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31 May

APP congress set for August

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Martin Endjala The Central Coordinating Committee (CCC) of the All People’s Party (APP), has announced that the party’s fourth National Congress is set for 2 to 4 August at a venue yet to be confirmed. Daniel Djami, the APP’s secretary for information and media relations, said 300 delegates are expected to attend. “This includes the CCC, youth, and women’s wings. Nominations for the top 8 positions will be made at the congress, and regional restructuring in the remaining four regions, namely, Hardap, Ohangwena, Oshana, and Oshikoto, will be completed before Congress,” he said. The CCC also resolved to amend some…

31 May

Namibia’s men’s national team announced for AFCON qualifiers and COSAFA competition

Sports

Namibia’s Men’s National Team coach, Collin Benjamin, has officially announced the squad for the upcoming AFCON qualifiers against Liberia and Tunisia, scheduled to take place on June 5 and June 9 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The team will subsequently travel to Durban to compete in the COSAFA competition. Coach Benjamin has strategically selected a roster that balances seasoned veterans with promising young talent. This blend is aimed at leveraging the experience of the older players while providing the younger ones with crucial exposure on the international stage. The inclusion of seasoned professionals such as goalkeeper Loydt Kazapua and forward Peter…

30 May

Small Stock Farming: The Imperatives

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Nichlas Mbingeneeko The previous article focused on mitigating the effects of the drought. This article will focus on preparing small stock for showcasing or participation in agricultural shows. The showcasing of livestock or participation of livestock in agricultural shows is a strategic marketing imperative. The presentability of livestock during agricultural shows and their phenotypic appearance are sine qua nons for effective marketing. In the end, the best animal must win the agricultural show competition. Therefore, in this article tips will be shared with small stock exhibitors on how best to prepare livestock for agricultural shows. The same preparation applies equally…

30 May

It is no longer about liberation credentials

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The Swapo Party of Namibia would very much like to be judged on its pre-liberation credentials especially on its abrogation of having delivered independence to the Namibian people. Let it be for those who may be still nostalgic about the liberation era. The sole and authentic era. Only a fool would deny the pivotal role of the Swapo Party especially its armed wing in causing if not speeding up freedom ushered in in 1990. Parallel to its armed struggle was its political and diplomatic engagements which saw the likes of Hidipo Hamutenya (HH) and company crisscrossing many a capital of…

30 May

Change is ineludible

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Erasmus Nekundi Some moons ago you were a toddler, but today you are an adult. We were in summer not long ago, but today we are freezing because winter has just arrived. So the jerseys are out of the wardrobes, so we adopt to survive the new season. In the 90s, our parents had feature phones, but today smartphones are dominant. They used to paddle oars in canoes, but now it’s about cruising in yachts. All these, however distinct they are, are evidence that change is a guaranteed and inevitable reality; and timely evolution is central to survive in a…

30 May

SWAPO aims for landslide election victory:

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(Photo by: Joseph Nekaya) NAMPA The Swapo party secretary for information, Hilma Nicanor, says the party wants a landslide victory in the upcoming elections. Nicanor called on all party members, supporters and sympathizers to go out in numbers and register for voter cards, for the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections. In a statement dated 30 May, Nicanor directed party structures at all levels, in the regions, districts, branches affiliates and wings to ensure they mobilise the members by encouraging them to go register from 3 June to 1 August. "Our collective and primary objective is to ensure a landslide…

30 May

Iran offers drought assistance to Namibia

National News

Niël Terblanché In a new development, the country has received an offer of assistance from Iran to help mitigate the impacts of the severe drought following a recently declared state of emergency. The offer was made during a courtesy call by Dr. Seyed Ali Sharifi Sadati, the Ambassador of Iran to Namibia, to President Nangolo Mbumba at State House on Wednesday. Ambassador Sadati highlighted Iran’s advanced technologies in water infrastructure and earth dam construction, expressing readiness to support Namibia's efforts in these areas. This comes at a critical time as Namibia and the broader Southern African Development Community (SADC) region…

30 May

Namibia forges stronger ties with Zimbabwe

National News

Niël Terblanché In a move towards enhancing bilateral relations, Namibia and Zimbabwe have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster cooperation in both the judicial and correctional service sectors. The agreements, signed earlier this month, stress the commitment of both nations to improve service delivery and uphold the rule of law. A week ago, Chief Justice Peter Shivute of Namibia and Chief Justice Luke Malaba of Zimbabwe formalised the judicial MoU, which aims to facilitate extensive collaboration between the two countries' judicial systems. This week, a separate MoU was signed between the Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) and the Zimbabwe…

30 May

ECN targets registration of 1.7 million voters

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Niël Terblanché The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) is gearing up to register more than 1.7 million eligible voters during its General Registration of Voters exercise, set to commence next week. This extensive registration effort is an exercise that is conducted every ten years and is aimed at ensuring that the electoral roll is up-to-date for the upcoming elections. The ECN's Director of Operations, Zenia Klazen, said that the commission undertook regional council consultations throughout 2022 and 2023 as part of the establishment of registration systems and polling venues. Klazen, however, expressed disappointment, noting that only three out of fourteen…

30 May

MUN wants stricter health and safety measures

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Stefanus Nashama The Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN) expects the Occupational Safety and Health Bill to include stringent measures to address various health and safety issues that will protect employees of mining companies. George Ampweya, the MUN Secretary-General on Tuesday said that, although they are still acquainting themselves with the bill, they expect it to prioritise the safety and health of the employees. “We are still reviewing the bill to make sure that it reflects the interests of the employees and addresses the real issues they face in the workplace every day,” he said. Ampweya’s comment comes after the Ministry…