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28 Feb

SPWC charting a new path with young leadership

ObserverUncategorisedFransina Kahungu, Maria Ntusi, Ndumba Kamwenyah, SPWC charting a new path with young leadersh

Martin Endjala A political analyst says the Swapo Party Women's Council at its congress at the weekend elected a young and vibrant leadership, unlike in the past where its leadership was dominated by old veterans of the wing from exile. Ndumba Kamwenyah pointed out that the just concluded 8th congress of the wing elected a young vibrant leadership that will create new dynamics that will inject new ways of politics as compared to the previous situations where everyone one was familiar with each other. The congress elected the former mayor of Windhoek, Fransina Kahungu as the new secretary to succeed…

28 Feb

Fuel prices reach historic highs

ObserverUncategorisedAndrease Simo, Fuel prices reach historic highs, National Energy Fund (NEF)

Tujoromajo Kasuto Oil prices have risen to the highest historical levels because of rising global oil prices fuelled by the war between Russia and Ukraine. Non-oil producing countries such as Namibia are price-takers and can only adjust their prices according to the prevailing prices. Crude prices jumped to just over 100 US dollars a barrel the highest since 2014 after Russia invaded Ukraine last week. Andrease Simon, spokesperson for the Ministry of Mines and Energy, says that while current oil prices appear to be unsustainable, the Namibian nation must remain strong to survive because it has found itself in a…

28 Feb

Health Ministry focuses on quality services

ObserverUncategorisedDr Kalumbi Shangula, Health Ministry focuses on quality services, National Quality Management Policy

Tujoromajo Kasuto Efforts to improve the quality of health care services provided by the Ministry of Health started as early as 1993, shortly after the country gained independence in 1990. The Minister of Health and Social Service, Dr Kalumbi Shangula said today at the launch of the National Quality Management Policy, the National Quality Management Strategic Plan, the Hospital Quality Standards, and the Primary Facilities Quality Standards that the improvement of the quality of services has remained a top priority for the ministry ever since. “The Government of the Republic of Namibia, through its various policies, has prioritized access to,…

25 Feb

Nampower to cut off Kombat mine electricity supply on Monday ….Cenored to take over

ObserverUncategorisedCongo Namibia Trading defaulted on its commitment to pay its account, Nampower to cut off Kombat mine electricity supply on Monday

Martin Endjala Nampower has announced in a media release today that it will suspend electricity supply to Kombat village, including to the Congo Namibia Trading Pty Ltd Kombat Mine on the 28th of February. The suspension comes after Congo Namibia Trading defaulted on its commitment to pay its account. The debt has been accumulating since July 2018 and it now stands at over N$29 million according to Nampower. The suspension of electricity will affect the Kombat village residents, as they utilize the same supply point used by the mine. The mine is currently under new ownership. The account has been…

25 Feb

Step father accused of raping 10-year-old daughter

ObserverUncategorisedStep father accused of raping 10-year-old daughter

Eba Kandovazu A 38-year-old man who is accused of having raped the daughter of his girlfriend repeated between 2018 and 2019 has been denied bail after making his first court appearance in the Oshakati Magistrate’s Court. Oshana Nampol spokesperson Inspector Thomas Aiyambo says the suspect, who cannot be named to protect the victim’s identity was only arrested on Tuesday, when the victim, aged 10 reported the rape, after attending a Life Skills class at school. The suspect would allegedly rape the victim at night when her mother, a nurse would leave for night shift. Aiyambo also said that the rape…

25 Feb

Capricorn group records 23% profit increase in 2021

ObserverUncategorisedCapricorn group records 23% profit increase in 2021

Tujoromajo Kasuto Capricorn Group, a Namibia-based investment holding company, reported a profit of 580 million dollars in 2021, a 23 percent increase over the previous financial cycle's profit of 469.1 million. When compared to the six months ended 31 December 2020, the Namibian and Botswana economies benefited from a better operating environment and less stringent COVID-19 restrictions during the six months ended 31 December 2021. The increased economic activity, albeit from a low base, boosted Capricorn Group's ("the Group's") performance, with profit from continuing operations increasing by N$111.4 million. Profit from continuing operations of N$580.5 million, however, is slightly lower…

25 Feb

Swapo’s revival dreams require drastic action

ObserverUncategorisedHenning Melber, Ndumba Kamwenyah a political analyst, Swapo's revival dreams require drastic action

Martin Endjala Swapo will have to do more to regain the lost trust from the Namibian people, if it wants to win the 2024 elections and be a dominant force as it was in the past. Of late, the ruling party has been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons and its perceived unwillingness to fight corruption is further tainting the Swapo brand, Ndumba Kamwenyah a political analyst said this when interviewed by the Windhoek Observer. Kamwenyah stated that Swapo has a daunting task to regain its credibility, as the party has disappointed the people on many fronts on…

25 Feb

Shaningwa says 2022 congresses will cost Swapo a fortune

ObserverUncategorisedFransina Kahungu, Katrina Itula-Liswani, Shaningwa says 2022 congresses will cost Swapo a fortune, Swapo Party Secretary-General Sophia Shaningwa

Eba Kandovazu SWAPO Party Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa has called on the delegates attending the 8th Swapo Party Women’s Council congress to remain calm for the duration of the congress, saying that their state of mind and maturity will set the tone for the other upcoming Swapo congresses later this year. Shaningwa, speaking at the opening of the congress also said that members should be ready to accept defeat and support the winning candidate. Current SPWC Deputy Secretary Fransina Kahungu is contesting for Secretary, against Katrina Itula-Liswani. “It is encouraged that we are implored upon to remain united prior, during…

25 Feb

Goethe to debut local films

ObserverUncategorisedDenzel Eiseb, Goethe to debut local films, Mark Mushiva, Pegasus Entertainment

Jordan Sinvula The Goethe Institut in Namibia will this month be debuting three Namibian produced films as part of their second ever ‘Goethe Stage’ initiative. The films were chosen from around 50 scripts submitted to the organisation and have been brought to life in partnership with the Namibia Film Commision (NFC) and Pegasus Entertainment Productions. Expect to see the two narrative films, Mark Mushiva’s ‘Grootman’ and Denzel Eiseb’s ‘Open Cage’ as well as a documentary called ‘Currency of Scrap’ by Othillia Mungoba. “As the custodian of promoting and supporting the development of the local film industry, we are excited for…

25 Feb

“Order with me” shopping and the death of creativity in fashion

ObserverUncategorised“Order with me” shopping and the death of creativity in fashion

Falleria Kandjii Let’s talk about fast fashion and how not only is it ruining the planet, but also your creativity and the sustainability of our wardrobes. Fashion is the medium we use to express ourselves and show people who we are, without having to say anything. It is the way we show our boldness and creativity and it is our walking and breathing art piece. Nevertheless this does not seem to be the case anymore. With the rampant use of social media, we tend to buy whatever is trending. This has been fast tracked by online shopping platforms, known colloquially…