Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila – Windhoek Observer

25 Sep

Drought Relief Programme enhanced as severe food insecurity increases

ObserverNational NewsSaara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, Vulnerability Assessment and Analysis

Niël Terblanché The government has stepped up its efforts to provide nationwide drought relief as approximately half of the nation suffers the consequences and effects of the severe drought that has the country in its grip. Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila officially launched the National Platform on the implementation of the 2024/25 Drought Relief Programme in Windhoek on Wednesday. The prime Minister said that the platform brings together key stakeholders to ensure a coordinated response to the growing food insecurity crisis, which is expected to impact more than 1.26 million people in the coming months. During the event which was attended…

24 Sep

Namibia receives millions for drought relief from Malaysia and Japan

ObserverNational NewsDrought Relief Programme, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, World Food Programme

Niël Terblanché Namibia’s ongoing battle against severe drought received a vital boost this week with the Government of Malaysia pledging N$710 400 towards the country’s Drought Relief Programme. The funds, presented to Namibia’s Prime Minister, Dr Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila on Monday, come at a critical time as the nation grapples with the effects of prolonged drought, which has been declared a national disaster. Kuugongelwa-Amadhila expressed deep appreciation for the Malaysian government's support, describing the donation as "the right shot at the right time" for a nation in dire need. She assured the acting High Commissioner of Malaysia to Namibia, Dr Mohamad…

06 May

Health workers are leaving Namibia for greener pastures

ObserverNational NewsSaara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila

Martin Endjala Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila confirmed that a large number of health workers are leaving the county for greener pastures because of low salaries. She said this on Monday, during the Africa Health Workforce Investment Forum that is currently underway in Windhoek. “The remuneration packages in many public health services cannot compete with those in the private sector. As a result, public health care services bleed heavily as professionals depart for perceived greener pastures. On top of that, the perceived greener pastures are not at home; they are found thousands of miles away on other continents,” she said. Statistics…

18 Apr

Disaster relief programmes depended on data – Irimari

ObserverNational NewsElia Irimari, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila

Martin Endjala Oshana region Governor Elia Irimari says the disaster relief programme under the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) depends on data availability to determine whether there is enough food, particularly the number of registered people. The governor told Windhoek Observer Namibia on Thursday, following concerns raised by some quarters, who argued that assistance through the disaster relief programme is insufficient and does not benefit all regions. Oshana region benefited from the program last year after it was hard hit by drought and flash floods. Irimari argued that disaster crises should not be OPM’s baby alone but rather a…

16 Oct

Building resilience at all levels is an urgent priority

ObserverNational NewsBuilding resilience at all levels is an urgent priority, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila

Martin Endjala Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, says in order to address the threat of climate change, building resilience at every level of society has become an urgent priority. “As we face these complex and ever-evolving threats, building resilience at every level of our society has become an urgent priority,” she said. The premier said this last week at the commemoration of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction at the Uukwangula, Okatana Constituency, in the Oshana region. She said the day is a reminder about the importance of disaster risk reduction, in the face of increasing and unprecedented natural and…

28 Aug

GRN spends millions on internship programmes annually

ObserverNational Newse National Internship Programme Policy., GRN spends millions on internship programmes annually, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila

Stefanus Nashama Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, has revealed that the Government spends close to N$200 million per annum to fund internship training in the public service through the National Internship Programme Policy. “Government has created positions in the public service where young people especially graduates are deployed to gain more experience, expertise skills and knowledge under the programme that prepares them for the labour market, she said. The premier was speaking at the Pan-Afrikan Renaissance, the second Young Afrikans Leadership Summit, held in Windhoek on Friday. “At the last Cabinet meeting, we looked at how we can financially incentivise employers…

31 Mar

PM clarifies her statement at the UN

ObserverNational NewsPM clarifies her statement at the UN, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila

Stefanus Nashama The Prime Minister of the Republic of Namibia, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has retaliated to public criticisms, clarifying the statement she made at the United Nations Water Conference on the high percentage of access to potable water in Namibia. She said the high percentages she presented, are based on official data from approved sources and are not determined on an ad-hoc basis by the Office of the Prime Minister. Kuugongelwa-Amadhila added that the ministry responsible for water, based on official data, confirms the cited water access levels. The Prime Minister, in her speech to the UN congress last week stated…

24 Mar

PM calls for the appointment of UN Special Envoy on Water

ObserverNational NewsPM calls for the appointment of UN Special Envoy on Water, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila

Stefanus Nashama Prime Minster Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila yesterday called for the appointment of a United Nations Special Envoy on water, saying that access to water for all requires bigger investment and coordination among sectors and different development partners. She stated that there is a strong need for the global water community to engage and share technical expertise to accelerate efforts towards meeting water-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), beyond the UN 2023 Water Conference. Kuugongelwa-Amadhila made these remarks at the United Nations conference on the Midterm Comprehensive Review of the Implementation of the Objectives of the International Decade for the action of…

29 Sep

Swapo campaigns go into full gear

ObserverNational NewsAustin Samupwa, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, Swapo campaigns go into full gear\

Candidates gunning for the Swapo Party’s Vice President, Secretary General and the Deputy SG position have gone into over drive with their campaigns using every conceivable opportunity for a public relations exercise. They use government platforms and all manner of sorts to be present at as many occasions be they Swapo or events related to their portfolios – at least those with government portfolios. At times they even hijack responsibilities from line ministers, such as that of Urban and Rural Development to officiate and according to observers, using them as network opportunities. Their campaigns are supposed to be coordinated by…

22 Jun

PM at 2.5 trillion dollar Brussels investment summit

ObserverNational NewsEurope Investment Package, European Development Days (EDD), PM at 2.5 trillion dollar Brussels investment summit, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila

Tujoromajo Kasuto Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila is in Brussels, Belgium, today and tomorrow for a two-day European Development Day conference to dialogue on the Global Gateway Africa – Europe Investment Package. The conference is part of the Global Gateway Strategy and includes N$2.5 trillion (€150 billion) investments aimed at supporting infrastructure development in Africa. Kuukongelwa-Amadhila said that ‘’seeking a better and deeper understanding of the Package, and developing approaches and solutions to ensure that the Package contributes to the development of more diverse, inclusive, sustainable, and resilient economies that are also human-centred in their approach. It is critical that we…