The environment and tourism ministry has paid out N$24.2 million in compensation for losses caused by wild animals since 2019.
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Rundu project school to get permanent classrooms
Kavango East governor Bonifatius Wakudumo has urged learners and teachers at the tented ‘Rundu project school’ to soldier on despite the harsh circumstances.
Personality of the week – Ngonga Natherny Mahupe – Mahupe wants to leave mark in Namibian football
I was born in the dusty streets of Kayengona, a village in the eastern side of Rundu. I was introduced and exposed to football at an early age while at school. Football was the only sport that we knew growing up in our community, so, it was quite easy for us as young boys to fall in love with the sport as early as four years of age.
Opinion – Financing innovation a must for economic growth
As the economy evolves and as new needs become apparent, it is vital that enterprise and infrastructure finance evolves as well.
Katuka participants ready to tackle the business world
Forty-six mentors and mentees, selected from 150 applications, participated in the first training sessions of the 2023 Katuka Mentorship Programme hosted at the Capricorn Corner Building in Windhoek.
Windhoek building plans down by 41%
The City of Windhoek (CoW) approved about 41% less building plans in December 2022 at 121 plans approved, compared to 204 in November 2022. But this was 15% more than the 105 approved in December 2021.
Health implications around PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal disorder in women of reproductive age. It affects about 8-13% of women.
Letter – Is the President prioritising S&T ‘chopping’ above national interest?
It is said, “ignorance is an enemy, even to its owner, and knowledge is a friend, even to its hater.”
Opinion – Professionals should stop pharmaceutical procurement bleeding
Many people flourish in properly structured systems, while for others the only way to succeed is in chaos.
Opinion – Cardinal complicates Congo situation
The head of the Roman Catholic Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo is a disgrace to the church and the Congolese nation.






