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04 Jun

Namdia moots diamond athletic league

ObserverNational NewsAthletics Diamond League, Kennedy Hamutenya, Namdia Chief Executive Officer, Namdia moots diamond athletic league, Namibia Desert Diamond

Obrein Simasiku The Namibia Desert Diamond, Namdia is hatching plans to set up and host athletic games, dubbed ‘Diamond League Athletics’, along similar principles as the international Diamond League series. The idea is to invite international sportsman and woman to partake in the athletic event in Namibia. Although still in its infancy as it remains an idea that still needs to be approved by the board of directors if proved viable, the diamond company says it is committed to supporting and promoting sports in the country. “We are contemplating on organising an Athletics Diamond League, in which we want to…

04 Jun

Journalists close ranks on bodily autonomy and integrity (BAI)

ObserverNational NewsARASA’s Acting Director Nyasha Chingore-Munazvo, Chief Editor of Scope Magazine of Le Mauricien, Phemelo Ramas, Teboho Khatebe Molefi

Moses Magadza in Johannesburg, South Africa A two-day workshop for mostly senior journalists from East and Southern Africa has rallied media practitioners to accurately and consistently report on bodily autonomy and integrity (BAI) while holding duty bearers to account on their obligations in this regard. BAI refers to the ability of all people regardless of gender or sexual orientation to make decisions over their bodies without interference or coercion. While BAI may appear basic and a given, it remains out of reach for millions of people all over the world, according to a landmark 2021 State of World Population report…

IPC wants coalition candidate for Swakop<br>… Constituency by-election slated for August

03 Jun

IPC wants coalition candidate for Swakop
… Constituency by-election slated for August

ObserverNational News. Howard-Smith, Christine Aochamus, IPC wants coalition candidate for Swakop

Obrein Simasiku The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) is hoping for support from fellow opposition parties ahead of the slated Swakopmund Constituency by-election, saying the election is a crucial test whether the coalition talks among opposition parties will truly materialise. "This election shall test the true resolve and commitment of the so called opposition political parties to work together. Will all vocal political parties singing the coalition chorus, refrain from participating in the Swakopmund by-election and allow IPC alone to contest a seat it held against the ruling Swapo Party," reads a statement from the party's general secretary Christine Aochamus.…

03 Jun

Over 5000 scramble for 48 veterinary jobs

ObserverNational NewsDirectorate of Agriculture in the Zambezi Region, Katima Mulilo, Katima Mulilo Magistrate, Over 5000 scramble for 48 veterinary jobs

Obrein Simasiku There was havoc and chaos yesterday at the Directorate of Agriculture in the Zambezi Region when over 5000 jobseekers descended at the offices, hoping to secure a place among the 48 advertised position at the Directorate of Veterinary Services. The region's unemployment rate stands at 37.68 percent, against the national broad unemployment of 33.4 percent, according to the 2018 Namibia Statistic Agency Labour Force Survey. Thousands from all corners of the region flocked to the town of Katima Mulilo as early as they could, hoping they will be selected as one of the casual workers to work on…

03 Jun

Tjongarero not bothered by ultimatum

ObserverNational NewsAnges Tjongarero, Karen Mubonenwa, Namibia Sports Commission, Thomas Mbeeli and Niklaus

Obrein Simasiku The Minister of Youth, Sport and National Services, Anges Tjongarero has broken her silence in the Namibia Sports Commission debacles, saying it is time to clean the commission and the entire sports fraternity. "This time around no mercy whatsoever, I am cleaning the whole sector, enough is enough. However, the focus will be more on building and transforming the sports sector for it to flourish more than ever," she said, when questioned regarding tensions within NSC and the ministry at large. She said this to the Windhoek Observer when asked about the sacking of five board members, who…

03 Jun

Namdia sponsors team for Africa Athletics Championships

ObserverNational NewsAgnes Tjongarero, Kennedy Hamutenya, Namdia sponsors team for Africa Athletics Championships

Martin EndjalaCorporate support is key to building successful partnerships in sport, the Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service, Agnes Tjongarero said during the official sponsorship announcement of N$400 000 to Athletics Namibia by the Namibia Desert Diamond, Namdia held in Windhoek today. Tjongarero commented the Namdia for coming on board to ensure that Namibian athletes are well equipped for their Africa Champions competition that is slated for June 8-12, 2022. The minister emphasized the reliance of the government on corporates to provide the necessary assistance to sport development in the country, saying that it is the only way that…

02 Jun

Time running out for Tjongarero ….Axed sports commission board wants public apology

ObserverNational NewsNorman Tjombe, NSC commissioners, Time running out for Tjongarero ….Axed sports commission board wants public apology

Obrein Simasiku Minister of Youth, Sport and National Service Agnes Tjongarero had until today to retract her grounds of firing five board members of the Namibia Sports Commission as demanded by their lawyer Norman Tjombe, who claims that the manner in which his clients were relieved of their duties was embarrassing and defaming. Tjombe demanded that the minister publicly retract the reasons for the removal of his clients as NSC commissioners, and tender a written unreserved apology not later than the close of business today. However, the board members have indicated their unwillingness to be reinstated or appointed to serve…

02 Jun

Tsumeb baby kidnappers denied bail

ObserverNational NewsAlbertina Jason, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi., Tsumeb baby kidnappers denied bail

Obrein Simasiku A 23-year-old woman accused of kidnapping a baby boy, together with two of her accomplices were denied bail in the Tsumeb Magistrate’s Court. The main suspect Albertina Jason, who was initially reported as missing, was finally arrested on Monday, at Oshaandja village, 7 km from Oshakati West in Oshana Region, after nearly two weeks since she abducted a three-month-old bay in Tsumeb. The trio face charges of kidnapping. Jason appeared in Tsumeb Magistrate’s Court today, where she was denied bail and her case postponed, while her co-accused Lydia Kaunehafo Shimbilinga, 21, and her brother Joseph Natangwe Shatilwe, were…

02 Jun

Pro-abortion voices gather traction

ObserverNational NewsParliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality, Pro-abortion voices gather traction, Social Development and Family Affairs in the Zambezi Region, Zambezi Girl Child

Martin Endjala Members of the public feel that women should be given the right to decide on their reproductive health. This sentiment was expressed during the public hearing of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality, Social Development and Family Affairs in the Zambezi Region collecting information on the public perception regarding abortion. The National Council parliamentary committee hearings are led by the deputy chairperson of the house, Amilia Amupwa. The standing committee is carrying out its last regional outreach on the consultative dialogues on the matter of whether to legalize abortion or to amend the current Act 2 of…

02 Jun

Namibia drops on budget transparency ranking

ObserverNational NewsAuditor-office General, Namibia drops on budget transparency ranking, The Open Budget Survey

Tujoromajo Kasuto Namibia has dropped on the International Budget Partnership’s global rankings on budget transparency and accountability. The Open Budget Survey is the world’s only comparative, independent, and ongoing assessment of public budget transparency, oversight, and public participation in 120 countries. Namibia’s transparency rating fell from 51 in 2019 to 42 in 2021. A score of 61 is regarded as the bare minimum for fostering an informed public debate on budgets. In the OBS 2021, the global average transparency score for Namibia was 45. Namibia completed six of the eight required public documents within the timeframe specified by the Survey.…