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Opinion – The use of force in international waters
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Opinion – The use of force in international waters

On 1 September 2025, a Venezuelan boat was destroyed by US military forces, a United Nations member and a leading member of the UN Security Council, in the international waters of the Caribbean Sea, leaving 11 people dead.  The vessel was allegedly linked to the Tren de Aragua criminal group and drug trafficking. However, the...

Pre-primary teachers prepared for digital education transition
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Pre-primary teachers prepared for digital education transition

KEETMANSHOOP – The Church Alliance for Orphans (CAFO) last week graduated 46 pre-primary teachers who completed a one-year School Readiness course, aiming to prepare them for the future digitalisation of formal education. Speaking at the graduation, Nicolaas Eiman, regional education director for //Kharas region, praised the partnership between CAFO, the ministry, and teachers for their...

Healthcare centre brings hope to Ontako
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Healthcare centre brings hope to Ontako

ONTAKO – The office of Oshana governor Hofni Iipinge has partnered with Ziara Energy and Investment to construct a new healthcare centre at Ontako village in the Ompundja constituency. The development comes through a public-private partnership aimed at improving access to medical care in rural areas. The facility is expected to serve not only residents...

Oshimaliwa shefundja sha tidhitha omunambelewa ko-RFA 
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Oshimaliwa shefundja sha tidhitha omunambelewa ko-RFA 

Lahja Nashuuta Ehangano lyoRoad Fund Administration (RFA) olya li lya kutha miilonga gumwe gomaanambelewa aakuluntu Scheifert Shigwedha.  Shigwedha okwa zi miilonga momasiku 30 Kotomba, sha landulwa kwaashono a monika ondjo melongitho nayi nekano lyoshimaliwa shi thike poN$200 000. Kuuyelele wa thiki kuKundana, otaku hokololwa kutya oshimaliwa shika osha li sha nunilwa oku ka kwathele aakwashiwana...

Ovaangola tava ka pewa omikanda dokushingifa mOshikango 
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Ovaangola tava ka pewa omikanda dokushingifa mOshikango 

Taimi Haihambo  Minista woimaliwa nomaliko oshilongo Ericah Shafudah okwa ti ovakwashiwana vaAngola ava hava kala ve lihanena odoolopa yaShikango tava landifa kolupadi, otava ka pewa eembapila dokushingifa okudja omwedi ou.  Shafudah eshi okwe shi popya pefimbo loshoongalele shoSwapo sha li kOndangwa Olomakaya, konima eshi ovanyasha ava va li va kufa ombinga va yandja omakemo avo...

African air cargo demands up by 7.4%
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African air cargo demands up by 7.4%

African airlines experienced a 14.7% year-over-year increase in air cargo demand in September 2025. This was the strongest rise of all regions around the world as the continent’s air cargo capacity increased by 7.4% year-on-year.   Overall, global air cargo demand increased by 2.9% in September, marking the seventh consecutive month of growth for this...

Farmers’ Kraal with Hanks Saisai – Some basics to consider during planting season
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Farmers’ Kraal with Hanks Saisai – Some basics to consider during planting season

Hanks Saisai (Guest columnist) Crop farming is an agricultural activity that involves the tilling or cultivation of the land to ensure its preparedness before a farmer decides to grow plants that later mature into harvest-ready produce that can be consumed or sold.  Conventionally, farmers propagate their plants using vegetative cuttings from a parent plant or...

Zambezib ge !aedan khoraǂuisens !gomsib xa !namihe hâ
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Zambezib ge !aedan khoraǂuisens !gomsib xa !namihe hâ

Ministers, !Hū-omkhâis tsî !Hūde ǁKhwa Kō!gâs dis, Inge Zaamwanis ge ǂoa ge wekheb di Wunstaxtsēs ai ge ǂanǂan, Afrikab di ǀgui !khai-i ai ǁanhâ tama !aedan Zambezi ǀkharib !nâ khoraǂuisen hâ !khaisa. Ministers ge nē ǂanǂansa !Haosi ǂNûs !nâ dī tsî ge ǂan kai sao ra !ādi nē mâsib xa tsâǀkhāhe hâ !khaisa, ǂgaiǀons ai...

Farm Gross Osombahe champions food security …Govt supports food production efforts
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Farm Gross Osombahe champions food security …Govt supports food production efforts

In the heart of Omaheke region, Farm Gross Osombahe thrives under the dedicated stewardship of Peter Shimii. His three-hectare horticulture project flourishes with maize, tomatoes, green peppers, sunflowers, spinach, and beans.  Shimii donated his first harvest to Otjivero Combined School in Omitara, providing nutritious meals to 602 learners and inspiring the entire community.  Chairperson of...

Cran ensures devices entering Namibia are safe
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Cran ensures devices entering Namibia are safe

Over the past few months, the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) has observed an increase in telecommunications devices being imported into the country without the required Type Approval certification. On this basis, Cran urges all consumers, vendors, importers, resellers and industry participants to ensure all telecommunications equipment imported, sold, or used in Namibia is...