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Year: 2024

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Namibia, Cuba economic ties deepen 
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Namibia, Cuba economic ties deepen 

PRESIDENT Nangolo Mbumba’s State visit to Cuba has laid a strong foundation for future cooperation between the two countries.  It focused on science, economic diversification and infrastructural development, which partnership promises to deliver tangible benefits to both nations. This was confirmed by presidential spokesperson Alfredo Hengari yesterday.  He provided this publication with the summation of...

Rundu: A plea for district hospital
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Rundu: A plea for district hospital

RUNDU – With a population of more than 100 000, the town of Rundu is in dire need of a district hospital, National Council vice chairperson Victoria Kauma has said. Kauma is also the Rundu Urban constituency councillor. Currently, the town only has an intermediate hospital, which is overwhelmed with district hospital functions, affecting quality...

2024 key moments 
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2024 key moments 

On 31 December 2023, as per the tradition that characterised much of his presidency, the late president Hage Geingob christened 2024 ‘The Year of Expectations,’ marching towards shared prosperity, a promise of better opportunities, and developing bigger expectations and ambitions. It is that time of the year again to reflect on the highs and lows,...

Editorial – Curtain Falls on 2024
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Editorial – Curtain Falls on 2024

December is a time to reflect, celebrate our triumphs and accomplishments, or simply rejoice in the fact that we made it from January to December. As the year ends, we look back on 2024 – a year filled with both challenges and victories, a year that will be remembered for its trials and the resilience...

Israel accused of ethnic cleansing and genocide
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Israel accused of ethnic cleansing and genocide

GAZA – Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has accused Israel of “ethnic cleansing” in the Gaza Strip in a report documenting the 14-month conflict published yesterday.  The report documents 41 attacks on MSF staff including air strikes on health facilities and direct fire on humanitarian convoys.The NGO said it was forced to evacuate hospitals and health...

China upholds death sentence in child trafficking case
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China upholds death sentence in child trafficking case

BEIJING  – China yesterday upheld the death sentence for a child trafficker whose crimes shocked the nation and traumatised dozens of victims.  Yu Huaying (60), separated at least 17 children from their parents and sold them to other families during the 1990s. She was first handed the death penalty last year but appealed her sentence,...

Pelicot’s ex-husband jailed 20 years in mass rape trial
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Pelicot’s ex-husband jailed 20 years in mass rape trial

AVIGNON – A court yesterday sentenced a French man to the maximum term of 20 years jail for committing and orchestrating the mass rapes of his now former wife Gisele Pelicot, with dozens of strangers he recruited online.  Dominique Pelicot, who had already confessed to the crimes, was earlier found guilty by the court in...

Mweya to officiate WBC fight in Kinshasa
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Mweya to officiate WBC fight in Kinshasa

Namibian professional boxing referee and judge Fillemon Mweya is preparing for an exciting opportunity to officiate a WBC title fight on 21 December in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.  He has been officially appointed by the World Boxing Council (WBC) to oversee the main event of the evening, which will feature a thrilling WBC bout...

Nampol date Civics, Ongos take on Chula Chula
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Nampol date Civics, Ongos take on Chula Chula

The Debmarine Premiership will play its last match before heading into the Christmas break, with log leaders Khomas Nampol hoping to go into the break on a high note. Action will start tonight with Nampol, who are on top, hoping to keep their rhythm going when they clash against Civics in a tie expected to...