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18 Oct

NANSO expresses solidarity with Palestine and condemns the conflict

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Niël Terblanché Pedro Muyo-yeta, Acting Secretary for Political and International Affairs of the Namibian National Students Organization (NANSO), expressed unwavering solidarity with the Palestinian people and vehemently denounced the recent escalation in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that began in the first week of October. The statement, released by NANSO, decries the ongoing violence and oppression faced by the Palestinian people, highlighting the detrimental impact on students and the future of education in the region. The conflict escalated significantly when the Palestinian resistance group, Hamas, launched a daring attack from Gaza into Israel. In response, Israel initiated a series of airstrikes on…

18 Oct

Walvis Bay Municipality unveils ambitious economic vision

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Niël Terblanché John Esterhuizen, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Walvis Bay Municipality, presented an ambitious vision for the town’s forward-thinking economic development at the Stakeholder Engagement on the Local Economic Development Strategic (LED) Implementation Plan. With a clear objective outlined in the 2021-2025 Strategic Plan, the Walvis Bay Municipal Council aims to create a conducive business environment, incorporating an enhanced service delivery strategy to attract investors and foster economic and employment opportunities. Acknowledging the town’s thriving industries in fishing, tourism, and logistics over the past three decades, Esterhuizen stressed the need for transformation to ensure Walvis Bay’s continued global…

18 Oct

25 allegedly denied drought relief food for wearing LPM t-shirts

info_e12wt4csNational News25 allegedly denied drought relief food for wearing LPM t-shirts

Stefanus Nashama Landless People’s Movement (LPM) northern central region office has claimed unfair distribution of drought relief food in the Eenhana constituency of the Ohangwena region. According to LPM Political Action Committee Member, Silas Moses, about 25 people were denied food because they were wearing the party’s regalia during the handover ceremony last year. Moses yesterday told Windhoek Observer that LPM received complaints from members of the Opalasha community regarding the unfair distribution of the drought relief food. “Community members were asked to burn the LPM t-shirts or remove the clothing or else they must go and get the food…

18 Oct

NDF Recognizes Soldiers with Medals

info_e12wt4csNational NewsNDF Recognizes Soldiers with Medals

Stefanus Nashama The Namibian Defence Force (NDF) has honoured and acknowledged its generals and other senior officers with medals for their achievements and contributions to the military’s service. Speaking at the medal parade ceremony yesterday, Chief of the Namibian Defence Force, Air Marshal Martin Pinehas, said military medals are a central and instrumental part of military life presented to officers who have made exclusive commitments to their assigned duties and functions within the Namibian NDF. “Honoring and awarding of medals is a military tradition that has persisted over the years, dating back many decades and centuries,” Pinehas said. According to…

18 Oct

Urban ministry spends over N$4 million on Havana electrification

info_e12wt4csNational NewsUrban ministry spends over N$4 million on Havana electrification

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development has allocated N$4,234,111.78 to fund the electrification of Havana Extension 6 and 7 Phase II, which connected 105 households to the electricity grid. The primary aim of the electrification drive is to enhance the quality of life for the residents of Havana Extension 6 and 7 by providing them with access to essential electricity services. Joseph Uapingene, the Mayor of Windhoek, emphasised the city’s commitment to prioritising the electrification of informal settlements. “This is indeed a very important project, and I applaud the progress made thus far. The City of Windhoek…

18 Oct

Overcrowding blamed for pre-mature babies’ deaths at Central hospital

info_e12wt4csMainDoctors and nurses at the Windhoek Central Hospital said some newborn babies, especially premature ones fall sick within the first two days due to infections which are caused by the overcrowding situation at the state hospital.

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Doctors and nurses at the Windhoek Central Hospital said some newborn babies, especially premature ones fall sick within the first two days due to infections which are caused by the overcrowding situation at the state hospital. The hospital’s Neonatal ward is designed to accommodate 30 babies at a time but sometimes it accommodates 64 babies at once, a situation that makes it hard to control the spread of infections. The doctors said while briefing the Parliament Standing Committee on Gender Equality Social Development and Family Affairs when they visited the hospital this week to assess the status of…

17 Oct

An exclusive interview with Ndapewa Nakanyete a Geography lecturer at the University of Namibia

info_e12wt4csFeaturedAn exclusive interview with Ndapewa Nakanyete a Geography lecturer at the University of Namibia

Ndapewa Nakanyete is a Geography lecturer at the University of Namibia. She just returned from a staff development program in Cologne (Germany), where she spent 2 years working on and completing her PhD. Who is Ndapewa Nakanyete?I hail from the Ohangwena region, where I spent my childhood moving between different villages, although I was born in Nyango, which was a refugee camp for Namibians in Zambia. I am 35 and a Geography lecturer at the University of Namibia.I am passionate about traveling, mostly drawn to Africa because of my birth roots (my mother became pregnant with me in Angola, I…

17 Oct

Economist calls for caution in implementing government handouts

info_e12wt4csObserver MoneyEconomist calls for caution in implementing government handouts

Martin Endjala Local economist and independent researcher, Joseph Sheehama, has strongly opposed the government's plans to introduce a Condition of Basic Income Grant (CBIG) for every unemployed Namibian between the ages of 18 and 59. He believes that while the initiative is commendable, it represents a temporary solution that can promote complacency in terms of innovation and creativity, hindering economic growth. Sheehama pointed out that Namibia faces a critical challenge in the form of high unemployment, which perpetuates the cycle of widespread poverty. He argued that what the country needs is entrepreneurship, not handouts. "Instead of handouts, provide a scheme…

17 Oct

Vast majority of fishing rights held by Namibians

info_e12wt4csNational NewsVast majority of fishing rights held by Namibians

Stefanus Nashama Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Derek Klazen, announced that significant changes have occurred in Namibia’s fishing sector, with 95 percent of fishing rights now held by Namibians. Klazen also highlighted the positive developments in the fishing industry, emphasizing its contributions to employment, value addition, fleet expansion, processing plants, investments, regional development, and corporate social responsibility for broader societal benefit. These remarks were made yesterday, with Klazen underscoring the Ministry’s commitment to reforming fish stock management and treating the fishery sector as a national asset. This includes sound management of fish stocks and promoting domestic employment and processing…

17 Oct

Policymakers are urged to develop business models that counter inequality.

info_e12wt4csNational NewsPolicymakers are urged to develop business models that counter inequality.

Martin Endjala Industrialisation and Trade Minister, Lucia Iipumbu, has challenged policymakers to develop business models and economic sectors that decrease inequalities and minimise societal vulnerabilities. According to Iipumbu, such actions will help promote equitable productive development capacity through smart business strategy and fostering of responsible businesses. She shared her idea during the recently held Business Forum of the third session of the Namibia-South Africa bi-national commission in Windhoek. The minister said there is a need for the business sector to unlock and harness its power as a force for good. “This need is driven by the fact that both our…