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Ovengi va yoroka punomuhonge Pura
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Ovengi va yoroka punomuhonge Pura

Ozombongo kanḓu mo hungire eye otjomundu wongamburiro na umwe wovandu ohongora mehika rozombongo zotukwise. Omurari wondjivisiro ombaranga ape kape na umwe wovaisane wa serwe pehi ngahino pendje nomuiisane ohongorahongora muwo Uzera Kariko eye ngwa hindire wokehi ye Ihaṋa Mbaha okumukuramenapo.  Tjinga aya ri omayuva womasuviro womahore oyetjavari komasenina oo Kariko na Vemutonda Kazongominja, wina ngu...

Ovaherero nOvambanderu ma ve haama ombura aihe 
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Ovaherero nOvambanderu ma ve haama ombura aihe 

“Pozonḓonḓu za Mbapirona, imbo opu tuahaama na turire….imbo opu vetu tuara momapando na ve tuningire okuveimburira rimue reimburiro ra Ziiona.” Tjivatezere omakuruhungi tjinene otutjindo twao, Ovaherero nOvambanderu vazuvakere ayo mavetja nao otja ke raa indi oritja 137. Tjinga mokuteza no ku zemburuka no kusesura otutjindo tuao oto atuhina tua pukasanene no hangauti oyo mu va...

Nandi-Ndaitwah ngaṱakamise oku ritupukira nOtjiṱiro Otjindjandja! 
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Nandi-Ndaitwah ngaṱakamise oku ritupukira nOtjiṱiro Otjindjandja! 

Tja ire atji puratene ongukutu yohoromende okutwa momaunguriro Onḓuvasaneno yaPamwe, Ojoint Declaration (OJD) nu nokuhina okuhungirira kOJD tjazumba atji twa kotjitiha onguramene yatjo atji tanauka ombongarero ai yanderembo. Otjimbumba tjozombara za Kandjoze tji tja hakayenene nOperesindenda Onongo Nangolo Mbumba nowokehi ye, Omutjuṋikwa Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah ngwa kuramene okurira otjiuru tjehi otjiveke tji matji yende. Otjikara tjokati...

Symphony Orchestra concert returns
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Symphony Orchestra concert returns

In celebrating Namibia’s 35th independence anniversary and the swearing-in of the country’s first female president, the Namibian National Symphony Orchestra Concert is set to make a return.  The concert, which was last held in 2022, is slated for 19 and 22 March at the National Theatre of Namibia (NTN).  The musical showcase will be conducted by...

Mavutu Conversations – Compliments to the New Year
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Mavutu Conversations – Compliments to the New Year

Some of you have probably been wondering where the column for Mavutu Conversations is.  Well, we are back, and this year, we are bringing more challenging conversations to your doorsteps. While you might wonder why we are only starting in March, well, I figured why not have a sitdown in the month which celebrates us...

Engelbrecht’s journey of growth, empowerment
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Engelbrecht’s journey of growth, empowerment

Elaine Engelbrecht, who was crowned Miss Teen 2024 in Lüderitz, has reached a significant point in her journey, becoming not only a beauty queen but also a champion of personal growth and community enhancement. Sharing insights into her journey, Engelbrecht said being crowned Miss Teen Namibia 2024 has been a life-changing experience.  It has given...

Musical festivals: The wind beneath artists, economy
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Musical festivals: The wind beneath artists, economy

Namibia has experienced a notable increase in the popularity and success of music, as well as cultural and youth festivals in recent years.  Each of these events contributes to the support of local talent, the promotion of small businesses and celebration of the nation’s rich cultural heritage.  Spanning from vibrant urban areas to serene rural...

Fish Trust improves efficiency by eliminating waste …aims for targeted intervention to alter red meat culture 
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Fish Trust improves efficiency by eliminating waste …aims for targeted intervention to alter red meat culture 

The Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust (NFCPT) operates 18 shops in 17 towns covering the 14 regions of the country. This operation is bolstered by two takeaway locations in Swakopmund and Ongwediva that serve as retail points for high-quality and reasonably priced frozen fish and fish products.  The Trust, established in 2001, is tasked with...

SA’s revised budget gets booed despite smaller tax hike
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SA’s revised budget gets booed despite smaller tax hike

CAPE TOWN – South Africa’s finance minister on Wednesday unveiled a budget with a smaller increase in value-added tax than previously proposed, but it was immediately rejected by a key party in the unity government. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana presented the revised budget to parliament three weeks after his first version was withheld at the...

US trading partners hit back on steel, aluminium tariffs
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US trading partners hit back on steel, aluminium tariffs

WASHINGTON – Major US trading partners announced countermeasures on Wednesday after Donald Trump’s blanket tariffs on steel and aluminium imports took effect, prompting the president to vow a further response. The steep 25%  levies contained no exemptions despite countries’ efforts to avert them, marking an expansion from Trump’s recent duties on Canada, Mexico and China...