Swiss male rider Konny Looser claimed a record seventh solo Nedbank Desert Dash title in nine races when he conquered the 397-kilometre journey through the Namib Desert in a time of 14 hours, 14 minutes, and 17 seconds (14:51:17) in the early hours of Saturday morning.
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Ongos Ladies maintain dominance in WSL
FC Ongos Ladies displayed remarkable resilience in the FNB Women’s Super League, securing back-to-back victories over the weekend despite facing challenges.
FNB invests heavily in basketball league
First National Bank last week sponsored the first ever FNB Namibia Basketball Federation 5-on-5 league with a total of N$900 000.
Australia to cut immigrant numbers
Australia yesterday unveiled plans to slash the number of migrants arriving in the country, hoping to curb a post-pandemic surge and address voter anger at the rising cost of living.
Namibia to host inaugural Global African Hydrogen Summit
As part of Namibia’s COP28 programme, the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF), DMG events and Vasco Da Gama Energy on 06 November 2023 officially launched the inaugural Global African Hydrogen Summit (GAh2S), to be hosted in Windhoek from 3 to 5 September 2024.
Momentum Metropolitan rises at premier business awards
In a s i g n i f i c ant demons t r at i on of excellence, Momentum Metropolitan was honoured as the “Long Term Insurer of the Year”, while its subsidiary, Momentum Short Term Insurance, was equally celebrated as the “Short Term Insurer of the Year” at the prestigious 2023 Namibia Premier Business Awards.
Trade ministry consults on key laws and policies
The industrialisation and trade ministry is undertaking public consultations in various regions pertaining to several pertinent issues.
Namfisa temporarily caps medical aid increases… authority limits price rises to single-digit percentage
The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) last week placed a temporary cap on selected medical aid increases as part of proactive measures to secure the long-term sustainability of the domestic medical aid fund industry.
Liquor outlets to operate on Christmas Day
Liquor outlets countrywide will be allowed to sell alcohol on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve as per their trading licences.
Christmas is time for reflection – Hanse
Keetmanshoop mayor McDonald Hanse said Christmas should be enjoyed as a time for reflection, gratitude and appreciating the blessings that surround one.