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12 May

Nujoma celebrates 95th birthday

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Ester Mbathera On Sunday, Founding President Sam Nujoma celebrated his 95th birthday. This year's gathering was attended by close friends, including former parliamentarian, Pendukeni Ithana, businesswoman Martha Namundjebo-Tilahun, and former Swapo Party Youth League leader, Elijah Ngurare. Despite spending a few days in the hospital, Nujoma seemed to be in a cheerful mood. The Sam Nujoma Foundation emphasised that this birthday is a significant milestone worth celebrating. "As we honour his legacy, let us not only rejoice in his achievements but also heed his timeless call for unity and action for the sake of Namibia. Let our deeds be candles…

12 May

Swakopmund pushes for more affordable housing solutions

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Niël Terblanché Swakopmund has recently made strides towards addressing its critical housing shortage through a new agreement signed with the National Housing Enterprise (NHE). The innovative plan was revealed last week and aims to build 805 affordable homes within the DRC informal settlement, offering approximately 22 000 residents who currently live in shacks the hope of owning a house. Dina Namubes, the mayor of Swakopmund, while revealing the new plan, pointed to the acute need for housing solutions. Namubes indicated that the project will prioritise vulnerable groups, including the disabled, elderly, security personnel, media practitioners, and street vendors. "This initiative…

12 May

CELEBRATION:

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Founding Father Sam Nujoma received gifts and well wishes for his 95th birthday from some close friends at his residence in Windhoek on Sunday morning. One of the visitors was Elijah Ngurare, a former Swapo Party Youth League leader.Ngurare said, "Early this morning, we visited His Excellency Sam Nujoma to wish him a happy birthday. In his message of appreciation, he emphasized the importance of unity and nation building," said Ngurare.

12 May

FELICITATIONS:

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President Nangolo Mbumba described founding President Sam Nujoma as a visionary leader with extraordinary foresight on his 95th birthday.Nujoma, who served as Namibia's first democratically elected president, was born on 12 May 1929 to Daniel Nujoma and Helvi Kondombolo in the Etunda village in the Omusati region.Mbumba's message to Nujoma was delivered by Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah this morning.

11 May

Geingos commits to youth development and cancer prevention

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Ester Mbathera The wife of late President Hage Geingob, Monica Geingos, has announced that she will dedicate her time to advocacy work, focusing on youth development and cancer prevention and care initiatives. Geingos returned to work on 6 May. She made the announcement on her social media platforms on Saturday. The announcement follows her husband's death from pancreatic cancer on 4 February. Geingos emphasised her commitment to resuming her advocacy efforts, with a renewed focus on addressing pressing issues affecting the nation. “For now, it will mean focusing on finalising outstanding advocacy commitments and managing the administrative transition to former…

11 May

President Sam Nujoma is alive and recuperating

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Ester Mbathera Doctor Tshali Iithete, the personal physician of founding President Sam Nujoma, has debunked rumours of his demise that have been circulating on various social media platforms."President Nujoma was hospitalised a week or so ago. He has since been discharged and is recuperating well at home," Iithete reassured the public.Known as the Father of the Namibian Nation, Nujoma played a crucial role in the country's independence struggle and served as its first president from 1990 to 2005.He retired to his farm at Etunda, near Otjiwarongo.His last public appearance was during the funeral of the late President Hage Geingob in…

10 May

Swakopmund is a beacon of cleanliness and growth

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Niël Terblanché Swakopmund has recently been recognised as one of Africa’s cleanest cities. The accolade is evidence of the coastal town's fast-growing status among urban centres on the continent, and it celebrates its urban progress and cultural heritage. The recent unveiling of the new municipal logo by Alfeus Benjamin, the Chief Executive Officer of the Swakopmund Municipality, was a significant moment in Swakopmund’s history. According to Benjamin, the accolade symbolises the town’s development and the effective governance behind its achievements. “Swakopmund’s commitment to cleanliness and urban management has set a benchmark for cities across Africa,” he said. Benjamin attributes this…

10 May

Parliament working to amplify communal livestock potential

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Niël Terblanché The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and Public Administration is embarking on an initiative with a series of oversight visits across the northern parts of the country’s communal farming areas, aimed at revitalising the livestock sector, which is a cornerstone of the local economy. This initiative comes in response to increasing concerns over the current state and future viability of livestock marketing in these regions. The visits, scheduled to occur from 12 to 24 May, will assess facilities and market conditions and engage with a variety of stakeholders, including government officials, farmers' unions, and traditional leaders. The goal…

10 May

CONGRATULATIONS GWEN!

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Windhoek Observer congratulates veteran journalist and former team member of this publication, Gwen Lister for being honoured with a prestigious lifetime achievement award.This is a well-deserved recognition of your stellar work in independent journalism. We're beyond proud of you, Gwen!

09 May

Namibia advocates for the combination of AGOA and AfCFTA

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Minister of Industrialisation and Trade, Lucia Iipumbu said Namibia is advocating for the establishment of a nexus between the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and the African Continental Free Trade (AfCFTA) According to Iipumbu, combining the two trade initiatives will be a game changer in terms of increasing the size of the market for African countries by creating an attractive environment for investment and allowing the continent to industrialise. The minister was speaking at the Invest in Namibia session at the 16th US – Africa business summit that took place on Wednesday in Dallas, Texas in…