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Disability affairs deputy minister, Alexia Manombe-Ncube, has appealed to parliament to have sign language, used by 27 000 people, be officially recognised as one of the languages used in the country.

The High Court yesterday granted the request of Johann Maree, a former police reservist, accused of sexually abusing underage boys, filming, and selling pornographic materials of them on the dark web, to undergo psychiatric evaluation.

Namibia is battling with high public debt, and it remains imperative for the country to invest in productive sectors that will help repay these debts. 

Namibia’s Tokyo Olympics medalist and 200m multiple record holder Christine Mboma has roped in the services of top lawyers to help her break away from a contract she currently has with South African-based Newton Sports Agency, New Era Sport has learnt. 

The Namibia Football Association (NFA) and local airline FlyNamibia have signed an agreement that will now see the airline becoming the NFA’s official partner whenever national teams are travelling for international duties.

I would say my most memorable race was at last year’s U/20 World Athletics Championships in Nairobi, Kenya, where we scooped a silver medal in the 4x100m. 

Four Namibian golfers are preparing to compete in the upcoming All-Africa golf championship to be held in Cairo, Egypt, from 26 to 30 October.

The Renewable Energy Industry Association of Namibian (REIAoN) has launched the Renewable Energy Rural Awareness campaign, financed by the GIZ Green People’s Energy project. 

The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade, through the Directorate of Commerce, is conducting nationwide engagements with key stakeholders. 

Two key ministries, that of mines and energy as well as agriculture, water and land reform, have pronounced themselves on uranium exploration in the Omaheke region, stating they are committed to monitoring and being decisive to ensure uranium exploration in the region is safe.