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25 May

Omagongo belongs to all of us says Mbumba

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President Nangolo Mbumba says the Omagongo festival belongs to all Namibians.He urged Namibians to continue to promote and celebrate cultural festivals as a means of fostering a spirit of unity by pulling in one direction as a nation.Mbumba was speaking at the occasion of the 2024 Omagongo festival at the Onambango Palace, in the Uukwiyuwushona Constituency, Oshana Region on Saturday."It is an event that can be attended and celebrated by all, whether you are from Oshana, Erongo, Zambezi, Hardap, Omaheke, and Limpopo in South Africa or Ghanzi in Botswana.It is a unifying event where we celebrate in style by eating…

25 May

Africa must develop an educated working force-Mbumba

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By: Martin Endjala President Nangolo Mbumba on the commemoration of Africa Day said that the continent must develop an educated workforce with the necessary skills and knowledge, for emerging opportunities in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), to address challenges faced by the continent.Mbumba said this in a statement in commemoration of the Africa Day, which is remembered each year on 25 May.This year’s commemoration is under the theme 'Educate an African Fit for the 21st Century: Building Resilient Education Systems for Increased Access to Inclusive, Lifelong, Quality, and Relevant Learning in Africa'."The world is changing at an unprecedented pace and…

25 May

CONTRACT NULIFIED:

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The High Court on Friday nullified the Central Procurement Board of Namibia's (CPBN) decision to award a N$1.3 billion pharmaceutical supply tender to Cospharm Investment Pty Ltd. The court also nullified the Review Board’s decision to award the tender.Businessman Shapwa Kanyama, through his company, Africure Pharmaceutical, took Cospharm, CPBN, and other bidders to court last year.Cospharm’s majority shareholder is a five-year-old child, while the father, Cosmas Mukaratirwa, owns 49%. The company was to supply pharmaceuticals used in cancer treatment and psychological disorders for two years.The court ordered Cospharm and CPBN to cover the applicant's legal costs jointly.

25 May

Bondelswartz invited to choose a new chief

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On 29 May 2024, the Governor of //Kharas Region will mediate a meeting that will bring clarity to the Chieftaincy dispute of the Bondelswartz clan.Nathaniel Christiaans, the Gaob Designated in a statement said that the Royal House of Christiaans extended its gratitude to President Nangolo Mbumba for his provision of leadership that was directed as such during the meeting convened with the Nama Traditional Leaders Association.Christiaans called on people over the length and breadth of the country wherever the Bondelswartz may find themselves to come and identify their own Chief.“We have waited for this moment for the past 10 years,…

24 May

Runaway train derails after causing havoc in Namibia

National NewsRunaway train derails

Niël Terblanché A TransNamib train that travelled more than 150 kilometres without a driver caused widespread panic along the entire length of the railway between Oshivelo and Ondangwa before it derailed. Abigail Raubenheimer, the manager of corporate communications at the national transporter confirmed the shocking incident and said that the derailment occurred at about 09:00 this morning. She added that the train consisted of one locomotive and 26 empty wagons. “We report that 14 wagons derailed, while the locomotive and the remaining wagons stayed on the tracks. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported, and there was no product spillage as…

24 May

Vision, aspirations of freeing South African workers much alive, how about in Namibia?

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“Down with Capitalism, Forward with Socialism,” a representative of the South African Communist Party (SACP) sounded the once popular slogan of the workers during the observance of Workers Day in South Africa earlier this month, that is on the 1st of May, which is Workers Day or May Day. Coming from a member and leader of the SACP, which arguably in terms of the believe and conviction in the rights of the workers, let alone in the genuine emancipation of the workers and the unshackling of the chains of Capitalism, Yours Truly Ideologically, could not but believe that more than…

24 May

Small Stock Farming: The Imperatives

Opinionsstrategic approach to marketing

The previous article focused on the marketing of commercial goats. The farmer needs to adopt a strategic approach to marketing. A strategic approach to marketing is, in a nutshell, informed by a strategic approach to mating and kidding. This article will focus on mitigating the effects of the drought. As a matter of course, the poor rainfall in most parts of Namibia has the propensity to engender fatalities of livestock due to drought occurring in varying degrees of severity. It is thus incumbent upon the farmer to employ resolute measures that would mitigate the effects of the drought. First and…

24 May

Real Madrid Foundation Launches Sports Initiative in Namibian Schools

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Pupils from over ten primary schools in Gobabis, situated in the Omaheke region of Namibia, have become the recipients of an innovative initiative spearheaded by the Ministry of Sport Youth and National Service, in collaboration with the Namibia School Sports Union and the prestigious Real Madrid Foundation. This pilot phase of the Real Madrid Foundation programme entails coaching clinics conducted across various regions in the country. The initiative is strategically crafted to instill discipline, motivation, equality, respect, and overall well-being among young learners from Namibian schools. By focusing on football skills, the programme aims to not only enhance sporting abilities…

24 May

Just saying

Sports

Am just saying that as a country we currently stand at a critical juncture where the alignment of sports legislation is paramount. Am saying the dynamic landscape of global sports demands not just participation but also adherence to contemporary standards and integration with broader legislative frameworks. Am just saying that for Namibia to nurture a thriving sports industry, the synergy between various legislative bodies is imperative. All am saying is that at the core of this imperative lies the need to update and synchronize the Namibia Sports Act 12 of 20023 with other pertinent legislations such as the Labour Act,…

23 May

GERP challenges addressed

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Niël Terblanché During a consultative meeting held in Walvis Bay, Derek Klazen, Namibia’s Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, addressed the concerns and grievances of fishermen re-employed under the Government Employment Redressing Programme (GERP) on Thursday at Walvis Bay. Klazen, clarified that GERP is not a continuation of the fishermen’s previous jobs at sea but a new employment offer within the fishing supply chain, encompassing catching, freezing, packaging, marketing, and sales of fish and related products. He acknowledged the challenges faced by GERP, including genuine concerns and others influenced by political opportunism and personal interests. He said that many grievances…