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06 Dec

Urgent need for tangible climate action

National News

Niël Terblanché Namibia, like many other developing countries, is disproportionately affected by the impacts of climate change despite contributing the least to the cause thereof. “The urgency of the world’s response to the phenomenon cannot be overstated. Our responsibility as leaders is clear – to safeguard our planet, preserve biodiversity, and ensure the well-being of our people. We must acknowledge the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities,” President Hage Geingob said while delivering an address at the summit of leaders of the G77 and China. The G77 and China summit occurred during the COP 28 conference in…

06 Dec

Teenager commits suicide

National NewsTeenager commits suicide

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Rehoboth was the site of a tragic event on Monday, when a 12-year-old boy, Jean Romeo Möwes, committed suicide by hanging himself with a gown rope. According to the Spokesperson of the Namibian Police, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shiwkambi, his grandmother discovered his body in the toilet, hanging from a gown belt attached to the burglar bar of the window. Despite efforts to resuscitate him, emergency personnel declared him dead at the scene. “The locked door was kicked open and efforts were made to resuscitate him, but he was declared dead by the emergency personnel,” she said. She added…

06 Dec

Mbangu calls on Energy Ministry to get rid of RED’s

MainMbangu calls on Energy Ministry to get rid of RED’s

Martin Endjala National Council member, Paulus Mbangu, has suggested that the Ministry of Mines and Energy should eliminate Regional Electricity Distributors (REDs) and harness solar energy from the Namib Desert to provide free electricity to all citizens at the household level while electricity tariffs for businesses should be heavily subsidized. Mbangu made this proposal during a recent session of the Council while contributing to the Ministry of Mines and Energy’s budget. He stressed that rural electrification plays an essential role in enhancing the quality of life for people residing in rural areas. It not only promotes economic development but also…

05 Dec

Namibian Government overspending continues

OpinionsNamibian Government overspending continues

Captain Nelson Tuhafeni Kalangula In my last written opinion piece I wrote about the role of an advisor to our government leaders, with the soul aim to clarify on their key role on helping the country make cost saving decisions.In the latest development it was reported that up to 142 Namibians flew to United Arabs Emirates (Dubai) for the COP-28 summit, the trip is in respect of the global renewable energy efficiency, (with high concentration on the hyped up green hydrogen). The idea is green, however, the biggest questions to ask are - has our country’s challenges particularly during the…

05 Dec

Sports Commentary..

Opinions, SportsOrlando Pirates: Navigating Troubled Waters in the Namibia Premier Football League

Orlando Pirates: Navigating Troubled Waters in the Namibia Premier Football League Isack Hamata In the annals of Namibian football history, Orlando Pirates stands as a powerhouse that has dominated the scene with a rich history of triumphs. However, the current plight of this once-mighty football club has sent shockwaves through the footballing community, leaving fans and stakeholders questioning the future of the team. The recent seasons have been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride for Orlando Pirates, who narrowly escaped the clutches of relegation in the past two campaigns. The current season, however, paints a grim picture for the Pirates…

05 Dec

Successful Inaugural NYSDP Football Administration Course

SportsSuccessful Inaugural NYSDP Football Administration Course

Nkurenkuru, Kavango West Region : In a landmark event for football administration, representatives from Outjo, Rundu, Ohangwena, and Nkurenkuru converged at the Nkurenkuru town council offices for a three-day workshop organized by the NYSDP. The workshop, focusing on football administration, aimed to enhance knowledge and skills in various critical areas of sports management. The course, facilitated by renowned Sports Consultant Mathew Haikali, with assistance from Mbunga Mitiri and Joy Earnets, covered a wide array of modules. Topics included statutes, marketing, sponsorship, club structure, managing people in sports, and technical development. The founder and owner of one of the Football Club…

05 Dec

“I don’t hate Chinese and Indians “ – Mukwiilongo

National News

Stefanus Nashama In response to people who say he hates Chinese and Indian nationals, the Leader of the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF), Epafras Mukwiilongo, denied the accusations and that he does not have personal issues with their businesses. Mukwiilongo said this in an interview with Windhoek Observer yesterday. According to him, the only thing he hates about Chinese and Indian businesspeople is the labour hiring system they are using to pay Namibians slave wages. He highlighted that it is a sad truth that Chinese and Indian businessmen men and women are paying Namibian peanuts in an independent Namibia while…

05 Dec

GRN should create basic income grant for unemployed – Mbangu

National NewsGRN should create basic income grant for unemployed - Mbangu

Martin Endjala Namibia’s poverty levels are said to have reached alarming proportions and it is reported to be on the increase. In 2021, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) survey found that about 60 percent of Namibians are either multi-dimensionally poor or vulnerable to multi-dimensional poverty. “It is high time that the government created a universal basic income for unemployed Namibians to avert poverty and to provide social protection in the country.” These are the words of National Council member of Parliament Paulus Mbangu, in a telephonic conversation with this publication yesterday. His call for a basic income grant for…

05 Dec

NSA loses 30 enumeration tablets out of 13 000

National NewsNSA loses 30 enumeration tablets out of 13 000

Martin Endjala The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) has revealed that out of the 13,000 tablets issued to enumerators during Census 2023 counting period, 30 were reported lost. NSA spokesperson, Iipumbu Sakaria said this while responding to questions during a press engagement to unpack challenges the agency faced during the counting process. He explained that before enumerators are issued with the tablets, they are signed off and a report is to be accompanied when it is returned, and based on the report is what will determine the cue of action to be taken against such an individual should it be found…

05 Dec

“Amupanda is no longer a youth. He must man up”, says Amunime

National Newssays Amunime, “Amupanda is no longer a youth. He must man up”

Stefanus Nashama Former National Spokesperson of the Affirmative Repositioning (AR) Movement, Simon Amunime, said he is not interested in any fight with the movement’s leader, Job Amupanda. This follows after Amupanda yesterday took to social media accusing Amunime of running a fake Facebook account bearing the AR name while he is no longer part of the movement. “Dear activist and general members of the public. It has come to our attention that there is a boorish individual by the name of Simon Kanepolo Amunime who is suffering from dementia. He is the one running this fake AR Page and posting…