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15 Mar

Young Namibians encouraged to take the lead in the upcoming elections

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Niël Terblanché With the Presidential and National Assembly elections fast approaching, the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) is urging young people to step forward and play a leading role in shaping the future of the nation. Chief Electoral and Referenda Officer, Petrus Shaama, stressed the importance of youth engagement in the electoral process, highlighting the Commission’s efforts to ensure a seamless and inclusive voting experience. Preparations for the elections have been underway for years, with the ECN leaving no stone unturned to address challenges such as low voter turnout, especially among young voters. Shaama assured the public that the Commission…

15 Mar

City police mum on repair cost of non-functioning CCTV cameras

info_e12wt4csNational NewsCity police mum on repair cost of non-functioning CCTV cameras

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Windhoek City Police remains reticent about the repair costs of non-functioning Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras scattered throughout the city and the overall impact on public safety despite repeated inquiries. Upon request, the City Police revealed that out of the 131 CCTV cameras installed, six are temporarily out of service due to faulty network transmission devices. “The majority of the cameras are visible to the public at various intersections, and certain areas of the city, both the eastern and western area command divided by the B1 road. Most cameras that are non-functional are due to faulty networking…

15 Mar

Hardap Irrigation Scheme faces shutdown as Hardap Dam water level falls

info_e12wt4csNational NewsHardap Irrigation Scheme faces shutdown as Hardap Dam water level falls

Niël Terblanché A looming water crisis threatens to devastate the Hardap Irrigation Scheme and surrounding communities as NamWater announces plans to discontinue water releases for irrigation if the dire situation persists. With the Hardap Dam’s water level plummeting to a critically low 12.8 percent due to poor rainfall in the catchment area, urgent measures are underway to address the impending crisis. Franklin Kavita, NamWater’s manager for the southern business unit, stressed that water for human consumption will take precedence over the needs of irrigation farmers. Despite provisions made to sustain potable water supplies until December amid dwindling inflows, Kavita warned…

15 Mar

President Mbumba to testify in Fishrot case if summoned

info_e12wt4csMainPresident Mbumba to testify in Fishrot case if summoned\

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,…