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MTC launches 5G, assures public safety
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MTC launches 5G, assures public safety

Auleria Wakudumo  ONGWEDIVA – The Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) has officially launched 5G in Namibia, becoming the first network operator to introduce the next generation technology in the country.  While unveiling the service at the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair, MTC moved to allay public concerns by assuring that 5G is safe and scientifically tested, addressing...

US tariffs on Indian goods double to 50% 
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US tariffs on Indian goods double to 50% 

WASHINGTON – US tariffs of 50% took effect yesterday on many Indian products, doubling an existing duty as president Donald Trump sought to punish New Delhi for buying Russian oil. India has criticised the levies as “unfair, unjustified and unreasonable”, with its export body calling on yesterday for government intervention to assuage fears of heavy...

Theofelus wants more land for network expansion
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Theofelus wants more land for network expansion

RUNDU – Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, has called on the leadership of the Kavango East region to provide land for network operators to support the expansion of telecommunications infrastructure. Speaking on Monday during a meeting with regional leaders focused on ICT development, Theofelus emphasised that a lack of accessible land is...

NNN hail road infrastructure development
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NNN hail road infrastructure development

KATIMA MULILO – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Tuesday commended the expansion of road infrastructure in the Zambezi region, describing it as a clear demonstration of Namibia’s progress since independence.Speaking at the Heroes’ Day commemoration at the Katima Mulilo Sports Stadium, she said the construction of tarred roads linking Katima Mulilo to neighbouring countries was an...

Africa’s research, development underfunded
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Africa’s research, development underfunded

Rudolf Gaiseb LUSAKA, ZAMBIA – Africa’s research and development (R&D) financial investment averages 0.5%, which has negatively affected the continent’s biosciences sector.  The latest data, as illustrated by the former Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism in Tanzania, Jummane Maghembe, highlights countries such as Nigeria, Kenya, Ethiopia, Angola and even Tanzania, which have a low...

African Stars vs Chula Chula game cancelled
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African Stars vs Chula Chula game cancelled

Hilma Nalupe The fundraising match between African Stars and Eeshoke Chula Chula, which was scheduled for Sunday in Windhoek, has been cancelled. This was announced by the Brave Warriors World Cup campaign committee this week.  The fixture was expected to be one of the campaign’s highlights, drawing supporters of both clubs for a good cause. ...

Drug bust, robberies dominate crime report
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Drug bust, robberies dominate crime report

Matheus David A wave of crime, drug busts and tragic incidents rocked several regions over the last weekend, leaving families in mourning and police with a heavy caseload. In Walvis Bay, Hage Geingob Street, it is alleged that the suspect broke into a 48-year-old Namibian female’s house, beat her, tied her up and stole two...

Namibia back in Davis Cup World Group II
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Namibia back in Davis Cup World Group II

Hilma Nalupe  The Namibian men’s tennis team has made history once again by securing promotion to the Davis Cup World Group II. This marks a milestone for the country’s growing tennis ambitions. Team coach Gerrie Dippenaar, who has been at the helm of the squad, described the moment as a deeply personal triumph.  “It’s really...

Racing thrills at Gallina Motocross Park
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Racing thrills at Gallina Motocross Park

Hilma Nalupe  The sixth round of the Namibian Motocross Championship roared to life at Gallina Motocross Park in Windhoek over the weekend, once again proving that the sport is one of the most far-reaching in the country. Unlike many sporting codes that remain centralised in the capital, motocross makes a deliberate effort to share the...