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WATCH: Swapo party secretary general, Sophia Shaningwa defended the party's presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. She demanded that people stop calling for a presidential debate. She made this demand on Saturday in Otjiwarongo at the party's rally. Report: Martin Endjala Video contributed

Dr. Julita-Kitwe Mbangula, Miss Supranational Namibia 2022, is a trailblazer in women’s empowerment and the founder of The Hermosa Mimosa Affair. Beyond her beauty and grace, she is recognized for her dedication to uplifting young women in the medical field. This weekend, on 27 October, she will host an all-female gathering in Windhoek, aimed at connecting aspiring medical students and interns with experienced female leaders in the profession. Windhoek Observer had the opportunity to engage with Dr. Mbangula to learn more about her inspiring journey and the impact of her work. https://lnkd.in/dcf_4duW

The executive director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), Ben Nangombe, has announced that the government is on the verge of introducing human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines in the public health sector. The vaccine prevents HPV infections that may lead to cervical cancer. https://lnkd.in/eS2nKBJi

Reflecting on the significance of peace in securing a brighter and more prosperous future for all should be at the top of the agenda in all government structures around the globe. On Thursday, Namibia joined the global community in commemorating the 79th United Nations (UN) Day under the theme “Cultivating a Culture of Peace.” https://lnkd.in/eNCT-DT8

Namibia is stepping into a new era of electricity supply, with its sights set on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) to meet the country’s long-term goals of universal electricity access by 2040. This vision was high on the agenda at the 2024 Namibia Electricity Supply Industry (ESI) Forum, held in Otjiwarongo, where energy stakeholders explored the role of AI in improving electricity access, affordability, and utilities’ sustainability. https://lnkd.in/e-QQgtr7

The Ndama Clinic in Rundu has been without water for the past few weeks due to low water pressure. Affirmative Repositioning activist Angelina Immanuel revealed this to the Windhoek Observer on Wednesday. She said she learned from the matron during her visit to the clinic that the facility had been without water for weeks. https://lnkd.in/eA5-YvaD

ANGULA APPOINTED: Justice Hosea Angula, Deputy Judge-President of the High Court of Namibia, has been appointed as a Supreme Court judge, effective 1 December 2024. The Judicial Service Commission announced the appointment, approved by President Nangolo Mbumba. Angula has served as an acting judge of the Supreme Court since 2018. Reporter: Hertta-Maria Amutenja

UNITED: The Governor of the Erongo Region, Neville Andre, along with the police and Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) officials convened a meeting with political parties representatives to promote peace and unity ahead of the upcoming elections at Swakopmund. During the meeting on Friday, Andre explained that the purpose was to ensure that the elections are conducted in a peaceful, calm, and incident-free environment. He said the meeting was not intended to undermine the authority of ECN. but to complement its efforts. Photo: Contributed

The Affirmative Repositioning (AR) Movement has announced its intention to investigate what it calls a waste of infrastructure and taxpayers’ money. The planned investigation involves an abandoned crocodile farm near the Kwando River at Kongola in the Zambezi region, valued at N$100 million at the time of its inception. AR’s chairperson in the Kongola Constituency on Thursday told the Windhoek Observer that they stumbled upon the project during an oversight visit in the area of Kongola last weekend. https://lnkd.in/ddP2n8kG