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16 Aug

Kevin de Bruyne injury: Man City midfielder out for up to four months and may need surgery

ObserverSportsKevin de Bruyne injury: Man City midfielderout for up to four months and may need surgery

Kevin de Bruyne could miss the next four months of the season as Manchester City decide whether he needs surgery on a hamstring injury, manager Pep Guardiola says. The 32-year-old limped off after 23 minutes in City’s opening win against Burnley at Turf Moor on Friday. De Bruyne also went off injured during the Champions League final win over Inter Milan in June. “It’s a serious injury,” said Guardiola. Super Cup: Man City have hunger to win every trophy - Rodri The Belgium midfielder missed all City’s pre-season matches and returned as a second-half substitute in the Community Shield defeat…

16 Aug

Inspiring American Para-Swimmer EncouragesNamibian Athlete to Dream Big

ObserverFeatured, Sportsrecently connected with aspiring Namibian para-swimmer, Taylor Winnet

Diego Kahlari In a heart-warming display of cross-continental support and camaraderie, American para-swimmer and member of the U.S. Paralympics 2023 National Team, Taylor Winnet, recently connected with aspiring Namibian para-swimmer, Keila de Oliviera. The virtual meeting served as a beacon of encouragement and empowerment, as the seasoned athlete shared her remarkable journey and offered invaluable insights to inspire Keila’s own para-swimming career. Taylor Winnet has overcome formidable challenges to become a beacon of inspiration in the para-sports community. After sustaining a series of life-altering accidents, Winnet discovered the world of Paralympic Swimming through Coach Brian Loeffler from Loyola University Maryland.…

16 Aug

International pressure dictating the management of our natural resources: Hambukushu Chief

ObserverNational NewsErwin Munika Mbambo, International pressure dictating the management of our natural resources: Hambukushu Chief

Stefanus Nashama Chief of the Hambukushu tribe, Erwin Munika Mbambo, has deeply expressed his concern over the issue of Namibia’s Obeisance to international pressure on how the country manages its natural resources. As a traditional leader, Mbambo said he has observed that international conservation groups have tendencies to dictate and manipulate how African countries should manage their natural resources, causing the country to suffer the consequences afterward. According to him, international conservation individuals have no understanding of the social dimensions and realities of local communities in countries, like Namibia, citing that their interest only relies on their benefits. In this…

16 Aug

Leader of protesting DRC residents not eligible for more housing

ObserverNational NewsDRC informal settlement of Swakopmund, Leader of protesting DRC residents not eligible for more housing

Niël Terblanché A group of frustrated residents of the DRC informal settlement of Swakopmund gathered at the municipality’s head office to demand faster and more effective action on housing matters because they were reportedly overlooked by the local authority. According to Linda Mupupa, the Public Relations Officer of the Swakopmund Municipality, the group of disgruntled people marched to the municipality headquarters this morning last Friday to voice their concerns over the slow progress with the local authority’s way of addressing housing issues. “The residents intended to present a petition demanding faster and more effective action on housing matters as they…

16 Aug

Trade ministry gets IT equipment worth N$ 123 m to boost international markets

ObserverFeatured, Observer MoneyTrade has received Information Technology (IT), Trade ministry gets IT equipment worth N$ 123 m to boost international markets

Martin Endjala The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade has received Information Technology (IT) equipment from the European Union (EU) worth N$ 123 million to help the country boost international markets. The equipment is provided through the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) Implementation Plan Programme that exist between Namibia and the EU. They are intended to assist operations of the Directorate of International Trade Programme in the ministry, which aims to enhance Namibia’s access to export markets by improving the Government’s capacity to manage international trade agreements, with a specific focus on trade with the EU. During the handover ceremony which took…

16 Aug

Destination Namibia sees record number of tourist arrivals

ObserverNational NewsAnnual Tourist Statistical Report for 2022, Destination Namibia sees record number of tourist arrivals

Niël Terblanché Namibia recorded a record increase in the number of international and inbound tourists last year. Pohamba Shifeta, the Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism during the launch of the Annual Tourist Statistical Report for 2022 said the country experienced a record 98.1 percent increase in tourist arrivals from 232 756 in 2021) to 461 027 in 2022. He added that the figure indicates a 28.9 percent recovery level from the annual tourist arrivals of 2019. “The report highlights and summarizes tourist arrivals in the country and also includes variables such as age group, gender, point of entry, purpose…

16 Aug

Heroes Day celebration change of venue disappoints Omuthiya residents

ObserverNational NewsDebby Shipanga, Heroes Day celebration change of venue disappoints Omuthiya residents, Ottilie Shingenge

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The relocation of Heroes Day commemoration venue from Omuthiya to Windhoek, has left some residents disappointed, citing financial losses already spent in preparation for the day. One of the residents, Debby Shipanga, said she spent N$ 1200on Namibian flags and t-shirts to sell at the venue and hoped to generate at least N$ 2300, but her hopes are now dashed. “Since it is a national day, I was looking forward to people buying t-shirts with the Namibian flag on, but the chance is no longer there. What am I going to do with the stock? Hopefully people will…

16 Aug

Hardap and //KarasRegional Councils push to kick NamPower out of SORED shares

ObserverMainErastus Uutoni, Hardap and //KarasRegional Councils push to kick NamPower out of SORED shares

Martin Endjala Apart from pushing to join the Southern Regional Electricity Distribution (SORED) Company, the leadership of Hardap and //Kharas Regional Council are further pushing for another company called //AU-OB Electricity Distribution to get shares in SORED, a deal that exclude Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower). The two regions leadership kept Minister of Urban and Rural Development Erastus Uutoni, in the dark about their plans, and failed to seek approval from the minister as per the Regional Councils Act of 1992 and the Local Authorities Councils Act of 1992. In a letter dated 14 August 2023, seen by this publication, Uutoni…

15 Aug

Namibian Toastmaster to Compete for World Championship Title

ObserverFeatured, National NewsNamibian Toastmaster to Competefor World Championship Title

Nikhita Winkler The annual Toastmasters event, renowned as the pinnacle of public speaking competitions, draws participants from across the globe, spanning over 100 countries. In the illustrious 85-year history of this prestigious competition, Africa has achieved victory on only two occasions, highlighting the extraordinary accomplishment of Verity Price from South Africa in 2021 and Cyril Junior Dim from Zimbabwe in 2022. Now, it is with great honor that I follow in their footsteps, proudly representing Namibia as the first semifinalist from our nation, taking my place among the distinguished top 28 contenders at this year’s World Championship, scheduled to be…

15 Aug

Blue Boys announces interim Executive Committee for 2023/24 season

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Staff Writer SWAKOPMUND based football club, Blue Boys Football Club (FC) has appointed Elton Katangolo as the president of an interim Executive Committee charged with leading the team towards stability, growth and enriched community involvement. Katangolo will lead Blue Boys’ interim Executive Committee for the 2023/24 season. The committee will also consist of Chairperson, Elton Katangolo, Vice-Chairperson, Eddy Angula, General Secretary, Laina Junias, Team Manager- Likkius Ellias, Treasurers- Frans Hamunyela and Imanuel Kaufilwa. Meanwhile, Marvin Sakeus was named Public Relations Officer, with Regto David named as Legal Advisor, with Victor Petrus and Charles Sabatha named as additional executive members. According…