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NNN warns against disunity …as nation pays homage to fallen heroes 
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NNN warns against disunity …as nation pays homage to fallen heroes 

KATIMA MULILO – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has sounded the alarm over growing divisions in Namibian society. She warned that the nation risks “a crusade for self-destruction” if citizens fail to unite. Speaking yesterday at the 59th Heroes’ Day Commemoration at the Katima Mulilo Sports Complex in the Zambezi region, the President expressed concern that Namibians...

Miller, Preen crowned Khomas100 African Gravel Champions
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Miller, Preen crowned Khomas100 African Gravel Champions

Herson Kapanga GROSS BARMEN – Namibia’s male cyclist Alex Miller and South Africa’s female rider Hayley Preen were crowned winners in the women’s and men’s categories of the Khomas100 African Gravel Championships on Saturday after dominating their respective categories. The Khomas100 cycling challenge, which features top riders from across the continent competing for UCI points,...

Young African to play home match in Botswana
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Young African to play home match in Botswana

GOBABIS – Namibia Premier League outfit Young African will play their upcoming Confederation of African Football (CAF) Cup home match against Eswatini’s Royal Leopards in Francistown, Botswana, next month. The match is scheduled for Saturday, 20 September, at 15h00 at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium. Young African’s manager Maleagi Ngarizemo told Nampa that the unavailability...

Otjozondjupa gets 42 new classrooms
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Otjozondjupa gets 42 new classrooms

Government continues to make steady progress in addressing the shortage of school infrastructure and related amenities, following the construction of 42 new classrooms at various schools in the Otjozondjupa region.  During the 2024/25 period, government has invested over N$23 million through the education ministry to construct an additional 42 classrooms at schools in Grootfontein, Okahandja...

No flying of private drones on Heroes’ Day
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No flying of private drones on Heroes’ Day

KATIMA MULILO – Residents of Katima Mulilo are urged to refrain from flying private drones in the area from today until Wednesday, as preparations for the 35th National Heroes’ Day have reached final stages. The commemoration, to be hosted in the Zambezi region for the first time, will take place on 26 August at the...

Opuwo’s community servant …councillor building dreams on limited funds 
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Opuwo’s community servant …councillor building dreams on limited funds 

OPUWO – Opuwo Urban constituency councillor Ueutjerevi Ngunaihe walked into office five years ago full of hope, only to discover that his office had “zero budget.” Instead of sitting back, he rolled up his sleeves, knocked on doors, and turned to donors to bring development to his people.  Today, he looks back with pride, saying...

NNN urges prioritisation of Sunday school 
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NNN urges prioritisation of Sunday school 

ODIBO- President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has strongly urged churches to re – introduce Sunday school and parents to ensure that they take children to those schools.  She stated that it will enable the children to be introduced to religious teaching.  The President was speaking during the celebration of the 100th anniversary of ST. Mary Mission Anglican...

Jumbo menace haunts Kunene …villagers plead for help as elephants wreak havoc
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Jumbo menace haunts Kunene …villagers plead for help as elephants wreak havoc

Eveline de Klerk Loide Jason SORIS SORIS – Residents of the Kunene region, especially those living on communal farms bordering the Erongo and Kunene regions, said they live in fear due to elephants thatfrequently invade their homesteads in search of water and grazing. The elephants have been destroying kraals, water tanks and gardens, while also...

Govt rolls out wider network coverage
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Govt rolls out wider network coverage

ETAYI – A total of 25 network towers were recently inaugurated across the country to ensure connectivity for residents struggling with network issues, especially in rural areas. Minister of Information and Communication and Technology (ICT) Emma Theofelus revealed this on Wednesday at Oikokola village in the Omusati region during the official inauguration of a network...

Gobabis-Aranos road creates 435 jobs 
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Gobabis-Aranos road creates 435 jobs 

AMINUIS – The Gobabis-Aranos Road project in the Omaheke region, which is currently at a 79% completion rate, has to date created over 435 jobs for skilled and unskilled individuals and a whopping N$23 million has been expended to small and medium subcontractors. Planned to cover a total of 245 kilometres and valued at almost...