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12 May

FELICITATIONS:

info_e12wt4csLatest, National NewsPresident Nangolo Mbumba

President Nangolo Mbumba described founding President Sam Nujoma as a visionary leader with extraordinary foresight on his 95th birthday.Nujoma, who served as Namibia's first democratically elected president, was born on 12 May 1929 to Daniel Nujoma and Helvi Kondombolo in the Etunda village in the Omusati region.Mbumba's message to Nujoma was delivered by Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah this morning.

11 May

Geingos commits to youth development and cancer prevention

info_e12wt4csLatest, National NewsMonica Geingos

Ester Mbathera The wife of late President Hage Geingob, Monica Geingos, has announced that she will dedicate her time to advocacy work, focusing on youth development and cancer prevention and care initiatives. Geingos returned to work on 6 May. She made the announcement on her social media platforms on Saturday. The announcement follows her husband's death from pancreatic cancer on 4 February. Geingos emphasised her commitment to resuming her advocacy efforts, with a renewed focus on addressing pressing issues affecting the nation. “For now, it will mean focusing on finalising outstanding advocacy commitments and managing the administrative transition to former…

11 May

President Sam Nujoma is alive and recuperating

info_e12wt4csLatest, National NewsFounding President Sam Nujoma, Tshali Iithete

Ester Mbathera Doctor Tshali Iithete, the personal physician of founding President Sam Nujoma, has debunked rumours of his demise that have been circulating on various social media platforms."President Nujoma was hospitalised a week or so ago. He has since been discharged and is recuperating well at home," Iithete reassured the public.Known as the Father of the Namibian Nation, Nujoma played a crucial role in the country's independence struggle and served as its first president from 1990 to 2005.He retired to his farm at Etunda, near Otjiwarongo.His last public appearance was during the funeral of the late President Hage Geingob in…

11 May

Swapo members instructed to rally behind Netumbo

info_e12wt4csLatestSophia Shaningwa

Swapo secretary general, Sophia Shaningwa, has instructed party members to rally behind and support Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the party's presidential candidate.Shaningwa issued a directive to all party wings, affiliates, and the school to begin campaign and mobilisation activities for the upcoming 2024 Presidential and National Assembly Elections."Without deviating from our core responsibility of delivering basic services to our people, we must re-direct our collective efforts and re-double our commitment, towards ensuring that the SWAPO Party and its Presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah emerges victorious in the November General elections," she said.The party is currently faced with an internal fight with some members…

10 May

Swakopmund is a beacon of cleanliness and growth

info_e12wt4csNational NewsAlfeus Benjamin

Niël Terblanché Swakopmund has recently been recognised as one of Africa’s cleanest cities. The accolade is evidence of the coastal town's fast-growing status among urban centres on the continent, and it celebrates its urban progress and cultural heritage. The recent unveiling of the new municipal logo by Alfeus Benjamin, the Chief Executive Officer of the Swakopmund Municipality, was a significant moment in Swakopmund’s history. According to Benjamin, the accolade symbolises the town’s development and the effective governance behind its achievements. “Swakopmund’s commitment to cleanliness and urban management has set a benchmark for cities across Africa,” he said. Benjamin attributes this…

10 May

Mbumba calls for intense investment in local fertiliser production

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Niël Terblanché In an address at the Africa Fertiliser and Soil Health Summit in Kenya on Thursday, President Nangolo Mbumba stressed the critical role of local fertiliser production in tackling Africa's food security and sovereignty challenges. President Mbumba, while speaking at his first African Union Summit since assuming office, outlined Namibia's ambitious plans to harness its abundant wind and solar resources to produce three million metric tonnes of green ammonia annually. While pointing out the environmental and economic benefits of green ammonia, a byproduct of green hydrogen, Mbumba called on potential investors to explore opportunities not just in Namibia but…

10 May

Parliament working to amplify communal livestock potential

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Niël Terblanché The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and Public Administration is embarking on an initiative with a series of oversight visits across the northern parts of the country’s communal farming areas, aimed at revitalising the livestock sector, which is a cornerstone of the local economy. This initiative comes in response to increasing concerns over the current state and future viability of livestock marketing in these regions. The visits, scheduled to occur from 12 to 24 May, will assess facilities and market conditions and engage with a variety of stakeholders, including government officials, farmers' unions, and traditional leaders. The goal…

10 May

CONGRATULATIONS GWEN!

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Windhoek Observer congratulates veteran journalist and former team member of this publication, Gwen Lister for being honoured with a prestigious lifetime achievement award.This is a well-deserved recognition of your stellar work in independent journalism. We're beyond proud of you, Gwen!

10 May

Just saying

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Am just saying, effective leadership isn’t merely a luxury; it’s an imperative that transcends the boundaries of governance and permeates every facet of organizational operation. Am saying again, that as the sporting landscape evolves, there’s an urgent need for a series of enhancements within the sector to ensure that those entrusted with leadership positions possess the requisite skills, vision, and dedication to propel sports to unprecedented heights. Am just saying, regrettably, we’ve witnessed instances where individuals ascend to leadership roles through opportunism rather than merit, leveraging the efforts of others to secure a seat at the head of the table.…

10 May

Cricket Namibia Bolsters Performance with Nutritional Performance Labs Partnership

info_e12wt4csSportsNutritional Performance Labs (NPL)

Cricket Namibia has joined forces with Nutritional Performance Labs (NPL) as the official Nutrition Partner. The two-year collaboration promises to revolutionize the nutritional support for both the Richelieu Eagles and the Capricorn Eagles, two of Cricket Namibia’s National teams. As part of the agreement, NPL will extend its support by providing a range of nutritional products, energy bars, and essential training kits to the Eagles. Moreover, players will benefit from personalized nutritional guidance offered by NPL dieticians, ensuring they are finely tuned for optimal performance on the field. Johan Muller, the CEO of Cricket Namibia, expressed gratitude towards NPL for…