Observer – Page 614 – Windhoek Observer

07 Jun

Continued secession activities destabilise peace in Zambezi

ObserverNational NewsGovernor Lawrence Sampofu, Namibian Broadcasting Corporation, United Democratic Party (UDP) of Mishake Muyongo

Obrein Simasiku Tension is brewing in the Zambezi Region due to continued plans of secession promoted by some locals including Dukwi refugee camp returnees from Botswana, a situation Governor Lawrence Sampofu said is destabilising peace and security."The overall situation in the region is relatively calm but remains tense. There is a group of young people, some of them teachers, who call themselves Caprivi Concerned Group, who are advocating, campaigning and mobilizing for the banned United Democratic Party (UDP) of Mishake Muyongo. Their actions are aimed to secede the Zambezi Region from the rest of Namibia, thus destabilizing peace, stability and…

07 Jun

Geingob calls for patience on investment promotion results

ObserverNational Newsinvestment promotion results, president Hage Geingob, World Economic Forum Annual Gathering and Investment Mission to Davos

Tujoromajo Kasuto Results of investment promotions do not come overnight, therefore people must be patient when it comes to these activities yielding positive results, President Hage Geingob said today when he reported back on the World Economic Forum Annual Gathering and Investment Mission to Davos, Switzerland last month. The president said that results from investment promotions are referred to ‘’deferred Gratification’’ and the government will announce ‘’miracles’’ soon. The president said ‘’the process of investors settling in the country brings opportunities to create jobs, people need to take into account what it takes in to come on the job and…

07 Jun

Harmonising with nature is the only choice

ObserverNational NewsChief Executive Officer of Environmental Investment Fund, Harmonising with nature is the only choice, Libanda, “Only One Earth”

Martin Endjala Namibia should scale up efforts and partnerships to promote nature-based solutions and climate actions for the benefit of its people, said the Chief Executive Officer of Environmental Investment Fund during the commemoration of World Earth Day, yesterday. Benedict Libanda said the Environmental Investment Fund in commemorating this day to recognise that we have “Only One Earth” from which we all depend. Nature-based solutions and climate action create opportunities for economic growth and social development. ‘’The potential for green jobs exist and we must as a nation diversify our range of financial options to support the development agenda,’’ said…

07 Jun

N$97 million for human-wildlife conflict mitigation

ObserverNational News'Integrated Approach to Proactive Management of Human-Wildlife Conflict and Wildlife Crime, 96-million-766-thousanda-308 dollars, Ministry of Environment

Obrein Simasiku The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) has received financial boost amounting to millions of dollars to prevent, mitigate and respond to rising cases related to human-wildlife conflicts as well as poaching in communal areas, conservancies and national parks. An amount of 96-million-766-thousanda-308 dollars, was made available through a sponsorship by the Global Environmental Facility (GEF) to sustain the five-year project, ending in 2027. The project, dubbed, the 'Integrated Approach to Proactive Management of Human-Wildlife Conflict and Wildlife Crime in Hotspot Landscapes in Namibia,’ was launched today in Windhoek, by the MEFT in collaboration with GEF and…

04 Jun

Nam urged to unlock full potential of oil sector

ObserverNational NewsThe Africa Energy Chamber (AEC), The Graff and Venus, Venus Orange Basin and Graff

The Africa Energy Chamber (AEC) has called on the Namibian government to open up investment opportunities that would accelerate deployment of infrastructure and an increase in exploration activities to unlock the full potential of the country’s hydrocarbons sector. In a media statement issued this wand that the Venus Orange Basin and Graff discoveries earlier this year have not only placed Namibia among the world-class oil and gas findings, but also represent important discoveries for the major themselves, namely Shell and TotalEnergies. ‘’The Graff and Venus projects are among the world’s top 20 discoveries of the past ten years in terms…

04 Jun

Governor calls on inhabitants to support govt projects

ObserverNational NewsAfrican Development Bank, Governor calls on inhabitants to support govt projects, Karas Regional Governor Aretha Fredricks

Martin Endjala The Karas Regional Governor Aretha Fredricks has called on inhabitants to support development initiatives that are earmarked for the region, intended to grow the region’s economy as well as uplifting the living standards of its inhabitants. The Governor made this call during her regional update report today. Projects planned in the region are often received with suspicion due to them not adequately addressing the conditions of the people. And it is for this reason that she adviced the esidents to partake in the development of the region by also playing their role. Fredricks said that the recent development…

04 Jun

Lukato drags town council to court

ObserverNational NewsKatima Mulilo Town Council (KMTC), Lukato drags town council to court, National Democratic Party leader Martin Lukato

National Democratic Party leader Martin Lukato has taken the Katima Mulilo Town Council (KMTC) and resident Doreester Mwangala Chasunda to court over a property dispute. According to documents filed at the High Court of Namibia in 2021, Lukato Is claiming that in 2009 the town council transferred ownership of his property, without his knowledge to Chasunda. “During the year 1989 Plaintiff (Lukato) was the lawful occupant of then Erf 736, now Erf 796 New Look, Mavuluma, Zambezi region, which property was allocated to the Plaintiff (Lukato) in his capacity as a police officer of the Ministry of Works in Katima…

04 Jun

Namdia moots diamond athletic league

ObserverNational NewsAthletics Diamond League, Kennedy Hamutenya, Namdia Chief Executive Officer, Namdia moots diamond athletic league, Namibia Desert Diamond

Obrein Simasiku The Namibia Desert Diamond, Namdia is hatching plans to set up and host athletic games, dubbed ‘Diamond League Athletics’, along similar principles as the international Diamond League series. The idea is to invite international sportsman and woman to partake in the athletic event in Namibia. Although still in its infancy as it remains an idea that still needs to be approved by the board of directors if proved viable, the diamond company says it is committed to supporting and promoting sports in the country. “We are contemplating on organising an Athletics Diamond League, in which we want to…

04 Jun

Journalists close ranks on bodily autonomy and integrity (BAI)

ObserverNational NewsARASA’s Acting Director Nyasha Chingore-Munazvo, Chief Editor of Scope Magazine of Le Mauricien, Phemelo Ramas, Teboho Khatebe Molefi

Moses Magadza in Johannesburg, South Africa A two-day workshop for mostly senior journalists from East and Southern Africa has rallied media practitioners to accurately and consistently report on bodily autonomy and integrity (BAI) while holding duty bearers to account on their obligations in this regard. BAI refers to the ability of all people regardless of gender or sexual orientation to make decisions over their bodies without interference or coercion. While BAI may appear basic and a given, it remains out of reach for millions of people all over the world, according to a landmark 2021 State of World Population report…

IPC wants coalition candidate for Swakop<br>… Constituency by-election slated for August

03 Jun

IPC wants coalition candidate for Swakop
… Constituency by-election slated for August

ObserverNational News. Howard-Smith, Christine Aochamus, IPC wants coalition candidate for Swakop

Obrein Simasiku The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) is hoping for support from fellow opposition parties ahead of the slated Swakopmund Constituency by-election, saying the election is a crucial test whether the coalition talks among opposition parties will truly materialise. "This election shall test the true resolve and commitment of the so called opposition political parties to work together. Will all vocal political parties singing the coalition chorus, refrain from participating in the Swakopmund by-election and allow IPC alone to contest a seat it held against the ruling Swapo Party," reads a statement from the party's general secretary Christine Aochamus.…