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02 Jul

Ohangwena and Omusati governors push for water security

National News

Allexer Namundjembo The newly appointed governors of Ohangwena and Omusati regions have placed water access and sustainable agriculture at the top of their development agendas. They have pledged to address water challenges and improve food production. Speaking to the Windhoek Observer at State House on Tuesday, Ohangwena governor Kadiva Hamutumwa said her previous experience at NamWater would help secure a stable water supply from the Ohangwena Aquifer. “With the necessary support from government parastatals, we can begin tapping water from the aquifer,” she said. “We must ensure the entire region has access to water.” She said improved water access would…

02 Jul

Youth games part of Namibia’s road to LA 2028 Olympics

Featured, Sports

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Deputy minister of education, innovation, youth, sport, arts and culture, Dino Ballotti, says upcoming African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games will serve as platform to prepare athletes for the 2028 Olympic Games. Ballotti made the announcement in Parliament on Tuesday while providing an update on Namibia’s readiness for the youth games, which start Friday in Windhoek and Swakopmund. He said the games will help identify elite athletes for the government's long-term talent development programme and prepare them for international events, including the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. The preparation programme is called “The Road…

02 Jul

Wild Dogs FC wins Henties Bay Harambe Charity Cup

Sports

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Wild Dogs Football Club from Karibib were crowned champions of the Henties Bay Harambe Charity Cup over the weekend in Henties Bay. The team walked away with N$15 000 in prize money, a new soccer kit, 20 gold medals, and a trophy. The runners-up, Amatuks, also from Karibib, received N$8,000, a new soccer kit, and 20 silver medals. Semifinalists Henties Bay United Football Club and Jomo Coastal Football Club from Swakopmund each received N$3 500. Tournament organiser Alderman Skini said the event was a success, bringing teams and communities together through sport and charity. He thanked all 16…

02 Jul

Palms for Life FC makes its mark on Tsumeb football

Sports

Allexer Namundjebo Palms for Life Football Club, based in Tsumeb, has made a strong mark on local football since its formation in 2021. The team has consistently dominated local tournaments and gained recognition as one of the top clubs in the region. Although the team is currently ranked fifth in the Oshikoto Regional Third Division League, it has maintained a strong record in local competitions. Formed in 2021 and officially joining the third division in 2022, the team consists mainly of students supported by the Palms for Life scholarship programme. Team manager Jesaja Goagoseb said their league position does not…

01 Jul

NNN tightens travel approval rules for governors

Featured, Main

Allexer Namundjembo Regional governors will now need approval from the Office of the President to be able to travel to attend official events across the country. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced the directive at State House during the appointment of seven new regional governors yesterday. She said the move aims to curb the unnecessary use of state resources on events that do not benefit the public. “I have observed governors travelling and officiating events that do not benefit the people of their regions. From now on, their approvals will come from my office. I have already sent a memo to all…

01 Jul

Meatco denies involvement in missing 400 cattle

National News

Herrtta-Maria Amutenja The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) has denied that any of its employees were involved in the disappearance of about 400 cattle from the Linden Beef Feedlot. Acting Meatco chief executive officer Patrick Liebenberg described the incident as a criminal matter involving external stock theft. In a report submitted to the Ministry of Finance last week, Liebenberg explained that Meatco’s internal controls and procedures, in place for the past three years, were functioning properly and consistently verified. He said the missing cattle were removed without authorisation. “The May 25 lost cattle incident is a criminal matter with no…

01 Jul

Nganate survives NNN regional leadership changes

National News

Allexer Namundjembo Pijoo Nganate, the governor of the Omaheke region, was the only person in his position to be reappointed, as President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah named seven new regional governors on Monday. Speaking at State House, Nganate said he was grateful to continue serving and focused on completing ongoing development work. His reappointment comes after recent criticism from a local report that labelled him the "poorest governor". “The criticisms are my encouragement to do more. We’ve laid a strong foundation for food production in Omaheke, and many farmers are eager to participate,” he said. He said the region has made progress…

01 Jul

Investors needed to upgrade Uis to town status

National News

Niël Terblanché The chairperson of the Erongo Regional Council, Florian Donatus, launched a fresh appeal to business leaders ahead of Friday’s Uis Investment Conference, arguing that additional capital is the missing ingredient in the settlement’s bid to regain formal town status. “We are now set to make history in our quest to chart and correct an unequal developmental pathway in the Daures Constituency, and especially the settlement of Uis,” he said on Tuesday. Uis once had a village council, but the town was downgraded to settlement status in 2010. A submission to the ministry of urban and rural development seeking…

01 Jul

City Police HQ blaze under investigation

National News

Allexer Namundjembo The cause of a fire which occurred last week at the City Police headquarters in Windhoek remains unknown. The City of Windhoek stated that it is still investigating the incident that caused substantial damage to parts of the building. Emergency services responded quickly after on-duty officers noticed smoke coming from the ceiling of an upper-floor hall. City Police spokesperson superintendent Merceline Murapo confirmed the damage in response to questions from the Windhoek Observer. “I can confirm that the incident did result in substantial damage to parts of the building, as well as to various items within,” she said.…

01 Jul

UNESCO launches drive to quantify cultural contribution

National News

Niël Terblanché Members of the cultural community gathered at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre on Tuesday for the launch of a project that promises to count the economic and social weight of the arts, heritage and creative industries. Opening the kick-off workshop, deputy minister of education, innovation, youth, sports, arts and culture Dino Ballotti said the UNESCO Culture 2030 Indicators will give policymakers a powerful tool to measure and articulate the contributions of culture, within the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. He said that although global research shows that cultural and creative sectors sustain millions of jobs, in Namibia, this sector…