THE Namibian Broadcasting Corporation has returned to the High Court to once again challenge media ombudsman John Nakuta for handling a “meritless, frivolous and malicious” complaint lodged against the broadcaster by the Economic Social Justice Trust, where he is a trustee.
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Winning US$1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot ticket sold in Florida
A lottery player in the US state of Florida won a record US$1.58 billion (N$29.5 billion) Mega Millions jackpot on Tuesday, the lottery announced.
World’s largest cruise ship to set sail as industry rebounds
With cruise bookings seeing a resurgence after the Covid pandemic caused luxury liners to mothball, a Finnish shipyard is putting the final touches on what will be the world’s largest cruise ship.
Asian markets swing as China slips into deflation
Asian markets fluctuated yesterday after data showing China slipped into deflation compounded worries about the world number two economy’s faltering post-Covid recovery.
African air cargo down 2.8% in June
The latest air cargo markets data for June 2023 from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) shows the smallest year-over-year contraction in demand since February 2022.
Iipumbu tells new boards to focus on economic revival
Trade minister Lucia Iipumbu has urged newly appointed board members and management at state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to focus on matters that drive economic revival. Speaking at Monday’s inauguration of board members, Iipumbu said there is no room nor time to waste on unimportant issues.
Botswana road drives Namibian opportunities
Botswana is moving at great speed to rehabilitate and fully commercialise the Nata-Maun-Mohembo road to ease the flow of goods and services between itself and neighbouring countries.
Helenius replaces Whyte
Finnish heavyweight Robert Helenius has stepped in at short notice to fight former world champion Anthony Joshua in London on Saturday after Dillian Whyte was ruled out by a dope test.
Reports: West Ham agree Maguire deal in principle
West Ham United have agreed a deal in principle with Premier League rivals Manchester United for England defender Harry Maguire, as the media reported yesterday.
Namases delights in netball and football
I grew up in a household of mostly girls. I was raised by my great-grandmother and aunt – may their souls rest in peace. It was not easy, but they made sure I had what I needed as a child.









