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YOUNG OBSERVER | Beyond the brush: A conversation with Lydia Matheus 
03 Oct

YOUNG OBSERVER | Beyond the brush: A conversation with Lydia Matheus 

Featured, National News
Lydia Matheus, widely recognised as Beauty by Carita, is a popular name in the Namibian beauty scene. With her artistry, she doesn’t just apply makeup; she inspires confidence, creativity and self-expression for every client who sits in her chair. As a young creative making her mark, Lydia’s trajectory is one of passion, precision, and purpose. In this Young Observer spotlight, we explore both the vision behind her craft and the path she has walked.  Q: Can you tell us a bit about yourself and how you got started in the makeup business? A: My name is Lydia, popularly known as…
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YOUNG OBSERVER | President Nandi-Ndaitwah at the United Nations: Why NamYouth should pay attention
03 Oct

YOUNG OBSERVER | President Nandi-Ndaitwah at the United Nations: Why NamYouth should pay attention

Featured, National News
In a poll, many of you told the Young Observer what you expected President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to include in her maiden speech before the United Nations General Assembly on 24 September 2025; you hoped she would focus on Namibia’s economic and development priorities and give attention to youth empowerment and employment. On that day in New York, she delivered a speech that carried both symbolic resonance and concrete policy ambition. For young Namibians, it signals not only promise but also responsibility. The speech opened with history and humility. Nandi‑Ndaitwah reminded the world that Namibia’s independence, achieved through the tireless petitions…
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‘Etosha fire was not an accident’ – Daniel 
03 Oct

‘Etosha fire was not an accident’ – Daniel 

National News
Justicia Shipena Environment and tourism minister Indileni Daniel says the recent fire in Etosha National Park was no accident and was started by someone. “Fire doesn’t just emerge from nowhere. Somebody has started it, and I’m sure if he has got his right mind, he can feel the same and the damage that he has caused, not only to Etosha National Park, but to the whole Namibian nation,” she said on Thursday during a press conference at the ministry's offices.  She stressed that Etosha is Namibia’s flagship park, adding that to have it destroyed like that, and definitely by someone,…
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Government moves to secure new beef markets
03 Oct

Government moves to secure new beef markets

National News
Justicia  The government is engaging in bilateral discussions to secure and expand access to international beef markets, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah told farmers in the Omaheke Region this week.  She said the efforts aim to help commercial farmers increase earnings from cattle farming while improving living standards for Namibians. “The government is deeply aware of the various challenges faced by the farmers. These challenges include diseases affecting cattle, the devastating impact of drought on livestock survival, persistent water scarcity, the scourge of cattle theft, and the ongoing need for improved market access,” she said. Nandi-Ndaitwah reassured farmers about the measures already…
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Okahandja-Von Bach wildfire contained
03 Oct

Okahandja-Von Bach wildfire contained

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Renthia Kaimbi A veldfire threatened the Okahandja–Von Bach corridor on Wednesday night, moving down a mountain slope toward a junction that connects Okahandja and Ovitoto.  The fire broke out around 20h00 and prompted an immediate emergency response. Firefighting teams carried out back-burning operations along the roadside to create containment lines.  Officials from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT), the Namibian Defence Force (NDF), Von Bach Park staff, private landowners, and the Okahandja Municipality worked through the night to control the blaze. By Thursday morning the fire was under control.  “By this morning (Thursday), the fire had been successfully…
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SADC workshop warns of health risks from climate shocks
03 Oct

SADC workshop warns of health risks from climate shocks

National News
Moses Magadza  Participants at a capacity-building workshop underway in Johannesburg have warned that worsening climate shocks are undermining healthcare systems across Southern Africa, with women, adolescents, and vulnerable groups bearing the brunt. The SADC Parliamentary Forum, supported by Sweden, convened the workshop that began on Monday, focusing on strengthening evidence-based policymaking in parliament by integrating the connections between climate change, health, and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).  Through interactive group discussions, delegates examined how droughts, floods, and heatwaves are disrupting SRHR service delivery and reviewed the extent to which national climate frameworks integrate health, gender, and SRHR. Their…
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03 Oct

Namibia steps boldly into the future with robotic retail innovation

Editorial
This past week marked a watershed moment for Namibia’s business and technology sectors. The Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group, under the leadership of Executive Chairman Sven Thieme, unveiled the country’s first-ever robotic shopping assistant. It is a first not just for O&L but for Namibia, and indeed, a significant milestone that positions our nation squarely on the map of African and global retail innovation. In a world rapidly moving toward automation and AI-driven customer service, Namibia’s debut of a robotic retail assistant is more than a tech novelty; it is a bold statement of intent. It signals a future-ready mindset,…
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Opuwo Youth Choir competes in Mauritius
03 Oct

Opuwo Youth Choir competes in Mauritius

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Staff Writer  The Opuwo Youth Choir is representing Namibia at the African Asia Pacific Choir Games and Grand Prix of Nations.  The choir games began in Mauritius on 27 September and will conclude this weekend.  The directorate of arts under the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC) supported the choir’s participation as part of its mission to uplift Namibian artists, particularly the youth, by creating opportunities to showcase their talent on international platforms. Founded in 2015 by music director Mbaseua Tjongarero, the Opuwo Youth Choir unites young singers from the Kunene Region, many of whom come…
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03 Oct

Tourists first, Namibians second

Opinions
Uzuva Kandjou The brochures paint a picture of paradise. Sun-drenched dunes cascading into an endless horizon. The haunting, skeletal trees of Deadvlei stand sentinel against a sapphire sky. The roar of a lion in the deep silence of Etosha. This is the Namibia sold to the world, a pristine, untouched wilderness, an escape for those with the means to chase its raw beauty. But for many Namibians, this picture is a cruel mirage. It is a paradise they can see, a beauty that exists on their ancestral lands, but one they can never afford to enter. In the heart of…
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From New York to Philadelphia, Namibia steps onto the global stage
03 Oct

From New York to Philadelphia, Namibia steps onto the global stage

Opinions
PAUL T. SHIPALE (with inputs by Folito Nghitongovali Diawara Gaspar) Introduction When President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah arrived in New York for the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80), she did more than fulfil a diplomatic duty. She signalled that Namibia, under her leadership, is stepping boldly onto the global stage not as a spectator, but as a shaper of international discourse. From New York’s high corridors of power to Philadelphia’s civic halls, the Namibian president carried a clear message: the nation is open for business, serious about reform, and ready to lead with principle. A woman at the helm, a nation…
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