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09 Mar

Small Stock Farming: The Imperatives

info_e12wt4csObserver Money, OpinionsSmall Stock Farming: The Imperatives

Nichlas Mbingeneeko The previous article focused on caring for lambs or goat kids. This article continues to focus on caring for lambs or goat kids as they are growing. As the lambs and goat kids grow, the milk produced by the mothers often becomes insufficient, particularly in the case of multiple births. Moreover, the grazing may be deficient in minerals and trace minerals. In that instances, the farmer needs to provide for supplementation for the lambs and goat kids as well as the lactating ewes. Supplementation, in the context of animal husbandry, relates to the provision of nutritional substances generally…

09 Mar

Namibia pledges relentless empowerment of women

info_e12wt4csNational NewsNamibia pledges relentless empowerment of women

Niël Terblanché As Namibia joined the world to commemorate International Women’s Day, the country’s remarkable progress in gender equality and the empowerment of women, was celebrated for its journey of achievement and its inclination to address ongoing challenges. President Nangolo Mbumba, in a touching statement, reiterated Namibia’s commitment to building an inclusive society where women are not only free from violence but where they will play an essential role in leadership and decision-making. The theme for this year’s celebration, “Inspire Inclusion. Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress,” reflects the nation’s aspiration and commitment to gender parity. President Mbumba reflected on the…

08 Mar

Namibia calls for lifting sanctions against Zimbabwe amid economic strain

info_e12wt4csNational NewsNamibia calls for lifting sanctions against Zimbabwe amid economic strain

Niël Terblanché The Namibian Government has taken a firm stand by urging the global community to lift the economic sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by the United States of America. These sanctions, initially aimed at penalizing certain individuals within Zimbabwe’s government for alleged corruption and human rights abuses, are now being criticized for their broader, adverse effects on the country’s economy and its ripple effects across the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Dr Peya Mushelenga, Namibia’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, vocalized the region’s concerns and stated that the sanctions have outgrown their purpose and are now counterproductive. According to…

08 Mar

Nampol pledges strengthened efforts to combat GBV

info_e12wt4csNational NewsNampol pledges strengthened efforts to combat GBV

Niël Terblanché The Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, in a special message on International Women’s Day, stressed the profound significance of the day for the force and the wider society. Marking a global celebration of women’s achievements and a call to action for accelerating gender parity, the General emphasized the Namibian Police’s dedication to recognizing and honouring the indispensable role women play across all facets of life, including in the realm of law enforcement and societal safety. Under the theme of inspiring inclusion and fostering empowerment, General Shikongo proudly noted the Namibian Police’s ongoing commitment…

08 Mar

Namibia calls for women’s inclusion in politics ahead of elections

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Niël Terblanché On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Namibia’s Deputy Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare, Ui/O/OO Royal Kxao, stressed the importance of women’s participation in the forthcoming electoral processes. Speaking at the official opening of the workshop that is aimed at bolstering women’s engagement in the political arena, the Deputy Minister reiterated the theme of this year’s celebration, “Inspire Inclusion. Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress,” which stresses the imperative of fostering an inclusive society where women’s contributions are recognized and valued. Namibia, poised for its Presidential and National Assembly elections in November 2024, with the…

08 Mar

Campaign against plastic bags intensifies

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Niël Terblanché In an effort to reinforce environmental conservation efforts, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism has reiterated its commitment to discouraging the use of plastic shopping bags across Namibia, a policy aimed at mitigating the detrimental effects these items have on the ecosystem. Pohamba Shifeta, the Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism shed light on the renewed effort during the inauguration of the Fourth Sustainable Development Awards He said that getting rid of plastic bags altogether is a significant step in the nation’s journey towards ecological preservation. The genesis of this environmentally conscious campaign dates back to 2019…

08 Mar

Shaningwa calls for calm ahead of Central Committee meeting

info_e12wt4csMainShaningwa calls for calm ahead of Central Committee meeting

Stefanus Nashama SWAPO Party Secretary-General, Sophia Shaningwa, urged party members, followers, and sympathisers to remain calm ahead of the Central Committee (CC) meeting tomorrow. The Central Committee is tasked to decide whether the party will have an extraordinary congress to elect the party president or if it will endorse Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the party presidential candidate for the November elections. “The rank and file of Swapo party, supporters and sympathisers are advised to remain calm while waiting for the leadership to engage and communicate back after the Central Committee meeting,” she said when contacted for an update today regarding the…

08 Mar

Dundee Precious Metals sold for N$910 million

info_e12wt4csNational NewsDundee Precious Metals sold for N$910 million

Martin Endjala Dundee Precious Metals (DPM) has announced that it has entered into a definitive share purchase agreement for the sale of its Tsumeb Smelter in Namibia for N$910 million to a Chinese company, the Sinomine Resource Group. The sale includes all its associated assets and liabilities, through the disposition of all of the issued and outstanding shares it indirectly holds in Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb Holding (Pty). “We are pleased to announce the sale of the Tsumeb smelter, which is consistent with our strategic objective of focusing on our gold mining assets and simplifying our portfolio going forward. We…

08 Mar

Letshego borrowing reaches N$3.1 Billion

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyLetshego borrowing reaches N$3.1 Billion

Local borrowing by Letshego Holdings (Namibia) increased to N$ 3.1 billion in the year ended 31 December 2023 as the company undertook to finance growth and decrease reliance on parent funding. The company said in its financial results that it has been progressively implementing its digitalisation strategy in line with our ambition to grow market share. These sentiments were expressed by Chief Executive Officer, Ester Kali and Chairperson, Mansueta-Maria Nakale. Further, customer deposit mobilization continued in 2023 with growth from N$536 million at the end of 2022 to N$828 million at the end of 2023. The group remains optimistic about…

08 Mar

Underdog Namibia Faces Tough Challenge in Debut Futsal Appearance

info_e12wt4csSportsUnderdog Namibia Faces Tough Challenge in Debut Futsal Appearance

In a surprising turn of events, Namibia and Mauritania have been drawn against powerhouse teams Egypt and Libya in Group B of the CAF Futsal Championships. This marks the first time Namibia and Mauritania have been pitted against such formidable opponents. The draw, which took place in Morocco on March 7, 2024, Namibia, making its debut appearance in the Futsal Championships, faces an uphill battle as they prepare to take on three-time champions Egypt and one-time winners Libya. Namibia’s opening match on April 11, 2024, in Rabat will be a crucial test for the fledgling team. With limited experience on…