Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was yesterday set to announce £200 million (US$252 million – N$4.7 billion) of public investment to boost the UK’s nuclear deterrent programme and its civil nuclear industry, which the government says will support 40 000 expected new jobs.
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Pilot project chips away at massive housing need
THOUSANDS of Namibians, particularly those in the lower income segment who live in shacks in informal settlements, dream of owning a decent home.
Oshikuku rehabilitates sewerage ponds
The Oshikuku Town Council has set aside more than N$1.7 million for the rehabilitation of the town’s sewerage ponds.
Memorial to honour Geingob held in Netherlands
Namibia’s Embassy in the Kingdom of Belgium and the Netherlands, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and the Mission to the European Union held a memorial service in honour of the late president Hage Geingob on Saturday.
Wanderers hunt down Kudus
In the Rugby Premier League match on Saturday, Wanderers Rugby Club defeated Kudu Rugby Club 35–25 at the Wanderers Sports Grounds in Windhoek.
Earl of Cardigan, Lady Diamond win horse race… Independence Bash ends successfully
Top Namibian racehorses Earl of Cardigan and Lady Diamond, respectively from Otjinene Supporters Club (OSC) and Aminuis Racing (AR) won the main races at the Horse Racing Independence Bash held at Gobabis turf on Saturday in Omaheke region.
Senegal votes for new president
Senegal began voting yesterday for a new president in an unpredictable race following three years of turmoil and political crisis.
103 Nigerian kidnapped children released
More than 130 schoolchildren seized by gunmen in a mass kidnapping in northwestern Nigeria earlier this month were released unharmed on Sunday, officials and the army said.
Nantu ieleza maticele kuambuka kufa baituti koto
Muñoli yomuhulu wa Katengo kaka yemela maticele mwanaha (Nantu), Loide Shaanika ubilaezwa kikunanuha kwa lipiho zakufa likoto mwalikolo.
Opinion – Understanding Census Data
The preliminary results for the 2023 population and housing census were released on 13 March 2024 and Namibia’s population has reached the three million mark.







