Windhoek Observer

Moses Magadza The Republic of Angola through its National Assembly on Wednesday convened a workshop to review the country's HIV and AIDS law which was enacted in 2004. The workshop is part of ongoing efforts by the National Assembly of Angola to ensure that laws are fit for purpose and serve all citizens without discrimination. Law no. 8/04, of 1 November, also known as the Law on the Human Immunodeficiency Virus - HIV and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome – AIDS, sought to protect the integrity and health of people living with HIV, control and prevent HIV and AIDS as well as…

Niël Terblanché Windhoek is set to become the epicentre of the African hospitality industry as it welcomes more than 300 investors, business leaders, government officials, and expert advisors for the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) 2024. The event, which will be held from 25 to 27 June, marks the first time AHIF is hosted in southern Africa, following Namibia’s successful bid facilitated by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB). The NIPDB, serving as the host partner, has already secured N$1 million in corporate sponsorship, underscoring the significance of this event. Sven Thieme, the executive chairman and managing director…

Niël Terblanché In a gesture of community support, prospective uranium miner Headspring Investment, a subsidiary of the Uranium One Group, has constructed a state-of-the-art kitchen at Noasanabis Primary School in Leonardville. This facility, developed under Headspring’s corporate social responsibility programme, aims to provide daily meals to more than 600 learners who attend the school every day. Pijoo Nganate, the Omaheke Regional Governor, lauded the project, noting the importance of stakeholders in local development. "Uranium One has done tremendous work in assisting the local school with this much-needed kitchen project," Nganate said. Headspring’s Executive Director, Kirill Egorov-Kirillov, emphasised the company's commitment…

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on young people to participate in the agricultural sector and contribute to the overall economic transformation. She said this on Wednesday at the Omaludi Agricultural Festival, which is underway in Okongo, in the Ohangwena Region. Nandi-Ndaitwah, who is also the festival patron, said it is highly encouraging that, of late, more young people are interested in agriculture, as opposed to the past, when agriculture was seen as dirty work reserved for the elderly and the uneducated. “Agriculture will remain one of the important sectors of our economy, especially when more than 80…

Ester Mbathera The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development (MURD) has called on regional councils to identify new and ongoing regional projects to be funded through the One Region, One Initiative (OROI). This is because the ministry has set aside N$800 000 for the OROI projects this financial year. Minister Erastus Uutoni explained that the initiatives need to be innovative and geared towards addressing gaps and fostering economic growth and employment creation nationwide. “We are encouraging young people to inform other young people who have an idea or plans for unique initiatives or projects, to approach the regional council. The…