WINDHOEK - Valentine’s Day is synonymous with the traditional exchange of cards, chocolates, gifts and sharing a candle-lit dinner with loved ones. It not only signals appreciation and love for one another; but is also a life-long tradition that is celebrated in most parts of the world.
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SBS Namibia partners with local radio stations for scholarship give-aways
WINDHOEK - Southern Business School Namibia is giving radio listeners that want to pursue their education the chance to do just that. Two lucky winners can win scholarships on Fresh FM and Omulunga Radio.
New product line for Desert Fruit Namibia
WINDHOEK - Desert Fruit Namibia, one of only a limited number of date producers in the Southern Hemisphere, has commenced harvesting Khalas, which is a new product line and staple for date growers in the Middle East.
Namibia explores PPP for Namport
SWAKOPMUND - Namport CEO Bisey /Uirab says government and the institution is currently exploring the possibility of a Public Private Partnership (PPP) to maximise benefits for the Port of Walvis Bay, as the new container terminal is expected to be completed within the next two months.
Elderly, depressed woman takes own life
SWAKOPMUND - An elderly female resident of Swakopmund, who is believed to have suffered from depression, allegedly committed suicide on Saturday morning at her family home.
Man dies from savage gang beating
SWAKOPMUND - The Namibian Police Force in Erongo is investigating a case of possible murder after a man was found dead last Wednesday morning in Kuisebmond.
Girlfriend slayer found dead
ONGWEDIVA - A 20-year-old suspect, who allegedly killed his girlfriend on Friday, was last Sunday found dead with a bullet to his throat following a pursuit by the police.
Insight on highlights ahead of parliamentary opening
WINDHOEK - The Speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi highlighted some of the achievements of the National Assembly and reminded the public about the mandate of the legislature when he held a press briefing yesterday ahead of the official opening of Parliament.
Former chair of Ondonga Traditional Authority dies
ONGWEDIVA - Former chairperson of the Ondonga Traditional Authority (OTA), Peter Shimweefeleni Kauluma, has died.
Kauluma passed on at a Windhoek hospital yesterday and has been described as a courageous leader who was ever ready to serve his community.
Sadc backs Zim govt, slams external forces
WINDHOEK – Southern African Development Community chairperson, President Hage Geingob of Namibia, yesterday identified “external forces” as among agents hell-bent on destabilising Zimbabwe where recent social strife led to loss of lives.
He also called for the unconditional lifting of sanctions on Zimbabwe.