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Okahandja’s conflicting realities 
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Okahandja’s conflicting realities 

Aletta Shikololo Rudolf Gaiseb OKAHANDJA – Residents of Okahandja’s Ekunde and Five-Rand informal settlements on the town’s outskirts have shot down council’s assertions that it has tackled most challenges in their area. The Okahandja municipality has said it has done its best to tackle challenges in the town’s informal settlements, where residents have complained of...

Namibians open hearts, wallets to Lukato
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Namibians open hearts, wallets to Lukato

Auleria Wakudumo  Namibia Democratic Party (NDP) leader Martin Lukato has won the hearts of Namibians following his party’s historic win of a single seat in parliament. Recently, Namibians from all corners of the country have rallied together to raise funds to make sure the NDP president’s transition to the August House becomes a smooth one....

Police officer missing for a year
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Police officer missing for a year

ONGWEDIVA– A police officer from Oshakati, Kornelius Nghitewapo (44), has been missing since 2023, with efforts to locate him proving futile. His brother Junias Nghitewapo confirmed that Kornelius was last seen on 29 December 2023 at Oshakati.  Kornelius is from Omundudu village in the Ohangwena region. He was last seen at his lodging in Oshakati....

Festive season claims 80 lives 
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Festive season claims 80 lives 

ONGWEDIVA – A total of 80 people lost their lives in road accidents since 15 November 2024, official reports have revealed.  According to statistics released by the Namibian Police, as of 15 November to 5 January, a total of 472 motor vehicle accidents and 918 injuries were recorded, which consequently resulted in 80 people losing...

Namibia monitoring HMPV outbreak in China 
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Namibia monitoring HMPV outbreak in China 

WINDHOEK – Executive Director in the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), Ben Nangombe has said Namibia is closely monitoring the outbreak of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in northern China and called on the public to remain calm.  Speaking to Nampa Yesterday, Nangombe said the ministry is closely monitoring the outbreak and would at...

Namibia-Cuba ties grow in leaps and bounds  …as Caribbean nation marks revolution anniversary 
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Namibia-Cuba ties grow in leaps and bounds  …as Caribbean nation marks revolution anniversary 

 Maggy Thomas  Eight Cuban doctors arrived in Namibia late last year, increasing the total number of Cuban medical specialists in the country to 98.  Their arrival is aimed at alleviating the shortage of medical staff in Namibia, particularly in underserved areas.  The new specialists have expertise in various fields, including internal medicine, neurosurgery, intensive care,...

Fatal shooting costs police, NDF N$1.3m 
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Fatal shooting costs police, NDF N$1.3m 

RUNDU – The family of a police shooting victim, Joseph Kautjingu Ndondji, who was shot dead on 3 March 2023 during a joint police operation, have successfully sued the authorities for N$ 1.3 million.  They were represented by Rundu-based lawyer Bernhard Tjatjara. Initially, the family sued for N$3 million for the maintenance and support of...

Neco Williams relishing Forest’s ‘special’ clash with Liverpool 
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Neco Williams relishing Forest’s ‘special’ clash with Liverpool 

NOTTINGHAM Forest defender Neco Williams knows how “special” next week’s Premier League game against Liverpool will be.  Forest extended their winning streak to six games with a 3-0 triumph at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday evening, with goals from Morgan Gibbs-White, Chris Wood and Taiwo Awoniyi opening the door for a surprise title challenge.  That moved...

Tse Ya Kuku triumph at Okapya tourney
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Tse Ya Kuku triumph at Okapya tourney

The excitement at the 2024 Okapya Annual Soccer Tournament reached new heights as Tse Ya Kuku FC emerged victorious after a hard-fought battle, defeating Omandindi FC 1-0 in a thrilling final held at Eleven Morning Star Soccer Field on 29 December 2024.  This victory marks a historic achievement for Tse Ya Kuku, claiming their third...

AmaZulu secures Kambindu’s signature
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AmaZulu secures Kambindu’s signature

IN a significant move to strengthen their attacking options, AmaZulu FC has reached an agreement with Chippa United to sign Namibian striker Elmo Kambindu.  The deal is expected to provide a much-needed boost to AmaZulu’s frontline as they continue to grapple with scoring issues.  Kambindu (31) has built a solid reputation as a dynamic and...