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13 Mar

Swapo School lecturer Mubita sues Shipwikineni for defamation

ObserverNational NewsSwapo School lecturer Mubita sues Shipwikineni for defamation

Niël Terblanché Dr Charles Mubita, a revered academic, politician, and former freedom fighter of the People’s Liberation Army of Namibia (PLAN), has taken legal action against Reinhold “Iita Nayitsikile” Shipwikineni, seeking damages of N$370,000. The lawsuit, filed at the Namibian High Court in Windhoek, stems from a series of allegations made by Shipwikineni through a widely circulated WhatsApp audio clip, which Mubita claims to be entirely false and defamatory. Mubita, known for his significant contributions to the struggle for Namibia’s independence and his continued involvement in the SWAPO Party’s leadership, alleges in his combined summons that Shipwikineni’s statements have severely…

13 Mar

Swapo violated its constitution by pushing extraordinary congress to next year: Nahas Angula

ObserverMainSwapo violated its constitution by pushing extraordinary congress to next year: Nahas Angula

Stefanus Nashama -Helmut says the decision was strange-Analyst says the decision was taken on majority rules Former Prime Minister and Swapo Party Stalwart, Nahas Angula said the ruling party has violated its constitution by avoiding organising an extraordinary congress within three months as stipulated in the constitution. Angula was reacting to the Swapo Central Committee meeting that endorsed Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah over the weekend to represent the party as its presidential candidate for the election. The Central Committee has resolved to push the much talked about extraordinary congress to next year April. Skipping the three months stipulated in the party’s constitution.…

12 Mar

Desalination plants to help combat drought and water scarcity

ObserverNational NewsDesalination plants to help combat drought and water scarcity

Niël Terblanché In a pioneering effort to tackle the severe drought conditions afflicting the Kunene Region, regional authorities have announced the formation of a task team dedicated to exploring the viability of desalination plants. This initiative, aimed at purifying the region’s salty or brackish groundwater, promises renewed hope for the communities and livestock struggling with water scarcity. The initiative was unveiled by the Kunene Regional Governor, Marius Sheya, following a comprehensive one-day fact-finding mission around Khorixas, which laid bare the critical water shortage plaguing the area. Despite existing efforts by the government to mitigate the crisis—such as drilling new boreholes…

12 Mar

FAO to lead initiative on combating food insecurity

ObserverMainFAO to lead initiative on combating food insecurity

Niël Terblanché To assist Namibia in its fight against food insecurity and poverty, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is significantly stepping up its support. Patrice Talla, the FAO Sub-Regional Coordinator for Southern Africa, has arrived in Namibia on a mission to understand how the international body can assist in fortifying the nation’s resilience against the backdrop of climatic adversities. This timely visit, orchestrated by the FAO Namibia Country Office, highlights the organization’s proactive approach towards addressing the pressing issues of food security and poverty reduction in the region. Phillipus Tobias, the Communication Officer of the FAO Namibia Country Office,…

12 Mar

Churches can assist to combat the effects of climate change

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Niël Terblanché In an urgent call to action against the escalating threat of climate change, churches and faith-based organizations across Namibia have been urged to leverage their influential platforms for environmental stewardship. The call was made at a workshop organized by the Roman Catholic Church’s Archdiocese in Windhoek. The event, held in Karibib in the Erongo Region, was aimed at rousing the church’s involvement in combating climate change at the grassroots level. Environmental scientist Dr Innocent Haingura, speaking at the Pastoral Parish Council Workshop, stressed the crucial position churches hold in society. “Churches have a unique platform to make a…

12 Mar

RND lauded for its role in business growth and entrepreneurship development

ObserverNational NewsRND lauded for its role in business growth and entrepreneurship development

Niël Terblanché The Ministry of Industrialization and Trade has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering the development and expansion of local businesses and entrepreneurship in Namibia. This pledge was emphasized by Minister Lucia Iipumbu during the recent inauguration of the new premises of Regto Ndemufayo David Holdings (RND) in Windhoek. Iipumbu pointed to RND’s noteworthy journey of growth and lauded the company’s substantial contributions to job creation and skills development in the country. “RND Holdings exemplifies the dynamic spirit of Namibian entrepreneurship, having emerged as a leading entity through its commitment to innovation and excellence,” Iipumbu said. She commended the company…

12 Mar

MTC 4Life project boosted by injection of N$1.5 million

ObserverNational NewsMTC 4Life project boosted by injection of N$1.5 million

Martin Endjala True to its nature to serve and continue to improve the lives of ordinary Namibians, Mobile Telecommunications Ltd (MTC), has allocated a total of N$1.5 million for the second undertaking of the MTC 4Life project. The project is part of MTC’s Corporate Social Investment (CSI) initiative which aims to empower aspiring and existing young entrepreneurs across various trades in the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) sector. Launched in 2022, the socio-economic development project will provide training and upskilling programs to 40 young Namibians between the ages of 18 and 35 to gain practical and entrepreneurial skills in eight…

12 Mar

Midweek Review : FNB Women Super League:

ObserverSportsFC Ongos Ladies, Midweek Review : FNB Women Super League:

The FNB Women Super League witnessed an explosion of goals in Rounds 12 and 13 as teams battled it out to solidify their positions in the league standings. In Round 12, V Power Angels FC clashed with NUST Babes FC in a closely contested match that ended with a narrow 1-0 victory for V Power Angels FC. Despite a valiant effort from NUST Babes FC. Meanwhile, FC Ongos Ladies demonstrated their dominance as they secured a commanding 3-0 win over Arrows Ladies FC. With a clinical display of attacking football, FC Ongos Ladies left their opponents struggling to contain their…

12 Mar

Businessman and political activist Amunyela denies resigning from Swapo

ObserverNational NewsBusinessman and political activist Amunyela denies resigning from Swapo

Stefanus Nashama Northern businessman and a well-known Swapo Party activist, Sigo Amunyela, has refuted claims that he has resigned from the ruling party to join the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC). According to Amunyela, his Facebook account has been hacked by an anonymous person after losing his cell phone last year. “The account is fake, I have never and will not resign from Swapo to join the IPC or any other political parties. Even if I do, that is not the way I will do it,” said Amunyela. This follows after posts on his Facebook and his other social media…

12 Mar

Namibia’s Banana Project a step closer to self-sufficiency

ObserverNational NewsNamibia’s Banana Project a step closer to self-sufficiency

Niël Terblanché Namibia has initiated a pioneering banana industry development trial that will take the country closer to agricultural self-sufficiency and innovation, With the planting of 2,222 banana seedlings at Mango Vuluzi farm, located in the Singalamwe area of the Zambezi region, the endeavour, known as the Banana Project, is a significant investment in the country’s agricultural sector. This project, a collaborative effort between the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) and AvaGro, focuses on a one-hectare plot and involves the cultivation of two distinct banana varieties, the Grand Naine and Williams, through tissue culture techniques. The Banana Project is aimed at…