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06 Nov

Plant theft worries CoW

info_e12wt4csNational NewsPlant theft worries CoW

Martin Endjala City of Windhoek (CEO) Chief Executive Officer, Moses Matyayi, said the city council has observed with great concern the theft of newly planted flowers, trees and shrubs throughout the city. Matyayi said all trees and shrubs planted along Independence Avenue in celebration of Arbor Day 2023 were illegally uprooted and stolen. This deliberate removal of greenery intended to enhance the public spaces according to Matyayi, is a setback in their ongoing efforts to beautify the city. The City’s Corporate and Communication Manager Harold Akwenye, said the plants cost an estimated N$ 70 000 to replace the stolen and…

06 Nov

Uutoni hands over 66 houses in Walvis Bay

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Niël Terblanché Newly built houses for 66 individuals were officially handed over to low and ultra-low-income residents of Narraville on the outskirts of Walvis Bay last week. The housing initiative was realized through the dedicated efforts of the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia (SDFN) and the Namibia Housing Action Group, with the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development facilitating the handover. The ownership of the houses was made possible through the unwavering commitment of community members, who, despite financial constraints, saved diligently to contribute to the cause. The journey faced its fair share of challenges. After applying for land in…

06 Nov

Piracy harms the economy of local industry content

info_e12wt4csNational NewsPiracy harms the economy of local industry content

Martin Endjala Multichoice Namibia has cautioned against piracy saying that it negatively affects local industry content, consequently weakening the local economic growth. Multichoice Namibia Managing Director Roger Gertze, said piracy has a detrimental impact on all facets of society; from the economy to the growth of the local industry. “It’s imperative that we look at the bigger picture when identifying the streams required for us to partner against piracy, and that is the impact that piracy has on stunting the growth of our local creative industry,” said Gertze. He believes that the pursuit of the fight against piracy has the…

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…