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Geingob up to the task -Nujoma 
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Geingob up to the task -Nujoma 

Founding President Sam Nujoma, in his birthday wishes to President Hage Geingob this week, said the head of state is up to the task to lead the country amid the Covid-19 pandemic.   “Your birthday comes at a time of great peril for our country and the world when the Covid-19 pandemic is sweeping the...

Local Zim activists report death threats … anti-govt protest organisers ‘fear for their lives’
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Local Zim activists report death threats … anti-govt protest organisers ‘fear for their lives’

Three Zimbabwean nationals are living in fear after they allegedly received death threats following attempts to organise a solidarity march in Windhoek over multiple accusations of violations of human rights and corruption by the ruling Zanu-PF.  A number of protest marchers are being held across the world in solidarity with the people of Zimbabwe, where...

‘We still haven’t secured funds to reward athletes’ … sports ministry under pressure to secure N$910 000
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‘We still haven’t secured funds to reward athletes’ … sports ministry under pressure to secure N$910 000

Hesron Kapanga  The sports ministry and its policy implementing agency the Namibia Sports Commission (NSC) have still not awarded athletes who won silverware for the country at various international competitions last year. In 2019, Namibian athletes in different sport codes won medals at championships such as the Africa Games in Morocco, the World Athletics Championships...

Presidency explains Haufiku sacking 
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Presidency explains Haufiku sacking 

The Presidency yesterday said President Hage Geingob has in the past gone out of his way to accommodate requests by former health minister Dr Bernhard Haufiku, including the appointment of a deputy minister and executive director of his choice.  Haufiku was removed as presidential special advisor on health matters last week after a fallout with...

Nampa, Presidency deny intimidation of journalists
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Nampa, Presidency deny intimidation of journalists

Namibia Press Agency (Nampa) CEO Linus Chata says the national news agency has never victimised, disciplined, or fired any reporter for writing investigative stories critical of the government or any public office-bearer.  This follows a screenshot message that went viral authored by Nampa news editor Maggy Thomas who summoned the reporter Edward Mumbuu after he...

School closes after staffer tests positive 
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School closes after staffer tests positive 

Nuusita Ashipala & Eveline de Klerk  The Ponhofi Secondary School in the Ohangwena region has temporarily suspended classes for its grade 11 and 12 learners after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19. Ohangwena education Isak Hamatwi said no classes will be conducted until Wednesday this week, with a possibility of an extension. “The Ministry...

Visigoth, Leeuloop shine at August Rush horse race
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Visigoth, Leeuloop shine at August Rush horse race

Racehorses Visigoth and Leeuloop won the main races at the August Rush horse racing competition in Okahandja on Saturday. The 1 800m Open was the main race for both Thoroughbred and Nambred horses at the event organised by Khomas Racing Club. Visigoth from Aminuis was followed by seasonal horse Starlile in second place, while Bold...

Namibia jinx still haunts Zim rugby legend
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Namibia jinx still haunts Zim rugby legend

Tadious Manyepo HARARE – The destiny of the Zimbabwe 15s side, the Sables, is firmly in their hands. They have one foot in the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England and they only need a bonus point against Namibia in their last match of the qualifying tournament in Antananarivo, Madagascar. As they storm onto the...