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24 Sep

Long-distance legend Helalia Johannes bows out of major competitions

info_e12wt4csFeatured, SportsHelalia Johannes

Hilarius Hamutenya Long-distance runner Helalia Johannes said she will no longer participate in major events such as the World Championship, Commonwealth Games or the Olympic Games. She told the Windhoek Observer newspaper on Tuesday. “I am an old person now, and the competition level is high compared to my level and age,” she said. The 44-year-old member of the Namibia Defence Force said she will be focussing on doing exercises for flexibility. “I will only continue doing the flexibility training and sports activities for my health and lifestyle,” she said. According to Johannes, she likes trying her best in sports,…

23 Sep

No government or ruling party lasts forever – Venaani

info_e12wt4csFeatured, National NewsPopular Democratic Movement, SWAPO

Stefanus Nashama The Popular Democratic Movement’s (PDM) leader, McHenry Venaani believes the reign of Swapo will not last forever. He made the remarks while addressing a PDM mega rally at Nkurenkuru on Saturday. “There is no loyalty to the Namibian people. However, ladies and gentlemen, let me remind you: no government or ruling party lasts forever. The reign of Swapo shall not last forever either,” he said. Venaani claimed that the current government has been manipulating the country for a long time. “We must confront the undeniable reality that our communities have been manipulated for far too long,” he stated.…

22 Sep

‘I have never taken up membership with AR’ – Ipinge

info_e12wt4csFeatured, MainKnowledge Ipinge, Laina Shapange

Ester Mbathera Former Affirmative Repositioning movement (AR) activist, Knowledge Ipinge who defected to Swapo on Saturday, says he never took up membership with the movement since its transition to a political party. “I have never taken up membership with the AR,” he said. Ipinge told the Windhoek Observer on Sunday that the leadership of the Swapo party's vice president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, which he described as rooted in pragmatism, integrity, accountability, meritocracy, and inclusivity, significantly influenced his decision to rejoin Swwapo. “I refuse to participate in any discussion that attempts to create a narrative of bad blood between myself, AR, and…

16 Sep

Art exhibition reflects on identity and transformation

info_e12wt4csFeatured, National NewsBoemo Sekgoma, Jo Rogge, So She Was Turned to a Pillar of Salt

Moses Magadza An art exhibition themed, “So She Was Turned to a Pillar of Salt,” began in the Namibian capital Windhoek on Saturday, with renowned Namibian artist Jo Rogge being hailed for her transformative contributions to contemporary art and social justice. The exhibition, which opened to an engaged audience of art enthusiasts, diplomats, and social activists, revolves around the complex relationship between memory, identity, and the evolution of society. SADC Parliamentary Forum secretary general Boemo Sekgoma, was the keynote speaker at the launch. “Art is the language through which we express the soul of humanity,” she said. Drawing on the…

15 Sep

Military Police accused of brutally beating a boy in Rundu

info_e12wt4csFeatured, National NewsMulao Sonicah Matongo

Martin Endjala About eight undercover police officers in Rundu have been accused of brutally beating a 19-year-old boy in Rundu last month in connection with the theft of some phones. A case has been opened at the police station by the victim. The Kavango East regional Deputy Commissioner Mulao Sonicah Matongo, confirmed the incident to the Windhoek Observer last week. “Yes we are aware of the allegations and the complaint also opened a case and the police are currently busy investigating,” she said. Matongo also clarified that the complainant was not beaten by officers of the Namibian Police but by…

10 Sep

500 African captains of industry convene in Windhoek

info_e12wt4csFeatured, National NewsACFTA, AU MSMEs, NIPDB

Hilarius Hamutenya Over 500 African industry leaders, policymakers, and small businesses are gathering in Windhoek for the third Annual Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (AU MSMEs) forum to foster innovation and enhance capacity. The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development (NIPDB) is hosting the event, which will run until Friday under the theme 'Fostering financial empowerment and educational innovation for African startups'. The four-day summit will include various activities aimed at equipping MSMEs with the information and skills needed to trade and boost intra-African trade under ACFTA. Mathew Kaholongo, the director at the Cabinet’s secretariat under the office of the Prime…

09 Sep

Swapo gala dinner raises N$16.2 million

info_e12wt4csFeatured, National NewsSwapo gala dinner raises N$16.2 million

Ester Mbathera Swapo raised N$16.2 million during the party’s 2024 party election campaign fundraising gala dinner held at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek on Friday.The more than 900 attendees splashed out N$1 000 per ticket or N$10 000 per table of ten people to be part of the event which was attended by business people and party members from all over the country ahead of the party’s central committee and the electoral college. The funds were raised from the sale of portraits of Founding President Sam Nujoma and later President Hage Geingob which reached the highest prices respectively.Grootfontein-based businessman Joseph…

04 Sep

Namibia Youth Games fixtures confirmed

info_e12wt4csFeatured, SportsNamibia Sports Commission (NSC)

Hilarius Hamutenya The countdown began for the thrilling third edition of the Namibia Youth Games when the Namibia Sports Commission (NSC) released the fixtures. The draw for the fixtures took place in Windhoek on Wednesday. The games, set to ignite the sporting scene from September 11 to 15, will take place in the towns of Oshakati, Ondangwa, and Ongwediva in the Oshana Region. Teams from all 14 regions will showcase their talent across football, volleyball, and netball. Male and female teams from all 14 regions will participate in the games. All regions will send netball and football teams. For basketball,…

04 Sep

Dr Hage Geingob Cup’s grand finale

info_e12wt4csFeatured, SportsEmma Kantema-Gaomas, The Legacy Continues

HILARIUS HAMUTENYA The tenth and final edition of the Dr. Hage Geingob Cup was launched on Wednesday in Windhoek under the theme, "The Legacy Continues." This highly anticipated event is set to take place on 19 October at the Independence Stadium and promises to captivate Namibian football fans as six teams compete for the top prize. The participating teams are Eeshoke Chula Chula, African Stars, Girls and Goals, FC Ongos Ladies, Omake Celebrities (powered by MTC), and Danger Points Celebrities (powered by NBL and Bank Windhoek). Deputy Minister of Sport, Youth, and National Service, Emma Kantema-Gaomas, who officiated at the…

01 Sep

Lung sickness outbreak in Opuwo contained

info_e12wt4csFeatured, National NewsDirectorate of Veterinary Services (DVS), Johannes Shoopala, Opuwo State Veterinary

Niël Terblanché The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform has lifted all restrictions previously imposed following an outbreak of lung sickness in cattle in the Opuwo State Veterinary District of the Kunene region. The chief veterinary officer at the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS), Johannes Shoopala, said in a statement released on Friday that the decision follows the successful containment and management of the disease by the directorate. According to Shoopala, the outbreak, which was first reported on 1 July in a herd of cattle at Okapundja village, prompted immediate and effective action. “The Directorate of Veterinary Services swiftly…