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lo!Nknongo ta kufa ovanyanyamaulu konima yefiya mOkongo 
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lo!Nknongo ta kufa ovanyanyamaulu konima yefiya mOkongo 

Auleria Wakudumo  Endiki lo!Nknongo momukunda Ongula yaNetanga moshitukulwa shaHangwena ola patululila omivelo ovanyasha ovo ve li konima yefiya okudja koitukulwa ya yooloka. Ovanyasha otava pewa ehongo nowino moilonga yokomake osho yo oilonga yokuyandja ekwafo lopombada mokulonga meekefe.  Endiki eli ola tulwa moilonga odula ya dja ko okudja koshitayi tashi ifanwa oHomestead Skills and Technical Education...

Opinion – Voting age debate should proceed with caution 
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Opinion – Voting age debate should proceed with caution 

Over recent weeks, a motion was tabled in Namibia’s National Assembly proposing to lower the minimum voting age from 18 to 16 years. While the idea may appear progressive and inclusive, closer examination reveals significant constitutional, developmental, social, and political implications that must not be overlooked for the sake of expediency.  The Namibian Constitution, as...

Opinion –  Global Aircraft Record Sharing: A Life-Saving Move 
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Opinion –  Global Aircraft Record Sharing: A Life-Saving Move 

We have failproof early-warning systems for natural disasters such as typhoons, hurricanes, tsunamis, earthquakes, tornadoes, and volcanic eruptions.  Satellites and advanced monitoring technologies allow us to take timely precautions and avert potential tragedies.  Travelling by airplane is widely regarded as one of the safest modes of transportation.  Aviation is heavily regulated worldwide, with strict safety...

Opinion – Rebuilding financial health after a default 
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Opinion – Rebuilding financial health after a default 

Rebuilding financial health after a default, primarily once a judgment has been obtained or assets have been repossessed and auctioned, can be daunting but achievable.  With the right strategies and commitment, individuals and small businesses can recover, enhance their credit scores, and regain trust with financial institutions.  The following are a few hints and tips...

A caterer’s rise … serving her way to employment creation
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A caterer’s rise … serving her way to employment creation

Pinehas K Pinehas 24-year-old young entrepreneur Anna Ndapewa Nghishiiko decided not to let her culinary, planning and logistical skills go unused. She dared to try the entrepreneurship space and established her own food catering business, following her love for cooking and servicing people. “I enjoyed preparing meals for family and friends, and over time, I...

New hope at !Nknongo College ….Ngurare hails inclusive education
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New hope at !Nknongo College ….Ngurare hails inclusive education

Auleria Wakudumo Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has applauded the leadership of !Nknongo Community College for providing access to education for marginalised youth. !Nknongo Community College in Okongo, together with its sister institution, the Skills and Technical Education Academy (HSTEA) in Ongula yaNetanga village in  the Ohangwena region, are among Namibia’s first academic institutions to focus...

Boma, Unbroken Promises victors at Back2Basics 
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Boma, Unbroken Promises victors at Back2Basics 

Zebalt Ngaruka  Racehorses Boma from Harambee Sports Club (HSC) and Unbroken Promises of Eamon Freygang won the main races at the Back2Basics race held at the Gobabis turf in the Omaheke Region on Saturday.  The distance of 2 000 metres was the main plate of the competition for both Nambred and Thoroughbred categories.  HSC’s Boma...

Namibia leads Africa in decolonising One Health  …integrates institutions and communities to strengthen ownership 
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Namibia leads Africa in decolonising One Health  …integrates institutions and communities to strengthen ownership 

Rudolf Gaiseb  LUSAKA – Associate Dean of the School of Agriculture and Fisheries Sciences at the University of Namibia, Simon Angombe, said Namibia has launched a five-year Tripartite One Health National Strategy to address the country’s vulnerability to zoonotic diseases.  Speaking at the Africa Biennial Biosciences Communication symposium that took place 26 to 28 August...

We prepared well – Kahuure 
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We prepared well – Kahuure 

Zebaldt Ngaruka  Otjinene team manager Brix Kahuure has credited discipline, commitment, and early preparation for their dominant performance at the recently concluded VRK All-Stars tournament held in Windhoek.  Hosted by the Namibia Rural Sports Development Federation at Khomasdal Stadium, Otjinene clinched both the football and netball titles, asserting their dominance across the board.  Speaking to...

Namibian bass anglers cast for glory on world stage 
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Namibian bass anglers cast for glory on world stage 

Hilma Nalupe  When most Namibians think of sport, football, rugby, or athletics usually come to mind. But this week, a small group of dedicated anglers is making history on the international stage, representing Namibia at the XIX Black Bass World Championships in South Africa. Bass angling is a boat-based sport where only bass are targeted...