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ǀKhurub: Algeriab ge Namibiaba huiba nî mā
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ǀKhurub: Algeriab ge Namibiaba huiba nî mā

Algeriab di !Hūǂnûǁkhaeba-aob Namibiab ǁgab, Andelkrim Diafi ge ge ǂanǂan, ǁîb !hūb nî marisihuiba Namibiaba māsa, nē ai!gûgaru ǀkhurub mâsiba oe-ams ase ge dīhe ǂgans ai.  Nē mîmâis ge Algeriab 70ǁî kurixas ǁâudīb ǀAeǁgams !nâ ge ǂoa ge wekheb !nâ gere tsēdīheb tawa ge ǂhaitsi kaihe. Diafi gere mîsa !oa i ge ǁnā ǀkhamasa !gaeǁares...

Haimbala shines in The Philippines
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Haimbala shines in The Philippines

Miss Earth Namibia 2024, Albertina Haimbala, made remarkable progress at the Miss Earth Universe by making it to the top 12, competing with more than 70 other pageant queens for the crown. Also known as Tina among her friends and supporters, the marketing student said she would not have reached that level in the competition...

Botswana’s Boko hits ground running
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Botswana’s Boko hits ground running

African leaders descended on Gaborone last Friday to witness with excitement as advocate Duma Gideon Boko took over the reigns as Botswana’s sixth president, ending the leadership grip by the Botswana Democratic Party after 58 years. President Nangolo Mbumba and official opposition leader McHenry Venaani wereamong the attendees. The lawyer from the Umbrella for Democratic...

Namibia films on the rise … Lubinda to premiere on kykNet
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Namibia films on the rise … Lubinda to premiere on kykNet

Despite the usual and several challenges in filmmaking in Namibia, actor Harmony Ahalwa strongly believes the industry is on the rise. Creatives have to do what it takes to be at the top, as there are tonnes of talent and potential. He plays the antagonist role of Pikes in Lubinda, a locally produced film that...

Drought: Algeria to lend Namibia helping hand 
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Drought: Algeria to lend Namibia helping hand 

Algeria’s ambassador to Namibia Abdelkrim Diaf has announced that his country will provide financial support to Namibia to address the ongoing drought crisis.  This commitment was revealed during the celebration of Algeria’s 70th Revolution anniversary, held in Windhoek this week. Diaf stated that the strong ties between the two sister countries have prompted president Abdelmadjid...

The nine lives of Donald Trump
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The nine lives of Donald Trump

Like the proverbial cat, Donald Trump has nine lives.  From an avalanche of lawsuits, convictions, persecutions and even an attempt on his life on 13 July while addressing a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, which killed one rallygoer and wounded two others, Trump triumphed. His win in Tuesday’s presidential election against vice-president Kamala Harris comes on...

Govt constructs clinics to improve healthcare delivery
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Govt constructs clinics to improve healthcare delivery

The establishment of clinics is part of government’s drive to expand and improve access to healthcare services, and to demonstrate commitment to realising the goals of Universal Health Coverage, says health minister Kalumbi Shangula. The construction of health facilities such as the Malengalenga Clinic ensures that patients and clients do not walk long distances to...

Namibia records 28 malaria deaths in 2024
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Namibia records 28 malaria deaths in 2024

The health ministry says the country recorded 28 deaths from 12 286 malaria cases in 2024 with the Zambezi, Ohangwena, Kavango East, Kavango West and Oshikoto regions reporting the highest number of incidents.  Minister of Health and Social Services Kalumbi Shangula said four of the deaths were from Zambezi. Malaria is endemic in 10 out...

Hatika recognises volunteers
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Hatika recognises volunteers

Recently, the Hatika Adult Education Centre (HAEC) hosted its annual Appreciation Dinner, a heartfelt evening dedicated to the remarkable volunteers who give their time, skills and compassion to support the centre’s adult learners. Situated in the heart of Goreangab, HAEC was established in 2019, with the aim to offer language courses to adults and art...

Exploring and developing solutions for climate challenges
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Exploring and developing solutions for climate challenges

About 50 youth delegates from across the country participated in the Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) 2024 recently, and held discussions where they explored and developed solutions to Namibia’s climate challenges. Talking to Future Media, Jasper Kassoma, a member of the organising committee and youth delegate to COP29, said they want to mainstream contributors, and ensure that...