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Tjongarero launches Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup … with all roads leading to Kunene
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Tjongarero launches Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup … with all roads leading to Kunene

The 23rd edition of the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup was officially launched yesterday by sport minister Agnes Tjongarero at the Nedbank Windhoek campus.  This year’s tournament will once again take place in Outjo, Kunene region, from 18 to 21 April. It marks the second time the town will host the prestigious event. The competition will...

MTC Maris Cup quarterfinals confirmed
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MTC Maris Cup quarterfinals confirmed

The match between defending league champions African Stars and Otjiwarongo-based outfit Mighty Gunners promises to be the standout clash in the quarterfinals of the MTC Maris Cup.   The draw for the last eight was conducted on Sunday after the final match of the last-16 was played at the Hage Geingob Stadium.  The results revealed some...

Fall armyworm invades Kongola
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Fall armyworm invades Kongola

KONGOLA – Mbomande Village in the Kongola constituency of the Zambezi region is facing a major agricultural crisis as the fall armyworm ravages crops on farms.  Among the affected farmers is Shebo Glenn, a 40-year-old secondary school teacher-turned-commercial farmer, who invested nearly N$60 000 into his farming venture. Glenn, who transitioned to farming by using...

Malaria cases spike in northern regions
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Malaria cases spike in northern regions

ONGWEDIVA – A total of 23 people died of malaria since October last year, while some 4 356 cases were recorded in the Ohangwena, Omusati, Oshikoto and Oshana regions since October 2024. Dr Odon Nkongolo, the chief medical officer in Ohangwena, said the cumulative malaria cases in the region reached 3 055, with 1 462 cases...

Govt boosts education sector
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Govt boosts education sector

Government, through the Ministry of Basic Education, Arts and Culture, has injected more than N$10 billion into capital projects in the education sector over the last 10 years.  The funds, which total N$10 107 312 000, were used to build schools, refurbish dilapidated structures, and other infrastructure projects. Several other projects are expected to be...

Govt wants gradual removal of red line
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Govt wants gradual removal of red line

Iuze Mukube Government wants to be given the choice to ensure the gradual removal of the Veterinary Cordon Fence (VFC) as opposed to Job Amupanda’s plea for its immediate removal. Herman Steyn, the government’s attorney, said the State is committed to implementing measures that will improve the lives of those north of the red line...

Grand Prix a success – Karumendu
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Grand Prix a success – Karumendu

Quinton-Steele Botes Athletics Club dominated proceedings at the first Athletics Namibia (AN) Grand Prix Series at Swakopmund’s Vineta Stadium. Over 100 athletes converged at the coastal town, where they battled it out for top spots during the event.  Speaking to this publication yesterday, event organiser Berthold Karumendu said he was happy with how the event...

Meatco’s troubles linger
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Meatco’s troubles linger

The Meat Corporation of Namibia last week resolved to show CEO Mwilima Mushokabanji the door, defying a Cabinet directive that his services be retained. In the directive dated 23 July 2024, Secretary to Cabinet George Simataa communicated Cabinet’s desire, and directed finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi to ensure that Mushokabanji goes nowhere. “Cabinet directs the Ministry...

Mbumba hints of Algeria support at AU summit
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Mbumba hints of Algeria support at AU summit

President Nangolo Mbumba has assured Algerian president Abdelmadjid Tebboune that he would give careful consideration to that country’s request for support for its candidacy at the upcoming African Union Summit next month.  Mohamed Meziane, Algeria’s minister of communication and special envoy, yesterday paid a courtesy call on Mbumba to ganner support for Algeria’s campaign for...