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APP congress set for August

APP congress set for August

Martin Endjala The Central Coordinating Committee (CCC) of the All People’s Party (APP), has announced that the party’s fourth National Congress is set for 2 to 4 August at a venue yet to be confirmed. Daniel Djami, the APP’s secretary for information and media relations, said 300 delegates are expected to attend. “This includes the CCC, youth, and women’s wings. Nominations for the top 8 positions will be made at the congress, and regional restructuring in the remaining four regions, namely, Hardap, Ohangwena, Oshana, and Oshikoto, will be completed before Congress,” he said. The CCC also resolved to amend some…
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Namibia Men’s Hockey Team Clinches Africa Indoor Cup

Namibia Men’s Hockey Team Clinches Africa Indoor Cup

Namibia’s men’s hockey team made history by defeating South Africa on penalties to win the Africa Indoor Cup. This victory not only marked their first African title but also secured their spot in the 2025 Indoor World Cup in Croatia. South Africa, however, found solace in the women’s competition, where they triumphed over Namibia in another gripping penalty shootout. Despite the loss, Namibia’s women also earned their ticket to the world stage next year. The men’s final was a rollercoaster of emotions. South Africa surged ahead shortly after halftime with two quick goals from Mustaphaa Cassiem and Dal Langford, setting…
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NSI marks 15 years with a strategic vision for the future

NSI marks 15 years with a strategic vision for the future

Niël Terblanché The Namibian Standards Institution (NSI) marked its 15th anniversary on Monday with a celebration in Windhoek, coinciding with World Metrology Day. The event stressed the crucial role of measurement in both global and local contexts and highlighted NSI’s dedication to enhancing Namibia's national quality infrastructure over the past 15 years. Paul Kalenga, Chairperson of the Namibian Standards Council, opened the event, setting a tone of reflection, celebration, and strategic planning for the future. A significant highlight was the launch of the NSI’s Integrated Strategic Business Plan (ISBP) for 2024-2028, designed to guide the institution’s efforts in the coming…
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Windhoek District Hospital at site clearing stage

Windhoek District Hospital at site clearing stage

Ester Mbathera The new 500-bed Windhoek District Hospital project is currently at the site clearance stage. This was said by Ben Nangombe, the executive director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, on Wednesday. Nangombe was responding to questions on which entity received the tender for the construction of the hospital after the ministry held a groundbreaking ceremony last week without handing over the contractor on site. “The tender for construction will be advertised later. Currently, the project is at the stage of site clearance, to be followed by the installation of bulk services,” he said. Many people took…
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Focus on children as SADC PF Committee meets

Focus on children as SADC PF Committee meets

Moses Magadza The SADC PF Standing Committee on Human and Social Development and Special Programmes (HSDSP) is meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, under the theme "Advancing the AU Agenda 2040 for Children: Strengthening Parliamentary Engagement for Child-Centred Legislation and Policies." The meeting is in preparation for the 55th Plenary Assembly Session of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, scheduled to take place from 1 to 7 July in Angola. The Committee convenes when there is growing concern over child rights violations, poverty, and inequality, as well as a dearth of child-centred policies within the SADC region and beyond. Munashe Tofa, a member…
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SA’s ConCourt barres Zuma from serving in parliament

SA’s ConCourt barres Zuma from serving in parliament

Niël Terblanché South Africa's highest court has ruled that former President Jacob Zuma is barred from running for parliament in that country’s general election next week. The Constitutional Court's judgement hinges on Zuma's 15-month prison sentence for contempt of court, rendering him ineligible under the country's constitution. Zuma was convicted in 2021 for his refusal to testify at an inquiry into corruption during his presidency, which concluded in 2018. Despite his imprisonment and subsequent release after three months by his successor, President Cyril Ramaphosa, the court maintained that the original sentence disqualified him from serving in parliament. The former president…
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Iran’s President Raisi and Foreign Minister Amirabdollahian killed in helicopter crash

Iran’s President Raisi and Foreign Minister Amirabdollahian killed in helicopter crash

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian died in a helicopter crash, state media reported Monday. Iranian state television reported there was “no sign of life” at the crash site of the helicopter that carried Raisi, Amirabdollahian, and others. “All the passengers of the helicopter carrying the Iranian president and foreign minister were martyred,” semi-official news agency Mehr News reported. Drone footage published on state media FARS News Agency showed the chopper’s wreckage on a steep hillside. “The consequences of this are probably going to be rather contained,” Ali Ahmadi, executive fellow at the Geneva Center for Security…
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Suggestions that Mukwe’s old delimitation was politically motivated

Suggestions that Mukwe’s old delimitation was politically motivated

Martin Endjala The previous Boundary Delimitation and Demarcation Commission decision in 1990 to make the Mukwe constituency part of Caprivi, the now-Zambezi region, was politically motivated. This is according to Rundu Rural Constituency councillor Paulus Mbangu. In an interview with the Windhoek Observer on Tuesday, Mbangu clarified the issue of which region should integrate the Mukwe constituency. “Many people are not aware of this, but let me clarify how the issue started. In 1990, when Namibia gained independence, the first delimitation commission decided to make Mukwe part of Caprivi, but Mukwe was long part of Kavango. Since they did not…
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ECN advised to make voter registration process flexible

ECN advised to make voter registration process flexible

Martin Endjala The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has been advised to make the voter card registration process flexible to avoid unnecessary obstacles for the electorate. Landless People's Movement (LPM) youth leader, Duminga Ndala, has advised that voters should have the flexibility to register wherever they are located. "Unlike constituency elections, where registration within the constituency of residence is necessary, Instead, the focus for the Electoral Commission of Namibia should be on encouraging high voter registration rates," she said. She said this could involve implementing mobile registration points to streamline the registration process. The advice comes following concerns that people…
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Paulina’s new chapter

Paulina’s new chapter

Paulina Malulu is a Namibian model and beauty pageant owner and titleholder who represented Namibia and participated at the Big Four international beauty pageants. She competed in Miss International 2012 and was in the Top 15. She went on to compete for Miss World 2013 and Miss Universe 2013 and Miss Earth 2014. In 2017 she moved to northern Namibia to focus on some interesting projects. She was recently in Windhoek and made time for a quick sitdown Where were you were born and raised? I was born in Angola, bred in Windhoek and buttered around the world. What role…
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