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Baster Kaptein dispute appeal dismissed 
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Baster Kaptein dispute appeal dismissed 

Iuze Mukube  The Supreme Court of Namibia has dismissed an appeal lodged by a candidate to supersede a decision of the High Court that declined to set aside the election of the Kaptein of the Rehoboth Baster community held on 24 April.  The appeal was dismissed in the appeal court on Monday. Renault van Wyk,...

Vadinkantu womoOutjo kavavahundilire varuganesa yimaliwa vana vatumbwidire 
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Vadinkantu womoOutjo kavavahundilire varuganesa yimaliwa vana vatumbwidire 

Outjo- nguuru gomukunda Kunene, Vipuakuje Muharukua , nkera kahundilire vadinkantu vatunga moOutjo varuganese mpito ezi linaretesapo epangero mokuvatera vadinkantu vetu. Muharukua katente nonkango edi posiruwo sepongo kavakere nalyo mokulipa nombudi kuhamena yimaliwa eyi vana tambesere yivatere vadinkantu, epongio eli kalikereko po Etoshaport mosara zonkarapamwe. moOutjo. ‘’ Esi kuna kara nye sinka setu tutare asi vadinkantu...

Norway postpones deep sea mining for four years 
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Norway postpones deep sea mining for four years 

OSLO – Norway yesterday postponed the first licences to permit deep-sea mining in its Arctic waters for four years, a delay environmentalists hope signals the “nail in the coffin” of the plans.  The country was the first in Europe aiming to commence the practice in its waters, but following thorny negotiations, Norway’s minority Labour government...

Opinion – A thoughtful approach to buying a car 
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Opinion – A thoughtful approach to buying a car 

Buying a car is far more than a pivotal life decision that blends emotion with financial strategy. Whether you are acquiring your first vehicle or upgrading to meet evolving needs, the process demands the same rigour and foresight as any significant investment. The most successful buyers approach this journey with clarity of purpose, discipline, and...

Nam health sector lacks medical practitioners
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Nam health sector lacks medical practitioners

Lahja Nashuuta Namibia’s healthcare system is struggling with a serious shortage of medical workers across almost every field, with more specialised fields struggling the most.  The country has only one anesthesiologist, one neurosurgeon, one medical oncologist, and one infectious disease specialist. There are also only one or two specialists in fields such as nuclear medicine...

Luvindao kahundilire asi gutudame twahakara noutjire womukisa guna homoka 
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Luvindao kahundilire asi gutudame twahakara noutjire womukisa guna homoka 

Ministera goukanguki noukali nawa Dr. Esperance Luvindao kahundilire vatungimo asi gutu dame, yimo vana kutanta wouministeli zoukanguki, kuna kutuhundira tukwate nomutjima, siruwo oso tuna kugwana mbatero kuvakwetu yipo tuture nayinye eyi melikwanmo mokukumburura kokambumburu aka monomukunda detu nadinye murongo nane.  Age kageve mbudi ezi moutano apa nye kageve asi Namibia kupi ana sikamene kweyi youkanguki,...

Veterans’ dependants petition MoD 
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Veterans’ dependants petition MoD 

The Association of Dependants of Namibia’s Veterans staged a demonstration at the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs offices in Windhoek on Tuesday, demanding an official response to a petition submitted three months ago.  The petition calls for the implementation of legislative amendments that would grant dependants of both living and deceased veterans access to...

Opinion – Starlink: An opportunity or Illusion? 
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Opinion – Starlink: An opportunity or Illusion? 

The recent publication of Starlink’s licence application in the Government Gazette marks another major step in the long-running debate over satellite internet in Namibia.  For many citizens, particularly those in remote areas, the news has been met with excitement and renewed hope. Across the country, communities continue to struggle with weak or unreliable connectivity, and...

UN decries Uganda crackdown ahead of vote 
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UN decries Uganda crackdown ahead of vote 

GENEVA – The United Nations yesterday deplored an intensifying crackdown on the opposition and media in Uganda ahead of next month’s general election, urging impartial investigations into alleged arbitrary arrests, disappearances and “torture.”  The UN rights office highlighted “credible reports” indicating that at least 550 people, including members and supporters of the main opposition National...

Indonesia, Namibia deepen weave cultural ties 
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Indonesia, Namibia deepen weave cultural ties 

Matheus David  The University of Namibia’s Khomasdal campus became a hub of colour, culture and creativity last week as Namibia and Indonesia strengthened their long-standing partnership through the official opening of the Indonesia Weaving Workshop.  The initiative brings together artisans, students and lecturers to learn traditional Indonesian weaving skills while exploring Namibia’s own rich creative...