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05 Jul

Swapo sings renewed unity

ObserverNational Newspresident Hage Geingob, Swapo President, Swapo sings renewed unity

Staff Writer Swapo President, Hage Geingob has described the just concluded 3rd Swapo Policy Conference as a resounding success for having met its objectives including Strengthening the Party for a United Congress 2022. He said the gathering met all its goals because the leaders from all Swapo structures made tangible inputs, adding that they should go and report to the rank and file of the party. President Geingob shared this on his Facebook Page on Sunday. ‘’No doubt – we have met our objective of building a party that strengthens capacity and sets policy direction for government,’’ he said in…

07 Jun

Geingob calls for patience on investment promotion results

ObserverNational Newsinvestment promotion results, president Hage Geingob, World Economic Forum Annual Gathering and Investment Mission to Davos

Tujoromajo Kasuto Results of investment promotions do not come overnight, therefore people must be patient when it comes to these activities yielding positive results, President Hage Geingob said today when he reported back on the World Economic Forum Annual Gathering and Investment Mission to Davos, Switzerland last month. The president said that results from investment promotions are referred to ‘’deferred Gratification’’ and the government will announce ‘’miracles’’ soon. The president said ‘’the process of investors settling in the country brings opportunities to create jobs, people need to take into account what it takes in to come on the job and…

27 Apr

Youth League CC outcome watched with keen interest

ObserverUncategorisedpresident Hage Geingob, Swapo Party, SWAPO Party Youth League, Youth League CC outcome watched with keen interest

Martin Endjala The Swapo Party Youth League central committee slated for this Saturday, 29 April comes at a crucial time for the mother body, which itself will be holding its congress at the end of this year. Political observers, opposition parties and the public as well is watching every activity of the Swapo Party with keen interest, as it would be nominating the party’s presidential candidate for the country’s top office, as President Hage Geingob will be serving his second and last term. Swapo President, Hage Geingob is expected to officially open the Youth League meeting on Saturday at Parliament.…

13 Apr

Namibians urged to be extra cautious during winter

ObserverUncategorisedg Covid-19, Namibians urged to be extra cautious during winter, president Hage Geingob

Martin Endjala President Hage Geingob has called on Namibians to show patriotism in fighting Covid-19 as winter is approaching during which people mostly stay indoors and close to each other. He said said this in today’s 42nd national Covid-19 update at State House. The current dispensation of regulations such allowing a thousand people at public gatherings, sale of alcohol from 09h00 am to 23h00 pm from Monday to Saturday and the wearing of masks when in confined spaces have been extended to 15 May 2022. Geingob emphasized that people should not become complacent now, and that it is in their…

06 Apr

Food Bank beneficiaries to get N$500 monthly

ObserverUncategorisedFood Bank beneficiaries to get N$500 monthly, president Hage Geingob

Tujoromajo Kasuto A cash payment of N$500 to replace food assistance to Food Bank beneficiaries has started this month. The first recipients of the cash payment will be current beneficiaries in the 28 constituencies where the Food Bank programme was active. The programme is currently service 9 967 household across all fourteen regions and will disburse cash of N$500 to these households. Despite many communities welcoming the payment, others are of the view that the food parcels had more cash value than the N$500 dollars, especially now that food prices have skyrocketed. Meanwhile President Hage Geingob in his 8th State…

22 Mar

Namibians urged to be patriotic

ObserverUncategorised32nd independence anniversary, Namibians urged to be patriotic, president Hage Geingob

Martin Endjala Namibia celebrated its 32nd independence anniversary yesterday in Swakopmund where President Hage Geingob called on them to be patriotic to their country and to shy away from comparing living conditions in free Namibia to be worse than those in the apartheid era. He pointed out that this mentality is not only unpatriotic but it is insulting to those who made an immense sacrifice for the country’s freedom. “Our independence is sacred and should be above our personal feelings and politics of the day, and let us learn from unwavering patriots to the struggle of liberation, they have stayed…

15 Mar

Masks no longer mandatory

ObserverUncategorisedMasks no longer mandatory, president Hage Geingob

Eba Kandovazu AS of midnight, the wearing of masks in public will no longer be compulsory and the gathering of people has been increased from 500 to 1000, while fully vaccinated travellers will not be required to provide negative PCR results upon entering the country. These were the Covid-19 relaxed health measures announced today by President Hage Geingob, who also said that recently the World Health Organisation adjusted the Covid 19 outbreak from a pandemic to an endemic disease. “A reprieve does not mean the end of the pandemic. We must continue to care for ourselves and the vulnerable members…

15 Dec

No movement restrictions for festive season

ObserverObserver MoneyCovid-19, president Hage Geingob

Tujoromajo Kasuto THERE is no lockdown and/or curfew restrictions as most Namibians were fearing after the President last week hinted at imposing strict measures if the situation does not improve after the outbreak of the Omicron variant in the country. President Hage Geingob announced today at the 38th COVID-19 public briefing. No curfew, with the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) Minister, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula stating that the reintroduction of the curfew triggers other actions, such as those related to the general hours of the operations of businesses, public transport, and the sale of alcohol. With the new measure…

10 Dec

Geingob pleased with Cabinet’s work despite COVID-19 challenges

ObserverObserver MoneyCabinet, Namibia, president Hage Geingob

Eba Kandovazu PRESIDENT Hage Geingob says although Namibia faced challenges this year as a result of the deadly Coronavirus pandemic, Government has stood strong and Cabinet has responded to multiple crises with swiftness and purpose. At the last Cabinet meeting of the year, he says in the midst of immense human losses, Cabinet has provided the nation with the reassurance of direction, order and security. “In the eye of the storm, we have steered the ship towards calmer waters. Through your swift and decisive action, our nation has been able to avert a potential humanitarian disaster. At this juncture, I…

30 Nov

Travel ban not based on scientific evidence misguided – President Geingob

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Eba Kandovazu PRESIDENT Hage Geingob says the decision to ban Namibia, without the detection of the new COVID-19 variant is misguided one. The travel ban of seven Southern African countries, including Namibia, into Europe, Namibia, because of the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron, has caused an uproar, with many calling it discriminatory to African countries. Despite the ban, Europe continues to report Omicron cases, with Belgium reporting its first case yesterday. Europe’s ban follows South Africa reporting last Wednesday that they have detected a new COVID-19 variant. Cases have also been reported in Botswana. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is also…