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27 Jan

Goagoses calls for the inclusion of netball facilities in schools & public spaces

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe Netball Namibia’s president, Rebekka Goagoses has called on the government, corporate partners, and local authorities to prioritise the inclusion of netball facilities in schools and public spaces. Goagoses made the appeal on Monday during the launch of the 2025 edition of the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup in Windhoek. The tournament will see netball and football teams competing. She said one of the most significant challenges netball has been facing over the years across the country, is the lack of netball facilities at primary schools and in many communities. According to her, this absence of infrastructure deprives children of…

27 Jan

New SADC PF President lays out bold roadmap for 2024-2026

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Moses Magadza The newly-elected President of the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF), Justin Tokely from Madagascar, has laid out a transformative roadmap aimed at addressing pressing socio-economic challenges while strengthening regional democracy. Tokely took over the presidency from Roger Mancienne of Seychelles at the 56 Plenary assembly held in Livingstone Zambia in December. In his first official communication to SADC PF Member Parliaments, partners and well-wishers since his election in December last year, Tokely - who is also the Speaker of the National Assembly of Madagascar - shared his vision for 2024-2026, spotlighting socio-economic revival, accountability, legal…

26 Jan

Critical care units impacted as Windhoek Central Hospital faces power outages

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Allexer Namundjembo A power and water crisis at Windhoek Central Hospital has impacted critical services, leaving patients and staff in dire conditions. The problem started when rainwater damaged electrical terminals that were connected to the distribution box in the basement. This caused power cuts to several floors in the west wing and disrupted the water supply to the east wing. The hospital’s ninth floor, which houses the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and other critical care wards, has been heavily affected. Sources at the hospital told the Windhoek Observer on Saturday that these services are now consolidated on the ninth…

26 Jan

NAMCOR and partners forge ahead with promising offshore oil projects

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe Despite Shell’s recent announcement to write down US$400 million in PEL 39 from its operation in Namibia, other companies involved in the offshore oil discovery are moving forward with the project alongside the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR). The oil, located in the Orange Basin, has been described as one of the world’s most promising oil and gas regions. Utaara Hoveka, a spokesperson for NAMCOR, confirmed over the weekend that post-well studies are being done by several joint venture (JV) partners, such as QatarEnergy (30%), Impact Oil and Gas Namibia (9.5%), and NAMCOR (10%). These studies involve…

26 Jan

Citizens detained unlawfully

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Martin Endjala A study conducted by Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) researchers raised concerns about unwarranted and possibly unlawful pretrial detentions by the Namibian Police. The report, released on 16 January, indicated that the Windhoek Wanaheda, Katutura, and Otjomuise police stations for detaining citizens unlawfully. The study, conducted in 2022, was led by NUST’s principal investigator, Stefan Schulz, the deputy director of the department of social sciences under the faculty of commerce, human sciences, and education, along with five student research assistants. The aim of the study was to determine the extent of unlawful detentions at the identified…

26 Jan

Women and men network threatened for speaking up about police recruitment

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Stefanus Nashama The secretary of the Women and Men Network in the Oshana region has alleged that she is being threatened by senior members of the network for speaking publicly about the upcoming police recruitment process. Nanghelo Shikongo, last week, raised concerns about the fairness of the recruitment, particularly the age limits imposed on applicants. According to her, members who have contributed to the network over the years are excluded from being recruited into the police based solely on their age. “There is a need for the Inspector-General of the Namibian Police, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo to review the recruitment…

26 Jan

Kasaona breaks gender barriers in premier league football

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe Uerikondjera ‘’Mammie’’ Kasaona, has made history by becoming the first woman in Namibian football to coach a men's football team Blue Waters in the premier league. Kasaona was in the dugout this past weekend when she guided Blue Waters into the quarterfinals of the MTC Maris Cup competition after beating Okahandja United 4-3 on penalties after a 0-0 draw during regular time on Saturday. She was recently appointed Blue Waters Assistant coach deputising head coach Paulus Shipanga. Kasaona is also currently the head coach of the national women's senior team Brave Gladiators, a team she also captained during…

26 Jan

Will Namibia achieve SDG 6 on sanitation by 2030? A critical look at progress and path forward

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Wayambekange N Hamufenhu As Namibia sets its sights on achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6) “access to clean water and sanitation for all” by 2030, questions arise regarding the country’s progress in reaching this ambitious target, particularly in terms of sanitation. While Namibia has made notable strides in improving water access, sanitation remains a pressing challenge. With just five years left until the target year, it is essential to critically assess the current situation, the progress made, and the path ahead to determine if Namibia can achieve SDG 6 on sanitation. So far, Namibia has made significant advancements in…

26 Jan

Striking the right balance: Maximising socio-economic impact while minimising our footprint in one of Namibia’s precious national park

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Sheldon Husselmann We know it really matters HOW Hyphen delivers green hydrogen for Namibia. It is critical that we acknowledge and position our project in its overall context – balancing the positive socio-economic impacts it will bring to the country and its people, whilst identifying and minimising its environmental impact. We will do this through continuing to work directly with local communities and through very selective siting of infrastructure within the vast project area. Namibia’s position in the world Globally, there is a strong commitment to transition towards a low-carbon future in a manner that is equitable and tailored to…

26 Jan

BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE WORLD TODAY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW

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Pankratius Kondjamba Energy continues to be a key driver for global economic growth. Energy sparked the first industrial revolution in the 1760s’ and continued to play a fundamental role in the subsequent revolutions. This era was marked by the invention of steam engines which made use of water and the release of steam power leading to the rise of trains and mechanization of manufacturing. The availability of fuels like coal contributed to making the steam engine significant during this revolution period. The production of energy and its use contributes significantly to global warming. It is estimated to contribute about…