Local athletics coach Bethold Karumendu is impressed with the overall upward trajectory of his protégé David Dam, whom he says is destined for greater things and come early next year, the whole of Africa will get to know his name.
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BONA 2027 committees to present budgets soon…Manuel appointed new spokesperson
The working committee of Namibia and Botswana’s joint bid for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) will soon present revised budgets to their governments, which will entail the projected costs of facilities, consultancies, lobbying and secretariat costs, amongst other things.
Navachab Marathon beneficial
The upcoming Navachab Half Marathon will not just be another sports event but will significantly help bolster economic activities in the town, Karibib constituency councillor Petrus Ntoni has said.
Opinion – Navigating market volatility, surging inflation and higher borrowing costs
The Namibia inflation CPI hit 6.80% as prices keep surging in July 2022 – up from 4% recorded in July 2021, largely driven by increases in food, transport and non-alcoholic beverages.
Capricorn’s Food Waste Challenge attracts wide interest
The Capricorn Foundation recently announced the successful conclusion of entries for its Food Waste Challenge. In line with its vision to be Connectors of Positive Change, the foundation had called for innovative solutions from the public to reduce food waste in Namibia to help address the problem of food insecurity when it officially launched the Capricorn Foundation Food Waste Challenge at the e
Residential construction activity gains momentum
Despite more modest growth being experienced in Namibian household mortgages, compared to corporate mortgages, pipeline construction activity in the residential segment of the market continues to record more momentum.
Southern farmers gather to share knowledge
“When a lamb suffers at the initial stage of lambing and growth, they will never forgive the farmer for the rest of their lives.”
Opinion – Settling for toxicity shouldn’t be your portion
Even when there are no longer forced marriages, married people, especially women, continue to suffer. Marriage is still not as sweet as it is supposed to be. There is still no genuine love but lust, greed and fake promises all over.
Opinion – Facing Mount Kenya: A reflection on the Kenyan presidential elections
Facing Mount Kenya, first published in 1938, is an anthropological study of the people of the Kikuyu ethnicity of central Kenya. It was written by native Kikuyu and future Kenyan President Jomo Kenyatta, aka Johnstone Kamau.
Ruacana appoints new CEO
Ruacana Town Council has appointed Malakia Ileka as the council’s new CEO, mayor Linda Mbwale confirmed on Monday.