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CoW, NAC to partner on airport safety
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CoW, NAC to partner on airport safety

Lahja Nashuuta  The City of Windhoek (CoW) has endorsed a proposal for the city to enter a  Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Namibia Airports Company (NAC) on effective emergency management system and aerodrome safety at Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA) and Eros Airport. The mayor of City of Windhoek, Queen Kamati, made an announcement...

Dordabis: Forced to pay N$600 to bury relatives …community still waiting for promised land
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Dordabis: Forced to pay N$600 to bury relatives …community still waiting for promised land

Lahja Nashuuta Windhoek Rural Constituency councillor Pieter Adams has reminded the government that the Dordabis community is still waiting for a farm promised by the State.  The land promise was made to cater for a community of around 3 000 people who currently reside on a cramped 10-hectare piece of land.  The affected community is...

Analysts weigh in on impact of Young Turks… as youth dominate party lists 
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Analysts weigh in on impact of Young Turks… as youth dominate party lists 

Rudolf Gaiseb Winds of change are blowing across the Namibian political landscape as young people dominate most parliamentary lists after different political parties held their electoral colleges this year. In essence, it means more young people could potentially represent their parties in the National Assembly (NA) for the next five years, and possibly beyond. In...

A uva nayi komambandameko gopapolitika
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A uva nayi komambandameko gopapolitika

Charles Ndeumane OSHAKATI – Omuleli gwaanyasha oshowo omunashipundi gwongundu yo-IPC moshitopolwa shaShana Michael Mwashindange okwa indile aaleli yoongundu dhopapolitika opo ya kumagidhe aayambidhidhi yawo ya yande omaipumomumwe naayambidhidhi yoongundu dhilwe. Mwashindange ndhika okwe dhi popi pethimbo lyoshigongi shoka sha ningwa kokomisi yomahogololo (ECN) mOshakati uunambo.  “Aayambidhidhi yoongundu dhimwe dhopapolitika otaya ulike kutya ngiika oye na...

NamWater a yandja omambo keefikola 12 mOhangwena 
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NamWater a yandja omambo keefikola 12 mOhangwena 

Auleria Wakudumo  Ehangano lokuandjaneka omeva moshilongo, NamWater ola yandja omambo ongushu yoN$240 702, keefikola di li 12 moshitukulwa shaHangwena. Eshi osha ningilwa koKaupumhote Nghituwamhata Combined School, moshikandjo shaEenhana, mEtitatux.  Omukulunhuwiliki waNamWater Abraham Nehemia okwa holola kutya NamWater ota twikile okuyandja omakwafo koshiwana okupitila moipambele yehongo.  “Ohatu twikile nokuwanifa po omaudaneko moshiwana, a pamba omhangela yetu nomangela...

Anyolo readies for Miss Universe
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Anyolo readies for Miss Universe

Kavetja Ngaizuvare Miss Namibia Prisca Anyolo is diligently preparing to represent her nation on the international platform at the upcoming Miss Universe pageant in Mexico this November. In a recent interview with VIBEZ!, the reigning queen shared the significant impact that her role has had on her life.  “On a personal level, it has instilled...

Opinion – Unpacking NNN’s leadership vision for Namibia 
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Opinion – Unpacking NNN’s leadership vision for Namibia 

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (NNN) has served in various leadership positions and demonstrated her dedication to the Namibian nation.  Her leadership vision is forward-looking and centred on a social-economic developmental model, grounded in five key principles: pragmatism, integrity, accountability, meritocracy and inclusivity. She aims to build on her predecessors’ legacy with creativity and innovation while promoting these...

Opinion – Eligibility requirements of lending institutions and investors
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Opinion – Eligibility requirements of lending institutions and investors

Lending institutions and investors are powerful sources of financing that start-ups and existing businesses could use to secure business upgrading capital.  However, some businesses fail to meet certain strict criteria, including critical assessments lending institutions put on the ability of the business to repay the loan.  Pointing an eye on how the loan will benefit...

Opinion – Reducing overcrowding in police cells 
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Opinion – Reducing overcrowding in police cells 

This article attempts to address the perennial problem of overcrowded holding cells at police stations.  Detention cells at police stations are originally designed to keep arrested persons in custody, pending a first appearance before a magistrate or judicial officer. Consequently, the holding capacity of police cells is relatively small, ranging between 20 and 211 cells. Currently,...