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08 Sep

An exclusive interview with Merilees Govender a Rugby Player

ObserverSportsAn exclusive interview with Merilees Govender a Rugby Player

Name : Merilees GovenderDate of Birth : 4 March 1997Place of Birth : Durban, South AfricaSport : Women RugbyPosition : Scrumhalf, loose forwardClub : UNAM Women Sports is not a very easy career choice in Namibia and especially for girls and women how did it all start for you? Well, initially my first sport was cricket which I played in primary school, when I got to grade 8, I started playing rugby, netball and a little bit of soccer and volleyball. Rugby is a physical game, and its not regarded as a women sports, and in Namibia it is not…

08 Sep

Just Saying with Matts Haikali

ObserverOpinions, SportsJust Saying with Matts Haikali, Namibia football legends

As I reflect on the events of the past week, where Namibia football legends gathered to play in Rundu and Otjiwarongo, I am struck by a mixture of emotions. The nostalgia of witnessing these icons relive their youthful prowess on the very fields that once nurtured their talents is undeniable. However, this emotional journey is intertwined with a stark realization – the state of the dilapidated once-vibrant sports facilities, where they honed their skills. Am just saying the sight around some of the towns,of these deteriorated facilities serves as a testament to the neglect that has plagued them over the…

08 Sep

Brics cannot but signal a new dawn for the South

ObserverOpinionsBrics cannot but signal a new dawn for the South

Kae Matundu-Tjiparuro Against the best wishes of the Big Brothers of the capitalist order, the 15th Summit of Brics (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), has come and gone. Hailed by its constituents and proponents as having been a resounding success. And rightly so! If only for the mere fact that it took place where and when it was scheduled to, in South Africa. Against all odds. The sword of the world economic disorder, because what and how else can one describe the current economic order anything else but organised chaos masterminded by colonialists. Today’s neo-colonialists to continue their…

08 Sep

Bridging the Gap: Windhoek’s Journey to Localize the SDGs

ObserverOpinionsBridging the Gap: Windhoek’s Journey to Localize the SDGs, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Vivian !Nou-/Gawaseb In the years 2015 and 2016, the United Nations unveiled the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a global agenda for a sustainable future.For Windhoek, Namibia, these goals represent a transformative vision, but the journey towards localizing them comes with a unique set of challenges. Localizing SDGs is crucial because it tailors global sustainability goals to local contexts, ensuring that communities’ unique needs and challenges are addressed effectively, ultimately driving meaningful progress towards a sustainable future at the grassroots level. Windhoek’s distinctive path towards SDG localization is marked by a scarcity of data, resistance to universally imposed goals, and the…

08 Sep

Karasburg Town Council instructedto ignore minister’s demands

ObserverNational News, UncategorisedErastus Uutoni., Karasburg Town Council instructedto ignore minister’s demands

Martin Endjala Karasburg Mayor, Maria Veldskoen and her political colleagues in the town council were allegedly instructed by their political party not to respond to a letter from Urban and Rural Development Minister, Erastus Uutoni. Last week, Uutoni penned a letter to Veldskoen, requesting her and other members of the council to reverse various decisions they took without due process and report back to him on 8 September 2023. However, a source inside the council who chose anonymity, told the Windhoek Observer that the Landless Peoples Movement-dominated council was instructed by their party not to respond to the Minister’s letter…

08 Sep

New Trans Kalahari Corridor takes asignificant step towards economic development

ObserverNational NewsNew Trans Kalahari Corridor takes asignificant step towards economic development

Niël Terblanché Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa have taken a significant step toward boosting trade and regional development with the inauguration of new offices of the Trans Kalahari Corridor Secretariat offices in Windhoek. Namibia’s Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa along with his counterparts from Botswana and South Africa marked the occasion with optimism and a shared commitment to the corridor’s growth and impact on the Southern African region. The Trans Kalahari Corridor (TKC) represents a tripartite transboundary corridor management institution with a vision to foster deeper regional integration programs, including those of the Southern African Development Community (SADC),…

08 Sep

Members of uniformed forces should not gamble

ObserverMainMembers of uniformed forces should not gamble, Windhoek City Police Officers

Stefanus Nashama Police Officers, members of the Namibian Defence Force, Namibian Correctional Service and Windhoek City Police Officers have been warned to desist from entering betting facilities for the purpose of betting while in full uniform. This comes after some members of the force and members of the public, told this publication that they deemed it wrong for officers or officials to be engaging in betting while in uniform whether they are on or off duty. One police officer, who preferred anonymity, said he often sees his colleagues going to betting facilities to do their business, which according to him…

08 Sep

NamRA activates a reward system to catch revenue evaders

ObserverNational NewsNamibia Revenue Agency (NamRA), NamRA activates a reward system to catch revenue evaders, Steven Ndorokaze

Niël Terblanché In a proactive move to combat revenue evasion and protect Namibia’s fiscal integrity, the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has officially launched a comprehensive Reward System Policy designed to incentivize both NamRA staff members and private individuals to collaborate in identifying and reporting cases of duty and tax evasion. According to the Chief of NamRA’s Strategic Communications and Support Engagement, Steven Ndorokaze, evasion practices such as undervaluation, misclassification, concealment, and misrepresentation have long been a challenge for revenue collection agencies worldwide. “The implementation of this Reward System represents a significant step in addressing these issues and ultimately curbing revenue…

08 Sep

Scammer steals thousands of dollars from his friend

ObserverNational NewsKalompo-Nashikaku., Scammer steals thousands of dollars from his friend, Telecom Namibia in Tsumeb

Hertta-Maria Amutenja A former employee of Telecom Namibia in Tsumeb stands accused of defrauding a friend out of N$148 000 under the pretence of acquiring a discounted company vehicle. The case has been reported to the Oshikoto Regional Police as theft under false pretences. According to the Regional Commander, Commissioner Theopolina Kalompo-Nashikaku, the suspect, convinced the victim who is his friend that Telecom Namibia was auctioning off some of its vehicles at a reduced price for employees. The suspect claimed that he could secure the bakkie at a discount rate which is always offered to Telecom employees when such activities…

08 Sep

City says its participation at OAT takes services closer to residents in the north

ObserverNational NewsCity says its participation at OAT takes services closer to residents in the north

Hertta-Maria Amutenja After a three-year hiatus due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Windhoek (CoW) has resumed its participation in the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair (OATF) and highlighted that it a crucial way to ensure that residents of the capital continue to receive essential services. CoW spokesperson, Harold Akwenye, emphasised that their participation could potentially attract investments and partnerships, leading to further development and enhancements for residents. He was responding to Windhoek Observer questions on how the city’s participation in the OATF benefitted its residents. “In essence, our participation is not merely about presence. It is…