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Psemas dumps 15 000 pensioners

2021-09-16Edgar Brandt

The finance ministry this week confirmed that as of 3 September 2021, more than...

Victim tried to protect brother from suspected paedophile

2021-09-16Maria Amakali

One of the victims of a former police reservist, who is facing serious charges i...

Kombat mine eyes jobs bonanza…. lands N$170 million for restart

2021-09-16Obrien Simasiku

Trigon Mining Namibia, which was handed the licence to re-operationalise the Kom...

Govt adds beds for Covid fight

2021-09-16Paheja Siririka

From trying to convert shipping containers into isolation units to expand...

Sioka apologetic over missed child jails deadline

2021-09-16Maria Amakali

Child welfare minister Doreen Sioka has pleaded with the High Court not to impos...

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Sports

Katjijeko joins Spanish giants Ordizia

Namibian towering flanker Max Katjijeko has sealed a deal with Spanish Rugby Premier Division side Ordizia Rugby Elkartea, which sees the 26-year-old becoming the club’s third latest addition.

‘Recovered’ Masilingi to miss Kip Keino Classic… all eyes on Mboma again

Coach Henk Botha yesterday confirmed that Namibia’s Tokyo Olympics 200m finalist Beatrice Masilingi has fully recovered from ill health.

Personality of the week - Lishen Mentile: Improving lives one checkmate at a time

I think missing out on my first (Woman Candidate Master) title by 1/2 point in the World Chess Olympiad in 2012 would probably be my biggest career disappointment.

Namibia scoops 15 medals at U/15 Games…as youngsters stamp authority

Coetzee legacy programme to empower coaches

Mboma ready to set Croatia ablaze

Business

Airlink named most punctual airline in southern Africa

Airlink, the independent regional airline, has been ranked as South Africa’s most punctual airline, based on its 98% average on-time performance for the year-to-date, according to the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA).

New club promoting Namibian wines

Of all the products Namibia is known for, wine is not really on the list. Now, the Windhoek Wine Club feels it is time to introduce locally made wines to Namibians and to the world.

Namibia Exporter Award winners receive trophies

Representatives of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Namibian Manufacturers Association (NMA) recently presented trophies to the two winners of the first-ever Namibia Exporter of the Year Awards that was held virtually on 5 August 2021.

Donate-A- Meal supports healthcare workers and restaurants

NWR offers 50% discount for frontline officers

Debmarine’s new N$7 billion vessel on way to Africa

Courts & Crime

Americans’ murder trial goes into mini trial

The trial of two American citizens, accused of the assassin-like murder of Andre Heckmair in Windhoek in 2011, is in a trial within a trial to determine the admissibility of a search conducted at a guesthouse room they occupied.

‘Cops dictated search warrant’ … Namandje insists police headed cocaine sting operation

Defence lawyer Sisa Namandje continues to question the defective search warrant in the drug trial of Walvis Bay men Grant Noble (36) and Dinath Azhar (62) before Windhoek High Court Judge Orben Sibeya.

Victim tried to protect brother from suspected paedophile

One of the victims of a former police reservist, who is facing serious charges involving minor and vulnerable children, said he warned the accused not to sexually violate his younger brother but he was too late to protect him.

Mother accused of infanticide denies guilt

Court sets aside award for treason trial acquitted

Zambian man fighting for life after Rundu attack

Entertainment

Inside Suzy Eises’ vacation… living soft

Saxophonist Suzy Eises is undoubtedly one of the sexiest women in Namibia.

This is what Sendry learnt after giving birth… she went through the most

New mommy Sendry Wimmerth has let us in on her experience when giving birth, and let’s just say sis is more grateful for her mom now more than ever.

Three Namibians in Talent Factory Class of 2022

Namibia will this year be represented by Jerome Claasen, Jose Carlos Panduleni Amutenya and Lucia Kim Hamunghete in the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) Class of 2022.

Industry Loop - Research research research!!!

Winning Oscars now possible for Namibia

Three corners of Namibia with O&L Leisure

National

Puma now offers advanced synthetic motor oil

Puma Energy Namibia last week launched its new line of lubricants into the Namibian market. The new and exciting range is designed to meet petrol and diesel engine’s needs, with three distinct product ranges.

Ranger Stormtrak to grace local showrooms this month

The recently-announced Ranger Stormtrak is expected to make its debut in Namibia towards the end of September.

Spot suicidal signs in children

Increased anxiety, rage or irritability, extreme mood swings, expressing hopelessness, change in eating habits, talking or posting about death or wanting to die and emotional distress are some common signs of suicidal thoughts in children.