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democracy, promoting accountability and contributing to national development, while giving voice to diverse perspectives. She also commended journalists and media practitioners for their dedication and urged them to uphold ethical standards, accuracy and fairness in reporting.

placed 23rd worldwide and second in Africa. Nandi-Ndaitwah called on government, media and citizens to safeguard and strengthen this standing to ensure Namibia remains a safe and open space for the exchange of ideas. She said the media plays a key role in strengthening

PRESS FREEDOM| Rising geopolitical tensions, the spread of misinformation and disinformation, and increasing pressure on media institutions are placing strain on the global media landscape, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has said. In a message marking World Press Freedom Day

employs 54 618 people, while the manufacturing sector employs 53 491. The agency released this data as Namibia joins the rest of the world in celebrating International Workers’ Day today. Reporter: Justicia Shipena Photos: Contributed #WindhoekObserver

TOP EMPLOYERS| The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) says agriculture, forestry and fishing remain the country’s largest employers, with 88 277 people working in the sector. The NSA reported that wholesale and retail trade, including the repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles,

the Congo River Alliance (AFC), have been fueling violence in the region. This has led to the deaths of thousands of civilians and forced many people to flee their homes. Source: Reuters #WindhoekObserver

The United States has placed sanctions on former Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) president Joseph Kabila for supporting Rwanda-backed M23 rebels and contributing to instability in eastern Congo. The U.S. teasury department said the M23 group and its political-military wing,

MAY DAY| President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has arrived at Opuwo Sport Field in the Kunene region to join Namibian workers in commemorating Workers’ Day. Photos: Presidency #WindhoekObserver

It is alleged that a kudu was struck, causing the vehicle to veer into the path of the oncoming truck. Video: Contributed #WindhoekObserver

A fatal accident was reported about 30 km from Otjiwarongo towards Okahandja in the early hours of this morning. Initial reports indicate that a state patient transport vehicle from Khorixas was involved in a head-on collision with a truck.

Bannerman Energy has secured a funding agreement worth about N$5.3 billion for its Etango Uranium Project in Namibia, paving the way for construction without taking on debt. The company said CNNC Overseas Limited will invest up to US$321.5 million observer24.com.na/bannerman-secu…

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has directed all government offices, ministries and agencies to allocate funds for internships and apprenticeship programmes to address graduate unemployment. The directive requires government institutions to create observer24.com.na/nnn-orders-min…

Leaders in the Erongo region say corruption is slowing development and weakening public trust as stakeholders met to shape the next anti-corruption strategy. The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) held a consultative meeting at Mile 4 Caravan Park on observer24.com.na/observer-coast…

Unions representing workers in the fishing industry are facing accusations of conflicting roles following last week’s engagement between President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and industry stakeholders. Concerns were raised about a trend where some union observer24.com.na/observer-coast…

The new D4119 district road from Omulondo to Oshuuli in the Ohangwena region has been inaugurated. Minister of works and transport Veikko Nekundi and Ohangwena governor Kadiva Hamutumwa officially opened the 23-kilometre all-weather road on Friday, observer24.com.na/district-road-…

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Consultations on a petition by former members of the South West Africa Territorial Force (SWAFT) kicked off on Wednesday as they seek recognition and compensation under the law. The petition, signed by 71 individuals, is before parliament’s standing observer24.com.na/consultations-…

Bank of Namibia (BoN) governor Ebson Uanguta has urged the public to stop damaging the country’s new coin series. He said such actions are contributing to their deterioration. Uanguta said BoN Bank has observed cases where coins, especially the N$5, are observer24.com.na/uanguta-tells-…

The reappointed Atomic Energy Board will focus on reviewing legislation, strengthening technical capacity and assessing projects as Namibia moves to advance its nuclear strategy. The board, chaired by Shitaleni Herman, has been appointed for a three-year observer24.com.na/atomic-energy-…