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28 Jul

Namibian President admitted to hospital again

ObserverNational NewsNamibian President admitted to hospital again, president Hage Geingob

Niël Terblanché President Hage Geingob was admitted to a hospital in Windhoek for a follow-up procedure on the aortic valve procedure he underwent in South Africa on 8 June 2023. According to a statement issued by the Namibian Presidency, the procedure in Windhoek went according to plan and Dr Geingob is in good spirits. In June President Hage Geingob was flown to South Africa to undergo a preventative surgical procedure after the presidential medical team detected a mild aortic stenosis during a routine medical checkup. At the time the medical staff advised that President Geingob be flown to South Africa…

06 Jun

Parliament to tackle same-sex marriages, Nampol recruitments today

ObserverNational NewsNampol recruitments today, Parliament to tackle same-sex marriages, president Hage Geingob

Martin Endjala The resumption of the Parliament session today will be placed under a microscope, with many anticipating the debate on the recognition of same-sex marriages and the Namibian Police recruitment saga. The Seventh Session of the Seventh Parliament which was opened by President Hage Geingob on the 14th February 2023 went into recess on 28 April 2023. Recess or a break in session is provided for in the parliamentary calendar during May and August to grant members who belong to the Executive Branch of the state ample time to fully fulfil and execute their executive functions and also to…

06 Jun

Geingob calls on zero plastic usage on Environment day

ObserverNational NewsGeingob calls on zero plastic usage on Environment day, president Hage Geingob

Herrtta-Maria Amutenja President Hage Geingob has urged Namibians to make changes to their lives and reduce the heavy burden of plastics on the natural and human environment because of the threat it poses. Geingob made these remarks on the occasion of World Environment Day which was commemorated around the globe yesterday. “Plastics contain hazardous additives, which pose a threat to our ecosystem, biodiversity, economy and health. As we commemorate World Environment Day under the theme, ‘Beat Plastic Pollution ‘, we should take action to promote a circular economy for the future of our planet,” he said. Meanwhile, the Environmental Investment…

24 Apr

‘SWAPO will build a better future’

ObserverNational Newspresident Hage Geingob, ‘SWAPO will build a better future’

Niël Terblanché Namibians must build a better future by embracing the second phase of the struggle and making it their mission to bring about socio-economic emancipation. President Hage Geingob, in his capacity as the President of the SWAPO Party, during the 63rd commemoration of the governing party’s existence at Grootfontein on Saturday, said his wish as the head of the organisation is for Namibians to continue and to complete the important work of the second phase of the struggle. “Our work is not done, but if there is something that the past 63 years have told us - only the…

23 Mar

Hopwood blasts Geingob over employment promises

ObserverNational NewsHopwood blasts Geingob over employment promises, president Hage Geingob

Martin Endjala The Director of the Institute for Public Policy Research, Graham Hopwood has blasted the government over its mixed messages on the size of civil services which it said it will cut down to 50 percent. The announcement of more than 2 000 jobs to be created this year will only put more strain on the high budget already accumulated, Hopwood said. According to Hopwood, it is easier for government to add jobs to the defence and police forces because the educational requirements for recruits are relatively low. Hopwood further stressed that President Hage Geingob wants to see the…

22 Mar

Namibia must move forward in unity

ObserverNational NewsNamibia must move forward in unity, president Hage Geingob

Niël Terblancé Independence without economic emancipation will impede the peace and stability that Namibians have been enjoying for the past 33 years. President Hage Geingob during his keynote address during Namibia’s 33rd Independence celebrations at Outapi said that the government intends to move with lightning speed to seize opportunities and capitalise on the myriad of economic endowment the country is blessed with. Geingob added that the process will occur in a coordinated manner to ensure that sustainable jobs are created as a matter of urgency. “Indeed, it is a given that we must be forward-looking and there is no better…

10 Mar

All that Glitters Is Not Gold

ObserverEditorialAll that Glitters Is Not Gold, Jonker-1X, president Hage Geingob

Oil is black gold, and its recent discovery in potentially commercial quantities in Namibia is a mixed blessing. QatarEnergy discovered light oil in their Jonker-1X deepwater well located 270 km off Namibia’s shores. We write this editorial knowing that years will pass before champagne corks are popped, and Namibia begins to rival the barrels of daily crude oil production of Nigeria, Angola, or Gabon. Nevertheless, the discussion about Namibia as an oil producer must start in earnest. Understandably, there must be a joyous gleam in the eye of those struggling to manage the debt-laden national budget while waiting for more…

16 Feb

Opposition blasts Swapo MPs

ObserverNational NewsOpposition blasts Swapo MPs, president Hage Geingob

Martin Endjala The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) deputy leader Henny Seibeb has called out Swapo Members of parliament, alleging that they rarely attend sessions, leading to a lack of finalization of motions. Seibeb an interview with this publication alleged that instead, the MPs choose attend to their personal ambitions at the expense of the nation, while they were needed to be in the chamber finalizing tabled bills and motions. Seibeb made the remarks following President Hage Geingob’s speech during the official opening of the 7th session of the 7th Parliament yesterday, where he said that the non-finalization of the High…

09 Feb

“Be beyond reproach”

ObserverNational Newspresident Hage Geingob, “Be beyond reproach”

Martin Endjala Legal Practitioners may soon be required to offer free legal services to members of the public, as President Hage Geingob presented a proposal for mandatory pro bono legal aid before various legal professionals today. Geingob made the proposal at the official 2023 legal year opening today, saying that it will expand access to justice and will aid citizens who are unable to cover legal costs. The president also called on the Ministry of Justice in consultation with the Legal fraternity to come up with proposals that will improve the broader provision of legal aid, with the prohibitive factor…

19 Oct

Geingob admits ‘things are not going well’

ObserverNational News(Harambe Prosperity), Bank of Namibia, Geingob admits ‘things are not going well’, president Hage Geingob

Martin Endjala President Hage Geingob has expressed sympathy with the people who are going through economic hardships, but reminded the nation to stand tall and be united. “Yes, I admit that things are not going well, but we must stay united and pull together,” were his words when he addressed the leadership of the Bank of Namibia, during his visit to acquaint himself with the operations and functions of the central bank today. Geingob said services should be distributed equally to all Namibians and should not only benefit one ethnic group or selected individuals. “Let us stay united, resilient and…