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26 Jun

Swapo failed to fulfil 2019 election promises

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe The deputy secretary general of the Swapo Party, Uahekua Herunga has admitted that the ruling party has failed to fulfil its promises made during the 2019 election campaigns. Herunga said this during an interview with the Windhoek Observer on the sidelines of the media briefing in Windhoek where Vipuakuje Muharukua announced that he is switching to Swapo from the Popular Democratic Movement on Tuesday. ‘’I am a believer in a success story, but obviously, it will not be 100 percent. The Swapo-led government has hugely succeeded, but that does not mean there are no challenges or shortcomings within…

24 Jun

Industrialisation and value addition must boost job creation

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Niël Terblanché The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, has called on unemployed graduates, particularly in engineering and technical fields, to establish production factories. During a site visit to a tin and lithium mine near Uis in the Erongo Region last week, Uutoni stressed the critical need for Namibia to shift from merely exporting raw materials to industrialising its economy. He said that this transition is a key strategy to create jobs and lift thousands of Namibians out of poverty. “We cannot continue exporting our raw materials without adding value. We must move towards industrialization to create more…

19 Jun

Shaningwa wants to bless Shalulile

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Stefanus Nashama The Swapo Secretary General's office has extended an invitation to national soccer player, Peter Shalulile to receive blessings and prayers for joining the party. Shalulile joined Swapo over the weekend. On Tuesday, the party's secretary general, Sophia Shaningwa, said she was waiting for Shalulile to visit her office to bless him so that he could do more for the country. “I am waiting for him to show up to my office to bless him with prayers so that he performs more for Namibia,” she said. Shaningwa also refuted allegations from opposition parties that Swapo pays celebrities to join…

19 Jun

Rӧssing uranium records N$6.48 billion in revenue

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Martin Endjala Mines and Energy Minister, Tom Alweendo says the mining industry remains the bedrock of Namibia’s economy, contributing about N$6.4 billion in royalties and taxes in 2023, compared to N$4.2 billion in 2022. These statistics, he said, indicate that the mining industry remains the bedrock of the economy. Alweendo was speaking at the launch of the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) Rӧssing Uranium 2023 Sustainability and Performance Report at the Windhoek Country Club Resort and Casino on Tuesday evening. “The good performance of Rössing Uranium is not success in isolation, but it is rather a part of a bigger…

17 Jun

Grootfontein community frustration mounts over service delivery

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja Residents of Grootfontein have expressed their frustration over the continued poor state of the town's roads and inconsistent waste collection services. Community members, particularly those residing in the Omulunga township, where the tarred road links to Sam Nujoma Road in town, have voiced their concerns about the numerous potholes that have plagued the area for months. "The roads have been like this for a long time, and every time they say they will fix it, the repairs only last for a few months. After three months, the roads are bad again," said local taxi driver Tjihorua Kazetjindire. The…

17 Jun

Set emotions aside for rational discussion on Stampriet Aquifer

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Martin Endjala The Governor of the Omaheke region, Pijoo Nganate has urged community members to put aside their emotions and personal opinions regarding the Stampriet aquifer transboundary system. This call came during a high-level meeting held in Mariental on Monday on the possible impact of uranium mining in the Stampriet transboundary aquifer system. Th e meeting took place amid growing concerns from residents in Leonardville and Stampriet. “This issue involves destitute and vulnerable people. When the issue of mining came to our ears, we were all very excited. We said maybe this was the end of our miserable lives. But…

12 Jun

Calls for criminal charges over Walvis Bay debt collection tender

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Ester Mbathera An interim report on the controversial appointment of RedForce Debt Management Company as the exclusive debt collector for the Municipality of Walvis Bay has revealed severe procedural and financial irregularities. The report compiled by the municipality’s representative, Advocate Richard Metcalfe, seen by the Windhoek Observer, revealed that there appear to be various criminal offences arising from this preliminary investigation. Metcalfe suggested that the criminal offence be transferred to the authorities for prosecution after further investigation. “At this juncture, it is also already clear that the general manager for finance and manager for revenue and credit control will face…

10 Jun

NDP 5, Industrialization and the Youth

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Namibia, a nation characterized by its stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage, is on a transformative journey toward economic prosperity and social development. Central to this endeavor is the fifth installment of its National Development Plan (NDP5), a strategic blueprint aimed at fostering inclusive growth, industrialization, and, crucially, empowering the youth. As we examine NDP5, it becomes clear that the synergy between industrialization and youth engagement is pivotal for Namibia's future. Namibia’s National Development Plan 5: An Overview Launched in 2017, NDP5 spans a five-year period, encapsulating Namibia's vision for sustainable development from 2017 to 2022. This plan is structured…

06 Jun

More jobs at Ministry of Agriculture

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More than 110 positions are available at the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform. Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata, the ministry's executive director, announced on Thursday that the positions would be advertised in local print media on Friday. These positions have been approved to be filled during this financial year. Nghituwamata stated that the Ministry aims to fill close to 280 positions within the 2024/25 financial year. In the 2023/24 financial year, the Ministry had a target of filling 260 positions, and they successfully recruited over 240 new staff members, including those for promotional posts.

06 Jun

Nedbank for Good Series Returns

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Tsumeb and Oshakati are gearing up to host the 3rd and 4th rounds of the Nedbank for Good Series, set to kick off on June 8, 2024, in Tsumeb and then make its way to Oshakati on June 22, 2024. After a monthlong break, the series is back. Dan Zwiebel, the coordinator of the Nedbank for Good Series, expressed his satisfaction with the preparations for the upcoming tour of the northern region. Last year saw an impressive turnout, with Tsumeb attracting 80 players and Oshakati hosting 25 players. Zwiebel is hopeful that this year's numbers will match or even surpass…