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27 Feb

Goodbye to an icon, a revolutionary and a guerilla leader – Mnangagwa

National Newsa revolutionary and a guerilla leader - Mnangagwa, Goodbye to an icon

Martin Endjala Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa said the late Namibian head of state, Hage Geingob was an icon, a revolutionary and a guerilla leader. “I join Namibia in saying goodbye to an icon, a revolutionary and a guerilla leader Dr Hage Geingob, a son of the soil whose impact transcended geographical boundaries and borders. In honour of his memory and legacy, let us use this solemn occasion to recommit ourselves to continue building and modernising our respective nations, for a higher quality of living for our people in our regions and the African continent at large,” Mnangagwa said. Mnangagwa also…

27 Feb

President Geingob posthumously honoured with Cuba’s highest award

National NewsPresident Geingob posthumously honoured with Cuba’s highest award

Niël Terblanché In a touching ceremony that emphasized the deep ties between Namibia and Cuba, the late President Hage Geingob was posthumously awarded the prestigious José Martí Order, Cuba’s highest national honour. The award was bestowed by the President of the National Assembly of People’s Power of Cuba, Esteban Lazo Hernández, and received by Monica Geingos, the former First Lady of Namibia Bestowing the award marked a significant moment of international recognition for the departed Namibian leader’s contributions to democracy, peace, and justice. The announcement of this honour took place on 26 August 2023, during the commemoration of Namibia’s Heroes…

27 Feb

NEFF set to motivate its labour-hire system bill in parliament

National NewsNEFF set to motivate its labour-hire system bill in parliament

Stefanus Nashama The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) stated that it is ready to motivate its bill concerning the issue of the labour-hire system in the country. The bill seeks to address issues such as poor working conditions, low salaries, non-existent incentives and the exploitation of workers. According to the Party’s Deputy Leader, Longinus Kalimbo Iipumbu, the bill was supposed to be tabled in Parliament last week, for other members to contribute, however, this could not happen due to preparations for President Hage Geingob’s memorial and funeral arrangements. “We will see by this week whether the discussion of the bill…

27 Feb

Namibia’s border operations shortened due to power outages

National News

Niël Terblanché Namibia’s key southern border crossing points into South Africa have been forced to operate on reduced hours due to ongoing power supply interruptions, significantly impacting travel and trade between the two countries. The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security announced that Ariamsvlei, Noordoewer, and Klein Manasse border posts in the ||Kharas Region have been grappling with electricity blackouts since last Monday, necessitating a temporary adjustment in their operational hours. In light of the power failure, the border posts, which normally operate around the clock, will now only be open from 07:00 to 19:00. This reduction in…

27 Feb

Geingos pays touching tribute to her late husband

MainGeingos pays touching tribute to her late husband

Hertta-Maria Amutenja In a sombre memorial held at Independence Stadium, former First Lady, Monica Geingos delivered a poignant tribute to her late husband, former President Hage Geingob, encapsulating the profound impact of his life and the unexpected turn of events leading to his death. “His passing was traumatising and unexpected. He was eager to retire and had such plans. And true to his words, he didn’t overstay. In the last few months, he spoke often about ensuring a smooth transition. And even though he left too early, the transition was smooth; it just wasn’t the one he expected,” she remarked.…

23 Feb

The Observer Tribute: Footsteps of a Giant

FeaturedThe Observer Tribute: Footsteps of a Giant\

Of all the places a nation’s destiny would be fashioned by the hand of God, one would never think to find its future under a tree. But as fate would have it, for Namibia, the story of one of its greatest political leaders and in many ways, her own story of becoming a nation, of defying odds and overcoming them, starts there. In the district of Otavi, at farm Sawes, Namibia became a hero richer on 3rd August 1941. President Hage Gottfried Geingob who was born under a tree at this farm, had himself become one, under whose shade the…

23 Feb

STATE FORMATION IN NAMIBIA: PROMOTING DEMOCRACY AND GOOD GOVERNANCE.

FeaturedSTATE FORMATION IN NAMIBIA: PROMOTING DEMOCRACY AND GOOD GOVERNANCE.

(A chapter review of the Ph.D Thesis by Dr. Hage Gottfried Geingob)By: Stanley Nick Katzao“Leaders are bridges that connect people to the future” We are looking at a scholarly project representing an academic endeavour at providing an intellectual discourse that connects the process of state formation to the democratization imperative.Overall, Dr. Geingob’s study sets out to do four things:It examines significant events in the process of state formation in Namibia;It identifies and dissects the different actors who played a major role in shaping the Namibian state that evolved;It examines how Namibians sought to build a united and peaceful society; andIt…

23 Feb

Tsumeb Smelter is unique asset

Observer Money

This week, Alina Garises, communications manager at Dundee Precious Metals talks about the possible sale of the Tsumeb Smelter and impact it could have on the country’s economy. Observer Money (OM): What impact will the sale of Tsumeb Smelter have on the current employees; does this mean they will lose jobs? Alina Garises (AG): It is currently business as usual at the smelter. Decisions on future employment will belong to a new owner but we are extremely impressed by the quality and commitment of our Namibian workforce. While we cannot speak for a new owner, we believe that the reductions…

23 Feb

Tsumeb Smelter put on the market

Observer Money

CHAMWE KAIRA Following the announcement Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb has decided to undertake a strategic review of its Tsumeb operation, including a potential sale, the Windhoek Observer looked at the possible impact this move would have on the Namibian economy and the local impact on the town of Tsumeb. Dundee said given that the smelter is no longer expected to process any Chelopech concentrate from its subsidiary in Bulgaria, commencing in 2024 and as a result, it is no longer seen as strategic to DPM's asset portfolio. Statistics from the Chamber of Mines of Namibia showed that local procurement spend…

23 Feb

Trans-Zambezi Railway important for iron project

Observer Money

CHAMWE KAIRA The proposed Trans-Zambezi Railway Extension Grootfontein-Rundu-Katima Mulilo is very important for Tsodilo Resources Limited, which is developing the Xaudum Iron Project in Botswana close to the Namibian border. The company’s chairman and CEO, James Bruchs, said the railway line is very important for the rail shipment, once the Xaudum Iron Project is off the ground. In September, the Namibian Cabinet has approved the final feasibility study for the Trans-Zambezi Railway Extension Grootfontein-Rundu-Katima Mulilo. The extension of the Grootfontein-Katima Mulilo will connect Namibia, Zambia and Botswana, through Ngoma up to Kasane, and link up with Zimbabwe and Zambia, up…