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22 Sep

‘I have never taken up membership with AR’ – Ipinge

ObserverFeatured, MainKnowledge Ipinge, Laina Shapange

Ester Mbathera Former Affirmative Repositioning movement (AR) activist, Knowledge Ipinge who defected to Swapo on Saturday, says he never took up membership with the movement since its transition to a political party. “I have never taken up membership with the AR,” he said. Ipinge told the Windhoek Observer on Sunday that the leadership of the Swapo party's vice president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, which he described as rooted in pragmatism, integrity, accountability, meritocracy, and inclusivity, significantly influenced his decision to rejoin Swwapo. “I refuse to participate in any discussion that attempts to create a narrative of bad blood between myself, AR, and…

16 Sep

Art exhibition reflects on identity and transformation

ObserverFeatured, National NewsBoemo Sekgoma, Jo Rogge, So She Was Turned to a Pillar of Salt

Moses Magadza An art exhibition themed, “So She Was Turned to a Pillar of Salt,” began in the Namibian capital Windhoek on Saturday, with renowned Namibian artist Jo Rogge being hailed for her transformative contributions to contemporary art and social justice. The exhibition, which opened to an engaged audience of art enthusiasts, diplomats, and social activists, revolves around the complex relationship between memory, identity, and the evolution of society. SADC Parliamentary Forum secretary general Boemo Sekgoma, was the keynote speaker at the launch. “Art is the language through which we express the soul of humanity,” she said. Drawing on the…

15 Sep

Military Police accused of brutally beating a boy in Rundu

ObserverFeatured, National NewsMulao Sonicah Matongo

Martin Endjala About eight undercover police officers in Rundu have been accused of brutally beating a 19-year-old boy in Rundu last month in connection with the theft of some phones. A case has been opened at the police station by the victim. The Kavango East regional Deputy Commissioner Mulao Sonicah Matongo, confirmed the incident to the Windhoek Observer last week. “Yes we are aware of the allegations and the complaint also opened a case and the police are currently busy investigating,” she said. Matongo also clarified that the complainant was not beaten by officers of the Namibian Police but by…

10 Sep

500 African captains of industry convene in Windhoek

ObserverFeatured, National NewsACFTA, AU MSMEs, NIPDB

Hilarius Hamutenya Over 500 African industry leaders, policymakers, and small businesses are gathering in Windhoek for the third Annual Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (AU MSMEs) forum to foster innovation and enhance capacity. The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development (NIPDB) is hosting the event, which will run until Friday under the theme 'Fostering financial empowerment and educational innovation for African startups'. The four-day summit will include various activities aimed at equipping MSMEs with the information and skills needed to trade and boost intra-African trade under ACFTA. Mathew Kaholongo, the director at the Cabinet’s secretariat under the office of the Prime…

09 Sep

Swapo gala dinner raises N$16.2 million

ObserverFeatured, National NewsSwapo gala dinner raises N$16.2 million

Ester Mbathera Swapo raised N$16.2 million during the party’s 2024 party election campaign fundraising gala dinner held at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek on Friday.The more than 900 attendees splashed out N$1 000 per ticket or N$10 000 per table of ten people to be part of the event which was attended by business people and party members from all over the country ahead of the party’s central committee and the electoral college. The funds were raised from the sale of portraits of Founding President Sam Nujoma and later President Hage Geingob which reached the highest prices respectively.Grootfontein-based businessman Joseph…

04 Sep

Namibia Youth Games fixtures confirmed

ObserverFeatured, SportsNamibia Sports Commission (NSC)

Hilarius Hamutenya The countdown began for the thrilling third edition of the Namibia Youth Games when the Namibia Sports Commission (NSC) released the fixtures. The draw for the fixtures took place in Windhoek on Wednesday. The games, set to ignite the sporting scene from September 11 to 15, will take place in the towns of Oshakati, Ondangwa, and Ongwediva in the Oshana Region. Teams from all 14 regions will showcase their talent across football, volleyball, and netball. Male and female teams from all 14 regions will participate in the games. All regions will send netball and football teams. For basketball,…

04 Sep

Dr Hage Geingob Cup’s grand finale

ObserverFeatured, SportsEmma Kantema-Gaomas, The Legacy Continues

HILARIUS HAMUTENYA The tenth and final edition of the Dr. Hage Geingob Cup was launched on Wednesday in Windhoek under the theme, "The Legacy Continues." This highly anticipated event is set to take place on 19 October at the Independence Stadium and promises to captivate Namibian football fans as six teams compete for the top prize. The participating teams are Eeshoke Chula Chula, African Stars, Girls and Goals, FC Ongos Ladies, Omake Celebrities (powered by MTC), and Danger Points Celebrities (powered by NBL and Bank Windhoek). Deputy Minister of Sport, Youth, and National Service, Emma Kantema-Gaomas, who officiated at the…

01 Sep

Lung sickness outbreak in Opuwo contained

ObserverFeatured, National NewsDirectorate of Veterinary Services (DVS), Johannes Shoopala, Opuwo State Veterinary

Niël Terblanché The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform has lifted all restrictions previously imposed following an outbreak of lung sickness in cattle in the Opuwo State Veterinary District of the Kunene region. The chief veterinary officer at the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS), Johannes Shoopala, said in a statement released on Friday that the decision follows the successful containment and management of the disease by the directorate. According to Shoopala, the outbreak, which was first reported on 1 July in a herd of cattle at Okapundja village, prompted immediate and effective action. “The Directorate of Veterinary Services swiftly…

29 Aug

Namcor and BW Kudu expand scholarship programme for underprivileged students

ObserverFeatured, National NewsKlaus Endresen

Niël Terblanché The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR), in collaboration with BW Kudu, has announced the expansion of its scholarship programme aimed at supporting underprivileged students. According to a joint statement issued by both institutions on Thursday, this initiative, in partnership with the Physically Active Youth (PAY), a non-profit organisation dedicated to the upliftment of disadvantaged children especially from the Katutura suburb of Windhoek, is a continuation of a successful collaboration that commenced in 2023. “NAMCOR and BW Kudu are thrilled to continue with this support. We believe that education is key to a brighter future, and we are…

22 Aug

Defence ministry appoints commission to rebury liberation heroes

ObserverFeatured, National NewsPeople’s Liberation Army of Namibia (PLAN)

Stefanus Nashama and Hilarius Hamutenya The minister of defence and veterans affairs, Frans Kapofi, commissioned a committee for the exhumation and reinterment of the remains of martyrs of the liberation struggle on Thursday. According to the minister, the committee will be headed by former commander, Major General Charles Namoloh, who led the People’s Liberation Army of Namibia (PLAN) on the battlefield. Other members of the committee include Colonel (retired) David Ndatipo, Ericas Ndalikokule, Apollo Bassenero, Elvis Handura, Penofina Eises and Timoteus Mashuna. “Several years ago, the government mandated the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs to ensure that the history…