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FNB equips car guards for festive season
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FNB equips car guards for festive season

First National Bank (FNB) Namibia has handed over bibs and hats to 100 car guards operating under the Swakopmund Municipality, reinforcing efforts to enhance safety and visibility in public areas ahead of the busy festive season. The handover took place in Swakopmund at a time when the coastal town experiences an influx of holidaymakers, increasing...

Okuhinga waa na omukanda ekayulonyanga 
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Okuhinga waa na omukanda ekayulonyanga 

Opolisi moshitopolwa shaShana oya kumagidha oshigwana shi tule po okuhinga kaashi na omikanda dhokuhinga yo yaahinge ye li kohi yiikolitha.  Opatolola oyi li metifa moshitopolwa shaShana, notayi ka longa naamboka itaaya gwanitha po omilandu dha tulwa po.  Omukuluntu gwopolisi moshitopolwa shaShana Naftal Lungameni okwa ti okuhinga waa na omukanda okwa nika oshiponga nohaku tula aantu...

Edu ola kala laAmwele nale – Elelodoolopa laNdangwa
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Edu ola kala laAmwele nale – Elelodoolopa laNdangwa

Auleria Wakudumo  Elelo lodoolopa yaNdangwa ola fatulula nokuyeleka omapopyo okutya ola yandja oplota yongushu yoshimaliwa shi fike poN$300 000 kumayola wodoolopa mukulu Paavo Amwele.  Omupopiliko wodoolopa, Petrina Shitalangaho okwa holola kutya onhele oyo tai popiwa oya kala nale i li kedina lamayola mukulu.  Okwa ti Amwele okwa mona oumwene wayo nale mo2004 omanga ina ninga...

Know your Regional Councillors – Kavango West Region
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Know your Regional Councillors – Kavango West Region

Matheus David Kavango West is one of Namibia’s youngest and most diverse regions, created on 8 August 2013 when the former Kavango region was split into Kavango East and Kavango West.  The regional capital is Nkurenkuru, which remains the only self-governed town in the region.  Kavango West has a population of approximately 123 266 people...

Escaped inmates spark urgent police warning
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Escaped inmates spark urgent police warning

The escape of 24 trial-awaiting prisoners from custody in the Omusati region has raised serious public safety concerns, with police urging residents not to approach the suspects but to report any information immediately. Inspector Anna Kunga of Namibian Police community policing unit in Omusati said the inmates escaped on Monday night at around 22:00 after...

Outapi youth gain welding skills for Namibia’s energy boom
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Outapi youth gain welding skills for Namibia’s energy boom

Pricilla Mukokobi Lissony Njembo As Namibia enters the oil, gas, and green hydrogen industries, it faces an immediate need for skilled technical workers, particularly artisans capable of supporting large-scale industrial projects. In response, youth from Outapi in the Omusati region began a five-day specialised welding training program at the Nakanyale Vocational Training Center on Monday. ...

Trump orders blockade of sanctioned’ Venezuela oil tankers
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Trump orders blockade of sanctioned’ Venezuela oil tankers

WASHINGTON – US president Donald Trump announced on Tuesday a blockade of “sanctioned oil vessels” heading to and leaving Venezuela, sharply escalating his pressure campaign against Caracas while issuing new demands for access to the country’s crude. The United States has for months been building a major military deployment in the Caribbean, with the stated...

Opinion – How turnaround strategies work
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Opinion – How turnaround strategies work

When a business hits distress, recovery is not about bold statements, but about disciplined, practical action. In previous articles, we explored how business turnaround begins, with early warning signs, structured planning, and clear collaboration. But what happens after the plan is agreed? That is when recovery truly begins. When a business is in distress, time,...

African Stars will get back to its best soon – Elemu
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African Stars will get back to its best soon – Elemu

African Stars Football Club assistant coach Agnus Elemu has attributed the team’s inconsistent form this season to a spate of injuries to key players but remains confident that the defending champions will soon return to their best. The Namibia Premier Football League title holders have struggled to replicate the dominance they displayed during the 2024/25...

Namibia Rugby Institute on the horizon
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Namibia Rugby Institute on the horizon

Hilma Nalupe The Namibia Rugby Union (NRU), in partnership with Donald Neilon and UXi Sport, announced on Tuesday afternoon the Namibia Rugby Institute, a first-of-its-kind in Namibia. The institute, slated to launch in February next year, aims to advance high-performance rugby, education, and sustainable athlete development in Namibia. The institute will be designed to support...