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President Hage Geingob led tributes to fallen Axali Doëseb, a Namibian artist, conductor, and composer, who was instrumental in the composition of our national anthem, ‘Namibia, Land of the Brave’. 

Prime minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has called for efforts to continue promoting financial literacy to empower the public to make informed decisions.

Information and Communication Technology Minister Peya Mushelenga last week commended Namibia for winning the African Champion of Press Freedom award, saying it confirms the government’s commitment to freedom of expression and the press.

Hordes of Zambezi residents flocked to Kabulabula in the Kabbe South constituency of the Zambezi region on Friday morning to get a share of buffalo meat.

Kiosk owners trading along the beach in Swakopmund say that moving their kiosks to the tennis court in town will kill their businesses. 

Top cyclist Vera Looser and Mixed Martial Artist Veja Hinda were the biggest winners at this year’s Namibian Annual Sports Awards (Nasa), held at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund on Saturday.

Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare Doreen Sioka said tackling the under-representation of women in the National Council continues to be an ongoing battle.

An environmental clearance certificate (ECC) was given to Headspring Investments, the parent company of Uranium One, which is the company exploring for uranium and rare earth minerals in the Omaheke region. 

Deputy Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare, Bernadette Jagger, has urged men to become catalysts for change and take action to address GBV in their communities, including speaking out against harmful behaviours and serving as role models.

The director of the Sports Expo, Tjeripo Musutua, expressed his satisfaction with the number of exhibitors participating in the annual event.