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Indonesian Colours at NTN …Culture meets heritage. 
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Indonesian Colours at NTN …Culture meets heritage. 

Heather Erdmann The National Theatre of Namibia (NTN) was packed to the rafters, with the young and old celebrating the Nam-Indonesian culture on Thursday evening.  The show promised and met everyone’s expectations. Within the Land of the Brave, the audience was taken across the globe with song and dance by Indonesian artists and it was...

OPINION – Redefining global advocacy
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OPINION – Redefining global advocacy

Namibia’s active participation at this year’s United Nations General Assembly and Summit of the Future highlighted the country’s role on the global stage. From the High-Level Panel Discussion on “Empowering the Youth for a Sustainable Future”, to Namibia co-hosting the Summit of the Future alongside Germany, and President Nangolo Mbumba delivering his maiden and final...

OPINION – How to ensure child online protection in the digital age 
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OPINION – How to ensure child online protection in the digital age 

In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, the internet has become an integral part of our daily lives, offering enormous opportunities for learning, connection and entertainment. For children, the digital world opens doors to endless possibilities, from educational resources to social interactions. However, with these opportunities come significant risks. As children spend more time online, they become...

Omusati uncles ‘rape’ niece (12) 
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Omusati uncles ‘rape’ niece (12) 

OSHAKATI – A 12-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her uncles aged 28 and 36 at Iilambo village in the Okahao constituency of Omusati region. The Namibian Police Force ‘sregional commander for Omusati, Commissioner Ismael Basson, told Nampa on Saturday the alleged incident took place on a number of occasions at unknown dates this year....

Former RP leaders’ struggle continues
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Former RP leaders’ struggle continues

Iuze Mukube In a dramatic turn of events, the Republican Party’s vice president and secretary general have taken their grievances to court, claiming they were unceremoniously expelled from the party’s executive meeting without any misconduct. This was further escalated as George Smieer and Marcus Serafie were allegedly removed from the nominee list for the National...

‘Paradigm shift crucial in child marriage fight’
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‘Paradigm shift crucial in child marriage fight’

Former First Lady of Namibia and United Nations and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) advocate, Monica Geingos says changing public opinion is just as crucial as changing the law regarding child marriage. She noted this in a social media post, following her attendance of the high-level dinner on the Prohibition of Child Marriage in Sierra Leone,...

Mbumba concludes working visit in USA
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Mbumba concludes working visit in USA

President Nangolo Mbumba arrived back in Namibia from New York, United States on Saturday, where he participated in the just-ended 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The 79th Session of the UNGA took place from 19 to 26 September 2024 under the theme ‘Leaving no one behind: acting together for the advancement...

‘Power of education’:  Geingob immortalised at AAI gala 
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‘Power of education’:  Geingob immortalised at AAI gala 

Former First Lady of Namibia, Monica Geingos, reminisced on late president Hage Geingob’s strong belief in education during the Africa-America Institute’s (AAI)) 40th Annual Awards Gala, which took place recently. Geingos noted this in a social media post on Wednesday, following the event that paid tribute to the late president by honouring him as a...

Legare Stadium closure welcomed 
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Legare Stadium closure welcomed 

Zebaldt Ngaruka  The Gobabis Municipality’s decision to close the only Omaheke Sports Complex has been accepted by various stakeholders.  The two football pitches at the complex are in a shabby state, and thus left the municipality with no other options but to close it, and enable the field to rehabilitate. One of the stakeholders, the...

Ovanyasha otave shi endifa nawa mOhangwena 
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Ovanyasha otave shi endifa nawa mOhangwena 

Auleria Wakudumo OHANGWENA – Dimwe domeeproyeka dovanyasha moshitukulwa shaHangwena, dali da pewa oimaliwa kepangelo okupitila mouministeli womaudano noipambele yovanyasha otadi shi endifa nawa. Eeproyeka oda kwatela mo okufoloma nokutunga, ounafaalama,okuxwikila nokulonga noipilangi.   Pefimbo okakomitee koNational Council Standing Committee kelile po oipambele yelongo, oudindoli, oikwamalungula neeproyeka dovanyasha oka mona nghene ovanyasha moshitukulwa tave shi endifa. ...