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05 Jun

Growth, increased investments meaninglessunless accompanied by belief in socialist ethos

ObserverOpinionsGrowth, increased investments meaninglessunless accompanied by belief in socialist ethos

Kae MatunduA government publication, titled Namibia: A Decade of Peace, Democracy and Stability, describing the decade 1990-2000 as such as the title. Relative Peace, Democracy, indeed have been in Namibia during the said decade. Regarding Prosperity Yours Truly Ideologically cannot be so sure. Also wondering if the government itself can be so sure about prosperity without qualifying it indeed. Because prosperity in Namibia since independence is not something obvious, and thus a commodity one can take for granted unless prosperity can be qualified as the widening of the gap of inequality and increasing impoverishment of the masses. Accompnaied and paralleled…

05 Jun

“Only full reparation can remedy past wounds”

ObserverOpinions“Only full reparation can remedy past wounds”

Kae Matundu The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHCR) Special Rapporteurs are requesting for answers from both the Namibian and German governments regarding the way in which they have been dealing with the issue of Genocide, Apology and Reparations. While it has written to both governments this February, this has become public only this month. But be that as it may be, the UN is raising pertinent questions as well as making very fundamental observations. Observations which descendants all along have been raising and impressing upon our Namibian government and its German counterpart. With regard to the Namibian government, they…

05 Jun

Swakopmund all set to host SADC Development Finance Network meeting

ObserverObserver MoneyMaureen Hinda-Mbuende, Swakopmund all set to host SADC Development Finance Network meeting

Niël Terblanché Local development finance institutions (DFI), namely, Agribank, Development Bank of Namibia, Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia, and the National Housing Enterprise, will host the 2023 SADC-DFIs network forum meetings in Swakopmund. The engagements under the SADC Development Finance Resource Centre (SADC-DFRC) are scheduled to be held from 6 to 9 June 2023. The theme of the forum meeting is ‘Balancing DFI developmental mandate with sustainability’. The Deputy Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Maureen Hinda-Mbuende, will officially open the event at the coast. The objective of the forum meeting will be to discuss and share experiences on how…

05 Jun

MAWLR extends drought relief

ObserverObserver MoneyErginus Endjala, Ndyakupi Nghituwamata

Martin Endjala The Ministry of Agriculture, Water Land and Reform has announced that it will be extending its livestock drought mitigation measures to affected farmers in the Kunene region and parts of the Erongo and Omusati regions with effect from 1 July 20223 to 31st December 2023. This was announced by the Ministry’s Executive Director Ndyakupi Nghituwamata last week in a statement, the Ministry will also provide a livestock support programme to drought-stricken regions of Omaheke, Hardap and //Karas for six months from 1 July 2023 to 31 December 2023. This is in alignment with Cabinet decisions issued at the…

05 Jun

Schlettwein calls on old traditions to be aligned with modern technology

ObserverNational NewsCalle Schlettwein, Schlettwein calls on old traditions to be aligned with modern technology

Martin Endjala Farmers who still use the old traditions are being urged to align themselves with modern technology in order to optimally yield positive results from their crop and livestock production which will bring about economic growth both for themselves and the country at large. The green economy is seen as one of the best capable driving engines for all industries which is why the emphasis is put on farmers familiarizing themselves with emerging technology to ensure that they produce the best products. These were the sentiments of Calle Schlettwein, the Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, during the…

05 Jun

Six suicides recorded over the weekend

ObserverFeaturedDeputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, Six suicides recorded over the weekend

Staff Writer Last weekend, six people committed suicide in various parts of the country the latest police crime report indicated. An 80 year-old man from Onanghulo village in Eenhana district forms part of these staggering statistics after he hanged himself with a rope yesterday. Nampol Spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi said the deceased hanged himself at an unknown time. He has since been identified as Jeutkus Mwandingi. Shikwambi added that Mwandingi hanged himself on a tree in his communal land. He was residing with his wife and five children. No foul play is suspected and his next of kin were…

05 Jun

Fes Media Conference on Informationand Communication Rights ends on a high note

ObserverNational NewsFes Media Conference on Informationand Communication Rights ends on a high note, Namibia Media Trust (NMT)

Hertta-Maria Amutenja More than 80 advocates for information and communication rights, media professionals, and academics from across Africa came together at the Regional Conference on Information and Communication Rights in Africa, which was held in Windhoek. The conference was organized by Namibia Media Trust (NMT) in cooperation with UNESCO, Fesmedia, and the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR), and it was hosted by Namibia Media Trust (NMT). Speaking at the opening ceremony, Information Minister Peya Mushelenga delivered a keynote address stating that Africa is guided by the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, which provides that Every…

05 Jun

Two arrested on illicit drug charges

ObserverNational Newscannabis, Two arrested on illicit drug charges

Two men were arrested in Walvis Bay on charges related to dealing in illicit drugs, over the weekend. According to the arrest report provided by the Public Relations Division of the Namibian Police, the first suspect, a 23-year-old man, was arrested in the Kuisebmond neighbourhood when he was found with 256 grams of cannabis. The cannabis was of the Skunk variety and had an estimated value of N$12 800. The suspect was walking along Kaino Nendongo Street when police officers apprehended him. According to the report, the second suspect, a 29-year-old man, was arrested on Friday afternoon when officers apprehended…

05 Jun

Welwitschia Health strengthens executive team

ObserverNational NewsEdward Kafita, Professor Marius Hedimbi, Welwitschia Health strengthens executive team

Staff Writer The Welwitschia Health Training Centre (WHTC) has announced the appointment of Professor Marius Hedimbi as the Deputy Rector of Academic and Research as well as Edward Kafita as the Chief Executive Officer of Welwitschia Integrated Services. According to a statement issued by WHCT, the appointment will be effective from 1 June 2023. Prof. Marius Hedimbi has over 15 years of experience in higher education. He held various academic ranks such as lecturer, senior lecturer, associate professor, and full professor. He also served in numerous administrative capacities such as Director of the Graduate School of Business (IUM); Coordinator: The…

05 Jun

India’s External Affairs Minister visits Namibia

ObserverNational NewsIndia’s External Affairs Minister visits Namibia, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar

Niël Terblanché India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar arrived in Namibia’s capital, Windhoek, on an official three-day visit on Sunday This is the first-ever visit by an Indian External Affairs Minister to Namibia. Jenelly Matundu, the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of Namibia, met the Indian External Affairs Minister upon his arrival in Windhoek. Jaishankar thanked Matundu for the warm reception and said that he looks forward to having a productive visit that will take the time-tested ties between the two countries even further forward. During the visit, Jaishankar will call on Namibia’s President and is also scheduled…