Limba Mupetami “I am stronger than most of these boys here. They are small boys. I show them how to lift weights properly so that they don’t injure themselves. But some think they are stronger than me,” said a chuckling Ben Ben, a regular at Ondumbo Niise Gym in Ombili. The gym, located on Omuvapu...
NEW DELHI – Raped by her husband on her wedding night aged 17, Divya described her repeated suffering, an all-too-common account in India, permitted by a terrifying colonial-era legal loophole. “I told him I have never had sex and asked him if we can take it slowly and try to understand it. He said: ‘No,...
Hyundai’s new i20 has hit the roads in southern Africa with a refreshed, stylish design that is part of a well-rounded motoring package in the segment for hatchbacks. The new i20 announces itself in three specification and trim levels, and a mix of three engines and three transmissions that gives customers a range of options...
Marking the third wave of investment into public charging infrastructure, Audi South Africa is playing a major role in continuing to prepare South Africa for a future of widescale electric mobility. Following extensive investments in 2022 and 2023 – during which time Audi and its strategic partners GridCars and Rubicon added more than 120 DC...
Owning a bakkie in Namibia is an emotional endeavour. This is because, for many Namibians, a bakkie is more often than not used to put bread on the table as it is utilised either as a farming workhorse or a reliable cargo and people carrier to tow and load goods for big and small businesses. ...
BEIJING – Beijing said yesterday it is kicking off a formal probe into EU practices after the bloc launched an anti-subsidy investigation of a range of Chinese transport and green energy firms. Trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels have spiralled in recent months, with the European Union taking aim at China’s support for its renewables...
Sven Thieme, the executive chairman of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group, was awarded the Forbes Best of Africa Outstanding Corporate Leadership Award at a recent ceremony held in Lisbon, Portugal. This recognition highlights Thieme’s exceptional leadership, commitment to excellence, and dedication to fostering sustainable growth and development in Namibia. The Forbes Best of Africa...
August 26 Manufacturing has commenced its first-ever apprenticeship programme to empower Namibian youth. The programme encouraged youth from different backgrounds to apply, including individuals from marginalised communities as well as women. The apprenticeship aims to provide essential skills in clothing production. This initiative combines practical on-the-job training with classroom instruction to equip young people with...
WALVIS BAY – Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) president Bisey /Uirab said Botswana is one of Namibia’s most important trading partners, as the trade value between the two countries amounts to N$20 billion. He was speaking at the Swakopmund International Trade Expo (SWAITEX) that ended this weekend. He also highlighted the significance of...
Linus Chata The beauty of a democratic system of governance is that at predictable intervals in the country, citizens have an opportunity to make the shortest but very powerful statement (X on the ballot paper). This opportunity is seized by citizens through the process of elections. It is through an electoral vote that citizens express...