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Desperate farmers let livestock graze on dumpsites

Desperate farmers let livestock graze on dumpsites

2023-09-25Victoria Kaapanda
Desperate farmers who are unable to afford feed, particularly those who live on...
Swartbooi calls out double-dealing journalists

Swartbooi calls out double-dealing journalists

2023-09-25Edward Mumbuu
Landless People’s Movement leader Bernadus Swartbooi has taken a dig at some loc...
Eagle Night Watch 'abandons' injured guards

Eagle Night Watch 'abandons' injured guards

2023-09-25Eveline de Klerk
Eagle Night Watch is facing allegations that it has abandoned some of its guards...
Nasria innovations a lifeline for farmers

Nasria innovations a lifeline for farmers

2023-09-25Maihapa Ndjavera
A local insurer is considering extending coverage to the agricultural industry a...
Gladiators strike first blood

Gladiators strike first blood

2023-09-25Correspondent
The Brave Gladiators opened their 2024 Africa Women’s Qualifiers with a hard-fou...

Sports
Sports crucial to mental health: Kantema-Gaomas

Sports crucial to mental health: Kantema-Gaomas

Deputy Minister of Sport, Youth  and National Service Emma Kantema-Gaomas emphasised that sport plays an important role in promoting mental health, especially in a world where this has become critical.
T20 franchise excites

T20 franchise excites

The 2023 Richelieu T20 Franchise tournament has produced some exhilarating matches over the past few weeks, and the competition for the two spots in the finals is heating up.
Defeated Woody vows to fight on…as court rules in favour of NFA

Defeated Woody vows to fight on…as court rules in favour of NFA

Despite a labour court ruling in favour of the Namibia Football Association (NFA) in the protracted legal battle with the former Brave Gladiators coach over the non-payment of his earnings, Woody Jacobs has pledged to persevere in his quest to receive his remaining N$105 000.

Gladiators strike first blood

Namibian volleyball team withdraws due to financial constraints

Tjijombo philanthropic tourney on the card

Business
New vehicle sales revived in August

New vehicle sales revived in August

Domestic demand for vehicles in August decreased by just over 13% on a monthly basis, from 1 260 units in July to 1 094 units. On an annual basis, vehicle sales improved by a meagre 4.0% in August, which is significantly lower than consistent double-digit growth figures witnessed in August 2022. 
Nasria innovations a lifeline for farmers

Nasria innovations a lifeline for farmers

A local insurer is considering extending coverage to the agricultural industry and compensating farmers impacted by natural calamities such as droughts and wildlife conflict. 
Bank Windhoek, staff conclude wage negotiations

Bank Windhoek, staff conclude wage negotiations

Bank Windhoek is unswerving and committed to its valued employees' well-being and financial security. 

Namibia’s low population makes it wealthier

Fishcor clarifies horse mackerel quota deal

CEO OF YOUR CAREER … for graduates & young professionals Navigating career stagnation

Courts & Crime
Former cop sentenced for toddler’s murder

Former cop sentenced for toddler’s murder

A former police officer was sentenced to an effective 20 years imprisonment on Friday at the Katima Mulilo Circuit High Court for having killed his daughter in 2020.
Boy shot and killed at Millennium in Rundu

Boy shot and killed at Millennium in Rundu

The Namibian Police in the Kavango East region are investigating a case in which an 18-year-old male learner from Rundu Secondary School was shot and killed Friday night at Rundu.
Trustco awaits ruling with bated breath 

Trustco awaits ruling with bated breath 

Trustco Bank will have to wait for another week to hear if the court will temporarily freeze the Bank of Namibia (BoN)’s decision to shut its operations. 

Prison contradicts Amushelelo’s near-death claim

Human remains discovered at Aminuis

Grandson, traditional healer face murder charge

Entertainment
Poetry: the realm of spoken wisdom

Poetry: the realm of spoken wisdom

Emerging poet Shane Linyando, alongside accomplished poets Patricia Lafewa Uapunduka and Franklin Shitaleni, consistently captivates audiences, leaving them yearning for more with each lyrical offering.
Namibia Film Week 2023 kicks off today

Namibia Film Week 2023 kicks off today

Film enthusiasts and cinephiles in Namibia are gearing up for an exciting cinematic extravaganza as the annual Namibia Film Week 2023 commences today. 
Gareth Harvey to perform at Gin and Jazz tonight

Gareth Harvey to perform at Gin and Jazz tonight

Renowned saxophonist Gareth Harvey is set to captivate the audience tonight at Lemon Tree Restaurant in the inaugural Gin & Jazz evening.

MPs moot Hall of Fame for creatives, athletes 

Mavutu Conversations - Ending things that do not bring happiness

Lioness unleashes 'funk' - A fusion of 80s disco and funk

National
Sports crucial to mental health: Kantema-Gaomas

Sports crucial to mental health: Kantema-Gaomas

Deputy Minister of Sport, Youth  and National Service Emma Kantema-Gaomas emphasised that sport plays an important role in promoting mental health, especially in a world where this has become critical.
T20 franchise excites

T20 franchise excites

The 2023 Richelieu T20 Franchise tournament has produced some exhilarating matches over the past few weeks, and the competition for the two spots in the finals is heating up.
Poetry: the realm of spoken wisdom

Poetry: the realm of spoken wisdom

Emerging poet Shane Linyando, alongside accomplished poets Patricia Lafewa Uapunduka and Franklin Shitaleni, consistently captivates audiences, leaving them yearning for more with each lyrical offering.

Namibia Film Week 2023 kicks off today

Opinion - Census 2023: Play your part, get counted

Opinion - Africa’s planned or unplanned social change under a microscope

Youth
Unam Got Talent spotlights dreams, talents

Unam Got Talent spotlights dreams, talents

The University of Namibia (Unam) is buzzing with excitement today as the inaugural Unam Got Talent show unfolds on its main campus. Spearheaded by Vilho Hakandume, a student representative council for Recreation, this event marks a significant milestone in the university’s history.
MP: Countries are built on ideas not rhetoric

MP: Countries are built on ideas not rhetoric

Member of Parliament Inna Hengari said countries are built on ideas and not on rhetoric, and there is a need to ensure the current circumstances of unemployment, poverty and inequality are addressed without taking away more jobs, using the fourth industrial revolution.
Marembo foundation cares for the vulnerable

Marembo foundation cares for the vulnerable

Florian Jacky Marembo, a 27-year-old final-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Public Management at NUST in Windhoek, is on a mission to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable people and orphans in informal settlements.

YouthWyze empowering peers through education

Talent, discipline see Mbamba SSS win

Girl, 8, crafts thermos flask … finding ways to beat the cold

 

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