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23 Sep

Upper Middle Income grading makes borrowing expensive

ObserverNational NewsHarambee Prosperity Plan II, president Hage Geingob, Upper Middle Income grading makes borrowing expensive, Upper-Middle Income Country

President Hage Geingob has raised awareness on the challenges Namibia face as a developing country during the opening of the 77th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 77) in New York yesterday. He explained that one of the vulnerabilities facing Namibia is the country’s classification as an Upper-Middle Income Country, which he said makes mobilising resources to finance development goals difficult. “Global debt is at an unprecedented level and interest rates are rising. This reality limits our fiscal space. As we talk about our collective aspirations, we should remain acutely aware of the vulnerabilities facing developing countries. Namibia’s classification as an…

23 Sep

Geingob continues campaign for inclusion of Africa on UNSC

ObserverNational NewsGeingob continues campaign for inclusion of Africa on UNSC, president Hage Geingob, SADC Organ on Politics

Martin Endjala President Hage Geingob has continued his crusade for against Africa’s exclusion from the United Nations Security Council, labelling it as unjustice. Geingob is of the opinion that, for as long as the Security Council fails to reflect in its stature and composition, it will not be able to adequately address global concerns. Hence, he reiterates on the call for the reform of the Security Council, in line with the Common African Position. Geingob stressed that the United Nations was created for the maintenance of peace and security, and should lead a peaceful resolution in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The…

13 Sep

Nothing to stop Swapo congress

ObserverNational NewsFrans Kapofi and Tom Alweendo, Jerry Ekandjo and Pohamba Shifeta, Nothing to stop Swapo congress, president Hage Geingob

Staff WriterThe Swapo nominations for its top four positions is done and dusted. There are some who are pronouncing victory over the limiting Helmut Amendments, while others cry foul over how the party constitution was raped to get some candidates on the list of competitors for the position of Vice President in particular. From media reports this morning there are suggestions that President Hage Geingob pushed through the nomination of people who did not meet the qualifying criteria. The specific nominees singled out were the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs and the Minister of Mines and Energy, as they…

06 Sep

Botswana, Namibia bi-national commission talks kick off

ObserverNational NewsBNC, Botswana, Joint Commission on Coo Operation, Joint Permanent Commission on Defence and Security (JPCDS), president Hage Geingob

Staff Writer The Botswana-Namibia Bi-National Commission, BNC inaugural session began today in Botswana. The BNC is a high-level bilateral platform that replaced the Joint Commission on Coo Operation and the Joint Permanent Commission on Security and Defence between the two countries through an agreement signed during the working visit by Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi to Windhoek in late January this year. Last year the two countries disbanded their Joint Permanent Commission on Defence and Security (JPCDS) during the 29th session at Swakopmund and elevated to a bi-national commission (BNC) on defence and security, chaired by the Heads of State of…

Endorsements stifle democracy<br>…Geingob urged not to anoint any candidate

23 Aug

Endorsements stifle democracy
…Geingob urged not to anoint any candidate

ObserverNational NewsEndorsements stifle democracy …Geingob urged not to anoint any candidate, president Hage Geingob, Rui Tyitende, Sophia Shaningwa, Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Secretary General

Tujoromajo Kasuto Political Analysts have welcomed the fact that President Hage Geingob has so for not endorsed anyone for top positions in the Swapo Party at the upcoming elective congress, stating that it will enhance democracy, competency and candidates who meet the necessary requirements may compete, including for the position of party President. Nomination for the positions is next month in September, it was announced at the weekend’s Central Committee meeting. Political analyst Rui Tyitende notes that the tradition of the sitting President endorsing a candidate of his choice has been the norm since President Nujoma and this practice does…

16 Aug

STOP PRESS

ObserverNational NewsIslamic militants in the Cabo Delgado, president Hage Geingob, SADC Trioka chairperson position

Staff Writer The Windhoek Observer has learnt that President Hage Geingob has communicated in writing to the SADC Summit of Heads of State and Governments that he would not accept the SADC Trioka chairperson position, citing difficulties Namibia is currently going through, which need his full attention. SADC Trioka is the body that attends to all regional conflicts and political tensions. The region is currently faced with instability in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where rebel forces have been destabilising the mineral reach country for years. Another flashpoint in the region is Mozambique, where SADC has deployed its standby force…

10 Aug

Jane Katjavivi praised for her nobleness

ObserverNational NewsMadam Jane Katjavivi, National Assembly Speaker Peter Katjavivi, president Hage Geingob

Martin Endjala The National Assembly Speaker Peter Katjavivi’s late wife, Jane Katjavivi who died yesterday morning at the age of 70, has been praised for her nobleness and for her willingness to assist those in need and for having contributed greatly to the development of the country. “Jane will be sorely missed by many of us for her gentle demeanour and willingness to offer assistance to those in need,” these were the sentiments of President Hage Geingob in his condolence message yesterday. Geingob sympathized with the family saying that he has learned with sadness of the death of Madam Jane…

02 Aug

Napwu open for talks: Nevonga

ObserverNational NewsNamibia Public Workers’ Union (NAPWU), NAPWU general secretary, Napwu open for talks: Nevonga, Petrus Nevonga, president Hage Geingob

Obrein Simasiku The Namibia Public Workers’ Union (NAPWU) is stuck to its grounds over the ongoing debacle of the planned national strike for civil servants who are demanding for improved salaries and wages, as it receives a backlash and stiff resistance from government and top officials who are maintaining that there is no money, labelling the strike as an ill-conceived plan. NAPWU general secretary, Petrus Nevonga was reacting to comments by President Hage Geingob in a statement issued by the Presidential Spokesperson, in which the cancellation of an overseas trip by Geingob was announced. “We followed the Labour Act, and…

Mushelenga’s dedication<br>worth emulating- Geingob

01 Aug

Mushelenga’s dedication
worth emulating- Geingob

ObserverNational NewsMushelenga’s dedication worth emulating- Geingob, Nkrumah Mushelenga, president Hage Geingob, refugee commissioners

Martin Endjala President Hage Geingob has reiterated that the legacy of the former refugee commissioner and Swapo veteran fighter Nkrumah Mushelenga is worth emulating in building the country and making it a better place for all. Geingob said this in his condolences message on Sunday. “I have learned with sadness of the passing on of a freedom fighter and senior civil servant, comradeNkrumah Mushelenga. On behalf of the government and the Namibian people, I extend our sincereheartfelt condolences to the children and the entire bereaved Mushelenga family,’’ Geingob expressed. Mushelenga died on the 27th July 2022. Mushelenga leaves an illustrious…

27 Jul

African countries urged to champion energy solutions

ObserverNational NewsAfrica Renewable Energy Initiative (AREI), African countries urged to champion energy solutions, Egypt, n Cairo, president Hage Geingob

Martin Endjala President Hage Geingob has urged fellow African leaders to champion solutions for African problems by collaborating with each other for it to be successful and realize the ambitions of the Africa Renewable Energy Initiative (AREI) to achieve the objective of creating additional 300 Gigawatts renewable energy. Geingob was speaking virtually yesterday at the opening of the African renewable energy forum underway in Cairo, Egypt, where he pointed out that policy convergence and regulatory reforms in the African energy governance architecture is crucial to unlock the potential of renewable technologies in green hydrogen, wind projects, solar power and other…