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28 Aug

BRICS: New Dynamics and Global Governance Reform

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Patience Masua The landscape of global governance is undergoing a seismic shift as the BRICS bloc welcomes six new members: Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, Argentina, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This expansion underscores the BRICS’ commitment to reshaping the international order, challenging Western dominance, and reforming global institutions. As these new entrants join the ranks of emerging economies, a comprehensive analysis is crucial to unveiling the potential implications of this transformation and how it aligns with the BRICS’ reformative ambitions, particularly in fortifying the voice of multilateralism. At its core, BRICS was conceived as a platform to champion…

28 Aug

Samantha Majiedt´s Dance Diplomacy…Embracing one´s cultural heritage while fostering global connections through the universal language of dance and education

ObserverFeaturedKurt Hahn, Samantha Majiedt

For two years, Samantha Majiedt immersed herself in a diverse world of dance during a scholarship at the United World College in Singapore 2021 - 2023. This unique educational institution is part of a network of 18 United World Colleges spanning four continents. The first UWC was founded in Wales in 1962 by German educator Kurt Hahn, who believed in the power of education to foster peace, a vision that emerged during the tumultuous Second World War. Hahn’s dream was to bring together 16-19-year-olds from various social, economic, and cultural backgrounds, uniting them through education to promote intercultural understanding and…

28 Aug

Debunking E-commerce…An exclusive interview with rising star Emilia Eino

ObserverFeaturedDebunking E-commerce...An exclusive interview with rising star Emilia Eino, Emilia Eino

Emilia Eino has served in the ICT sector for 12 years. She first served as a Development Planner responsible for ICT infrastructure development . As the founding manager and expert in the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia she introduced the first development of the first ever Regulatory Framework for the postal sector in Namibia. She is currently serving as a Council Member on the Pan African Postal Union (PAPU). Where does Emilia Eino come from? I was born and raised in Windhoek, Namibia. Can you tell us about your family? I belong to a nuclear family of 3 biological brothers,…

25 Aug

Indigenous’ initiative to indigenise must Fully, purposefully applauded, supported

ObserverOpinionsIndigenous’ initiative to indigenise must Fully, purposefully applauded, supported

YOURS Truly Ideologically in last week’s column raised the pertinent question as to what extent regions like Omaheke and Otjozondjupa, hailed and praised for being cattle rearing regions, if not meat producing ones, actually in any way meaningfully benefit from cattle rearing (husbandry)? Lest this columnist is misconstrued and misinterpreted if not altogether misunderstood and not understood at all, reference here is not with regard to both regions generally but specifically to the rural areas of these two regions, and many others who may be in the same boat. Like Erongo and Kunene, some parts thereof of which are known…

25 Aug

A joke of a thousand constitutional violations

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On Sunday, 26 February 2023, news broke that some employees at Rundu service station were beaten by their ‘boss’ in exchange for loans. Videos later emerged showing some employees getting whipped by one person, the apparent boss.Two of these employees were clearly elderly men. According to the Namibian of 27 February 2023, one employee anonymously said that being beaten was the only way to borrow the much-needed money to support his kids. The beatings were allegedly done daily to ‘put the employees’ hearts in the right place’ – from the buttocks to the chest. The employer in question denied these…

25 Aug

An exclusive interview with Messah Eero Natangwe Kambala:Volleyball player

ObserverSportsAn exclusive interview with Messah Eero Natangwe Kambala:Volleyball player, Dynamite Volleyball Club back in 2001

Name : Messah Eero Natangwe Kambala, Date of Birth: 10 June 1993. Sport Code : Volleyball player, Position: outside attacker Club : Khomas NAMPOL A lot of volleyball people regard you as a versatile player, how would you describe yourself? I have heard that am currently widely regarded as one of the best passers and attacker in the country. For me I think of myself as “complex warrior” but another part of me I consider myself as vulnerable and wounded because of my upbringing and that’s why I do what I love most,”sport.” I started playing volleyball at the age…

25 Aug

Just Saying with Matts Haikali

ObserverSportsin the Kavango East, Just Saying with Matts Haikali, residents of Rundu

This past two weeks, I have had the privilege to be hosted by the loving residents of Rundu, in the Kavango East region. In the realm of sports, the transformation of a town into a dynamic hub for athletes and enthusiasts can be a game-changer. Rundu, nestled in the heart of the region, has the potential to step onto the international sports stage with the right strategy. The recent turnout at a local sporting event demonstrate the need for more investments in sports, both by the local authority and central government. Am just saying by revitalizing existing facilities and establishing…

25 Aug

BRICS agrees to welcome six new members

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Niël Terblanché BRICS member countries, Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, in a landmark decision on August 24 declared the expansion of the grouping by welcoming six new countries into the fold. Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates have been invited to become full members of BRICS. Announcing the decision at the end of the 15th BRICS summit at Johannesburg, Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi said the addition of new members would strengthen the bloc and increase confidence in the idea of a multipolar world order. Meanwhile, the Current Chair of BRICS, South African…

25 Aug

Zambezi Governor hails initiation of 24-hour border post

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Stefanus Nashama Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), says the country’s current marketing strategy is not likely to attract an inflow of foreign direct investments or boost tourism, which are both essential to stimulating economic activities and growth unless urgent steps to develop a national brand are taken. In a media statement the NIPDB Senior Manager for Marketing, Branding and Communications, Catherine Shipushu said as an emerging market, Namibia finds herself frequently competing, either directly or indirectly, with other nations to capture the attention of investors. The current perception of Namibia as ‘Africa’s best-kept secret’ is not likely to…

25 Aug

Namibia embarks on national brand development to solidify global investment positioning

ObserverNational News

Stefanus Nashama Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), says the country’s current marketing strategy is not likely to attract an inflow of foreign direct investments or boost tourism, which are both essential to stimulating economic activities and growth unless urgent steps to develop a national brand are taken. In a media statement the NIPDB Senior Manager for Marketing, Branding and Communications, Catherine Shipushu said as an emerging market, Namibia finds herself frequently competing, either directly or indirectly, with other nations to capture the attention of investors. The current perception of Namibia as ‘Africa’s best-kept secret’ is not likely to…