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WINDHOEK - According to the latest updated statistics, there are 308 informal settlements in Namibia with a staggering 228 000 shacks accommodating about 995 000 people in urban areas.

WINDHOEK - From an economic perspective, the success of land reform in Namibia depends on the degree to which reform leads to increased flow of net economic benefits in terms of per capita income, jobs, profitability and increased productivity and social welfare.

RUNDU - The Rundu Magistrate’s Court has resorted to using a garage as a courtroom due to lack of space to conduct its daily business.

WINDHOEK - A 10-year-old boy is receiving treatment in the Katutura State Hospital for severe burn injuries after his mother allegedly scalded him with boiling water for defying her orders to babysit his sibling.

WINDHOEK - The 2018 Bank Windhoek Namibia Volleyball Federation (NVF) Cup second and final rounds concluded at University of Namibia’s (UNAM) main campus in Windhoek, last weekend with Khomas Nampol and Revivals taking top honours in the men’s and women’s finals respectively. 

WINDHOEK - “Building confidence from an early age lays the foundation for good character and for success in the sporting arena,” says Charmaine Shannon, chief organizer of this year’s edition of Kiddies Classic.

WINDHOEK - Namibia Football Association (NFA) match officials are being taken through the ropes through the FIFA Member Association (MA) Elite Referee Course, aimed at enhancing local referees’ knowledge about the game and to effect greater uniformity standards of performance at national, regional and international levels.

WINDHOEK – Last weekend’s Bank Windhoek Fistball League playoffs, staged at the Sport Klub Windhoek (SKW)  grounds, saw two of Cohen Fistball Clubs (CFC), Cohen 1 and Cohen 3, outclassing their opponents to be crowned champions in the National A and B leagues, respectively.

WINDHOEK- A science student at the University of Namibia (Unam), Alexis Wimmerth who passed her Grade 12 with remarkable marks is urging learners to study wisely, hard and focus more on their studies. 

When it comes to social influences, the general opinion is that it’s harmful. Parents frown upon it.