Day: February 5, 2024

KARASBURG: A faction of the ||Kharas football second division league has elected an interim Executive Committee (exco) after members failed to elect new exco members.

The members were expected to elect new exco members here on Saturday after the term of the previous exco members ended on the same day. The meeting was attended by members from 19 teams that play for the second division in the region.

After 10 hours of deliberation and members not reaching any decision, some members voted that the outgoing exco members be removed from the meeting, as they said they had lost confidence in them.

Members thereafter decided to constitute an interim exco chaired by Owen Vlees and deputised by Haitange Namhindo, with Jimms Christiaan, Harry Jahs and Johan Van Wyk as additional members.

Speaking to Nampa after the meeting, Vlees said the interim committee will consult with the Namibia Football Association (NFA) on the way forward to ensure that the elections of new exco members take place fairly.

‘We have come her
e to vote and it seems some of the former exco members did not want that and purposefully brought up unnecessary petty issues, so we have lost trust in them and resolved to elect an interim committee that will oversee the election process being done the right. We want football to win and we can no longer allow it to be held hostage by individuals,’ said Vlees.

The outgoing exco members are Nattie Cloete as chairperson, Andries Wimmerth as vice chairperson and Emrico Blaauw as secretary, while Franklin Rhode, Suzel Cloete, Renaldo De Klerk, Elina Stephanus, Gabriel Sheehama and Deon Gertze were additional members.

Meanwhile, some members did not allow ||Kharas Governor Aletha Frederick, who is the patron of the second division league, to address them ahead of the elections, saying as a politician, Frederick should not interfere with football matters.

The NFA’s interim general secretary Johan Traut said he could not comment when contacted by this news agency.

‘I cannot comment on that at the moment because
I have not received anything in that regard,’ Traut said.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Zizi Kodwa, has congratulated trailblazing South African musician Tyla for winning her first Grammy Award.

Tyla won the Grammy for the ‘Best African Performance’ at the 66th annual Grammy Awards, which took place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday.

‘Tyla’s Grammy Award win once again confirms her status as a music global superstar. Her meteoric success has been truly inspiring, and there is so much more to come. Tyla is a proud ambassador of South African arts and culture. I congratulate Tyla for a historic Grammy Award win, which comes before she has even released a full album. Continue to inspire and to raise the South African flag high,’ the Minister said.

South Africa had a notable presence at the Grammys, with Trevor Noah hosting the awards for the fourth time, and nominated for ‘Best Comedy Album’.

Acapella group Just 6 were nominated in the ‘Best Arrangement, Instrumental or Acapella’ category, while Musa Keys was nominated for ‘Best African Performan
ce’ for his collaboration with Nigerian artist Davido.

‘I also congratulate all the South African artists who were nominated for the 66th Grammy Award. Trevor Noah, Just 6 and Musa Keys show the diverse South African artistic talent on display on the world stage. Continue to entertain and showcasing to the world the best of Mzansi,’ Kodwa said.

Source: South African Government News Agency

WINDHOEK: Chairperson of the African Energy Chamber, Nj Ayuk, has described President Hage Geingob as having been instrumental to the energy industry.

Geingob died in a Windhoek hospital on Sunday, aged 82.

‘President Geingob was a visionary leader who played a crucial role in advancing the energy sector and fostering the socio-economic development of his people. His unwavering commitment to the well-being of Namibians has left an indelible mark on the nation, where his leadership has maintained peace, stability and will be remembered for its momentous traction in the delivery of prosperity for generations to come,’ Ayuk said in a statement issued on Monday.

‘We mourn the loss of a true statesman and a dedicated leader. President Geingob’s strides in the energy sector were instrumental in positioning Namibia as a key player in the region. His vision for sustainable energy development and commitment to the welfare of his people have set a benchmark for leadership.’

He added that Geingob’s leadership was ch
aracterised by a deep understanding of the energy sector’s role in driving economic growth and ensuring energy security.

‘His efforts to attract investment, promote local content and implement progressive policies have contributed significantly to Namibia’s energy landscape. The President’s initiatives and policies have played a pivotal role in fostering a conducive environment for investments in the energy sector, contributing to the economic advancement of Namibia,’ Ayuk said.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

SWAKOPMUND: Chief Regional Officer of the Erongo Regional Council (ERC), Mupenzi Ntelamo, has labeled the late President Hage Geingob as a father figure on whom the Namibian nation relied for political guidance.

Ntelamo, in an interview with Nampa on Monday, said the country relied on Geingob’s leadership, particularly with regards to international trade, the mining and fishing industries and green hydrogen, which are all efforts seen over the last 10 years of his presidency.

‘It is actually a very great loss for the country and particularly the Erongo Region, which has been quite privileged to receive frequent visits from him, especially last year. It really encouraged us to forge ahead in the development that he pushed till his last day,’ Ntelamo noted, adding that they will continue to honour his legacy.

Director of Education in the Erongo Region, Erenfriede Stephanus, described Geingob as a man of peace who wanted to unite all Namibians regardless of race, tribe or cultural differences.

‘Let us theref
ore put aside all our differences and unite in honour of our late president,’ she said.

Meanwhile, Chairperson of the ERC Management Committee, Benitha Imbamba, implored all residents of the Erongo Region to respect and show compassion to each other and to the family of the late president.

Imbamba, during the special address to the ERC and delegated functions staff on the death of President Geingob at Swakopmund on Monday, added that the regional council has made an effort to ensure that the residents have an opportunity to sign the book of condolences.

‘I would like to call upon all of us to express our love and sympathy for departed leader, through

signing the book of condolences, which will be located at the main reception of the Erongo Regional Council,’ she noted.

Geingob died at a Windhoek hospital in the early hours of Sunday.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency