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The Roads Authority is challenging a decision of the Public Procurement Review Panel to have various tenders for the maintenance of tarred roads handled by the Central Procurement Board of Namibia.

Young Namibians should voluntarily serve their country patriotically with discipline, as they are the nation’s driving force. 

The work of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security, chaired by President Hage Geingob, has been called into action as civil unrest mounts in some parts of the region. 

Works and Transport Minister John Mutorwa says prioritising good roads will not only increase intra-village, constituency and regional trade but also reduce poverty, as it attracts and increases business potential, as well as socio-economic-cultural-educational interactions of people.

Erwin Handura, the head coach of the women’s national hockey team, yesterday said the just ended hockey Test series has assisted them in gauging their readiness for the much-anticipated hockey world cup.

It took persistence, dedication and courage for Phillipus “Energy” Nghitumbwa to stop the stubborn Sabelo Ngebinyane of South Africa during their WBO Global super bantamweight title on Saturday night.

Comedian Mark Kariahua cracked his audience’s ribs at a fully-packed The Village recently when he hosted his comedy show titled Ovihambarere (Folk Tales), which dived into the holy fire, therapy, societal issues like depression, and the overall impact of Covid-19.

Fashionistas are promised a glitzy MTC Windhoek Fashion Week that starts tomorrow until 6 November 2022, with the Sunday show being a private one.

The Agricultural Bank of Namibia has informed its clients, prospective clients and all stakeholders that as from 1 December 2022, it will no longer accept cash payments.

The 12th Institute of People Management conference ended on a high note at its Excellence Gala Dinner at a local hotel on 27 October. At the event, Mercia Geises, Standard Bank Namibia CEO, was honoured with the IPM CEO of the Year Award. This award recognises CEO’s and MDs for their contribution to human resources (HR).