Increased funding to the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) has resulted in close to 5 000 more students being assisted financially with their studies this year.
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Inmate shines at WorldSkills Namibia competition
Patrick Gariseb, an inmate at the Windhoek Correctional Facility, was overwhelmed by the massive support he received from the crowd at the National Skills Competition organised by the Namibia Training Authority on Saturday evening, since he is an offender.
Geingob condemns German colonialism in Namibia
The Presidency yesterday dispelled, condemned and rejected all insinuations and accusations that President Hage Geingob has relegated the sensitive 1904-08 Genocide matter to a non-issue, saying his vigour, commitment, and dedication to the subject remains unquestionable.
Green hydrogen roadshow postponed
The National Green Hydrogen Roadshow, a collaborative effort between government and Hyphen Hydrogen Energy (Hyphen), has announced the postponement of the Ohangwena, Omusati, Oshana, and Oshikoto cluster meetings.
Orange Basin brimming with exploratory drilling…as TotalEnergies evaluates flow for commercial development
More exploration drilling activities are being reported offshore Namibia in the Orange Basin by international oil majors as well as relatively new players in the oil and gas game. This heightened activity follows significant light oil discoveries in the area earlier this year by TotalEnergies and Shell.
Outjo FA win councillor’s tourney
Outjo Football Academy maintained its supremacy in the Kunene football structures with a 3-0 victory against Oabatare Football Club in the final game of the inaugural Outjo constituency councillor’s competition. Jaguar Netball Club emerged victorious in the netball category.
Corporate Quick Cricket Indoor League a huge success
The final match of the 2023 Corporate Quick Cricket Indoor League took place at the Pupkewitz Motors Sports Centre in Windhoek on 30 September 2023 as the Capricorn Wealth Warriors emerged the 2023 winners, with the CIC Pirates coming in second and the DoorTech Sixers third.
Malembu takes over at Rundu Chiefs
The U/17 Cosafa cup-winning coach Paul ‘Shakes’ Malembu has been hired as the head coach of Rundu Chiefs for a second time.
Boxers in good shape – Moses…as bonanza draws closer
The organisers of the upcoming boxing bonanza scheduled for Wanderers Sports Club on 13 October 2023, say all the boxers are in good shape physically and
mentally.
BW Kudu offers scholarships for disadvantaged youth
THE operator of the Kudu Gas licence area, BW Kudu and National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) have announced a significant corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at promoting education and addressing educational disparities in Namibia.