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Stefanus Nashama In support of splitting the Samora Machel constituency into two parts, the residents of Goreangab informal settlement said they are willing to forgo any development that may arise from the creation of a new constituency. This includes moving or relocating to allow the construction of infrastructure like hospitals and schools, constituency offices, police stations, standard marketplaces, roads, sports fields, and many other services. An official from the constituency office held a meeting with the residents at the Handino Hishongwa Community Centre in Goreangab on Saturday. The meeting was set to discuss the demarcation and the name of a…

Niël Terblanché Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba has expressed his unwavering support for South Africa’s newly re-elected President, Cyril Ramaphosa, as he joined other international dignitaries in Pretoria for Ramaphosa’s second inauguration. This event marks a fundamental moment in South Africa’s political landscape with the formation of the Government of National Unity (GNU). Chief Justice Raymond Zondo swore in President Ramaphosa at the inauguration ceremony at the Union Buildings. Nearly 20 heads of state and government, including President Mbumba, attended the event and reaffirmed the strong and enduring bilateral relations between Namibia and South Africa. President Mbumba highlighted that the new…

Niël Terblanché Namibia is grappling with one of the worst droughts in recent memory, prompting the government to seek urgent assistance to bridge a significant funding gap in its drought relief programme. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa, highlighted the severity of the situation during a joint coordination meeting with the country's development partners on Wednesday. Mutorwa stressed the dire need for additional resources to combat the devastating effects of prolonged dry conditions that have exacerbated food insecurity and strained the livelihoods of vulnerable communities across Namibia. He said that the Namibian government has committed…

Niël Terblanché Namibia's ambitions to become a premier destination for luxury yacht tourism received a significant boost with the arrival of the magnificent 64-metre steel yacht, Attila, at the Port of Walvis Bay on Monday. The docking of such a magnificent vessel emphasizes the Namibian Ports Authority's (Namport) ongoing efforts to position Namibia as a regional hub for cargo as well as luxury yacht tourism, enhancing the country's international reputation and economic prospects. The Attila, a luxurious masterpiece owned by Mauricio Filiberti, an Argentinian entrepreneur and founder of Transclor, a leading water purification chemicals company, exemplifies the pinnacle of maritime…

Martin Endjala Following weeks without running water, the Ongaaka village in the Omuthiya Constituency, Oshikoto region, has had its water supply restored. Emilia Tobias, a member of the community member confirmed this on Tuesday. For several weeks, the village has been without water, forcing many community members to walk long distances to the nearest village to fetch water. She told Windhoek Observer that all taps are now running throughout the day, and she is grateful to all those who heard their cry and came to their aid. “Yes, the water is back, but it is not running fast and used…