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MVA fund urges caution during heavy rains 
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MVA fund urges caution during heavy rains 

Following warnings of heavy rains expected in various regions across the country, the Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund calls on motorists to drive with caution and observe road traffic rules and regulations.  The MVA Fund reminds road users of the dangers posed by wet and slippery roads, calling on motorists to exercise extreme caution, particularly...

Coastal learners compete in math challenge
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Coastal learners compete in math challenge

The 2025 Bank Windhoek Coastal Maths Challenge concluded the first round. A total of 1079 learners from 13 coastal schools recently participated in the first round of the 2025 Bank Windhoek Coastal Maths Challenge.  Facilitated under the supervision of teachers at participating schools, learners from grades 8, 9 and 10 completed the challenge, which consisted...

Nedbank for Good Series returns for 2025 edition 
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Nedbank for Good Series returns for 2025 edition 

The 2025 Nedbank for Good Series will tee off on Saturday at Omeya Golf Club.  This year’s tournament proceeds will once again benefit Agra ProVision, a local organisation dedicated to professional training.  It is a division of Agra Limited.  Agra ProVision provides expert advice and support in capacity development, basic farm management, poultry management, livestock...

Kuisebmond SS boosted with stoves
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Kuisebmond SS boosted with stoves

The Kuisebmond Secondary School last week received a donation of eight stoves for their home economics kitchen and a power upgrade. The donation, worth N$50 000, was made possible by two companies, King Charcoal Namibia (Pty) and One Trust Investment (Pty), as part of their corporate social investments. Speaking during the donation handover last week,...

Eagles set for Uganda women’s cup
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Eagles set for Uganda women’s cup

The Capricorn Eagles are excited for an international tour as they head to Uganda for the Uganda Cricket Association (UCA) Women’s Day Cup, scheduled to take place from 8 to 16 March.  The Namibian squad will depart for Uganda tomorrow, ready to compete in a high-stakes quadrangular tournament. The tournament will feature four teams: Namibia,...

Telecom honours founding president with candlelight vigil
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Telecom honours founding president with candlelight vigil

Telecom Namibia on Wednesday joined the Namibian nation in mourning the passing of the Founding President and Father of the Namibian Nation Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma while celebrating his enduring legacy with a heartfelt candlelight ceremony. Telecom Namibia’s management and staff gathered at the company’s headquarters in Windhoek for a ceremony to remember Nujoma not with...

Capricorn increases profit after tax to N$1.06b …up 28% as six months’ financials show strong performance
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Capricorn increases profit after tax to N$1.06b …up 28% as six months’ financials show strong performance

Capricorn Group delivered a strong financial performance in its interim financial results for the six months ended 31 December 2024.  The figures, released yesterday, show that Capricorn›s profit after tax increased by 28.4% to N$1.06 billion, compared to N$827.6 million during the same period last year.  This translates to a 29.1% rise in earnings per...

Jullie-Ann Schuster sprints to success
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Jullie-Ann Schuster sprints to success

Hard work, resilience and passion define Jullie-Ann Schuster, the 2024 Namibia Schools Sport Union U/19 100 metres and 200 metres champion.  She was recently awarded a scholarship worth N$20 000 for her outstanding performances.   As a dedicated track star and grade 11 student, she has faced many challenges. However, Schuster remains committed to excelling in...

Over 3 000 runners expected at the 34th Rössing marathon
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Over 3 000 runners expected at the 34th Rössing marathon

The Rössing National Marathon Championship is set to make its triumphant return for the 34th consecutive year on 8 March 2025 at Swakopmund. Rössing Corporate Communications manager Daylight Ekandjo was thrilled to announce that over 3,000 runners are expected to take part in this iconic event. “This year’s marathon promises to be bigger and better...

Women suffering menopause in silence, study reveals 
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Women suffering menopause in silence, study reveals 

More than half of women aged 30 to 35 are already suffering moderate to severe symptoms associated with menopause, yet most women are waiting decades before seeking treatment, new research from UVA Health and the Flo women’s health app reveals.  The research sheds important light on “perimenopause,” the transition period leading to menopause. Many women...