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Opinion – Local governance and climate challenges in Katima Mulilo
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Opinion – Local governance and climate challenges in Katima Mulilo

It has become increasingly evident that the residents of Katima Mulilo share a collective understanding; our local authority continues to fail in its core mandate to develop the infrastructure necessary to deliver essential services to the town and its residents. For far too long, the Katima Mulilo Town Council has operated without a clear strategy...

Raila Odinga: Life, legacy and significance 
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Raila Odinga: Life, legacy and significance 

Elvis Mboya NAIROBI – As Raila Amollo Odinga is laid to rest on 19 October 2025, in Bondo, Western Kenya, near the shores of Lake Victoria, Kenya and the African continent paused to honour a towering figure whose life defined the struggle for democracy, justice and unity.  Two days earlier, Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi was...

Voters confidence in parties decline – IPPR 
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Voters confidence in parties decline – IPPR 

Kaviveterue Virere  The Regional Council and Local Authority elections will test the ruling Swapo’s influence amid a continuous decline on the party’s hold on power in some areas.  This was revealed during a presentation hosted by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) on Wednesday under the theme “Inside the Numbers of Namibia’s 2024 Vote:...

Stepson ‘killer’ to get trial dates 
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Stepson ‘killer’ to get trial dates 

Iuze Mukube A 32-year-old resident of Walvis Bay, who is accused of killing the five-year-old son of his domestic partner, is expected to hear the dates for his trial within the next two weeks. The accused, Riddick Melchior Narib, made a brief appearance before Windhoek High Court Deputy Judge President Hannelie Prinsloo yesterday. Prinsloo postponed the...

Opinion – Mental health issues in intimate relationships
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Opinion – Mental health issues in intimate relationships

Nowadays, love is becoming increasingly hard to define or understand.  It seems that many partners in relationships are using love as a way of concealing their temporary personal issues – a situation that requires serious attention.  The behaviour of intimate partners has become worrisome, as many use love to manipulate others for their own gain....

Gunners, Fighters define season targets … as Otjiwarongo derby nearing
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Gunners, Fighters define season targets … as Otjiwarongo derby nearing

Zebaldt Ngaruka Two Otjiwarongo-based emier league outfits Mighty Gunners and Life Fighters FC set their goals for the upcoming Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) 2025/26 league campaign. Gunners finished fifth in the league last season while Life Fighters, better known as Kahirona, gained promotion to the elite league from Northern-West Stream First Division. In an...

Ongos 7s rugby finale set for this Saturday 
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Ongos 7s rugby finale set for this Saturday 

Hilma Nalupe  The final leg of the Ongos Sevens Rugby will take place this Saturday at the Hage Geingob Stadium in Windhoek, marking the climax of an exciting three-leg tournament that has already visited Lüderitz and Swakopmund.  According to Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) board member Herman Rust, the competition will feature three pools of five...

KangweSon inspires nation through music
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KangweSon inspires nation through music

Auleria Wakudumo  In a world where music often entertains, local Oshiwambo artist KangweSon (real name Leo Paulus Nghilifilwa) has chosen to inspire. His much-anticipated new album, ‘Your Crown Is Waiting’, carries a powerful message: everyone has a crown waiting for them- a reward that comes only after dedication, hard work and perseverance. “This album is...

Sweeping arrests in Greece over farm subsidy scandal
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Sweeping arrests in Greece over farm subsidy scandal

THESSALONIKI – Greek police arrested 37 people yesterday in a sweep related to a multi-million EU farm subsidy scandal, which the prime minister warned could cost the primary sector gravely. The arrests were carried out in the greater Athens area, Thessaloniki, the island of Crete and other areas in an ongoing operation, police said.This followed...

Teachers posting learners on social media condemned
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Teachers posting learners on social media condemned

Kaviveterue Virere Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) parliamentarian Rosa Mbinge-Tjeundo has expressed deep concern over the growing trend of teachers using school time to create and upload videos featuring learners on social media platforms such as TikTok and Facebook, often without parental consent. Speaking in Parliament last Thursday, she said she will present questions to Sanet...