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24 Aug

Swapo is still popular countrywide: Amukwiyu

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Stefanus Nashama Swapo’s Oshikoto regional coordinator, Armas Amukwiyu, said the party is still popular across the country despite other political players suggesting that it has reached its expiry date among the electorate. Amukwiyu was responding to remarks made by Landless Peoples Movement leader, Bernadus Swartbooi, who claimed that Swapo has lost its popularity in the northern regions where it enjoyed major support in the past. While addressing a press conference in Outjo yesterday, Swartbooi said that he was recently in the northern regions and he was shocked to discover that Swapo is no longer wanted there. “I was in the…

24 Aug

Geingob attends BRICS summit

ObserverNational NewsAlfredo Hengari, BRICS-Africa Outreach, Geingob attends BRICS summit

Stefanus Nashama President Hage Geingob has left Namibia to attend and participate in the BRICS-Africa Outreach and the BRICS Plus Dialogues in Johannesburg, South Africa. According to Presidential Spokesperson, Alfredo Hengari, the summit is running for three days and has already started on Tuesday. The summit will end today. Hengari indicated that the BRICS-Africa Outreach and BRICS Plus Dialogue focuses on drawing continuity and building from the BRICS-Africa Outreach and BRICS Plus Dialogues, which have been convened in the past. He said the sub-theme for this year’s summit is “Working towards the realisation of the African Aspiration”. BRICS is a…

24 Aug

Oshana Region is an ideal investment destination: Nandi-Ndeitwah

ObserverNational NewsOshana Region is an ideal investment destination: Nandi-Ndeitwah

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Deputy Prime Minister, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said the Oshana Region is a prime investment destination, offering a favourable business environment and a range of untapped opportunities. Nandi-Ndeitwah made these remarks yesterday at the Oshana Investment Conference which is presented under the theme: “IgnitingEeconomic Growth”. She said Oshana’s strategic location, fertile lands and abundant resources, the region serves as one of the gateways to a thriving economy in Namibia. While highlighting what is required from leaders, she said it is important to prioritise investment in infrastructure development within the region, such as improving road networks, electricity and water supply systems.…

24 Aug

Heroes Day budget increased to over N$2 million

ObserverNational NewsAudrin Mathe, Heroes Day budget increased to over N$2 million, N$550 000

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Executive Director of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, Audrin Mathe, has disclosed that Government has raised the budget for the upcoming Heroes’ Day commemoration to N$2,042,770.59 million. This is a significant increase from the initial figure of N$550 000 for the 33rd Heroes’ Day event scheduled for August 26 in Windhoek. According to Mathe’s breakdown of the budget, N$1,207,816.62 was allocated for catering while N$394,295,67 will be spent on information, N$259,875,67 for logistics, N$32,782,50 for protocol and N$148,000 for entertainment. Mathe did not disclose which companies are contracted to provide services for the one-day event.…

23 Aug

RFIN launches 16th annual conference edition

ObserverObserver MoneyRetirement Funds Institute of Namibia (RFIN), Sabrina Jacobs

Stefanus Nashama The Retirement Funds Institute of Namibia (RFIN) yesterday launched its 16th annual conference edition under the theme "Towards a Relevant, Resilient and Resourced Future – Putting the 'R' Back into Savings". Speaking during the launch, the company Vice-Chairperson Sabrina Jacobs, said this year's conference holds a special significance as RFIN delves into a theme that resonates deeply with the challenges and opportunities of its time. According to Jacobs, the conference will take place on the 21 and 22 September 2023, at Droombos in the capital. She indicated that the conference will be attended by registered delegates and delegates…

23 Aug

Circular Economy: A Sustainability Promise

ObserverFeatured, OpinionsCircular Economy, Circular Economy: A Sustainability Promise

Vivian !Nou-/Gawaseb and McClay Thikusho The need of adopting the circular economy’s principles becomes evident when we try to reimagine a sustainable future for Namibia. The circular economy is an economic model that emphasises the recycling and repurposing of materials and goods, particularly as a strategy to maintain ecologically responsible or sustainable production.It offers a paradigmshifting strategy that not only encourages economic development but also ensures social advancement and preservation of the environment. Prioritising and allocating resources to theprogress of circularity is becoming more and more important, especially in the context of Namibia. This specifically applies to important industries including…

23 Aug

There’s a pathetic & amateurish campaign to discredit Paragon: Jacobs

ObserverNational NewsHosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA), There’s a pathetic & amateurish campaign to discredit Paragon: Jacobs

Hertta-MarIA Amutenja Paragon Investment Holdings co-founder, Lazarus Jacobs, has vehemently dismissed allegations of insufficient capacity to execute ground handling services at Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA) and raised concerns over a pathetic & amateurish campaign to discredit Paragon Aviation Services. Paragon Aviation Services, which is part of Paragon Investment Holdings, has recently started providing ground handling services at the HKIA after it was awarded the contract by the Namibia Airports Company when the contract of the previous service provider Menzies Aviation Namibia came to an end. However, Menzies has been fighting tooth and nail in courts to cling onto the…

23 Aug

Illegal wire snares are decimating wildlife in Etosha

ObserverNational NewsEtosha National Park, Illegal wire snares are decimating wildlife in Etosha, wire snares

Niël Terblanché People that have settled in communities in various areas of the Etosha National Park, one of Namibia’s premier tourist attractions are decimating wildlife by using wire snares to kill animals for food. Romeo Muyunda, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism said in a statement that the government institution is concerned over the increasing use of snares to illegally hunt and kill wild animals in the park. The ministry expressed its concern after visitors to the park recently spotted several animals with snares around their necks. The incidents were reported causing to the ministry. Muyunda…

23 Aug

NAMCOL CEO confirms investigations into misappropriated funds

ObserverNational NewsChief Executive Officer, Heroldt Murangi, NAMCOL CEO confirms investigations into misappropriated funds

Stefanus Nashama Namibian College of Open Learning’s (NAMCOL) Chief Executive Officer, Heroldt Murangi, said there are ongoing internal investigations on reported misappropriated funds at the institution. He made the revelations yesterday to Windhoek Observer upon enquiry, of an alleged N$3 million that went missing. The allegations were made by the Affirmative Repositioning (AR) Movement’s leader, Job Amupanda. Murangi said that he is not aware that N$3 million was stolen from the institution but he is aware of certain funds that were misappropriated. He added that he does not know what the actual amount is and that he is waiting for…

23 Aug

N$550 000 budgeted for Heroes Day commemoration

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja Executive Director in the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, Audrin Mathe, has revealed that Government has availed N$550 000 towards Heroes Day commemoration in Windhoek. Mathe made the revelation in an exclusive interview with the Windhoek Observer yesterday and confirmed that it is all systems go for Saturday’s event meant to remember and celebrate heroes and heroines who contributed to the liberation struggle of Namibia. The 33rd Heroes Day commemoration, which was to be held in Omuthiya in the Oshikoto region was moved to the capital city last week. Mathe, last week announced that the change of…