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Otuwa yomudimba ya kondama – poshiponga pa xulifila umwe
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Otuwa yomudimba ya kondama – poshiponga pa xulifila umwe

Omukainhu weedula 39 ha longele ehangano lomafudiko okwa xulifila moshiponga shotuwa oyo kwa li ya humbata oshikefa va uka komaendo oku ka ninga efudiko. Oshiningwanima osha ningwa Etitano komukunda Otjikondo koshitukulwa shaKunene efimbo longula, mondjila pokati Outjo noKamanjab. Otuwa ohai longele ehangano lomafudiko, nokwa li tava i va ka ninge efudiko. Omupopiliko wopolifi moshitukulwa shaKunene...

Short Story – A cold night
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Short Story – A cold night

A black radio between the Y-shaped branches announced that an icy storm was headed toward Omusarakuumba.  The presenter, who was coughing and sneezing, apologised for the short notice. First, Kambangane waved a finger at the villagers and prophesied that the gods were punishing Omusarakuumba with stone-sized raindrops.  In response, the villagers joked about his truthful...

‘Order with me’ finances Haipinge’s education
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‘Order with me’ finances Haipinge’s education

Taimi Haihambo The hardships experienced by many tertiary students who do not have financial assistance are profound, resulting in countless students dropping out of their studies. Puye-Ipawa Haipinge, was once in those difficult shoes. The 28-year-old accounting graduate turned her fortune around when she started an “order with me” business to finance her studies at...

Seeds for the Future participants back home
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Seeds for the Future participants back home

Five students from the University of Namibia (Unam) and the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) recently completed a week-long study visit to Shenzhen, China, as part of Huawei’s ‘Seeds for the Future’ programme. The students, Hilma Uupindi, Justin Campbell and Lilungwe Simasiku from NUST, and Alzira Dongua and Vepukisa Tjiuiju from Unam, were...

Walvis residents reject IPC’s Swapo card
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Walvis residents reject IPC’s Swapo card

WALVIS BAY – The Independent Patriots for Change must take responsibility and address Walvis Bay’s mountain of challenges instead of blaming Swapo, resident Kobus van Schalkwyk said.  Van Schalkwyk rejected accusations by the IPC suggesting their recent public engagement with Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa was politically motivated. His response comes after IPC issued a...

SADC shuns dependence
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SADC shuns dependence

ANTANANARIVO – SADC has called for bold action to reduce dependence on foreign aid and deepen regional integration, warning that unity and self-reliance are crucial to the bloc’s future prosperity. Speaking at the SADC Council of Ministers meeting yesterday in Antananarivo, Madagascar, SADC Executive Secretary Elias Mpedi Magosi said shrinking foreign aid and global uncertainties...

13 employers summoned for non-compliance
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13 employers summoned for non-compliance

The Employment Equity Commission (EEC) has summoned 13 relevant employers to appear before a review panel due to non-compliance with the Affirmative Action (Employment) Act. The hearings, scheduled for 13 to 14 August 2025, is open to the public to attend and observe, as per the provisions of Section 38 in the Act. The summons...

Air Connect welcomes Proflight to HKIA
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Air Connect welcomes Proflight to HKIA

Air Connect Namibia has welcomed Proflight Zambia’s new three-times-per-week scheduled service between Lusaka’s Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Windhoek’s Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH). The new service, which will operate via Livingstone’s Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI), is set to commence from 3 March 2026.  This service is scheduled to operate on Tuesdays,...