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Windhoek’s parks dangerous
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Windhoek’s parks dangerous

While community parks ought to be safe and functioning, most in Windhoek have been turned into hotspots for criminal activities, and are no longer safe for children and adults alike. This is the consensus which could be deduced through various interactions with community members around the capital, who argue that the City of Windhoek has...

Phillipus Mumbala: Fruits of a lawyer’s labour 
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Phillipus Mumbala: Fruits of a lawyer’s labour 

Being a lawyer is both exciting and exhausting. As such, the idea that many people have of lawyers having money is misplaced, as a lot of hours of hard labour, dedication, determination, discipline and perseverance go into perfecting the craft. This is according to upcoming lawyer Phillipus Ignatius Mumbala. “It might take you 10 years...

Land grabs derail Oniipa 
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Land grabs derail Oniipa 

The Oniipa Town Council is grappling with unauthorised occupation of land and construction in planned areas.  This situation, mayor Jafet Augustus said, has compromised the effectiveness of town planning initiatives, thus slowing down development.  Augustus continued that one of the major challenges faced by the town council in planning developmental initiatives is the issue of...

Ohangwena: Over 28 000 on ARV treatment
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Ohangwena: Over 28 000 on ARV treatment

A total of 28 732 people are on anti-retroviral treatment in the Ohangwena region, governor Sebastian Ndeitunga has revealed. Of this figure, 85.3% are achieving viral load suppression, Ndeitunga stated. Further, the prevention of mother-to-child transmission programme has also been implemented in all health facilities, to ensure that no child is born with HIV in...

Mbumba to meet China’s Xi 
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Mbumba to meet China’s Xi 

President Nangolo Mbumba will jet off to China today to participate in the 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (Focac). On the forum’s margins, Mbumba will hold a courtesy meeting with China’s president, Xi Jinping. “Namibia’s participation in the Focac has proven beneficial, as it has received support in the development of various infrastructure projects such...

Cyclists gear up for the Nedbank WPP series finale 
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Cyclists gear up for the Nedbank WPP series finale 

The last race of the 2024 Nedbank Windhoek Pedal Power Series – WPP 6, will be held at Tony Rust Racing Track on the outskirts of Windhoek on Sunday. In each category, riders will cycle for 30 minutes plus one lap (sprint lap) in this year’s criterion race format. The criterion race (crit race) will...

From court to classroom: The life of Linken Gertze
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From court to classroom: The life of Linken Gertze

Linken Gertze is a 21-year-old dynamo, born and bred in Tsumeb, who has mastered the art of balancing playing netball and academics with a unique flair, as this vibrant player literally lives and breathes netball.  She confesses with a smile: “I eat, sleep and dream netball. But I am also focused on my studies, as...

City PoliceTraffic Tips: The inherent risk of jaywalking
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City PoliceTraffic Tips: The inherent risk of jaywalking

In the city of Windhoek, jaywalking has become a serious concern. Whether it is the rushed commuter running across the road to catch the next taxi or the relaxed pedestrian taking a shortcut, jaywalking has become a normalised behaviour. This normalisation poses significant risks to both pedestrians and motorists, making pedestrian safety a critical concern....

Mitsubishi goes Shogun with Pajero Sport 
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Mitsubishi goes Shogun with Pajero Sport 

Mitsubishi is adding a Pajero Sport with Shogun touches to their local offering, which is sure to appeal to fans of off-road driving as well as families who prioritise adventure and a variety of leisure activities. Namibian salesmen have confirmed the limited edition can be ordered, and will take about three weeks for domestic delivery. ...

Captur, Megane top tech show the best of Renault
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Captur, Megane top tech show the best of Renault

The brand-new Renault Captur, which reveals the best of the international carmaker’s know-how, is retailing locally for N$$491 885, all inclusive, and is now available under a special promotion with deal assistance for only N$446 885.  With this deal assistance of N$45 000, the all-new Captur offers a distinctive design and advanced technologies.  As the...