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No-holds-barred with Schlettwein 
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No-holds-barred with Schlettwein 

Namibia is on the path to achieving food self-sufficiency through a robust plan to diversify and intensify agricultural practices. This was stated by outgoing agriculture minister Calle Schlettwein. Beyond 21 March 2025, he will hang up his political gloves after years of duty in the public service, first as a technocrat, deputy minister and then...

Probe into Xinfeng’s ‘illegal’ mining begins …company told to cease operations
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Probe into Xinfeng’s ‘illegal’ mining begins …company told to cease operations

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has detonated a full-blown criminal investigation into alleged illegal mining activities by Xinfeng Investments (Pty) Ltd. The ministry has likewise ordered the cessation of all activities on EPL 8 397, which is currently under scrutiny for illegally belonging to Xinfeng. Following a series of articles by New Era, a statement...

NNN inaugurates Kunene police headquarters 
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NNN inaugurates Kunene police headquarters 

Uakutura Kambaekua OPUWO – Vice President and President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah commissioned the newly-constructed Kunene regional police headquarters on Tuesday in Opuwo. During the inauguration, she emphasised the government’s commitment to infrastructural development, and the necessity of providing a pleasant working environment for the men and women in uniform.  “I have repeatedly stated that our government...

Telecom tightens noose on hackers
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Telecom tightens noose on hackers

Eba Kandovazu Telecom Namibia’s CEO Stanley Shanapinda says the company has managed to block further access by ransomware hackers, who leaked the company’s data last Friday. He said on Tuesday, the company had introduced multi-factor authentication for its staff members, and immediately cancelled VPN remote access.He was speaking during a media briefing at the Government...

Ipinge receives lifetime award in Addis Ababa
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Ipinge receives lifetime award in Addis Ababa

Eba Kandovazu The president of the Pan African Women’s Organisation (PAWO) Eunice Ipinge was presented a lifetime achievement accolade, the Queen Nzinga Mbandi award, by the Young Women of Africa (YWOA). Ipinge is a former Secretary for the Swapo Party Women’s Council.The deputy youth and sports minister, Emma Kantema-Gaomas also received a certificate of excellence...

Taps run dry at Mariental 
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Taps run dry at Mariental 

MARIENTAL – The Mariental Municipality on Wednesday informed residents of a water supply interruption affecting Aimablaagte and Empelheim  – two residential areas in the town.In a public notice, the municipality said the water supply interruption started on Tuesday, and was caused by challenges NamWater is experiencing with the extraction of water from Hardap Dam. As...

Police climb ladder in Kavango East
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Police climb ladder in Kavango East

RUNDU – One-hundred and forty-six police officers were promoted in Kavango East last week. Speaking during the ceremony, regional commander Andreas Haingura cautioned the officers against the irresponsible use of social media and other digital platforms. Of the promoted officers to different ranks are 48 females and 98 males, with the highest rank being senior...

Oshakati embarks on infrastructure development
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Oshakati embarks on infrastructure development

OSHAKATI – The Oshakati Town Council on Monday held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a N$10.5 million gravity sewer network and water reticulation system for Oshakati North Extension 12, and Portion Extension One. The project, which started on Friday last week, is expected to be completed in eight months. It also includes the...

Ridge wins Bohitile honorary competition 
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Ridge wins Bohitile honorary competition 

Zebaldt Ngaruka  Namibia’s top racehorse Woodland Ridge continued with its impressive form at the late Victus ‘Concrete’ Bohitile’s honorary competition held in Rehoboth last weekend.  The competition is held in honour of Concrete, a jockey who accidentally died in 2021 at a horseracing competition in Rehoboth.  The Junius Racing horse has become a dominant force...

Alberts: Horseracing not just for men
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Alberts: Horseracing not just for men

FARM NICO NORTH – Visitors at a horseracing event at Farm Nico North near Gibeon last weekend unanimously agreed that the idea of horseracing being a sport exclusively for men should be dispelled. Clifford Alberts, a horse owner and head of the organising committee hosting the event, stated that the time has come for women...