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20 Jul

LGBTQI community warned to not insult war veterans

ObserverNational NewsLGBTQI community warned to not insult war veterans, Wendelinus Hamutenya

Stefanus Nashama The Uukwiyuushona Constituency Councillor and member of the National Council, Andreas Amundjindi has sternly warned gay activist Wendelinus Hamutenya and those who engage in same-sex practices, to not insult the veterans of the liberation struggle. During the second reading of the private member’s bill in the National Council yesterday, Amundjindi said Namibia should remain the land of the brave, and that it should not become a land of ‘Sodom and Gomora’. He stated that Namibia cannot allow gays and lesbians to continue insulting veterans of the liberation struggle, who he says brought independence and freedom that gays and…

20 Jul

Abuse of system prompts mandatory Visas for Namibians traveling to the UK

ObserverMainAbuse of system prompts mandatory Visas for Namibians traveling to the UK, Charles Moore

Niël Terblanché With immediate effect, Namibian nationals will need to apply for a visa to visit the United Kingdom. According to a statement issued by the British High Commission in Windhoek, the UK Government decided to impose the new visa regime because of the sustained and significant increase since 2016 in the number of UK asylum applications from Namibian nationals at the UK border. “This constitutes an abuse of the provision to visit the UK for a limited period as non-visa nationals,” British High Commissioner to Namibia, Charles Moore, said. The changes in the travel regime for Namibians will take…

20 Jul

Alba Chipamba Training Centre criticized for expelling student

ObserverNational NewsAlba Chipamba Training Centre criticized for expelling student, Inna Hengari

Stefanus Nashama The Alba Chipamba Training Centre in Oshikango was inundated with criticism this week from members of the public, parliamentarians, lawyers, and organisations over its decision to expel an 18-year old student nurse because of a TikTok video in which she is singing to music and holding a glass while in uniform. Youthful parliamentarian, Inna Hengari on Tuesday commented on the matter and said that when young people are believed to be acting inappropriately, they should be called, corrected, and advised. They should not be shunned or dismissed. Hengari, who is also an activist, said she has observed that…

20 Jul

ECB dissatisfied with 37 non-complying distributors

ObserverNational NewsECB dissatisfied with 37 non-complying distributors, Robert Kahimise

Martin Endjala The Electricity Control Board has expressed disappointment with 37 distribution licensees who have not yet applied for the review of their tariffs while the deadline of the end of July is closing in. “It is very disheartening that we have to do their work for them. If applications are not received by the end of July, we will review them using our available data for each licensee and issue revised tariffs by the end of August,” the ECB’s Chief Executive Officer, Robert Kahimise said during a media briefing yesterday. Kahimise provided clarity on how Nampower’s bulk customers applied…

20 Jul

Katjavivi dedicates honour to his late wife

ObserverNational News

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Professor Peter Katjavivi, Speaker of the National Assembly, was accorded an Honorary Fellowship by Cardiff University on Monday, an accolade he dedicated to his late wife Rosemary Jane Katjavivi, who was born in the United Kingdom. Jane passed away in his presence in August of last year on a flight to Windhoek. She was an accomplished author, editor, and former publisher with a background in African studies. She was born in Britain and passed away at the age of 70. “I dedicate this prestigious honour to my late wife, a pillar of unwavering support in my journey. Our…

20 Jul

Namibia welcomes the adoption of the global high seas treaty

ObserverNational NewsFisheries and Marine Resources, Namibia welcomes the adoption of the global high seas treaty, UNCLOS

Niël Terblanché Namibia has welcomed the establishment of the new Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) global treaty on the conservation and sustainable use of marine resources The treaty, under the auspices of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), was adopted by consensus during a meeting in New York. Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources spokesperson welcomed the development and commends the UN’s efforts aimed at protecting and conserving marine biodiversity. The treaty is aimed at protecting the ocean, promoting equity and fairness, tackling environmental degradation, fighting climate change and preventing biodiversity loss in the high…

19 Jul

Mining Expo to shine a spotlight on oil and gas

ObserverFeatured, Observer MoneyGreen Hydrogen, Mining Expo to shine a spotlight on oil and gas

Martin Endjala The highly anticipated Mining Expo 2023 will be focusing on the discovery of oil and gas as well as the Green Hydrogen in the country and how the mining industry can capitalize on these new developments while showcasing Namibia’s vibrant mining sector. The exhibition is slated for 30-31 August this year at the Windhoek Showgrounds where 86 exhibitors already confirmed their attendance. Exhibitors have already booked a total of 140 booths and stands and the number is expected to rise by the end of the week. The main highlights will be oil and gas, according to the extractive…

19 Jul

Mining sector generates N$ 38 billion in 2022

ObserverObserver MoneyMining sector generates N$ 38 billion in 2022

Martin Endjala The mining industry is estimated to have generated N$38 billion last year from the sales of minerals in terms of local content which relates to supply and demands by sourcing goods and services from local suppliers. Of this, 44 percent of the total industry revenue or N$16.8 billion was spent on sourcing goods and services from local suppliers and from the sale of minerals. The Namibian Chamber of Mines believes that the number has the potential to exceed 50 percent or N$17 billion by ploughing back into the country’s economy. This was revealed yesterday by the Chief Executive…

19 Jul

Chopper crash victims identified

ObserverNational NewsChopper crash victims identified

Niël Terblanché The aviation industry in Namibia has lamented the deaths of the two men, 54-year-old Jaques Jacobs and 29-year-old Dirk von Weidts, who were on board the helicopter that crashed on the outskirts of Swakopmund on Monday afternoon. A large number of people took to social media to pay their respects and share their condolences with the families and friends of the two men who were busy with a test flight when the tragedy occurred. Jacobs, who piloted the Robinson R44 at the time of tragedy, was an experienced flight instructor and also served in the Namibian Airforce in…

19 Jul

PDM mourns Usakos Deputy Mayor

ObserverNational NewsAletta Katiti Sem, PDM mourns Usakos Deputy Mayor

Stefanus Nashama The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) mourns its Member, Councillor, and the Deputy Mayor of Uusakos Town Council, Aletta Katiti Sem, who recently passed on. Sem was taken to the Usakos State Hospital on Sunday after she complained of chest pains during a church service. She died four hours later. Apart from the Mayoral position, Sem also served within the ranks of the PDM as the Acting Karibib Constituency Coordinator and the Women’s League Interim Chairperson. PDM President, McHenry Venaani, yesterday described the late Sem as an extraordinary individual whose unwavering commitment and tireless efforts played a pivotal role…