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24 Oct

MoHSS spent N$2.7 million to fence off land for Windhoek District Hospital

National News

Ester Mbathera The Ministry of Health and Social Services has spent N$2.7 million to fence off the land for the construction of Windhoek District Hospital. The ministry’s executive director, Ben Nangombe, said this in a statement on Thursday while outlining the activities that have been carried out thus far. “In February 2024, the Ministry carried out a site clearance, marking the start of the work for the construction of the Windhoek District Hospital. This activity was carried out by the National Youth Service at a cost of N$581 900,” he said. The City of Windhoek in 2017 resolved to allocate…

24 Oct

AR probes N$100 million abandoned crocodile farm in Zambezi

Main

Martin Endjala The Affirmative Repositioning (AR) Movement has announced its intention to investigate what it calls a waste of infrastructure and taxpayers' money. The planned investigation involves an abandoned crocodile farm near the Kwando River at Kongola in the Zambezi region, valued at N$100 million at the time of its inception. AR’s chairperson in the Kongola Constituency on Thursday told the Windhoek Observer that they stumbled upon the project during an oversight visit in the area of Kongola last weekend. “This project has been standing now for years. Many young people in these areas had high hopes for employment. But…

24 Oct

Ndama Clinic in Rundu without water for two weeks

National News

Allexer Namundjembo The Ndama Clinic in Rundu has been without water for the past few weeks due to low water pressure. Affirmative Repositioning activist Angelina Immanuel revealed this to the Windhoek Observer on Wednesday. She said she learned from the matron during her visit to the clinic that the facility had been without water for weeks. “It is a big water crisis here. The taps are dry, and the matron informed me that they have been without water for the past two weeks, and it has become a norm every year during this season. What worries me the most is…

24 Oct

AI set to radically alter Namibia’s electricity supply capability

National Newsartificial intelligence, Namibia Electricity Supply Industry (ESI)

Niël Terblanché Namibia is stepping into a new era of electricity supply, with its sights set on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) to meet the country’s long-term goals of universal electricity access by 2040. This vision was high on the agenda at the 2024 Namibia Electricity Supply Industry (ESI) Forum, held in Otjiwarongo, where energy stakeholders explored the role of AI in improving electricity access, affordability, and utilities' sustainability. The minister of mines and energy, Tom Alweendo, highlighted both the promise and challenges that AI might present. “To achieve universal access by 2040, we must overcome some challenges. Our vast geographic…

24 Oct

Namibia repeats call for global peace

National News

Niël Terblanché Reflecting on the significance of peace in securing a brighter and more prosperous future for all should be at the top of the agenda in all government structures around the globe. On Thursday, Namibia joined the global community in commemorating the 79th United Nations (UN) Day under the theme “Cultivating a Culture of Peace.” President Nangolo Mbumba, in a special message, stressed the vital role the UN plays in promoting peace, stability, and multilateralism in a world currently grappling with widespread conflict and unrest. Mbumba said the theme resonates deeply with Namibia’s role as Co-Chair of the Summit…

24 Oct

The role of the African clergy in the liberation struggle; The case of Zimbabwe and Namibia Part II

Opinions

Paul T Shipale Firstly, Muzorewa slowly entered into the turbulent Black Nationalist politics when the radical white Bishop Ralph Edward Dodge, Head of the United Methodist Church between 1956 and 1964 was deported in 1964. The deportation Order asked Bishop Dodge to leave Rhodesia within fifteen days as from 16 July 1964. The main reason was that Dodge had characteristically defied ‘white Rhodesian tradition’ by insisting on ‘eating with blacks, staying with blacks and riding on the same buses with African pastors, to the extent it was possible to become one with the people and churches he had been sent…

24 Oct

Namibia skips 2024 BRICS summit due to non-membership

National NewsAlfredo Hengari, Namibian Presidency

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Namibia did not attend the 2024 BRICS summit held in Moscow, Russia, as the country was not invited. The Namibian Presidency clarified the country’s absence, citing the fact that it is not yet a member of the BRICS bloc. Presidential spokesperson, Alfredo Hengari confirmed on Wednesday that Namibia’s participation in last year’s BRICS summit, held in South Africa, was only as an observer, not as a participant. “Namibia was invited as an observer to last year’s summit but did not receive an invitation this year because the country is not a member of BRICS,” Hengari stated. BRICS currently…

24 Oct

MoHSS set to rollout HPV vaccines soon

National NewsBen Nangombe, human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines, Walter Kamaya, World Health Organization (WHO)

Erasmus Shalihaxwe The executive director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), Ben Nangombe, has announced that the government is on the verge of introducing human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines in the public health sector. The vaccine prevents HPV infections that may lead to cervical cancer. A statement, released on Thursday, highlighted the ministry’s past achievements and future projects. Nangombe stated that the ministry is collaborating with the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) to bring HPV vaccines to the country and is actively finalising an implementation plan. ‘’Most cases of cervical cancer in Namibia are caused by…

24 Oct

Kawana urges united action against GBV

National NewsElundu Police Post

Allexer Namundjembo Home Affairs Minister Albert Kawana has expressed concern over the increasing cases of gender-based violence in the country. Kawana made this statement at the inauguration of the Elundu Police Post, held yesterday in the Omundaungilo Constituency of the Ohangwena Region. He noted that official national statistics, particularly those on gender-based violence reported to the Namibian Police Force, indicate that crimes committed against women and children are rising, with the Ohangwena region being one of the areas with the highest reported cases. “It is, therefore my submission that a holistic approach is required from all stakeholders to address this…

24 Oct

Swapo councillors object to renaming of Oranjemund streets

National News

Martin Endjala Several local authorities and Swapo councillors in the ||Karas and Hardap regions have objected to the street renaming in the region, describing it as unlawful. They say the street renaming was unjust because due process was not followed. Notable individuals, such as the leader of the Landless People's Movement (LPM), Bernadus Swartbooi, have had streets named after them. Oranjemund deputy mayor Sekunda Tsheya Petrus could not respond as she was busy in a meeting. Mariental Swapo councillor Mairos Skrywer said she was against the renaming of the street to that of the LPM leader. “I told the council…