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Easter open tourney starting tomorrow 
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Easter open tourney starting tomorrow 

Zebaldt Ngaruka A fierce battle is expected at the Easter Open tournament, with 35 football teams competing for top honours at 8ste Laan’s Mokuti sports field in the capital.  The inaugural football competition under the auspices of ‘Do Your Work Promotions’ is aimed at keeping youth busy during the Easter weekend.  Bethold Katjimune, the competition...

Khorixas painter calls for support towards arts
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Khorixas painter calls for support towards arts

Dalene Kooper Karl Namaseb, a 29-year-old painter who began painting in grade five, earns little to nothing from his artwork but continues to pursue his passion. Drawing inspiration from his father, who was also a painter, Namaseb discovered his calling through art, stating that art is a means through which he expresses himself and connects...

Ombwaneno, ombazu nounane womitanda oovipaturure koruyaveze rOvaherero 
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Ombwaneno, ombazu nounane womitanda oovipaturure koruyaveze rOvaherero 

Pauline Diamond  Indjii oondaze yotjikoro notjivara ndja putuka mombongarero ondenga ondwirise yorutu romitanda vyOvaherero mOtjauana ndja haamene otjikando otjitenga mOmahalapye tja Tjauana Oroviungura ndazuko. Ombepo yombwaneno noutongatima wombazu ondjaa ihinge pombongarero indji pupari ovanane votjiwaņa, ovakuru vatjo nawina omitanda mouparanga worukondua rwa Tjauana ovandu avehe muvari nondando imwe uriri ndjiri okunyomona ombwaneno nokutuna ohani ndjiri...

Opinion – Turning 2026 budget into inclusive growth catalyst
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Opinion – Turning 2026 budget into inclusive growth catalyst

The national budget is not just an economic document but also an indicator of the country’s aspirations and vision for the future. As Namibia announces its new budget, people are asking themselves an important question: Will this budget just keep our economy going, or will it change our economy? In an environment characterised by global...

Opinion – Cape Fria: A vision for development or a question of trust
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Opinion – Cape Fria: A vision for development or a question of trust

As a young person from the Kunene region and a member of the Kakurukouye Traditional Authority, where the proposed smart city is to be developed, I find myself reflecting deeply on the ongoing discussions surrounding Cape Fria. After listening to the recent interview of Chief Vemuii Tjambiru on The Agenda, I gained a clearer understanding...

Nam’s stage, screen stars shine …theatre, film awards celebrate African storytelling
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Nam’s stage, screen stars shine …theatre, film awards celebrate African storytelling

Monika Amunyela  After a six-year hiatus, the Namibia Theatre and Film Awards returned to celebrate the country’s creative talent. The lively night showcased Namibia’s talent in films such as ‘Speel Aan’ and ‘Naked Spaces’, emerging as some of the major winners. ‘Speel Aan’ won five awards for best female actor (Hazel Hinda), best male actor...

Tjivikua’s Corner – Reparations: Confronting 1904-1908 genocide
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Tjivikua’s Corner – Reparations: Confronting 1904-1908 genocide

Reparations are meant to acknowledge and repair the causes and consequences of damages, human rights violations, wars, or genocide.  Material reparations, therefore, refer to tangible, economic, or physical measures provided to victims, communities, or nations to redress past wrongs.  Unlike symbolic reparations, such as apologies or monuments, material reparations involve measurable assets or services intended...

Omaze yaeta ongurunguse 
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Omaze yaeta ongurunguse 

Heather Erdmann  Oritjavari otupa tjiva twa Tjomuise twe rihakere kovandu mbu ma verarakana omaze tjinga ovature ava keurire potuveze two ma pakerero womaze womomatemba okupakera omatemba wawo ngunda oprysa yomaze aihiya yeruruka no N$2.50 mo riÞera momurongo nambari youÞuku wa Ritjavari utaukire Oritjatatu.  Onew Era yaya takanene potuveze pekepeke two ma pakerero womaze motjihuro ohongora....

Vevari vovaÞuta va pwikire Ozondora o-350,000 mo vinamwinvo vyo mbindu
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Vevari vovaÞuta va pwikire Ozondora o-350,000 mo vinamwinvo vyo mbindu

Zebaldt Ngaruka  OvaÞuta vevari ovakandjira mehi ra kangamwa morukondwa rwa Maheke va twimisa oruuuma motjitamba tjovinamwinyo no ku pwikira nomasa moku wpisa ombindu tjeri otjina otjipe kovatuta ovaute mbeniondando yo ku weza ondengu korutumbo rwavo.  Katjisupi, povandisa mOtjomuise, Kuhepa Marenga wOututa wObrahmana yOmbindu wa Karima, na Wolle Mbaisa wOututa tjingewo wObrahmana yOmbindu wa Wollle varaisire...