Windhoek Observer

Martin Endjala Dr Bernard Haufiku, the former minister of health has dismissed reports suggesting that the president-elect, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, collapsed during election campaign rallies. Haufiku told the Windhoek Observer on Sunday that Nandi-Ndaitwah experienced fatigue and a mild flu during the rally at Otjiwarongo while addressing party members. “After an extremely busy schedule before that and having picked up a mild flu (this is why she was wearing a face mask), she displayed signs of tiredness and near-exhaustion. As a result, she double-read some of the text in her statements. This is where her security apparatus stepped in and asked…

Martin Endjala Leaders and residents of the Kavango East region have called on Swapo to reciprocate the loyalty they demonstrated during elections over the years. Mukwe Constituency Councillor, Damian Maghambayi took to social media to criticise the party for neglecting the Kavango East and Kavango West regions, despite consistent electoral support by residents. He also urged for reforms to ensure equitable development. “Our region has shown consistent loyalty to the governing party, and it is now time for that loyalty to be reciprocated. We urge the government to recognise and address our needs and aspirations,” he said. Maghambayi criticised internal…

Stefanus Nashama The Popular Democratic Movement's (PDM) failure to secure its official opposition position in the National Assembly is due to the party’s history, rather than being a self-made political entity. Political commentator, Ben Mulongeni said this in an interview with the Windhoek Observer on Sunday. "The PDM is not a self-made party; it was formed to fight the liberation movement, Swapo, not to bring communism but democracy. After democracy, the party has nothing to offer," he said. In the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections, the PDM dropped from 16 parliamentary seats to five. The newly established Independent Patriots…

Allexer Namundjembo Namibia and Qatar are engaging in discussions to enhance bilateral ties across key sectors, including trade, mining, agriculture, and tourism. The talks coincide with President Nangolo Mbumba's visit to Doha. Mbumba travelled to Qatar before the weekend to attend the 22nd Doha Forum, which took place on Saturday and Sunday. Press Secretary of the Namibian Presidency, Alfredo Hengari on Saturday told the Windhoek Observer that the government is exploring options for exporting meat products to the State of Qatar, specifically lamb and mutton. "Qatar has expressed interest in collaborating with Namibia in the areas of mining, agriculture, and…

Mallex Shipanga A group of men took to the streets last week in Rundu to raise awareness about gender-based violence (GBV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The “Men’s Commitment Walk against Gender-Based Violence” is part of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign, organised by IntraHealth Namibia. Participants marched from the Rundu Sports Stadium to the Kavango East Regional Governor’s Office, where Governor Bonifatius Wakudumo addressed the gathering. “Today, all of us present here have a task to pledge and commit towards the fight against gender-based violence. I therefore pledge to stand against gender-based violence,” said Wakudumo. He…