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Community pool resources for school’s sake … a school’s journey from thatched shacks to bliss 
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Community pool resources for school’s sake … a school’s journey from thatched shacks to bliss 

Auleria Wakudumo Deep in the Okongo constituency of Ohangwena region, the spirit of unity and determination has transformed Tileinge Andima Combined School, formerly known as Shamukweni Combined School from a modest collection of thatched and corrugated iron shelters into a proud, fully furnished community hostel.  This transformation, driven by parents, community members, the private sector,...

German business faces Zambia land grab allegations
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German business faces Zambia land grab allegations

BERLIN – German human rights activists yesterday accused Berlin-based agricultural company Amatheon Agri of violently forcing Zambian farmers off their land and seizing their livestock.  Amatheon Agri strongly denies the allegations. At least four villages in Zambia were violently cleared in 2024 to make way for the company’s farming activities, German NGO FIAN said, with...

SUN raises alarm over students funding gaps
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SUN raises alarm over students funding gaps

Kaviveterue Virere The government’s introduction of free tertiary education in 2026 has caused the Students Union of Namibia (SUN) to express concern on  what it describes as significant implementation and funding shortages. The union said that the planned budget allocations for the programme seem inadequate and unequally allocated throughout Namibia’s higher education institutions in a...

Rundu circuit winners of SanlamAllianz tournament
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Rundu circuit winners of SanlamAllianz tournament

The Sanlam / Allianz Kavango East Teachers’ tournament concluded this past weekend at the Dr Romanus Kampungu Sports Stadium, where the Rundu circuit from Kavango East claimed victory in the football category. In netball, the Ndiyona circuit successfully defended their title, while Rundu circuit continued their dominance in volleyball, securing the championship for the fourth...

NAOPE hails scrapping of tertiary education fees 
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NAOPE hails scrapping of tertiary education fees 

Kaviveterue Virere  The National Organisation of Parents in Education (NAOPE) has welcomed the government’s decision to abolish tertiary registration fees starting in 2026, describing it as a “historic milestone” that will transform access to higher education in Namibia.  NAOPE said eliminating registration fees is a big step towards ensuring inclusive and equitable education for all...

Saudi hosts world’s business elite 
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Saudi hosts world’s business elite 

RIYADH – Saudi Arabia yesterday opened a major investment conference featuring heads of state and the global business elite as it seeks support for its sprawling “gigaprojects” and sky-high AI ambitions.  Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, joined by several ministers and more than 150 business leaders, and Syria’s interim president are among the guests at...

Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Tanzania link …a new chapter of strategic cooperation
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Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Tanzania link …a new chapter of strategic cooperation

Namibia and Tanzania have embarked on a new chapter in their bilateral relations by agreeing to intensify strategic cooperation aimed at boosting the economic fortunes of both nations. The focus is on energy, trade, investment and the blue economy. This year, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited her Tanzanian counterpart Samia Suluhu Hassan in Dar es Salaam....

STATEMENT BY H.E. NETUMBO NANDI-NDAITWAH ON THE OCCASION OF THE HIGH-LEVEL GENERAL DEBATE OF THE 80TH SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY  ON 24 SEPTEMBER 2025 
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STATEMENT BY H.E. NETUMBO NANDI-NDAITWAH ON THE OCCASION OF THE HIGH-LEVEL GENERAL DEBATE OF THE 80TH SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY  ON 24 SEPTEMBER 2025 

Your Excellency Annalena Baerbock, President of the General Assembly, Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Your Excellency António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, When the Founders convened 80 years ago, they did so:  To establish an organisation, among others to “save succeeding generations from the scourge of war....

Vaheyali va kwatwa shi na sha noingangamwifi
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Vaheyali va kwatwa shi na sha noingangamwifi

Taimi Haihambo Opolifi oya kwata exwata loingangamwifi Ii na ongushu yoN$1 372 290, oo a hangika e li kovahnu va fika puvaheyali mexuliloshivike. Oshikwata shoingangamwifi vati osha kwatela mo amwe a hangika a kunwa mumwe nomapungu. Ovafekelwa vati ove li pokati keedula 27 fiyo 51 omo mu na ovakainhu vatatu novalumenhu vane. Moshikonga shovafekelwa vati...

Omufindalandu waava ve na ounghundi wa dindululwa 
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Omufindalandu waava ve na ounghundi wa dindululwa 

Auleria Wakudumo  Omuprima woshilongo Elijah Ngurare okwa pitifa pambelewa etalululo lomufindalandu kombinga yovanhu ovo tava lumbu nomaunghundi a yooloka. Etulo moilonga lomufindalandu ou, otali ka kwafa ovanhu ve na omaunghundi a yooloka okukala ve na eemhito di fike pamwe naavo vehe na omaunghundi osho yo okukufa ombinga moinima yoshinanena oyo tai ende nokulunduluka efimbo keshe. ...