Africa is lagging when it comes to the provision of safe drinking water and sanitation, as these basic services are still not accessible to 800 million Africans.
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UDF’s big moment draws near
The United Democratic Front (UDF) is at a crossroads, with its 2023 interparty elective congress being the ultimate defining moment ahead of next year’s general polls.
Presidency contradicts //Hoebes … says national anthem is Doëseb’s
Christine //Hoebes’ assertion over the weekend that the late Axali Doëseb only contributed the melody of Namibia’s national anthem was squashed by the Presidency yesterday.
Govt commits to supplying water
Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (MAWLR) execut ive direc tor Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata has assured residents of Okankolo, Eengodi and Nehale Lyampingana constituencies in the Oshikoto region that they will be provided with emergency water soon.
Boy narrates how mother was killed
A 12-year-old boy who witnessed the brutal murder of his mother recounted the horrible ordeal in court last Friday.
ReconAfrica gets new exploration approval
Canadian company Reconnaissance Energy Africa and its joint venture partner, the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor), have been granted approval to resume exploration in the northeast of the country.
Ovitoto Masters win Jungle Pot-Guy tournament
Former football players from Ovitoto in the Otjozondjupa region produced a stellar performance after their team, the Ovitoto Masters, became the champions of the Jungle Pot-Guy tournament in the capital on Saturday.
Namibia finishes fifth at Hockey Olympics qualifiers
The national senior women’s team failed to realise its dream of competing at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games after finishing fifth on Saturday at the African Hockey Road to Paris 2024 qualifiers.
Unam FC ends losing streak
The Unam Football Club ended their four-match losing streak in the 2023/24 Debmarine Namibia Premiership with a 2-0 win over Civics Football Club Friday night at the Unam Sport Field.
YTM Foundation to host White Nossob Trail run and MTB Challenge
The Your Turn Move Foundation is hosting the White Nossob Trail Run and MTB Cycling Challenge on 25 November 2023 in Witvlei, Omaheke region.