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Nashua Namibia Partners with Cricket Namibia to Launch Junior Franchise Cricket Competition
08 Apr

Nashua Namibia Partners with Cricket Namibia to Launch Junior Franchise Cricket Competition

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Cricket Namibia has marked a historic moment in the country's cricketing landscape with the launch of the Nashua Junior Franchise competition, aimed at nurturing young cricketing talent. The draft for this groundbreaking competition took place on April 4th at the Namibia University of Science and Technology, heralding a new era for youth cricket in the nation. The draft saw 137 aspiring cricketers being selected into six teams, comprising three U14 teams and three U19 teams. Notable team owners, including Grove Mall, STADIO Higher Education, Ashburton Investments, and KFC, have come forward to support this initiative, demonstrating their commitment to the…
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Ondangwa Town Council Boosts Local Sports Teams with N$93,000 Sponsorship
08 Apr

Ondangwa Town Council Boosts Local Sports Teams with N$93,000 Sponsorship

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In a bid to bolster community development and support local sporting talent, the Ondangwa Town Council has extended a generous sponsorship to five football teams and one volleyball team, totaling N$93,000 worth of football and volleyball items. The beneficiary teams include the SOS Volleyball Academy, the Ondangwa Soccer Academy, Young Braves Football Club, Ondangwa United Football Club, Mama Love Football Club, and KK Palace Football Club. This investment underscores the council’s commitment to nurturing grassroots sports and empowering youth within the region. Mayor Paavo Amwele expressed gratitude towards the teams for their invaluable contribution to the town’s development, emphasizing the…
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The Role of Civil Societies and Urban Development
08 Apr

The Role of Civil Societies and Urban Development

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Urban development in Namibia stands at a critical juncture, with the nation striving to balance economic progress with social equity and environmental sustainability. At the heart of this dynamic lies the indispensable role of civil societies, whose influence and actions, exemplified by organizations like the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia, the Namibia Housing Action Group, and the GIZ Inclusive and Sustainable Urban Development Program, play a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of urban growth and governance. The Urban Landscape Namibia's urban landscape is marked by a mix of challenges and opportunities. Rapid urbanization, driven by rural-to-urban migration and natural…
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Namport and Africa Global Logistics forge partnership to enhance Port of Walvis Bay
07 Apr

Namport and Africa Global Logistics forge partnership to enhance Port of Walvis Bay

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Niël Terblanché The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) has signed a landmark agreement with Africa Global Logistics (AGL) to oversee the operations of the bulk terminal in the strategic Port of Walvis Bay. This long-anticipated partnership formalized on 20 March 2024, announces a new era of trade facilitation and economic growth for Namibia and the broader Southern African Development Community (SADC). During the signing ceremony in Walvis Bay, Namport’s Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Kanime and AGL Regional Director for South Africa, Tony Stenning, stressed the transformative potential of this alliance. AGL is renowned for its global reach and innovative logistics solutions.…
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Farmers seek urgent drought relief
07 Apr

Farmers seek urgent drought relief

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Niël Terblanché In a desperate effort to mitigate the harsh impacts of the ongoing drought, representatives from the Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU), the Namibia National Farmers' Union (NNFU), and the Namibian Emerging Commercial Farmers Union (NECFU) convened with Calle Schlettwein, the Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, on Thursday. The unions' visit was aimed at discussing a set of proposed emergency measures to address the drought conditions worsening in certain areas of Namibia, despite recent rains. The key proposals put forth during the meeting encompassed a wide range of initiatives intended to alleviate the drought's socio-economic effects on both…
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Security union demands N$15 per hour pay rate
07 Apr

Security union demands N$15 per hour pay rate

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Stefanus Nashama The Namibia Security Workers Union (NASWU) has threatened to go on a nationwide strike until their demand for a minimum hourly rate of N$15 for all security guards in Namibia is met. This follows a request made by the union in March to all security companies looking to hire new security guards to pay their employees the new minimum wage. NASWU's president, Michael Amushelelo, spoke to the Windhoek Observer yesterday and stated that despite requesting security companies to engage on the matter since March, no company has done so. Amushelelo said the union will have no choice but…
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Katjavivi concerned by delayed petition responses
07 Apr

Katjavivi concerned by delayed petition responses

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Martin Endjala The Speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi expressed concern over the continued delays in responding to petitions by parliamentarians, labelling the situation as worrisome. Katjavivi highlighted this issue during his budget motivation speech last week in parliament, emphasizing that most petitions submitted to the National Assembly do not receive timely feedback. “We must continue to explore the speedy expedition of petitions, including the transmission of petitions directly to the relevant Standing Committee. Pursuant to the democratic culture of our parliamentary system, members introduced and extensively debated 41 motions on issues of their particular interest,” the Speaker…
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Henties Bay set to accommodate N$6billion indoor fish farm
07 Apr

Henties Bay set to accommodate N$6billion indoor fish farm

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Niël Terblanché Henties Bay, in an ambitious leap towards sustainable aquaculture and economic development, is all set to accommodate the world's largest indoor freshwater fish farm. This groundbreaking project was introduced to residents and representatives of the local authorities by Blue Ridge Aquaculture, Inc., headquartered in Martinsville, Virginia, USA, in partnership with its local affiliate Blue Ridge Aquaculture Africa (Pty) Ltd, during a public meeting on Thursday and promises to revolutionize fish farming in Namibia while focusing on sustainability and innovation. With a staggering investment of N$6 billion, the facility aims to produce up to 24 tons of fish daily.…
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Voters are tired of empty election promises
07 Apr

Voters are tired of empty election promises

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Martin Endjala and Ester Mbathera A resident of Mix informal settlement outside of Windhoek on Saturday slapped a Swapo party branch coordinator out of frustration for a lack of service delivery. The resident was attending a Swapo rally that was addressed by Member of Parliament, Tobie Aupindi. "I lived in Mix for 24 years but after elections, you will bring us nothing. Lies, Lies," said the resident before a fight broke out between him and branch coordinator, Bonifatius Munango. At the rally, Aupindi told the residents that there would be development at Mix settlement. "Surveying was done, the resident got…
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N$47 million allocated to encourage youth participation in elections
07 Apr

N$47 million allocated to encourage youth participation in elections

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe A total of N$48 million has been earmarked for the Lead Youth Ambassador (LYA) program, which falls under the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN), to encourage young people to participate in elections. The LYA program is an awareness campaign aimed at generating interest among young people to engage in the country's electoral process. This announcement was made last week by the speaker of the National Assembly Peter Katjavivi while explaining the allocation of over N$422 million for the ECN's annual budget for the 2023/24 financial year. Katjavivi said the LYA will employ around 200 Youth Ambassadors across the…
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