Windhoek Observer

Niël Terblanché Representatives from the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia (LLPBN) are currently visiting countries in the Middle East to explore the potential of new beef export markets. The LLPBN will engage prospects in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. The initiative is part of a broader effort by the Namibian government to expand its beef export footprint and strengthen economic ties with the region. Namibia ranks 29th and 35th among the top exporters of fresh and frozen beef globally. Additionally, the country supplies 1.4% of the world's sheep and goat exports. Given these figures, the LLPBN's mission is…

Erasmus Shalihaxwe The National Unity Democratic Organisation’s (NUDO) secretary general, Joseph Kauandenge said he is yet to make up his mind on whether to return to the race to contest for a leadership position at the party’s elective congress on Saturday. Kauandenge said this on Thursday during an interview with this publication while responding to reports that he is planning to return to the race and contest to remain in his current position. A source within NUDO politics told the Windhoek Observer that Kauandenge and former Okakarara constituency councillor Vetaruhe Kandorozu are planning to gang up against former football administrator…

Stefanus Nashama A former member of the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF), Michael Amushelelo, has joined the Landless People’s Movement (LPM). LPM communication coordinator, William Minnie confirmed the news on Thursday. “I can confirm that Saddam Michael Amushelelo has officially joined the Landless People’s Movement today. He has received his membership card,” he said. Amushelelo was received by the party’s chief whip, Utaara Mootu, the deputy operative secretary, Edward Haingoro, and the national event’s coordinator, Ivan Skrywer. “I would like to make it categorically that the party I have joined is none other than the Landless People’s Movement. From now…

Niël Terblanché The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) convened a senior leadership retreat in Okahandja to review and align the strategic objectives of the ministry and its public entities, with a focus on leveraging ICT to address pressing national issues. The event brought together the ministry's executives and public enterprise board leaders. In her opening address, ICT Minister Emma Theofelus stressed the importance of devising effective strategies to alleviate unemployment, poverty, and the high cost of living through the digital economy. "Over the next few days, our discussions should focus on how our industry can contribute to alleviating…

Moses Magadza The National Assembly of Namibia is dedicated to creating a resilient and prosperous society, knowing that the country’s future depends on today's decisions. The Speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi, said this when he addressed a two-day regional workshop on fostering sustainable futures, which was held from 9 to 10 July in Windhoek. The SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) partnered with the International Conservation Caucus Foundation (ICCF) and the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) to convene a regional workshop on "Fostering Sustainable Futures: Integrating Climate Resilience in Southern Africa." Katjavivi told the workshop that climate resilience is…

Niël Terblanché The sixth session of Namibia’s Children's Parliament will convene on Friday at the National Assembly and will focus on finding solutions to the educational challenges faced by Namibian children. The session, which starts today, and themed "Transforming Education in Namibia," aims to tackle critical post-COVID-19 issues such as school dropouts and learner pregnancies. Over 60 learners from Namibia's 14 regions are expected to participate in the week-long session. Before being sworn in for two years the young parliamentarians will undergo an intensive induction programme. They will then break into standing committees to discuss and address pressing educational issues.…