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Namibia names quad for crucial Rugby Africa Cup campaign in Uganda
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Namibia names quad for crucial Rugby Africa Cup campaign in Uganda

Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) president Petri Theron yesterday announced a 28-man squad along with 10 technical staff members who will represent the country at the upcoming Rugby Africa Cup, scheduled to take place in Uganda from 8 to 19 July. The highly anticipated tournament, set to unfold at the Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, will...

Matheus clinches bronze in Botswana half marathon
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Matheus clinches bronze in Botswana half marathon

Namibian long-distance runner Jesaya Matheus put on a stellar performance yesterday, to secure a bronze medal in the 21-kilometre Sir Seretse Khama Day half marathon held in Serowe, Botswana. Matheus crossed the finish line in a commendable time of 1 hour, 6 minutes, and 35 seconds, earning third place in a highly competitive race. The...

Youth redefine public health
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Youth redefine public health

Namibia largely depends on quality public healthcare. A new generation of young healthcare professionals has taken the initiative to redefine the health sector.  Dr Byron Bock, a senior medical officer, is one of the 16 Namibians selected to be part of the Mandela Washington Fellowship programme 2025. They were selected on the basis they have...

AFree sparks Namibia’s tech future
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AFree sparks Namibia’s tech future

Monika Amunyela  In a bold step to empower Africa’s youth through technology, the AFree App was officially launched on 28 June 2025 at the Namibian College of Open Learning centre in Katutura, Windhoek.  The event, hosted by WolfTech Trading CC, attracted young Namibians, including students, creators and entrepreneurs eager to explore Africa’s latest innovation in...

Nedbank invests in employees’ education
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Nedbank invests in employees’ education

Nedbank Namibia recently announced its largest-ever bursary investment of over N$800 000 for the 2025 academic year.  Since its launch in 2019, the bursary programme has given students in a variety of fields vital financial support so they may concentrate on their academic objectives. “I’m truly honoured to have received this bursary. It’s a powerful...

SADC’s future leaders visit Namibia
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SADC’s future leaders visit Namibia

Futurelect’s Southern Africa Public Leadership Programme fellows from Namibia, Zambia, Malawi and South Africa convened for Seminar Six, Leadership by Design, in Namibia recently to explore the challenges and opportunities of driving change for the better in their communities. This comes as Namibia steps into a new political chapter with its first female leader, President...

Short Story – The twin snakes
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Short Story – The twin snakes

Kambangane was patrolling the golden grass when his beady eyes followed some strange tyre-like marks on the ground. The tracks were so deep into the red Kalahari sand, and he rubbed the spiking hair on his arms.  He had seen a goat-swallowing snake, but had never came across a snake that could chalk the powdery...

Omaulikilo oipindi otaa xumifa eedoolopa komesho 
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Omaulikilo oipindi otaa xumifa eedoolopa komesho 

ONDANGWA – Minista weedolopa nomayambulepo okomikunda James Sankwasa okwa ti omaulikilo oipindi otaa xumifa komesho eedoolopa notaa eta omayakulo koshiwana. Edi Sankwasa okwe di popya onghela pefimbo kwa li ta patulula pambelewa omaulikilo oipindi aNdangwa.  Ovanangeshefa va kula navanini, ovaleli vopapolitika, ounona, ovanyasha novaleli vopamifyuululwakalo ova holoka momwaalu muhapu okufika kepatululo loipindi kOndangwa.  Paife ngaha...

Nakulishita noIphone ya vakwa poshiponga mokakuma 
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Nakulishita noIphone ya vakwa poshiponga mokakuma 

Omulumenhu weedula 34 okwa kwatwa po konima eshi vati a lotokela ponhele pa kandomena eetuwa ndele ta vake po omaliko oonakumona oshiponga mwa kwatelwa ongodi. Oshiningwanima osha ningwa Osoondaxa efimbo lomutenya komukunda Ohameva moshitukulwa shaHangwena. Nakuninga oshinima eshi ota holoka momhangulilo yaMangestalata waKongo nena.  Omupopiliko wopolifi moshitukulwa shaHangwena Warrant Andreas Nghiyolwa okwa ti moshiponga omo...

Okwaa na iilonga oko wala ondjala – Ndeitunga 
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Okwaa na iilonga oko wala ondjala – Ndeitunga 

Ngoka a li ngoloneya gwoshitopolwa shaHangwena Sabastian Ndeitunga esiku a thigi po iilonga ye okwa ti oshitopolwa osha taalela uupyakadhi wonkalo yokwaa na iilonga, unene mokati kaanyasha.  Ngoloneya okwa popi ngaaka mOmaandaaha kEenhana sho kwa li ta laleke oshigwana, sho ethimbo lye miilonga lya thiki pehulilo.  Iilonga ye oye ya pehulilo sho kwa li oongoloneya...