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Niël Terblanché Namibia strengthened its role as a global leader in biodiversity conservation, setting the stage for transformative action to protect the planet for generations to come while it welcomed delegates from across the globe for the 11th Plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) in Windhoek on Tuesday. The gathering is aimed at addressing the interconnected crises of biodiversity loss, climate change, and ecosystem degradation while launching two landmark reports that promise to shape the global conservation agenda. Pohamba Shifeta, Namibia’s Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, explained the importance of the Nexus Assessment…

Allexer Namundjembo The launch of Fly Etosha Airways, initially slated for last year, has encountered significant delays due to a combination of geopolitical tensions and financial challenges. While the airline had been poised to fill the void left by the closure of Air Namibia, unforeseen global events and complex negotiations have pushed back its launch timeline. In an interview with the Windhoek Observer, captain William Ekandjo, the founder of Fly Etosha Airways, said the beginning of last year saw promising developments, fuelling optimism for the airline’s imminent launch. However, the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war, coupled with ongoing conflicts in…

Niël Terblanché Through its rigorous training and focus on real-world application, the Gondwana Collection’s Go4Gold Academy lived up to its reputation as a trailblazer in leadership development. The spirit of leadership and innovation took centre stage in Windhoke recently when Gondwana celebrated the accomplishments of its 2024 Go4Gold Academy participants. The event was the culmination of a transformative year-long leadership development journey for 11 rising leaders within the organisation. Programme leader Ume Goldbeck said the Go4Gold Academy is an intensive initiative aimed at equipping participants with the skills to navigate complex challenges and drive meaningful change. According to Goldbeck, the…

Martin Endjala Entrepreneurs in Omaruru are looking forward to the completion of the construction of new stalls in the mini marketplace for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The Omaruru municipality’s chief executive officer, Sindongo Valentinus told the Windhoek Observer last week that the construction was already 80% complete. He said the stalls will house different small business operators that will enable the community to trade efficiently, effectively, and safely. “At the moment, vendors are selling along the road, which can be dangerous for them. Although few vendors are operating on the side of the market, the majority are opting to…