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10 Oct

Walvis Bay rolls out road overhaul to enhance trade and connectivity

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Niël Terblanché In an effort to improve infrastructure and boost economic growth, the Walvis Bay municipality has launched a major road rehabilitation project. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on Thursday, marked the beginning of an extensive overhaul of key streets in the port city, introducing a new chapter of development for the region. The event was attended by the Deputy Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, and Neville Andre, the Governor of the Erongo Region, who both stressed the benefits of the project. Both leaders hailed the rehabilitation efforts as essential for facilitating business growth, improving transportation efficiency, and enhancing…

10 Oct

Talking sports with Dimitri Bittler

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Bridging the Gap In the realm of sports development in Namibia, the collaboration between the Namibia Schools Sports Union (NSSU) and various sports federations is paramount. As schools serve as the foundational stage for nurturing young talent, it is essential to establish robust partnerships that bridge the gap between school leagues and national federations. This synergy will not only enhance the quality of sports education but also ensure a seamless transition for athletes from school to higher levels of competition. The NSSU plays a vital role in promoting sports at the grassroots level, organizing inter-school competitions, and identifying talent among…

10 Oct

3rd CAF African schools football championship | COSAFA kicks off at Walvis Bay

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The CAF African Schools Football Championship | COSAFA Qualifier for the 2024/25 season kicked off in Walvis Way today and ends on Sunday (13 October). Eight boys and girls U15 teams from Angola, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, hosts Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe will battle for a single place at the continental finals. The eight sides have been split into two pools, each containing four teams, with the boys’ and girls’ competition mirrored and fixtures running concurrently at the Jan Wilken Stadium. COSAFA spokesperson Lynda Greeff explained that the top two teams in each pool advance to the semifinals, and…

10 Oct

Shifeta urges communities to avoid division over conservancies

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja The minister of environment, forestry, and tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, has called on the leaders of conservancies and community forests to avoid dividing communities along tribal, political, or ethnic lines. Speaking at the joint handover of grants and equipment in the Zambezi region this week, Shifeta emphasised that conservancies should benefit all members, regardless of their backgrounds. “A conservancy or community forest should never be used as a tool to divide the community members along tribal, political, racial, or ethnic lines. It is a tool that we use to safeguard our common interests,” said Shifeta. Shifeta further urged community…

10 Oct

No prosecution in the Phalaphala case

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Ester Mbathera The South African National Prosecution Authority (NPA) has decided not to prosecute in the case of theft from the Phala Phala Farm. The NPA spokesperson, Mthunzi Mhaga, said that the director of public prosecutions in Limpopo, Advocate Mukhali Ivy Thenga, decided because the authority found no reasonable prospects of success after assessing the evidence. “This decision follows a comprehensive investigation process that was conducted by the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (DPCI) following a complaint laid by Mr Arthur Fraser with the South African Police Service (SAPS). The criminal complaint was registered against the President of the Republic…

10 Oct

Namibia takes decisive steps to combat infectious diseases

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Niël Terblanché With the expected launch of the finalised Sustainability Roadmap and National Operational Plan (NOP) for healthcare during World AIDS Day in December 2024, Namibia is set to make significant strides in securing a healthier future. Ben Nangombe, the Executive Director of the ministry, said that the roadmap is not just a collection of strategies but a critical tool for ensuring sustained epidemic control in Namibia. He said the ministry hopes that with the implementation, Namibia will serve as a model for other nations aiming to achieve sustainable health responses in the face of evolving global health challenges. “The…

10 Oct

Itula condemns student appointments to parliament

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Stefanus Nashama The leader of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), Panduleni Itula,, has condemned the appointment of a student to parliament, describing it as abuse. This comes after Swapo appointed 22-year-old university student, Fenny Tutjavi to its 2025-2029 National Assembly candidates list. “To appoint a student to the incredibly high degree of political responsibility prior to acquiring the necessary tools, skills or expertise, let alone experience of deliberative skills required in such a political deliberative chamber, amounts to student abuse,” he said. Itula said that allowing a student to have and accomplish dual excellence in the conduct of public…

10 Oct

Namibian Navy celebrates cooperation with Brazilian counterpart

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Niël Terblanché The Namibian Navy proudly commemorated 20 years since its inception its long-standing ally, the Brazilian Navy. In a congratulatory message, the Brazilian Navy expressed its pride in celebrating this important date with one of its "sister navies" in Africa. The Brazilian Navy also pointed to the significance of this year, as it also marks 30 years of the Brazil-Namibia Naval Cooperation Agreement, an unprecedented partnership that continues to strengthen ties between the two Atlantic navies. The celebrations kicked off on Thursday morning with a street procession through Walvis Bay. Led by the Namibian Navy Band, Marines and sailors…

10 Oct

SADC Parliamentary Forum calls for inclusive policies to empower girls

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Moses Magadza As the world commemorates the International Day of the Girl Child on 11 October the Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, Boemo Sekgoma, has called for inclusive policies that empower young girls and women across the African continent. Noting the UN theme for this year, “Girls’ Vision for the Future,” the secretary general urged Member Parliaments and governments to ensure that the voices of girls are heard in decision-making processes. “It is imperative that girl children in Africa are not only heard but are active planners and visionaries of their own futures,” Sekgoma stated in a statement…

10 Oct

Namibia stole SA’s oil shine

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CHAMWE KAIRA South African Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe, has accused foreign funded groups of blocking development in South Africa and hiding behind protecting the environment. “Shell was harassed out of the seismic survey in the East Coast, and they left. They went to Namibia made huge discoveries of oil next door, and there was no demonstration there. That discovery is generating an income for Namibia. We can't touch our oil and gas,” he said. He was speaking at the ‘Investing in African Energy’ conference held in Cape Town. Namibia has become an oil exploration hotspot after…