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15 Mar

President Mbumba to testify in Fishrot case if summoned

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja President Nangolo Mbumba has made a commitment to testify in the ongoing Fishrot fraud, corruption, and racketeering trial if requested to do so by the court. His assertion came in response to a question posed to him by opposition leader McHenry Venaani in Parliament yesterday during the State of the Nation Address (SONA). Venaani wanted to know if President Mbumba is willing to appear and testify in court against the fishrot accused persons, since he was Secretary General of the Swapo Party when the alleged crimes were committed, and the ruling party has been accused numerous times of…

15 Mar

Namibia Volleyball Federation Hosts FIVB Referee’s Development Course

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The Namibia Volleyball Federation (NVF) will be the host for the upcoming Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) Referee's Development Course, set to be held in the coastal town of Swakopmund from March 18 to April 1, 2024. A total of 45 dedicated individuals have been successfully registered for the course, demonstrating a strong eagerness to enhance their knowledge and skills as volleyball referees. This strategic move underscores the NVF's dedication to nurturing technical excellence within Namibia's volleyball landscape. The FIVB Referee's Development Course in Swakopmund will be facilitated by the esteemed FIVB instructor, Mr. Waleed Abdelsamad, who is no stranger…

15 Mar

Just saying

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Am just saying, that in a nation where unity and inclusivity are paramount, the realm of sports stands as a shining beacon of these values. However, recent assertions attempting to tarnish this noble ethos have ignited a debate within the public sphere. Am just saying as advocates for inclusivity, we stand resolute in our belief that sports in Namibia belong to all its inhabitants, irrespective of background or creed. Am saying, at the heart of this discourse lies the fundamental principle enshrined in the Namibian constitution: the guarantee of freedom of association and the unequivocal prohibition of discrimination in any…

15 Mar

Tinkering with capitalism shall never Address the masses’ fundamental needs

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Equality, Liberty, Peace, Prosperity, Security, Justice, Stability, Reconciliation, Food, Shelter, Clothing, Employment, Democracy, Rule of Law, Separation of Powers, Deregulation, Community Development, Land Reform, Sustainable Growth, Early Child Development , One Namibia, One Nation, Unity In Diversity, Free Education. Many Namibians surely must have heard the above barrage of phrases, in fact nothing more than political jargons and empty promises which has been contained year after year in the political manifestos of many political parties and formations in Namibia since with the first ever free general elections in Namibia in 1989. With all of them year after year resurfacing, having…

15 Mar

Charting a future for a youthful, growing population

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Namibia's recent census has provided an unadulterated illumination of the challenges and opportunities facing the nation as it navigates its future. With a population now exceeding three million, the growth trajectory since independence is undeniable. It is also a significant milestone in the country's demographic landscape. This latest count, delayed by the pandemic and resource constraints, marks the nation's first digital and spatially-enabled census effort, showcasing a leap in technological adoption for national planning. The surge in urban population, outpacing rural growth, accentuates a global trend towards urbanization, but it also brings to light the pressing issues of urban planning,…

15 Mar

Small Stock Farming: The Imperatives

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Nichlas Mbingeneeko The previous article focused on caring for lambs or goat kids as they are growing. This article focuses on animal health and the most common small stock diseases. In a nutshell, animal health relates to the absence of disease or the normal functioning of an organism and normal behavior of an animal. Animal health is a subset of animal welfare. Animal health also relates, inter alia, to the interplay between animal welfare and environmental protection. Animal health is thus a key component of animal welfare. It is imperative for the farmer to attend to animal health strategically so…

15 Mar

SA wine harvest starts

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Few events within the wine industry attract as much attention and excitement as that of the annual Wine Harvest commemorative event. The event takes place every year in February at the Groot Constantia wine estate and not only marks the birth of South African wine while calling for a blessing on the new harvest but most importantly, paying tribute to key individuals who have made exceptional contributions towards the ongoing success of South African wine. Over the years, many great wine legends have been recognised under the categories of Visionary Leadership (with the 1659 Award for Visionary Leadership), growing inclusivity,…

15 Mar

Stifling visa rules affecting SADC tourism

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Onerous aviation regulations, stifling visa requirements, and a lack of cross-industry collaboration are hampering the Southern African Development Community's (SADC) economic potential. This was the resounding message from aviation experts at the recent Southern African Industrialisation Forum (SAIF) held in Sandton. “We can talk about a free trade area and regional integration, but if people and goods can't move efficiently, it's all just empty promises,” asserted SADC Business Council Tourism Alliance Lead, Natalia Rosa. “The current state of aviation in SADC is a massive own goal for our economies.” Achieving greater connectivity within the SADC aviation industry requires harmonising regulations…

15 Mar

Paratus invests N$75m in capital projects

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Paratus Namibia invested N$75 million in capital projects for the six months ending 31 December 2023. This was a sharp decline compared to N$123 million invested in 2022. In line with the strategy for this financial year, the number of new sites and fiber in new areas were limited to focus on the sign-up of new customers on the existing infrastructure, the company said. The majority of capital expenditure was towards capacity expansion and customer access of the current network. “The outcome of this approach is reflected in the growth of recurring revenue. For the period up to 31 December…

15 Mar

El Niño threatens economy

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The Namibian economy faces risks from low rainfall due to the El Niño weather pattern, NedNambia Holdings has evaluated. Softer global demand will keep the prices of the country’s key exports lower than in 2022. The Bank of Namibia’s latest figures predict that economic growth will moderate to 3,4% in 2024 and 3,1% in 2025 from an estimated 3.9% in 2023. Nedbank believes that a more favourable global environment and progress in addressing domestic inefficiencies would help to maintain economic growth at close to 3,5% between 2024 and 2025. The group said in condensed results for the year ended 31…