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3rd CAF African schools football championship | COSAFA kicks off at Walvis Bay
10 Oct

3rd CAF African schools football championship | COSAFA kicks off at Walvis Bay

Sports
The CAF African Schools Football Championship | COSAFA Qualifier for the 2024/25 season kicked off in Walvis Way today and ends on Sunday (13 October). Eight boys and girls U15 teams from Angola, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, hosts Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe will battle for a single place at the continental finals. The eight sides have been split into two pools, each containing four teams, with the boys’ and girls’ competition mirrored and fixtures running concurrently at the Jan Wilken Stadium. COSAFA spokesperson Lynda Greeff explained that the top two teams in each pool advance to the semifinals, and…
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Shifeta urges communities to avoid division over conservancies
10 Oct

Shifeta urges communities to avoid division over conservancies

National News
Hertta-Maria Amutenja The minister of environment, forestry, and tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, has called on the leaders of conservancies and community forests to avoid dividing communities along tribal, political, or ethnic lines. Speaking at the joint handover of grants and equipment in the Zambezi region this week, Shifeta emphasised that conservancies should benefit all members, regardless of their backgrounds. “A conservancy or community forest should never be used as a tool to divide the community members along tribal, political, racial, or ethnic lines. It is a tool that we use to safeguard our common interests,” said Shifeta. Shifeta further urged community…
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No prosecution in the Phalaphala case
10 Oct

No prosecution in the Phalaphala case

National News
Ester Mbathera The South African National Prosecution Authority (NPA) has decided not to prosecute in the case of theft from the Phala Phala Farm. The NPA spokesperson, Mthunzi Mhaga, said that the director of public prosecutions in Limpopo, Advocate Mukhali Ivy Thenga, decided because the authority found no reasonable prospects of success after assessing the evidence. “This decision follows a comprehensive investigation process that was conducted by the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (DPCI) following a complaint laid by Mr Arthur Fraser with the South African Police Service (SAPS). The criminal complaint was registered against the President of the Republic…
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Namibia takes decisive steps to combat infectious diseases
10 Oct

Namibia takes decisive steps to combat infectious diseases

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Niël Terblanché With the expected launch of the finalised Sustainability Roadmap and National Operational Plan (NOP) for healthcare during World AIDS Day in December 2024, Namibia is set to make significant strides in securing a healthier future. Ben Nangombe, the Executive Director of the ministry, said that the roadmap is not just a collection of strategies but a critical tool for ensuring sustained epidemic control in Namibia. He said the ministry hopes that with the implementation, Namibia will serve as a model for other nations aiming to achieve sustainable health responses in the face of evolving global health challenges. “The…
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Itula condemns student appointments to parliament
10 Oct

Itula condemns student appointments to parliament

National News,
Stefanus Nashama The leader of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), Panduleni Itula,, has condemned the appointment of a student to parliament, describing it as abuse. This comes after Swapo appointed 22-year-old university student, Fenny Tutjavi to its 2025-2029 National Assembly candidates list. “To appoint a student to the incredibly high degree of political responsibility prior to acquiring the necessary tools, skills or expertise, let alone experience of deliberative skills required in such a political deliberative chamber, amounts to student abuse,” he said. Itula said that allowing a student to have and accomplish dual excellence in the conduct of public…
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Namibian Navy celebrates cooperation with Brazilian counterpart
10 Oct

Namibian Navy celebrates cooperation with Brazilian counterpart

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Niël Terblanché The Namibian Navy proudly commemorated 20 years since its inception its long-standing ally, the Brazilian Navy. In a congratulatory message, the Brazilian Navy expressed its pride in celebrating this important date with one of its "sister navies" in Africa. The Brazilian Navy also pointed to the significance of this year, as it also marks 30 years of the Brazil-Namibia Naval Cooperation Agreement, an unprecedented partnership that continues to strengthen ties between the two Atlantic navies. The celebrations kicked off on Thursday morning with a street procession through Walvis Bay. Led by the Namibian Navy Band, Marines and sailors…
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SADC Parliamentary Forum calls for inclusive policies to empower girls
10 Oct

SADC Parliamentary Forum calls for inclusive policies to empower girls

Africa / World, Featured
Moses Magadza As the world commemorates the International Day of the Girl Child on 11 October the Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, Boemo Sekgoma, has called for inclusive policies that empower young girls and women across the African continent. Noting the UN theme for this year, “Girls’ Vision for the Future,” the secretary general urged Member Parliaments and governments to ensure that the voices of girls are heard in decision-making processes. “It is imperative that girl children in Africa are not only heard but are active planners and visionaries of their own futures,” Sekgoma stated in a statement…
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Namibia stole SA’s oil shine
10 Oct

Namibia stole SA’s oil shine

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CHAMWE KAIRA South African Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe, has accused foreign funded groups of blocking development in South Africa and hiding behind protecting the environment. “Shell was harassed out of the seismic survey in the East Coast, and they left. They went to Namibia made huge discoveries of oil next door, and there was no demonstration there. That discovery is generating an income for Namibia. We can't touch our oil and gas,” he said. He was speaking at the ‘Investing in African Energy’ conference held in Cape Town. Namibia has become an oil exploration hotspot after…
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Maize imports stood at 5 700 tonnes in September
10 Oct

Maize imports stood at 5 700 tonnes in September

Observer Money
CHAMWE KAIRA While South Africa’s maize production is down 22% from the last season because of the tough mid-summer drought to an expected harvest of 12,8 million metric tonnes, South Africa has continued to export maize to the Southern African region. The anticipated harvest and significant carryover stock from the previous season, according to Wandile Sihlobo, the chief economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa, have given South Africa confidence in its maize supplies. Sihlobo said in the week of September 27, South Africa exported 38 000 tonnes of maize. Zimbabwe received 54% of this volume, Botswana received…
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The digital landscape is ever evolving
10 Oct

The digital landscape is ever evolving

Observer Money
EMILIA EINO Namibia is experiencing is the rise of E-commerce. Over the past few years, E-commerce has become an integral part of our lives, providing us with a plethora of benefits. This article explores the largely unexplored general benefits of E-commerce in Namibia, which are set to redefine our nation's economic and consumer experiences and future expectations. One of the most significant advantages of E-commerce in Namibia is the accessibility it is likely to offers to citizens accessibility. Whether you reside in the busy city of Windhoek, the peaceful landscapes of the Kunene Region, or the charming towns of the…
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