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28 Mar

Just Saying

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In the ever-evolving landscape of Namibian sports, a refreshing breeze of positivity is blowing, heralding a promising era of growth and professionalism. Am just saying that the recent interest shown by policymakers in the area of sports is not just commendable but deserves a resounding applause from all quarters. Am saying for years, voices advocating for the professionalization of sports have echoed across the nation. Now, it appears that these calls are finally being heeded, with signals emanating from the Ministry of Sports, Youth, and National Services indicating a concerted effort towards elevating sports to a professional pedestal. Am saying…

21 Mar

Verdict is clear, Steinmeier must rethink returning

ObserverOpinionsSteinmeier must rethink returning, Verdict is clear

Kae Matundu-Tjiparuro It was apparent as it emerged, seen and heard during a panel discussion recently, that there have and still are divergent views among and within the fraternity of the descendants of the survivors of the genocide of the Nama, Ovaherero and Ovambanderu, and even German-speaking Namibians, how the demand for restorative justice must eventually unfold and resolved. Mbakumua Hengari, Chairperson of the Technical Committee of the Chiefs' Assembly (CA) of the Ovaherero and Ovambanderu traditional leaders; University of Namibia (Unam) lecturer and human rights lawyer, Dr John B. Nakuta; Harald Hecht, Chairperson of the Forum of German-speaking Namibians;…

15 Mar

Tinkering with capitalism shall never Address the masses’ fundamental needs

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Equality, Liberty, Peace, Prosperity, Security, Justice, Stability, Reconciliation, Food, Shelter, Clothing, Employment, Democracy, Rule of Law, Separation of Powers, Deregulation, Community Development, Land Reform, Sustainable Growth, Early Child Development , One Namibia, One Nation, Unity In Diversity, Free Education. Many Namibians surely must have heard the above barrage of phrases, in fact nothing more than political jargons and empty promises which has been contained year after year in the political manifestos of many political parties and formations in Namibia since with the first ever free general elections in Namibia in 1989. With all of them year after year resurfacing, having…

15 Mar

Small Stock Farming: The Imperatives

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Nichlas Mbingeneeko The previous article focused on caring for lambs or goat kids as they are growing. This article focuses on animal health and the most common small stock diseases. In a nutshell, animal health relates to the absence of disease or the normal functioning of an organism and normal behavior of an animal. Animal health is a subset of animal welfare. Animal health also relates, inter alia, to the interplay between animal welfare and environmental protection. Animal health is thus a key component of animal welfare. It is imperative for the farmer to attend to animal health strategically so…

11 Mar

Thirst Trap: Namibia’s Battle for Water Resilience

ObserverOpinionsThirst Trap: Namibia's Battle for Water Resilience

A few weeks ago, Namibia's Minister of Information Communications Technology, Hon. Emma Theofelus, announced that if no inflow of water is received in the dams, the existing water sources will only be sufficient to secure a regular water supply to central areas of Namibia until July 2025. This revelation underscores the pressing need for immediate action to address the country's water crisis. With water scarcity looming large, Namibia faces an uphill battle to ensure the well-being of its citizens and the sustainability of its environment. The Urgency of Long-Term Solutions The approval of funding for long-term water supply solutions from…

09 Mar

Small Stock Farming: The Imperatives

ObserverObserver Money, OpinionsSmall Stock Farming: The Imperatives

Nichlas Mbingeneeko The previous article focused on caring for lambs or goat kids. This article continues to focus on caring for lambs or goat kids as they are growing. As the lambs and goat kids grow, the milk produced by the mothers often becomes insufficient, particularly in the case of multiple births. Moreover, the grazing may be deficient in minerals and trace minerals. In that instances, the farmer needs to provide for supplementation for the lambs and goat kids as well as the lactating ewes. Supplementation, in the context of animal husbandry, relates to the provision of nutritional substances generally…

08 Mar

Just Saying with Matts Haikali

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Am just saying The recent announcement of a budgetary increase in the sport ministry budget is a welcome development that brings a glimmer of hope to the sporting community in our nation. Am just saying, for years, the sports sector has been neglected, with glaring disparities and challenges that demand urgent attention. However, the increase in budget allocation signifies a potential shift in the administration of sports and holds the promise of addressing long-standing issues within the sector. Am just saying, one of the most promising aspects of this budgetary increase is the acknowledgment of the need for a revamped…

08 Mar

With capitalism shall there one day ever be no more hunger, shacks in Namibia?

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THERE are two unpalatable truths that must sooner rather than later dawn on the leaders of the South. As much as the world economic order is no longer based on and determined by the East and West polarity, the cold war as was then, the world is still very much based on the rich and poor, with the South, richly endowed naturally as it may be, still being poor and destined to given the status quo of the world economic order of so-called equality. While the North, that has been siphoning off the natural resources of the South, continuing to…

04 Mar

If capitalism is the preferred dispensation, African economic deprivation is a given!

ObserverOpinionsAfrican economic deprivation is a given!, If capitalism is the preferred dispensation

“THE neo-colonialism of today represents imperialism in its final and perhaps its most dangerous stage. In the past it was possible to convert a country upon which a neo-colonial regime had been imposed — Egypt in the nineteenth century is an example — into a colonial territory. Today this process is no longer feasible. Old-fashioned colonialism is by no means entirely abolished. It still constitutes an African problem, but it is everywhere on the retreat. Once a territory has become nominally independent it is no longer possible, as it was in the last century, to reverse the process. Existing colonies…

04 Mar

Green Economy: Spatial Planning’s Sustainable Blueprint

ObserverOpinionsGreen Economy: Spatial Planning's Sustainable Blueprint

The advent of the green economy heralds a promising era of sustainability, where economic growth is intertwined with environmental preservation. At the heart of this transition lies spatial planning, a potent tool poised to shape landscapes conducive to green innovation and resilience. While the synergy between the green economy and spatial planning holds immense potential, critical challenges persist, threatening to undermine its transformative impact.Spatial planning serves as the architect of sustainable development, orchestrating land use, infrastructure, and resource allocation to foster harmony between society and the environment. In the context of the green economy, it plays a pivotal role in…