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Geingob: I can’t praise myself

Geingob: I can’t praise myself

2023-12-05Aletta Shikololo
-Legacy there for all to see -Namibians becoming too tribal
August 26 wins ‘restricted’ N$30 million MIRCO tender

August 26 wins ‘restricted’ N$30 million MIRCO tender

2023-12-05Edward Mumbuu
Defence ministry-owned August 26 Construction was recently awarded the N$30 mill...
Inmate encourages men to seek counselling

Inmate encourages men to seek counselling

2023-12-05Nuusita Ashipala
An inmate at the Oluno Correctional Facility has encouraged men to open up and s...
Pregnancies cause school dropouts in Ohangwena region

Pregnancies cause school dropouts in Ohangwena region

2023-12-05Max Heinrich
Repeat pregnancies are one of the reasons why girls drop out of schools in the O...
Fishrot trial to start today

Fishrot trial to start today

2023-12-05Roland Routh
The much-anticipated fish corruption trial of key figures in the Namibian societ...

Sports
Eagles gear up for T20 World Cup Qualifiers

Eagles gear up for T20 World Cup Qualifiers

As the cricketing world eagerly awaits, the spotlight turns to the vibrant landscapes of Uganda, set to host the final leg of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier.
Rössing to support employees

Rössing to support employees

Rössing Uranium officially announced a sponsorship to four of its employees participating in the Nedbank Desert Dash competition.
Young Brazilians bounce back

Young Brazilians bounce back

Young Brazilians bounced back from their humiliating 10-0 defeat to African Stars at Independence Stadium to beat the out-of-sorts Orlando Pirates at the same venue in the Namibia Premier Football League matches played on Saturday and Sunday.

KFA wins U/19 HopSol Cup via penalties

Gladiators ready for war

Rundu Tennis Club sets sights on glory...as national tournament draws closer

Business
Opinion - Gold jumps to record on rate cut bets but equities struggle

Opinion - Gold jumps to record on rate cut bets but equities struggle

Gold hit a fresh record Monday on growing optimism the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in the new year, with traders shrugging off boss Jerome Powell’s attempts to temper expectations.
OPINION - How to talk to your family about money

OPINION - How to talk to your family about money

Money is a subject that often stirs unease, even within family circles. However, open and honest discussions about finances are indispensable for fostering trust and ensuring financial stability. 
Opinion - When to borrow money against your retirement benefit

Opinion - When to borrow money against your retirement benefit

Can I borrow from my pension? 

PwC to prevent  exam cheating after US$7m fine

Repo rate expected to hold steady at 7.75%

Pledges made so far at COP28 climate talks

Courts & Crime
Fishrot trial to start today

Fishrot trial to start today

The much-anticipated fish corruption trial of key figures in the Namibian society is set to start this morning if everything runs smoothly.
Judge summons lawyer for non-appearance

Judge summons lawyer for non-appearance

Prominent defence attorney Boris Isaacks has been summoned to court by irate Windhoek High Court Judge Dinnah Usiku.
Farmworkers plead not guilty to gruesome murder

Farmworkers plead not guilty to gruesome murder

Two farmworkers accused of murdering their employers and setting the farmhouse on fire in January 2018, pleaded not guilty to all charges yesterday before Windhoek High Court Judge Naomi Shivute.

Supreme Court declines to adjudicate Witbooi chieftaincy dispute

Trial of fraud accused magistrate on hold

School secretary leaks exam papers to girlfriend

Entertainment
Baker’s Bay artworks on show at NAA

Baker’s Bay artworks on show at NAA

An exhibition of artworks from the 2023 Baker’s Bay Artists’ Retreat is now open to the public. 
Doek Literary Awards announces 2023 winners

Doek Literary Awards announces 2023 winners

The 2023 Bank Windhoek Doek Literary Awards judges recently announced the winners of the second edition of the community-building awards ceremony, hosted in Windhoek. 
Summertide to premiere in January

Summertide to premiere in January

Multigenerational local family drama, ‘Summertide’, is set to air on 28 January 2024 – and the whole family is invited.

Artists celebrate Mwafangeyo’s 80th birthday

Meat and Beer Festival was another one for the books

Industry Loop - Ignorance + Stupidity = Namibia

National
Farmers' Kraal with Erastus Ngaruka - Enabling food self-sufficiency in Namibia

Farmers' Kraal with Erastus Ngaruka - Enabling food self-sufficiency in Namibia

To some, food self-sufficiency and food security may seem to be the same. However, these are two different phrases, with food self-sufficiency being an enabler of food security.
Finance insight with Mekupi Kambatuku - Separating your personal account from the business account

Finance insight with Mekupi Kambatuku - Separating your personal account from the business account

Getting personal transactions entangled with that of the business transaction is something most farmers and agripreneurs do, and it may come easy. However, this poses a risk to the business, and more importantly leads to lost opportunities in business growth. 
Muremi elected NNFU president

Muremi elected NNFU president

Former Kavango East Farmers Union chairperson Adolf Muremi has been elected as the next Namibia National Farmers’ Union (NNFU) president at their just-elective congress, replacing Jason Emvula, who occupied the position for the last seven years. 

Unemployed graduate ventures into agriculture …urges youth to pursue farming

Local farmers account for 13% of country’s wheat…more capacity needed

Opinion - Gold jumps to record on rate cut bets but equities struggle

Youth
Empowering tomorrow’s innovators with Steam

Empowering tomorrow’s innovators with Steam

A groundbreaking initiative, aimed at nurturing the future innovators of Namibia, concluded recently. 
Scholarships pave Nust students’ paths

Scholarships pave Nust students’ paths

The Grandview Klein Diamond Group has bestowed academic dreams upon two deserving students at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust). 
MICT tackles Vision 2030

MICT tackles Vision 2030

The information technology ministry recently hosted its seventh National ICT Summit Hackathon handover ceremony at the University of Science and Technology (Nust).  

Namibians immersed in astronomy  

Adding colour and life to shacks

Using art to change society

 

In Pictures