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12 Jun

Namibians encouraged to support local creators

National News

Niël Terblanché Namibia marked World Book and Copyright Day on Thursday with a call to promote reading and protect the work of local authors and artists. The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC), through the Directorate of Namibia Library and Archives Services (NLAS), hosted the event at the National Library and Archives building under the theme “Read Your Way”. M’kariko Amagulu, director of arts at MEIYSAC, delivered the keynote address on behalf of Executive Director Erastus Haitengela. She highlighted the role of books in shaping people and society. “World Book and Copyright Day serves as a…

12 Jun

Netball court at Khomasdal Stadium gets a facelift

Featured, Sports

Erasmus Shalihaxwe The City of Windhoek has completed the refurbishment of the netball court at Khomasdal Stadium at a cost of N$287 000. City corporate communications officer Lydia Amutenye said the upgraded court provides much-needed space for netball players and ensures a safe and vibrant environment for both players and spectators. “After years of wear and tear, the court has received a stunning facelift—revived, re-lined, and ready for action,” Amutenye said. She added that the project officially began on 14 May 2025, when the site was handed over to Holm’s Construction, and was completed less than a month later, on…

12 Jun

Simon-Ninja fight proceeds despite warning

Featured, Sports

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Organisers of the boxing bonanza featuring veteran boxer Harry Simon and ex-convict Paulus “Ninja” Shimwefeleni say the event will go ahead, despite a warning from the Namibian Boxing Control Board (NBCB) over non-compliance with the Boxing Act. On Wednesday, the NBCB issued a public notice cautioning against the planned event, which is being organised by Faith Foundation and Harry Simon Onkugo Promotions. The board said the event is not officially approved. While Harry Simon Onkugo Promotions is a licensed promoter, the board said it has not received a formal application for the event. It added that Faith Foundation…

12 Jun

RMR donates sports gear to athletes

Sports

Niël Terblanché Reptile Mineral Resources and Exploration (Pty) Ltd (RMR) has donated sportswear worth N$55 000 to the Dome High Performance Centre’s Athletic Club and its Future Stars programme. The handover took place on Tuesday at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund. The donation included tracksuits and other sports apparel aimed at supporting grassroots and elite athletes. Coaches, athletes, and representatives from RMR and the Dome attended the event. Dr Katrin Kärner, exploration manager at RMR, said the company sees investing in sport as part of its role in supporting community development. “As a company deeply invested in Namibia’s future, we…

12 Jun

DECENTERING SINGULAR SUFFERING: A PAN-AFRICANIST PERSPECTIVE ON GENOCIDAL MEMORY AND EPISTEMOLOGY IN SOUTHERN AFRICA

Featured, Opinions

PAUL T. SHIPALE (with inputs by Folito Nghitongovali Diawara Gaspar) Abstract This article interrogates the Eurocentric hegemony embedded in memorializing the Herero and Nama genocide (1904–1908) as Southern Africa’s singular genocidal event. Drawing on Frantz Fanon’s dialectics of colonial violence and liberation, it argues for a pan-African historical consciousness that centers the interconnected suffering of marginalized groups—including the Ovambandja, San, Ovakwanyama, Lozi, Mbundja, Ndebele, Shona, Kalanga, Xhosa, Zulu including 8 million Congolese who were massacred by the Belgians. By exposing the colonial logic of hierarchizing suffering, we call for a unified ethics of remembrance that rejects Western-defined exclusivity in justice. Introduction:…

12 Jun

Decentering singular suffering: a Pan-Africanist perspective on genocidal memory and epistemology in Southern Africa

Opinions

PAUL T. SHIPALE (with inputs by Folito Nghitongovali Diawara Gaspar) Abstract This article interrogates the Eurocentric hegemony embedded in memorializing the Herero and Nama genocide (1904–1908) as Southern Africa’s singular genocidal event. Drawing on Frantz Fanon’s dialectics of colonial violence and liberation, it argues for a pan-African historical consciousness that centers the interconnected suffering of marginalized groups—including the Ovambandja, San, Ovakwanyama, Lozi, Mbundja, Ndebele, Shona, Kalanga, Xhosa, Zulu including 8 million Congolese who were massacred by the Belgians. By exposing the colonial logic of hierarchizing suffering, we call for a unified ethics of remembrance that rejects Western-defined exclusivity in justice. Introduction:…

12 Jun

Oceana’s Namibian performance declines 14% due to catch costs

Observer Money

Chamwe Kaira Oceana Group reported a 14% drop in its Namibian performance, driven by higher catch costs, increased fuel prices, rising quota costs, and a larger share of lower-value bycatch. In its unaudited condensed consolidated interim results for the six months ended 31 March, the company said horse mackerel fishing in South Africa was limited. The Desert Diamond vessel operated in Namibia for most of the period due to low catch rates in South African waters. In Namibia, catch rates remained in line with the previous period, but sea days declined. This was due to the Desert Jewel undergoing a…

12 Jun

Trustco Group moves ahead with delisting process

Observer Money

Chamwe Kaira Trustco Group Holdings Limited has confirmed it is moving forward with its plan to delist from all its current trading platforms. These include the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), the Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX), and the OTCQX Market in the United States. The company issued a renewed cautionary announcement, stating that it is completing the final steps of the delisting process. Trustco said it will provide further information once the process is complete. Shareholders are advised to continue exercising caution when trading in Trustco securities. The group first announced its intention to delist in updates published on 20 January,…

12 Jun

Tax incentives can stimulate private sector growth

Observer Money

Chairman of the Economic Association of Namibia, Jason Kasuto, informed Observer Money that the emergence of the oil sector and the development of green hydrogen present unique opportunities for Namibia, particularly in job creation. He added that the private sector is vital for driving economic growth and job creation in Namibia. By investing in local enterprises and creating value chains that prioritise local procurement, companies can enhance their socio-economic impact, Kasuto added. Observer Money (OM): What is the EAN’s position on the rate of unemployment in Namibia and what measures can be taken to create employment in Namibia? Jason Kasuto…

12 Jun

FirstRand chair acquires shares close to N$1 million

Observer Money

Chamwe Kaira FirstRand Namibia Limited (NSX: FNB) has announced that its board chairperson, Otto Nakasole Shikongo, has acquired shares in the company worth nearly N$1 million. The transaction was disclosed in line with the Namibia Stock Exchange (NSX) Listing Requirements. According to the notice issued by the company, Shikongo purchased 19,955 ordinary par value shares at a price of N$47.11 each. The total value of the transaction, including levies and commission, was N$945,954.58. The trade was executed on 11 June 2025, with prior clearance obtained as required under NSX regulations. FirstRand Namibia is one of Namibia’s leading financial institutions and…