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06 Nov

No cause for alarm while NDF conducts a training exercise

info_e12wt4csNational Newsgunshots, The Namibian Defence Force (NDF) is set to conduct a comprehensive training exercise near Rehoboth

Niël Terblanché The Namibian Defence Force (NDF) is set to conduct a comprehensive training exercise near Rehoboth, featuring loud explosions, gunshots, and the mobilization of military vehicles. The exercise is scheduled from November 6th to November 8th, between 08:00 and 16:00. Colonel Petrus Shilumbu, the head of the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs’ Public Relations Division, provided details about the upcoming training exercise. According to Colonel Shilumbu, the exercise will involve soldiers and military vehicles, as well as the use of firearms and other weapons. He also mentioned that the noise from the training, including loud explosions, may be…

06 Nov

Trouble brewing over Malaria Day tender

info_e12wt4csNational NewsTrouble brewing over Malaria Day tender

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Kavango West Region has found itself embroiled in controversy over the awarding of a tender for services related to the World Malaria Day commemoration. The frustration comes after a procurement of service was awarded to a single company from the Oshana Region instead of a local company from the Kavango West region. A letter, dated 25 October 2023, addressed to Minister of Health and Social Services Kalumbi Shangula, from Kavango West Regional Governor Sirkka Ausiku, revealed the concerns and displeasure over the handling of the procurement process. The tender in question, awarded to Tateeya Investment cc, a company…

05 Nov

Is Industrialisation possible without an Agricultural revolution?

info_e12wt4csOpinionsIs Industrialisation possible without an Agricultural revolution?

“Africa has not initiated an agricultural revolution that is able to sustain a positive growth of agricultural and food production per capita and per rural household. Yet it is the condition to industrialisation, urbanisation and social development. In Africa, the production and the productivity per rural household have remained stagnant if not declined in some regions. Under such conditions, rural emigration is not a result of a relative over-population created by agricultural growth but it is a desperate escape of populations trying to evade rural hunger. This type of emigration results in monstrous urbanisation, without hope for industry to take…

05 Nov

Mid-Term Budget Review: Never too late to reform

info_e12wt4csOpinionsMid-Term Budget Review: Never too late to reform

Josef Kefas Sheehama Namibian Finance Minister, Mr Iipumbu Shiimi, delivered his 2023/2024 Mid-Term Budget speech on 31 October 2023, taking note of the achievements, challenges, and performances of State-Owned Enterprise (SOE). The Mid-Term Budget Review plays a critical role in the entire budgetary process because it sets the tone for the fiscal framework for the next main budget. The budget is the most important economic instrument of government, as it reflects the country’s socioeconomic policy priorities by translating priorities and political commitments into expenditures. This would include projections for inflation, productivity growth, unemployment, and balance of trade. The economic outlook…

03 Nov

Just Saying with Matts Haikali

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Sports in our country have finally started receiving the recognition they deserve as a significant economic driver. This shift in perspective is reflected in several key initiatives undertaken by the government, including the allocation of funds for stadium upgrades, a delegation’s trip to South Africa to learn about professionalizing sports, and an agreement between the Ministry of Sport, Youth, and National Service and the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology to procure national colors for all sports codes for an entire year. Am just saying, these actions demonstrate a strong political will to embrace proposals that have long been advocated…

03 Nov

An Exclusive Interview with Alexander Lafika Itumba a soccer Coach

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Name : Alexander Lafika ItumbaDate of Birth : 05 Dec 1981Place of Birth : Epyaliwa-Oshikulufitu. OmbalantuCareer Organization: Ministry of EducationPosition : TeacherClub : A-Class Soccer Academy/Ogongo United FC/Africa Motto FCPosition : Coach Your personal journey in sports, particularly soccer, is a heartwarming testament to the power of family support and inspiration. It’s clear that your family played a pivotal role in nurturing your passion for the game. Can you share how your love for sports started?My involvement in sports started my primary school, in fact at Oneeya Combined School in Ogongo in the Omusati region. This is the place where…

03 Nov

Geingob commends AU for championing the 1 Million Next Level Initiative

info_e12wt4csNational NewsGeingob commends AU for championing the 1 Million Next Level Initiative

Niël Terblanché President Hage Geingob extended his well wishes to the youth of Africa while extending his hope for their confidence in a brighter future for all as Namibia joined the rest of the continent in celebrating Africa Youth Day 2023. The occasion on Wednesday not only celebrated the vitality of Africa’s youth but also placed a significant spotlight on the future of education in the continent. In his statement, Geingob indicated that African Union Heads of State and Government have declared 2024 as the “Year of Education in Africa,” with the theme “Educate an African fit for the 21st…

03 Nov

Rising crime poses a significant threat to Namibians’ well-being

info_e12wt4csNational NewsRising crime poses a significant threat to Namibians’ well-being

Stefanus Nashama Hidipo Hamata, a Member of Parliament from the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), has voiced serious concerns about the alarming surge in criminal activities in Namibia, emphasizing the significant threat it poses to the safety and well-being of citizens. Hamata made these remarks while contributing to a motion tabled in Parliament this week, which addressed the issue of rising criminality in the country. The Parliamentarian highlighted the escalating crime rates, which not only jeopardize the social fabric of communities but also instil fear in the hearts of many Namibians. He called upon his fellow Parliamentarians to urgently address the…

03 Nov

NSA urges everyone to ensure they are counted in the final round

info_e12wt4csNational NewsNSA urges everyone to ensure they are counted in the final round

Stefanus Nashama With regard to the completion of Census 2023, the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) has issued an appeal to the Namibian populace to account for individuals who were not counted on the reference night of September 24, 2023. Statistician-General Alex Shimuafeni announced yesterday that the official enumeration of individuals will conclude on Sunday, November 5, 2023, and emphasized the importance of ensuring that everyone is counted. “I would like to extend a call to all those who were in Namibia on the night of September 24, 2023, which served as the Census Reference Night but have not been enumerated,…

03 Nov

Entrepreneurship and Innovation celebrated at K2G NextGen Showcase

info_e12wt4csNational NewsEntrepreneurship and Innovation celebrated at K2G NextGen Showcase

Niël Terblanché Neville Andre, the Governor of the Erongo Region stressed the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation as key drivers of economic growth and development while officially inaugurating the K2G NextGen showcase in Swakopmund Andre said that the significance of events like the K2G NextGen showcase is inspiring and empowering the next generation of business leaders. “It is events like these that inspire and empower the next generation of entrepreneurs to realize their full potential,” he said. The K2G NextGen showcase is designed to recognize and honour young entrepreneurs who have demonstrated the courage to dream big, take calculated risks,…