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26 Oct

Home Affairs Ministry refutes allegations of election fraud

info_e12wt4csNational NewsHome Affairs Ministry refutes allegations of election fraud

Niël Terblanché The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has responded forcefully to an article purportedly published by a Angolan newspaper, Para Portuguese, with the headline “Registration of Angolan nationals may backfire.” The article’s allegations of possible election fraud have been strongly refuted by Ettienne Maritz, the Executive Director of the Ministry of Home Affairs. Maritz addressed the claims made in the article, which suggested that Namibian officials crossed the border into Angola in September to issue Namibian identity documents to Angolan nationals at Ondjiva, specifically in the Tuviticha building. According to Maritz, the alleged purpose of this…

26 Oct

Amushelelo plans another protest against unemployment

info_e12wt4csNational NewsAmushelelo plans another protest against unemployment

Stefanus Nashama Social activist Michael Amushelelo announced this week his intention to organize a national protest against unemployment in the country. Amushelelo, who was recently released from prison a few weeks ago, informed the Windhoek Observer that the peaceful protest will commence once preparations are made, including seeking approval from the Namibian Police. He spent approximately seven months behind bars following his arrest by the Namibian Police on Namibia’s Independence Day celebrations for spearheading and organizing a protest of a similar nature. Despite being denied bail multiple times during his detention this year, he was acquitted of all charges and…

26 Oct

Namibia and EU join forces for Sustainable Development

info_e12wt4csNational NewsNamibia and EU join forces for Sustainable Development

Niël Terblanché In a historic address at the Inaugural Global Gateway Forum in Brussels, Namibian President Hage Geingob outlined a collaborative vision for a sustainable future, stressing the importance of green energy transition and green hydrogen in the global landscape. President Geingob’s remarks came during a Leaders Session at the forum, where leaders from around the world convened to discuss critical issues related to sustainability. The President recounted his significant meeting with Dr Ursula von Der Leyen, President of the European Commission, at COP27 in Sharm-El Sheikh, Egypt, last year. During this meeting, the two leaders signed a Memorandum of…

26 Oct

Medical Stores seeks N$25 million to address medicine shortages

info_e12wt4csMainMedical Stores seeks N$25 million to address medicine shortages

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Central Medical Store under the Ministry of Health and Social Services has appealed for an increased budget of N$25 million for pharmaceuticals and medical supplies in a bid to address crucial medication shortages and enhance service delivery. This request comes after the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality, Social Development and Family Affairs visited the facility to assess the situation. During the visit, officials highlighted a pressing issue affecting the availability of essential medications, particularly hypertensives, and diabetes drugs. The Medical Store representative emphasised the urgency of the situation, saying, “We are missing about ten crucial medications,…

25 Oct

Nurturing Young Talent with Bokomo’s Support

info_e12wt4csSportsNurturing Young Talent with Bokomo's Support

Windhoek, Namibia: Namibian grassroots football, The Champion Maize League, aptly titled "Be Your Best," has been gaining momentum, thanks to the generous sponsorship of Bokomo. This brainchild of the DTS Football Academy is all about fostering talent at the foundational level, ensuring that every child, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to kick a football. The league's main objective is to promote inclusivity, in the world of sports, every child deserves a chance to shine. DTS Football Academy's primary mission is to create a safe and nurturing space for Namibian children. They aim to provide an environment where kids…

25 Oct

Hyphen Namibia secures over N$135 million grant from DBSA

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyHyphen Namibia secures over N$135 million grant from DBSA

Martin EndjalaGreen Hydrogen Commissioner James Mnyupe, has recently announced that Hyphen Namibia has successfully secured N$135.5 million in grant and debt funding from the Development Bank of South Africa (DBSA) via KfW, the German state-owned development bank. This funding Mnyupe said, facilitated through the Southern Africa Development Community Project Preparation and Development Facility, demonstrates the pivotal role of the Southern African region in the global green hydrogen race. “As Hyphen expands its operations in Namibia, it is dedicated to promoting economic integration and green energy solutions, with a strong emphasis on local employment and sustainable growth, “said Mnyupe. In terms…

25 Oct

MUN wants decent employment and security amidst GH2 opportunities

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyMUN wants decent employment and security amidst GH2 opportunities

Martin Eendjala Amidst the European Union-Namibia (EU-NAM) business forum currently underway in Brussels, Belgium, the Mineworkers Union (MUN) wants the much-talked-about Green Hydrogen (GH2) to bring about decent employment and job security. In a recent interview with Windhoek Observer, the union Assistant General Secretary, Paul Situmba, said whatever opportunities will come from the government and investors, they should always prioritise decent employment to avoid precarious employment. “It won't make sense to be excited over job opportunities and employment creation if the employment created is not better than staying home, we need to be excited about employment created that is decent…

25 Oct

Namibia fully committed to a transparent partnership with the EU

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja President Hage Geingob has affirmed Namibia’s commitment to fostering a transparent partnership with the European Union (EU) in the transition to cleaner energy sources, with a significant emphasis on green hydrogen and critical raw materials. The declaration was made during Geingob’s address at the EU-Namibia Green Hydrogen and Critical Raw Materials Business Forum under the theme, “Mobilizing Quality Investment and Value Addition for Green Growth in the EU-Namibia Partnership in Brussels, Belgium this week. “The collaboration with the EU is aligned with our National Development Plans, including Vision 2030, our National Industrial Policy, Growth at Home Strategy, the…

25 Oct

Pilchards will remain off-limits for commercial fishing

info_e12wt4csNational Newsdeclared during a recent Cabinet briefing that the moratorium on commercial fishing of pilchards will be extended for another year., Derek Klazen, The Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources

Niël Terblanché The Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Derek Klazen, declared during a recent Cabinet briefing that the moratorium on commercial fishing of pilchards will be extended for another year. This decision comes in light of the ongoing concerns regarding the health of the pilchard resource, which has not yet returned to a biologically sustainable state. The minister said that even if pilchards are incidentally caught as by-catch, it does not signify a full recovery of the species. Instead, he stressed the importance of relying on scientific research to determine the sustainable yield and biomass of the pilchard population.…

25 Oct

German funding will help communities affected by human-wildlife conflict

info_e12wt4csNational NewsGerman funding will help communities affected by human-wildlife conflict

Niël Terblanché The Zambezi Region of Namibia is home to lions, elephants, hippos, and crocodiles, and has been struggling with an increasing number of human-wildlife conflict situations that result in the loss of livestock, crops, infrastructure, and, tragically, human lives.In this regard, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) has stepped in to support efforts aimed at mitigating these conflicts by contributing N$37 million in funding, grants, and equipment.The impoverished communities in the Zambezi Region are among the hardest hit by the relentless challenges posed by interactions with wildlife. Such incidents not only threaten their livelihoods but…