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11 May

Swapo members instructed to rally behind Netumbo

LatestSophia Shaningwa

Swapo secretary general, Sophia Shaningwa, has instructed party members to rally behind and support Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the party's presidential candidate.Shaningwa issued a directive to all party wings, affiliates, and the school to begin campaign and mobilisation activities for the upcoming 2024 Presidential and National Assembly Elections."Without deviating from our core responsibility of delivering basic services to our people, we must re-direct our collective efforts and re-double our commitment, towards ensuring that the SWAPO Party and its Presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah emerges victorious in the November General elections," she said.The party is currently faced with an internal fight with some members…

10 May

Swakopmund is a beacon of cleanliness and growth

National NewsAlfeus Benjamin

Niël Terblanché Swakopmund has recently been recognised as one of Africa’s cleanest cities. The accolade is evidence of the coastal town's fast-growing status among urban centres on the continent, and it celebrates its urban progress and cultural heritage. The recent unveiling of the new municipal logo by Alfeus Benjamin, the Chief Executive Officer of the Swakopmund Municipality, was a significant moment in Swakopmund’s history. According to Benjamin, the accolade symbolises the town’s development and the effective governance behind its achievements. “Swakopmund’s commitment to cleanliness and urban management has set a benchmark for cities across Africa,” he said. Benjamin attributes this…

10 May

Mbumba calls for intense investment in local fertiliser production

MainSoil Health Summit

Niël Terblanché In an address at the Africa Fertiliser and Soil Health Summit in Kenya on Thursday, President Nangolo Mbumba stressed the critical role of local fertiliser production in tackling Africa's food security and sovereignty challenges. President Mbumba, while speaking at his first African Union Summit since assuming office, outlined Namibia's ambitious plans to harness its abundant wind and solar resources to produce three million metric tonnes of green ammonia annually. While pointing out the environmental and economic benefits of green ammonia, a byproduct of green hydrogen, Mbumba called on potential investors to explore opportunities not just in Namibia but…

10 May

Parliament working to amplify communal livestock potential

National News

Niël Terblanché The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and Public Administration is embarking on an initiative with a series of oversight visits across the northern parts of the country’s communal farming areas, aimed at revitalising the livestock sector, which is a cornerstone of the local economy. This initiative comes in response to increasing concerns over the current state and future viability of livestock marketing in these regions. The visits, scheduled to occur from 12 to 24 May, will assess facilities and market conditions and engage with a variety of stakeholders, including government officials, farmers' unions, and traditional leaders. The goal…

10 May

CONGRATULATIONS GWEN!

Latest, National News

Windhoek Observer congratulates veteran journalist and former team member of this publication, Gwen Lister for being honoured with a prestigious lifetime achievement award.This is a well-deserved recognition of your stellar work in independent journalism. We're beyond proud of you, Gwen!

10 May

Just saying

SportsJust Saying

Am just saying, effective leadership isn’t merely a luxury; it’s an imperative that transcends the boundaries of governance and permeates every facet of organizational operation. Am saying again, that as the sporting landscape evolves, there’s an urgent need for a series of enhancements within the sector to ensure that those entrusted with leadership positions possess the requisite skills, vision, and dedication to propel sports to unprecedented heights. Am just saying, regrettably, we’ve witnessed instances where individuals ascend to leadership roles through opportunism rather than merit, leveraging the efforts of others to secure a seat at the head of the table.…

10 May

Cricket Namibia Bolsters Performance with Nutritional Performance Labs Partnership

SportsNutritional Performance Labs (NPL)

Cricket Namibia has joined forces with Nutritional Performance Labs (NPL) as the official Nutrition Partner. The two-year collaboration promises to revolutionize the nutritional support for both the Richelieu Eagles and the Capricorn Eagles, two of Cricket Namibia’s National teams. As part of the agreement, NPL will extend its support by providing a range of nutritional products, energy bars, and essential training kits to the Eagles. Moreover, players will benefit from personalized nutritional guidance offered by NPL dieticians, ensuring they are finely tuned for optimal performance on the field. Johan Muller, the CEO of Cricket Namibia, expressed gratitude towards NPL for…

09 May

Namibia advocates for the combination of AGOA and AfCFTA

National News

Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Minister of Industrialisation and Trade, Lucia Iipumbu said Namibia is advocating for the establishment of a nexus between the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and the African Continental Free Trade (AfCFTA) According to Iipumbu, combining the two trade initiatives will be a game changer in terms of increasing the size of the market for African countries by creating an attractive environment for investment and allowing the continent to industrialise. The minister was speaking at the Invest in Namibia session at the 16th US – Africa business summit that took place on Wednesday in Dallas, Texas in…

09 May

Paulina’s new chapter

FeaturedPaulina’s new chapter

Paulina Malulu is a Namibian model and beauty pageant owner and titleholder who represented Namibia and participated at the Big Four international beauty pageants. She competed in Miss International 2012 and was in the Top 15. She went on to compete for Miss World 2013 and Miss Universe 2013 and Miss Earth 2014. In 2017 she moved to northern Namibia to focus on some interesting projects. She was recently in Windhoek and made time for a quick sitdown Where were you were born and raised? I was born in Angola, bred in Windhoek and buttered around the world. What role…

09 May

Namibia honours nurses as pillars of healthcare

National News

Niël Terblanché On the occasion of International Nurses' Day, celebrated globally, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the pioneer of modern nursing, Namibia's health sector leaders took the opportunity to commend the nation's nurses for their dedication and pivotal role in healthcare. Ben Nangombe, the executive director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, praised nurses as historical angels of the health sector, urging them to maintain their reputation through love, diligence, and care in their daily responsibilities. During the event, which included a touching candle-lighting ceremony symbolising the nurses' commitment to their profession, Nangombe pointed to the essential role…