Runner Jeremia Shaliaxwe on Saturday retained his title as the Rössing Virtual Marathon 42km men’s open category champion after he clocked an impressive time of 02:24:00 to win the race, while Anna Amutoko secured the 42km women’s title with her time of 02:43:19.
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MTC dismisses network deterioration claims
Despite numerous complaints from customers, the country’s first mobile telecommunications service provider MTC has dismissed allegations that its level of service is dwindling. This follows customer complaints received by New Era detailing slow data speeds, poor call quality and generally a worsening of their overall service.
Investment forum focusses on economic recovery
Last week, various decision makers in government and private sectors assembled at the Namibia Institutional Investors Forum at Strand Hotel, Swakopmund, to discuss Namibia’s economic growth through alternative investments.
AfriTin secures financing deal
Standard Bank Namibia’s Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) division has confirmed a five-year agreement with AfriTin Mining.
Botswana chieftainess fires last protest shot… as British leaders scrap hunting trophies imports ban
After months of passionate appeals to the British government to discontinue its plans to introduce the Trophy Hunting Imports Ban Bill, the protest voice of a Botswana Chieftainess who represents a wildlife-rich community, together with those of SADC hunting communities, have at last been listened to.
Community to benefit from envisaged correctional facility
The traditional authority of Okaoko-Otavi village has agreed to donate a 250-hectare piece of land to the Namibia Correctional Services for the construction of a correctional facility and food production project.
Corporal punishment teacher gets bail
A 33-year-old lower primary teacher in the Bunya circuit of Kavango West, who was earlier denied bail after she allegedly assaulted her learners, was on Thursday granted bail of N$5 000.
Municipal buses back on road soon
The maintenance of 15 Windhoek municipal buses has been halted for three weeks as a result of the conflict in Ukraine.
Agricultural land declining due to climate change
Environment and tourism minister Pohamba Shifeta expressed concern that there is evidence that agricultural dryland productivity in the region is negatively declining due to climate change impacts.
Govt expands access to clean water
Access to secure potable water for human and industrial use has improved over the current plan period, the minister responsible for water affairs Calle Schlettwein announced this week.