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Hage Geingob Rugby Stadium to host all MTC Maris Cup round of 16 fixtures

Hage Geingob Rugby Stadium to host all MTC Maris Cup round of 16 fixtures

Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has announced that all 16 rounds of fixtures for the MTC Maris Cup competition will take place at the Hage Geingob Rugby Stadium in Windhoek. The NFA released the fixtures this week, indicating that the games will take place from 25 to 26 January. Newly promoted King Kauluma Palace Football Club will take on the Debmarine Premier League log leader, Khomas Nampol. They will be followed by Gobabis-based Young African, who will face Karasburg-based Young Brazilian. The third game of the day will be Okahandja United Football Club versus Blue Waters from Walvis…
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Public rallies behind Lukato’s journey to parliament

Public rallies behind Lukato’s journey to parliament

Martin Endjala A group of people has started a fundraising initiative to assist with the relocation of the National Democratic Party’s (NDP) leader, brave Martin Lukato Lukato, to Windhoek. Lukato participated in the 2024 National Assembly elections, after which he gained a single parliamentary seat. So far the group has raised N$24 800. According to the fundraising organiser, Mchangani Chikusi, the money will cover Lukatos’ transport as well as rent of accommodation for the first month or two while the rest of the funds will be given to him to spend as he sees fit. “We as families and friends…
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Siblings contest for Guinas constituency councillor position

Siblings contest for Guinas constituency councillor position

Allexer Namundjembo Political analyst Ndumba Kamwanyah has described two brothers contesting in the Guinas Regional Council by-election as a beautiful reflection of our democracy and its maturity, noting that siblings can freely belong to different political parties and even contest against each other. Moses Khumub’s campaign focuses on promoting unity in diversity, youth empowerment, and advocating for natural resource beneficiation to ensure sustainable development. On the other hand, Fransiskus Khumub’s platform focuses on education, healthcare, and infrastructure development to uplift the community. “This unique situation highlights the growing maturity of the nation’s political landscape, where even family members can freely…
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|Khomanin activists slam government’s ‘botched’ land redistribution

|Khomanin activists slam government’s ‘botched’ land redistribution

Hertta-Maria Amutenja An open letter from social justice activists has sparked a backlash over the government’s recent handover of 8 132 hectares of land to the |Khomanin Traditional Authority. The handover, which took place in November 2024, involved the transfer of Farm Groot Korasieplaats and Portion 1 of the farm, purchased by the government for N$33.9 million. In his open letter, Shaun Gariseb accuses the minister of agriculture, water and land reform, Calle Schlettwein, of deceiving the |Khomanin community regarding the suitability of the land. Gariseb, in his letter, highlights the farm's severe water shortage, noting that the farm has…
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Windhoek flood victims to be sheltered in tents

Windhoek flood victims to be sheltered in tents

Stefanus Nashama The City of Windhoek (CoW) plans to relocate people of approximately 100 households affected by flash floods that destroyed many shacks in the capital to Farm 508 in the Goreangab area over the past weekend. City councillor Ivan Skrywer confirmed this on Monday. “The city will host up to 100 households on farm 508 behind Okapale,” he said. One of the affected residents, Lukas Ihuhwa, welcomed the news of the relocation but expressed deep concern about the irreparable losses caused by the flood. “We are not just concerned about shelter, mattresses, or food. We are deeply distressed by…
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Murangi goes from retirement to Nipam ED

Murangi goes from retirement to Nipam ED

Ester Mbathera After retiring in 2023, Heroldt Murangi was appointed as the executive director of the Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (Nipam) for the next three years. Murangi went from retirement in November 2023 to newly employed on 01 January this year. He is taking up the role after his predecessor Maria Nangolo’s term ended in 2023 and no substantive head was appointed since. Murangi, who is over 60 years old, retired from his position as chief executive officer of the Namibian College of Open Learning (Namcol) after he took up the role in 2007. In a press…
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Continuation of FOCAC strengthens ties with China

Continuation of FOCAC strengthens ties with China

Niël Terblanché Namibia and China have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening ties under the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), following an official visit by Wang Yi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China and Member of the Political Bureau of the Chinese CPC Central Committee, to Namibia on a two-day mission. A statement issued by the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation said that during a courtesy call at the old State House in Windhoek on Monday with Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Vice President and President-Elect of Namibia, discussions with the Chinese foreign affairs minister focused on enhancing…
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‘NEFF’s lucky to have that one seat’ – analyst

‘NEFF’s lucky to have that one seat’ – analyst

Stefanus Nashama Political commentator, Ben Mulongeni said the expectation of the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) leader, Epafras Mukwiilongo, for the party not to receive one seat from the 2024 general elections is realistic. The party currently has two seats in parliament. Mulongeni shared these sentiments with the Windhoek Observer on Sunday. “His expectation is objective. Where did the two seats come from and how did the party only get that one seat at the time of its popularity growing,” he questioned. However, Mulongeni said Mukwiilongo is not the only disappointed one. Other political parties, such as Nudo, the All…
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Hardap Dam water level increases

Hardap Dam water level increases

Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Hardap dam that went to its lowest water level ever at 5.5 %, forcing NamWater to order irrigation farming activities in the areas to stop taking water from the dam, has increased its water level to 14.8 % after a good rainfall recently. Namwater spokesperson Lot Ndamanomhata announced on Monday that the recent favourable rainfall has collectively added 49.605 million cubic meters of water in major dams across the country, marking a significant step towards improved water availability and boosting water security for households, agriculture, and industries. He said notable water level increases were recorded at Swakoppoort…
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Stranded European holidaymakers finally depart HKIA

Stranded European holidaymakers finally depart HKIA

Niël Terblanché Hundreds of Belgian, Dutch, and German tourists have been stranded at Namibia's Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA) for four days due to repeated flight cancellations by Eurowings Discover, a subsidiary of Germany’s national airline, Lufthansa. The ordeal started when a defective part grounded the scheduled Airbus A330-300 operating flight 4Y139 to Frankfurt last Thursday. Since then, passengers were informed of a new departure time, only to face further delays. This cycle has left many travellers in a state of frustration and uncertainty, particularly during the peak travel season when rebooking options are limited. According to Bisey Uirab, the…
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