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Over 40 dead as Israel strikes humanitarian zone
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Over 40 dead as Israel strikes humanitarian zone

KHAN YUNIS – Gaza’s civil defence agency said a strike on a humanitarian zone in the southern city of Khan Yunis killed 40 people yesterday, with the Israeli army reporting that it hit a Hamas command centre.  Civil defence official Mohammed al-Mughair said that “40 martyrs and 60 injured” were recovered and taken to nearby...

Huawei unveils triple folding phone
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Huawei unveils triple folding phone

BEIJING – Chinese tech giant Huawei yesterday unveiled the world’s first triple-folding phone at more than three times the price of the newest iPhone, hours after its US competitor lifted the curtain on its own new handset built for AI.  The Mate XT was officially presented by Huawei executive Richard Yu at the firm’s headquarters...

EU scores billion euro wins against Apple, Google
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EU scores billion euro wins against Apple, Google

BRUSSELS – A top EU court yesterday delivered two major victories for Brussels by ruling against Apple and Google in separate legal sagas with billions of euros at play.  The decisions give a boost to the bloc’s outgoing competition chief, Margrethe Vestager, who had suffered a series of setbacks in EU courts against her decisions....

Uutoni lauds Outapi as shining example 
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Uutoni lauds Outapi as shining example 

Charles Ndeumane Minister of Urban and Rural Development Erastus Uutoni says he is losing patience with councillors fighting with one another. He was speaking at the handover of the Outapi Town Council services infrastructure.  He said they should instead be dedicating themselves to their responsibilities of providing services and fostering development in their towns and...

Strong policies needed for digital era – Theofelus… data protection, cybercrime bills near promulgation
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Strong policies needed for digital era – Theofelus… data protection, cybercrime bills near promulgation

Rudolf Gaiseb  For Namibia to thrive in a new digital era, digital transformation must not only adapt but must also build a strong, resilient framework, capable of enduring digital advancement.  This sentiment was shared on Monday by information and communication technology (ICT) minister Emma Theofelus.  Namibia is preparing to inevitably integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into various...

Opinion – A public call to support educational projects 
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Opinion – A public call to support educational projects 

Over the years, many schools have organised events to raise funds to finance projects that enhance learners’ educational experiences through infrastructure development.  These projects often include renovations and new constructions like school halls, laboratories, libraries, classrooms, hostels, and fences. One common fundraising method is hosting gala dinners.  However, the amounts raised at these events often...

Opinion – Enhancing academic excellence through active parenting
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Opinion – Enhancing academic excellence through active parenting

Parents are the greatest gifts from God to their young ones. They shower their blessings, unconditional love, and affection towards their children. Parents play a vital role in shaping and moulding the behaviour and nature of their children.  Source of motivation, inspiration Parents showing a positive attitude toward education at home, act as a source...

Body of mentally challenged man found at Onaayamba village
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Body of mentally challenged man found at Onaayamba village

OMUTHIYA – The body of a 34-year-old mentally challenged Angolan national was on Saturday found hanging from a tree at Onaayamba village in Oshikoto’s Okankolo constituency. The Namibian Police Force crime investigations coordinator for Oshikoto region, Titus Ekandjo, said the victim is from Cuvelai village in Angola, and was employed as a cattle herder at...

Chinese firms to build Namibia’s largest solar plant
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Chinese firms to build Namibia’s largest solar plant

Namibia’s power utility, NamPower, on Monday signed an engineering, procurement and construction contract with a Chinese joint venture for the 100MW Rosh Pinah Solar PV power plant.The contract, signed between China Jiangxi International Economic and Technical Cooperation Co Ltd and China New Energy Development (Zhejiang) Co Ltd, is valued at over N$1.4 billion (about US$78...

Elections close schools early 
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Elections close schools early 

Rudolf Gaiseb Education executive director Sanet Steenkamp yesterday said learners and teachers will deviate from the school calendar for the remainder of the academic year due to the November Presidential and National Assembly Elections. This means 22 November 2024 will be the last day of school for learners. The last day for teachers is 6...