WINDHOEK- Several Heads of State of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) are expected to arrive in Windhoek today ahead of the 38th SADC Summit tomorrow.
Year: 2018
Child labour in SADC keeps hundreds of kids away from school
WINDHOEK – Large numbers of young people in Southern Africa do not attend school and at least 675 children under the age of 15 years from poor families are forced to work to contribute to household income.
Katutura court withdrew over 300 cases
WINDHOEK - During the past three months the Katutura Magistrate’s Court provisionally withdrew approximately 318 cases against accused persons.
‘Gracefully aging’ Hitman out to tame Tagoe
Windhoek – At an advanced 40-years of age and boasting a blossoming career that spans almost over two decades, Namibia’s veteran boxer Paulus “Hitman” Moses remains atop of his game and continues to make world champions and whoever crosses his path look like mere rookies in the business of trading leather.
Desert Jewels succumbs to ruthless Uganda
WINDHOEK – Namibia’s senior netball team, the Desert Jewels, yesterday kicked off their Africa Netball World Cup qualifiers campaign on a gloomy note when they suffered a 72-47 defeat at the hands of the ruthless Ugandan “She-Cranes” as they are popularly known, during their opening match.
NUST fashion show all glitz and glamour
WINDHOEK – It was a night of glitz and glamour at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) Lower Campus on Friday night when student designers showcased their creative talent.
Family only in the home, not outside it?
We just want our mothers to be our mothers and our fathers to be our fathers at home. That is our safe place.
Teachers exercise: Patience
There are many factors that need to be taken into consideration when one tries to answer the question: how can we raise the standard of our education locally? The main factors, however, remain the teacher and the student.
Popya with Queen Avula: “Laziness is a luxurious mindset that I cannot afford to own”
WINDHOEK - Queen Avula is an ambitious woman and a go-getter, who believe in maturity, relevance and self-respect. “I’m happy around flexible, open minded and free spirited souls, especially the less sensitive ones, and those who wish to learn through positive criticism,” says Avula.
Miss High School North auditions on September 1
WINDHOEK – The first audition of this year’s Miss High School North will be held at Gwashamba Mall in Ondangwa, Oshana Region on September 1, with the main event scheduled for December 19 at the Ekamuti Lodge in the northern part of the country. The auditions start at 09h00.