csNational NewsJoseph Shikongo

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo has been reappointed as Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force for another three-year term. The appointment is effective from 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2027. President Nangolo Mbumba confirmed the general’s reappointment on Sunday. Mbumba expressed confidence in Shikongo’s ability to continue leading the Namibian Police Force. “I am confident in your ability to execute your duties with professionalism and fairness,” said Mbumba. The president also instructed Shikongo to implement policies aimed at combating crime and modernizing the police force to meet global law enforcement standards. Shikongo, who turned 60 on 18…

22 Sep

SWAPO insults dignity of people during food parcel incident in Walvis Bay

info_e12wt4csNational NewsAlly Angula, Ndumba Kamwanyah, Panduleni Itula, Stephanus Pombili

Niël Terblanché and Hertta-Maria Amutenya In a shocking and widely condemned incident at SWAPO’s Star Rally in Walvis Bay, Namibians were left outraged after food parcels were thrown at attendees, resulting in chaos. The event has sparked nationwide debate and fierce criticism of the ruling party, raising concerns about the dignity and respect accorded to the nation’s citizens. Panduleni Itula, president of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), expressed his dismay in a strongly worded statement released on Sunday. He condemned the SWAPO officials involved, describing the incident as a "disgrace" that symbolised a larger issue of mismanagement and exploitation…

22 Sep

Repatriation of Batswana of Namibian descent strengthens bilateral friendship

info_e12wt4csNational NewsAnnah-Maria Mokgethi, Kambazembi Traditional Authority, late President Hage Geingob

Martin Endjala The group of 98 Batswana of Namibian descent were repatriated to Namibia on 20 September, after they crossed the border at the Dobe border post in the Hardap region. This long-anticipated homecoming follows a decision by the Cabinet during the tenure of late President Hage Geingob, which mandated the government to facilitate the repatriation process. Annah-Maria Mokgethi, Botswana's minister of labour and home affairs, described the return as a fulfilment of the Southern African Development Community's (SADC) protocol on the facilitation of person movement. “The relationship between Botswana and Namibia is characterised by strong bonds of friendship rooted…

22 Sep

Khorixas municipality repossesses erven as unemployment soars

info_e12wt4csNational NewsSimon Ochurub

Hilarius Hamutenya A high rate of unemployment in Khorixas has forced the town council to repossess the erven and resell it to new buyers. The town currently has a waiting list of 315 applicants for formal residential and 1 253 applicants for informal settlement erven. The town's spokesperson, Simon Ochurub, revealed this to the Windhoek Observer on Friday. “High unemployment rates make it difficult for residents to afford formal parcels of land and often turn to building their houses in informal settlements and farming areas,” he said. Ochurub said that private individuals have received the majority of the erven, with…

22 Sep

NEFF accuses ECN of deliberate delay intended to undermine its election campaign

info_e12wt4csNational NewsNamibia Economic Freedom Fighters, Namibia Electoral Commission

Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) said the Namibia Electoral Commission (ECN) is deliberately delaying pronouncing itself on the court judgement to shortchange and undermine NEFF mobilisation efforts ahead of national elections in November. NEFF deputy leader, Kalimbo Iipumbu, in a statement issued on Sunday, said that Namibians must be alerted that the country is not ready for elections when a significant constituency is being denied the right to vote for a party of their choice. ‘’This move is tactically benefiting a few political parties, chiefly the Swapo party, which has been the invisible third force behind our…

22 Sep

Swapo’s manifesto plans are set, not promises – Nandi-Ndaitwah

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe Swapo presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said it should be known that the programs in the party manifesto have already been planned and are going to be implemented as articulated. Nandi-Ndaitwah made this statement during the party's star rally in Walvis Bay on Saturday. ‘’I have also to inform you that in working on our manifesto, the instructions were very clear: that all the statistics to be used must come from the National Statistical Agency and other government stakeholders. It has also to be known that what we have put in our manifesto, we are not going to plan,’’…

22 Sep

Mbumba calls for global unity at Summit of the Future

info_e12wt4csNational NewsSummit of the Future

Niël Terblanché During the closing session of the Summit of the Future in New York on Saturday, President Nangolo Mbumba urged world leaders and civil society to collaborate more effectively to address global challenges. Leaders and representatives from across the globe viewed the summit as a "once-in-a-generation opportunity" to reshape international cooperation, rethink multilateralism, and chart a path for a more sustainable, just, and peaceful future. Before attending the summit, Mbumba held a courtesy meeting with Philémon Yang, the President of the United Nations General Assembly, where they discussed issues impacting humanity, from ongoing global conflicts to the need for…