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08 Mar

Nampol pledges strengthened efforts to combat GBV

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Niël Terblanché The Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, in a special message on International Women’s Day, stressed the profound significance of the day for the force and the wider society. Marking a global celebration of women’s achievements and a call to action for accelerating gender parity, the General emphasized the Namibian Police’s dedication to recognizing and honouring the indispensable role women play across all facets of life, including in the realm of law enforcement and societal safety. Under the theme of inspiring inclusion and fostering empowerment, General Shikongo proudly noted the Namibian Police’s ongoing commitment…

08 Mar

Namibia calls for women’s inclusion in politics ahead of elections

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Niël Terblanché On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Namibia’s Deputy Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare, Ui/O/OO Royal Kxao, stressed the importance of women’s participation in the forthcoming electoral processes. Speaking at the official opening of the workshop that is aimed at bolstering women’s engagement in the political arena, the Deputy Minister reiterated the theme of this year’s celebration, “Inspire Inclusion. Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress,” which stresses the imperative of fostering an inclusive society where women’s contributions are recognized and valued. Namibia, poised for its Presidential and National Assembly elections in November 2024, with the…

08 Mar

Campaign against plastic bags intensifies

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Niël Terblanché In an effort to reinforce environmental conservation efforts, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism has reiterated its commitment to discouraging the use of plastic shopping bags across Namibia, a policy aimed at mitigating the detrimental effects these items have on the ecosystem. Pohamba Shifeta, the Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism shed light on the renewed effort during the inauguration of the Fourth Sustainable Development Awards He said that getting rid of plastic bags altogether is a significant step in the nation’s journey towards ecological preservation. The genesis of this environmentally conscious campaign dates back to 2019…

08 Mar

Shaningwa calls for calm ahead of Central Committee meeting

info_e12wt4csMainShaningwa calls for calm ahead of Central Committee meeting

Stefanus Nashama SWAPO Party Secretary-General, Sophia Shaningwa, urged party members, followers, and sympathisers to remain calm ahead of the Central Committee (CC) meeting tomorrow. The Central Committee is tasked to decide whether the party will have an extraordinary congress to elect the party president or if it will endorse Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the party presidential candidate for the November elections. “The rank and file of Swapo party, supporters and sympathisers are advised to remain calm while waiting for the leadership to engage and communicate back after the Central Committee meeting,” she said when contacted for an update today regarding the…

08 Mar

Dundee Precious Metals sold for N$910 million

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Martin Endjala Dundee Precious Metals (DPM) has announced that it has entered into a definitive share purchase agreement for the sale of its Tsumeb Smelter in Namibia for N$910 million to a Chinese company, the Sinomine Resource Group. The sale includes all its associated assets and liabilities, through the disposition of all of the issued and outstanding shares it indirectly holds in Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb Holding (Pty). “We are pleased to announce the sale of the Tsumeb smelter, which is consistent with our strategic objective of focusing on our gold mining assets and simplifying our portfolio going forward. We…

08 Mar

Letshego borrowing reaches N$3.1 Billion

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyLetshego borrowing reaches N$3.1 Billion

Local borrowing by Letshego Holdings (Namibia) increased to N$ 3.1 billion in the year ended 31 December 2023 as the company undertook to finance growth and decrease reliance on parent funding. The company said in its financial results that it has been progressively implementing its digitalisation strategy in line with our ambition to grow market share. These sentiments were expressed by Chief Executive Officer, Ester Kali and Chairperson, Mansueta-Maria Nakale. Further, customer deposit mobilization continued in 2023 with growth from N$536 million at the end of 2022 to N$828 million at the end of 2023. The group remains optimistic about…

08 Mar

Underdog Namibia Faces Tough Challenge in Debut Futsal Appearance

info_e12wt4csSportsUnderdog Namibia Faces Tough Challenge in Debut Futsal Appearance

In a surprising turn of events, Namibia and Mauritania have been drawn against powerhouse teams Egypt and Libya in Group B of the CAF Futsal Championships. This marks the first time Namibia and Mauritania have been pitted against such formidable opponents. The draw, which took place in Morocco on March 7, 2024, Namibia, making its debut appearance in the Futsal Championships, faces an uphill battle as they prepare to take on three-time champions Egypt and one-time winners Libya. Namibia’s opening match on April 11, 2024, in Rabat will be a crucial test for the fledgling team. With limited experience on…

08 Mar

Just Saying with Matts Haikali

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Am just saying The recent announcement of a budgetary increase in the sport ministry budget is a welcome development that brings a glimmer of hope to the sporting community in our nation. Am just saying, for years, the sports sector has been neglected, with glaring disparities and challenges that demand urgent attention. However, the increase in budget allocation signifies a potential shift in the administration of sports and holds the promise of addressing long-standing issues within the sector. Am just saying, one of the most promising aspects of this budgetary increase is the acknowledgment of the need for a revamped…

08 Mar

Celebrating 40 Years of Volleyball Excellence with the DOC Tournament

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In a celebration of four decades of volleyball, the Namibia Volleyball Federation (NVF) is gearing up to host the 40th anniversary of the esteemed DOC Tournament. Scheduled to take place at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund on March 30th and 31st, 2024, this event marks a pivotal milestone in Namibian volleyball history. Named in honor of Dr. Juergen Munz, affectionately known as Doc, a distinguished dentist and pioneer of Namibian volleyball during the 1970s and 1980s, the DOC Tournament holds a special place as a historical cornerstone in the country’s sporting landscape. Bank Windhoek, the principal sponsor for the past…

08 Mar

With capitalism shall there one day ever be no more hunger, shacks in Namibia?

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THERE are two unpalatable truths that must sooner rather than later dawn on the leaders of the South. As much as the world economic order is no longer based on and determined by the East and West polarity, the cold war as was then, the world is still very much based on the rich and poor, with the South, richly endowed naturally as it may be, still being poor and destined to given the status quo of the world economic order of so-called equality. While the North, that has been siphoning off the natural resources of the South, continuing to…