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Oviungura tjiva kouye wopendje Kapomba pu vi heewa
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Oviungura tjiva kouye wopendje Kapomba pu vi heewa

Nangawri oviungura tjiva kouye wopendje, nu tjinene komahi tjiva wa Asia, kapomba pu vi heewa nokuzuvakera kokure omundu ngunda au hi ya tuka okukavaza kehi ndo roharive ku vya korwa. Ovanamibia tjiva katjisupi otja tji ve kerimunine oveni tjinga ava   karirire ovomorupanda, ovahangauke, ovahene novatupuke ngandu tji va kamunine ondjamo komberoo yomukuramenepo wa Namibia...

Uncommon sense – Winds of change sweeping across the world
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Uncommon sense – Winds of change sweeping across the world

If the election outcomes in South Africa, Botswana, and now the USA are not clearly pointing to something, one would not know what else to do.  It has not been clearer that there is a great and fundamental spiritual transformation going on in the entire world. The truth of the matter is that, at some point, the world seemed to have forgotten that...

Namibia films on the rise … Lubinda to premiere on kykNet
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Namibia films on the rise … Lubinda to premiere on kykNet

Despite the usual and several challenges in filmmaking in Namibia, actor Harmony Ahalwa strongly believes the industry is on the rise. Creatives have to do what it takes to be at the top, as there are tonnes of talent and potential. He plays the antagonist role of Pikes in Lubinda, a locally produced film that...

Damara dress well-represented
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Damara dress well-represented

The ninth edition of the MTC Windhoek Fashion Week kicked off at Maerua Mall on Wednesday, with the Damara Horokhoes’ ladies showcasing their dresses. Former Miss Namibia Jameela Uiras was among the Damara women who represented the Horokhoes (dress). The exhibition, entitled ‘Trails of the Damara Horokhoes,’ commenced the week’s activities. The Damara Horokhoes showcase...

Mariental in N$18m deficit
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Mariental in N$18m deficit

In a concerning financial update, the Mariental Municipality has reported a significant increase in its deficit for 2023. This raises alarms among local stakeholders and residents. The municipality’s deficit has surged to N$29.79 million, a dramatic rise from N$11.27 million recorded in 2022.This represents an increase of approximately N$18.5 million, highlighting a growing fiscal challenge....

Namibia’s power spending hits N$87b 
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Namibia’s power spending hits N$87b 

Namibia is facing a steep rise in electricity expenditures.  Total spending on purchased power has increased by 25% from approximately N$70.86 billion (US$4 billion) in 2019 to N$86.85 billion (US$5 billion) in 2023.  This surge is largely attributed to the rising costs of electricity imports, which have more than doubled since 2019. The increase has grown...

Opinion – Does your vote count? 
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Opinion – Does your vote count? 

The importance of elections cannot be doubted or over-emphasised.  At the very least, they provide the public with its clearest formal opportunity to influence the political process and help, directly or indirectly, to determine who will hold government power.  From this perspective, elections are about results.   In other words, who wins and who loses. ...

Opinion – Taxpayers bankroll political campaigns
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Opinion – Taxpayers bankroll political campaigns

One of the trademarks of a democracy is regular elections after a specified period, as stipulated in the constitution of the country. Namibia is once again exercising this democratic right on 27 November this year. Twenty-one political parties in a population of three million people are participatingin the elections, and the election campaign ball has...

Opinion – Crucial need responsible corporate practices in Namibia
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Opinion – Crucial need responsible corporate practices in Namibia

In recent years, the global business landscape has seen an increasing emphasis on corporate social responsibility (CSR).  As nations around the world grapple with the effects of climate change, social inequality, and economic disparities, businesses are being urged to do more than just generate profits.  They are expected to play an active role in fostering...