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22 Mar

Karibib Mayor under fire after opening a new betting business

ObserverFeaturedKaribib Mayor under fire after opening a new betting business

Martin Endjala The Mayor of Karibib, Davey van Wyk has come under fire after he reportedly opened a sports betting business, which he is operating in a government building. The business, reportedly situated on the main road of the town, has caused frustration among residents, saying that the mayor’s decision to turn the building, that has not been used for 12 years into his own personal business, is uncalled for. The building used to be a government property used as the town’s library. After some time, the library moved to a different building across the road and has since then…

The Heart of a Paediatric Cardiologist<br>An exclusive interview with Dr. Fenny Fiindje Shidhika

20 Mar

The Heart of a Paediatric Cardiologist
An exclusive interview with Dr. Fenny Fiindje Shidhika

ObserverFeaturedThe Heart of a Paediatric Cardiologist An exclusive interview with Dr. Fenny Fiindje Shidhika

Dr. Fenny Fiindje Shidhika is a Paediatric Cardiologist with intent to build a comprehensive and holistic paediatric cardiac service delivering accessible, affordable, equitable, effective, efficient, quality, timely, safe, and sustainable care to all, irrespective of their individual socio-economic circumstances. She has a profound passion to change the narrative, to direct and influence policy regarding overall healthcare provision in Namibia and internationally. She is currently a Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist and Head of Department at the Ministry of Health and Social services Dr Shidhika, what exactly is a Paediatric Cardiologist?That is a specialist paediatrician further sub-specialised in paediatric cardiology. The latter is…

20 Mar

FMD restrictions lifted in Zambezi

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Niel Terblanche Namibia has lifted the restrictions on the movement of cloven-hoofed animals and animal products in the Zambezi region. The restrictions were imposed after a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak was detected in cattle in October 2022. According to a representative of Namibia’s Directorate of Veterinary Services resorting under the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, the last confirmed case was reported at the end of November 2022. Namibia’s FMD prevention and contingency plan states that restrictions on an identified infected zone can be lifted if no new cases of the bovine disease are registered for a period of…

17 Mar

Do not dramatize things for your own benefit – Shiimi

ObserverFeaturedDo not dramatize things for your own benefit - Shiimi

Martin Endjala Opposition parties must not dramatize situations for their own benefit at the expense of the Namibian people. Iipumbu Shiimi, the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprise called on Members of Parliament to keep the interest of Namibians in their hearts at all times. “When we dramatize things, it must be situations concerning our people and not ourselves”, Shiimi said during the conclusion of the debate of the Appropriation Bill. Shiimi made the statement in reference to last year’s budget which saw the legislative body’s budget heavily cut leading to many members of parliament being unhappy because they felt…

15 Mar

The Ovambanderu ‘Game of Thrones’ finale in August.

ObserverFeaturedThe Ovambanderu ‘Game of Thrones’ finale in August.

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The High Court has reserved judgment in a matter in which the late Ovambanderu Chief Kilus Nguvauva sought an order declaring the establishment of the Hoveka Traditional Authority null and void. The judgment will be delivered in August. The application, lodged on behalf of the Ovambanderu Traditional Authority (OTA), is also seeking an order declaring the Chief, Trimuro Hoveka and Councilors illegitimate . This follows the government’s recognition of Turimuro Hoveka as Chief. The late Nguvauva approached the High Court in 2019 to challenge the government’s decision to recognize Hoveka as a traditional leader. The late Chief passed…

14 Mar

Albinism Foundation receives sunscreen worth N$ 3.1 million

ObserverFeaturedAlbinism Foundation receives sunscreen worth N$ 3.1 million

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Albino Care Support of Albinism Sufferers Requiring Assistance (SINASRA) in Namibia on Friday received sunscreens formulated for sensitive skins valued at N$ 3.1 million from Support Ulm e.V., a non-profit organization based in Ulm, Germany. The donation was handed over by Alina Nelenge, a representative of Ohorongo Cement, to Birte Veldsman, a Board Member of SINASRA. Nelenge said the donation was given specifically to help and meet SINASRA halfway in providing care for the delicate skins of people living with albinism in Namibia. Support Ulm e.V. was established by a group of medical doctors who made it…

13 Mar

CoW Cleaners condemn ‘secret’ meeting

ObserverFeaturedCoW Cleaners condemn ‘secret’ meeting

Martin Endjala Mbenda Immanuel, Spokesperson of the City of Windhoek cleaners who were on strike last month confirmed that on Friday, they were summoned to a dump site in Okuryangava by senior officials from the Solid Waste Management Department, to sign charge sheets in connection with the strike. Immanuel said the officials informed the group that disciplinary hearings will be instituted against the workers because they participated in an illegal strike. He however said they refused to sign the charge sheets. "We refused and we sent them back. We will not be made to sign things at secret meetings. We…

12 Mar

Madam Infrastructure Finance: An exclusive interview with Ndahafa Kapani

ObserverFeaturedBritish Petroleum (BP), Ndahafa Kapani is a Namibian born Project Madam Infrastructure Finance, Shell, Vodafone

Ndahafa Kapani is a Namibian born Project Finance Advisor with significant infrastructure advisory and development expertise. She advises clients on developing, financing, acquiring and divesting infrastructure, and on public-private partnership challenges for large scale infrastructure projects. This includes transportation, energy, and ICT infrastructure. She successfully delivered projects for a range of clients such as Shell, British Petroleum (BP), Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom and Private Equity firms. Ndahafa is also a qualified Civil Engineer, skilled in structural design and heavy civil works in the oil and gas industry. She is experienced in both brownfield and greenfield projects in Europe and Africa. Ndahafa…

10 Mar

Maanda reappointed as Acting City of Windhoek CEO

ObserverFeaturedActing Chief Executive Officer, Faniel Maanda, Maanda reappointed as Acting City of Windhoek CEO

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The City of Windhoek has extended the appointment of Faniel Maanda, as Acting Chief Executive Officer, for a further six months, which appointment is effective 8 March 2023 until September 8 2023, or until a substantive CEO is appointed. Since the resignation of Robert Kahimise as Chief Executive Officer at the end of October 2020, the Windhoek City has been without a permanent CEO. Kahimise served in the position for four years. In addition to the absence of a CEO, the city has also not been able to elect a full management committee for over two months until…

09 Mar

Entertainment can be a catalyst for women’s empowerment

ObserverFeaturedElzita Beukes, Women’s Day and Embrace Equity

Martin Endjala The MultiChoice Namibia Corporate Affairs Manager, Elzita Beukes, believes entrainment can be a catalyst for women’s empowerment, particularly in an industry that is dominated by men. “As we reflect on Women’s Day and Embrace Equity, let’s consider how entertainment can help shift thinking and make a positive impact on the lives of women,” she adds on the occasion of the celebration of International Women’s Day. Beukes says entertainment provides a valuable opportunity for stories, characters, and themes inclusive of women to be shared because educating audiences can shift cultural norms and understanding. Further stating that entertainment holds the…