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OBSERVER COASTAL | Erongo governor urges use of census data to tackle unemployment – Windhoek Observer

Renthia Kaimbi The governor of the Erongo region, Natalia /Goagoses, has called on all sectors to use the newly released census data to address the region’s 32% unemployment rate and to speed up development in line with the national agenda. She made the call on Tuesday at the launch of the 2023 Census Report and the Erongo Regional Profile at the Swakopmund Multi-Purpose Centre. The event brought together local authorities, traditional leaders, aUnemployment · Swakopmund Read Article

OPCW training focuses on preventing return of chemical weapons – Windhoek Observer

Justicia Shipena The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has started a week-long training course in Swakopmund to strengthen Africa’s ability to respond to chemical incidents. The course, which opened on Monday, brings together participants from English-speaking States Parties across the continent. Deputy minister of industries, mines and energy, Gaudentia Kröhne, said the destruction of all declared chemical weapons stocSwakopmund · Swakopmund Read Article

IDA participates in the 2025 Alliance for Financial Inclusion Global Policy Forum in Namibia

The International Disability Alliance attended the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) Global Policy Forum in Swakopmund, Namibia from 3 September to 5 September 2025. The annual AFI Global Policy Forum brought together key decision-makers and partners to share knowledge and advance financial inclusion policy initiatives under the theme, ‘Empowering Society, Enabling Growth’. Throughout the week, IDA Senior Adviser Matthew Kelson met with cen…Swakopmund · Swakopmund Read Article

IPC axes Donatus amid corruption claims – News Stand

Renthia Kaimbi The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has recalled its councillor for the Walvis Bay Rural constituency, Florian Donatus. Donatus, who has been serving as council chairperson, was directed to step down through a letter dated 5 September 2025. The letter ordered him to “immediately cease representing and acting in any capacity on behalf of the IPC on the Erongo Regional Council” and announced a formal investigation into allegaSwakopmund · Swakopmund Read Article

Letshego pushes AI-powered inclusion at Global Forum – News Stand

The chief executive officer of Letshego Microfinancial Services Namibia, Melvin Hosea Angula, addressed global policymakers this week at the Alliance for Financial Inclusion’s (AFI) Global Policy Forum 2025 in Swakopmund, sharing how AI, digital identity, and microfinance can close the financial inclusion gap in Africa. Angula’s presentation, titled Leveraging Technology to Improve Supervision and Regulation: The Taamba Maris Case Study, highlighArtificial Intelligence · Swakopmund Read Article

Swakopmund Mayoral Cup secures N$30 000 sponsorship – News Stand

Hertta-Maia Amutenja Bornfree Fishing and RND Holdings have sponsored the 2025 Swakopmund Mayoral Cup with N$30 000. The sponsorship, which includes funding and trophies, was announced at the official launch of the tournament on 29 August in Swakopmund. This year’s Mayoral Cup will see 34 teams compete in soccer and netball. Prizes include cash and trophies for top performers, such as the fair play team (N$2 000) and the player, coach, goalkee…Swakopmund · Swakopmund Read Article

Dr Linda Pereira to Lead Namibia’s First National MICE Training Programme

The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) has proudly welcomed Dr. Linda Pereira, PhD, an internationally acclaimed expert in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) industry, to Namibia. Dr. Pereira will lead the first-ever national MICE Training Programme, taking place from 1–3 September 2025 at the MTC Dome, Swakopmund. On her arrival in Windhoek, Dr. Pereira was received by NTB Chief Executive Officer, Sebulon Chicalu, alongside N…Swakopmund · Swakopmund Read Article

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OBSERVER COASTAL | Erongo governor urges use of census data to tackle unemployment – Windhoek Observer

Donatus arrested at Swakopmund roadblock – Windhoek Observer

Four local associations apply for ECN registration – Windhoek Observer

Swakopmunder backs community fight against substance abuse – Windhoek Observer

OPCW training focuses on preventing return of chemical weapons – Windhoek Observer

IDA participates in the 2025 Alliance for Financial Inclusion Global Policy Forum in Namibia

IPC axes Donatus amid corruption claims – News Stand

Letshego pushes AI-powered inclusion at Global Forum – News Stand

Swakopmund Mayoral Cup secures N$30 000 sponsorship – News Stand

Dr Linda Pereira to Lead Namibia’s First National MICE Training Programme

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OBSERVER COASTAL | Erongo governor urges use of census data to tackle unemployment – Windhoek Observer

Donatus arrested at Swakopmund roadblock – Windhoek Observer

Four local associations apply for ECN registration – Windhoek Observer

Swakopmunder backs community fight against substance abuse – Windhoek Observer

OPCW training focuses on preventing return of chemical weapons – Windhoek Observer

IDA participates in the 2025 Alliance for Financial Inclusion Global Policy Forum in Namibia

IPC axes Donatus amid corruption claims – News Stand

Letshego pushes AI-powered inclusion at Global Forum – News Stand

Swakopmund Mayoral Cup secures N$30 000 sponsorship – News Stand

Dr Linda Pereira to Lead Namibia’s First National MICE Training Programme