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Finding balance between tribute and progress
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Finding balance between tribute and progress

Namibia is currently honouring an icon, who dedicated his life to achieving democracy – as it should. The passing of Dr Sam Nujoma is a profound loss to the nation.  His sacrifices will be remembered for generations to come. As the father of the nation, his contributions to Namibia’s liberation and development are immeasurable. His...

Blē-omdi ǀHûs: ǀHûhâsiga ǁāǁā ǂhunuma ǂûna ǂgās !aroma 
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Blē-omdi ǀHûs: ǀHûhâsiga ǁāǁā ǂhunuma ǂûna ǂgās !aroma 

Limba Mupetami Kavetja Ngaizuvare ǀAeǁgams di ǂnaumaiǁanǁguigu, !anu āǁgam-i tsî ǂûna hōbasens a !gomsi soab !nâs ge Blē-omdi ǀHûsa ǁîs ǀkhāba xu ra ôa-am ǁanǂgāsabena huisa in ǂhunuma !hanade ǂgā. Nē ǀhûs ge aitsama mâbasen hâ Duitse ǂNûiǂgās xa World Future Councils !nâ-ū marisise ra ǂkhâ!nâhe.  Nē ǀhûs ǁaxasin ge Katutura Youth Enterprise Centres hîa...

Namibia secures sixth, eighth-place finishes 
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Namibia secures sixth, eighth-place finishes 

The International Hockey Federation’s Indoor Hockey World Cup came to a thrilling conclusion on Sunday, with Poland’s women’s team making history by claiming their first-ever title.  Germany’s men edged past Austria in a dramatic shootout to reclaim the championship they last won 14 years ago. In the women’s third-place playoff, Czechia staged a last-second comeback...

Engelbrecht next best footballer  … as he gears up for Maris Cup semis 
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Engelbrecht next best footballer  … as he gears up for Maris Cup semis 

From the dusty streets of Groot Aub to the bright lights of the Debmarine Premier League, 25-year-old Giovanni “Cruz” Engelbrecht is making waves in Namibian football.  The Bucks Buccaneers forward has been hailed as one of the country’s most promising talents by his coach Woody Jacobs.  His journey is marked by determination and relentless hunger...

A dream deferred: Agony of Namibian football
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A dream deferred: Agony of Namibian football

The lofty dreams of most Namibian footballers often hit a dead-end after colliding with the stark realities of life. With little to no support or investment at the grassroots and grasstops level, only a fortunate few make it to elite leagues in the world. Despite the abundance of talent among Namibian youth, most parents prefer...

Kambashu Institute: Empowering communities to grow own food
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Kambashu Institute: Empowering communities to grow own food

Limba Mupetami Kavetja Ngaizuvare In the informal settlements of Windhoek, where clean water and food access are limited, the Kambashu Institute is making a difference by helping residents grow their own food using grey water.  The institute is funded by a private German foundation through the World Future Council, and is located at the Katutura...

Namibian women’s team advances despite heavy loss 
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Namibian women’s team advances despite heavy loss 

Despite suffering a crushing 8-1 defeat to Germany in their final pool match at the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup in Poreč, Croatia, the Namibian women’s team has managed to secure a spot in the quarterfinals of the prestigious competition.  They will face Austria in the quarterfinal today at 18h50. From the outset, Germany showcased...

Namibia triumphs over Trinidad & Tobago, New Zealand … as hockey action intensifies in Croatia 
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Namibia triumphs over Trinidad & Tobago, New Zealand … as hockey action intensifies in Croatia 

Namibia’s men’s and women’s hockey teams delivered outstanding performances yesterday at the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup in Poreč, Croatia, securing back-to-back victories against Trinidad & Tobago and New Zealand. The men’s team bounced back from an opening 7-4 defeat to Belgium with a solid 6-3 win over Trinidad & Tobago. Pieter Jacobs, John Paul...

Namibian women’s hockey team gears up for New Zealand  … after defeating Australia in first clash 
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Namibian women’s hockey team gears up for New Zealand  … after defeating Australia in first clash 

The Namibian senior women’s national hockey team is set to face New Zealand today in their second match of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Indoor World Cup in Poreč, Croatia. The highly-anticipated clash will kick off at 13h10.  Fresh off a thrilling 3-2 victory over Australia on Monday, the Namibian women are full of confidence....