As the sports world continues to grapple with the issue of doping, the appointment of Gaby Ahrens as a member of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Athlete Council is a welcome development for both Namibia and the African continent.
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MMA team readies for world takeover … world championship billed as biggest test yet
A six-member Namibian Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) team is hard at work as they prepare to compete in the upcoming Mixed Martial Arts World Championships to be held in Belgrade, Serbia.
Namibian business sector vulnerable to climate change
Climate change is likely to have huge implications for Namibian society and its economy over the short, medium and long-term, an economist with the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) Robin Sherbourne said.
Opinion – Outjo needs to address water crisis
Outjo is a small town in southern Kunene that was founded by colonel Theodor von Leutwein in 1897. The town was established to control indiscriminate hunting and smuggling of ammunition to Kaokoland and Owamboland.
Opinion – Abolish job interviews for teachers
Job interviews or entry tests are used by employers to reduce the number of applicants who can be interviewed orally in less time.
Devastated mother begged police in vain…murder suspect missed last court appearance for domestic violence case
The mother of a murdered five-year-old boy from Walvis Bay has laid the blame squarely on the uncaring attitude and negligence of the police in the town.
Overcharging causes chaos for stranded northern travellers
The post-festive season rush from the north to Windhoek and the coast has left many bemoaning the lack of affordable transport and the tendency of bus drivers to overcharge during peak periods.
Rundu man survives croc attack
A resident of Rundu who was fishing before the New Year’s celebrations nearly died in the Kavango River.
11.5% decide for Moses //Garoëb…low voter turnout trend continues
Out of the 42 135 eligible voters, only 4 822 made it to the voting booth on Friday to decide the fate of the Moses //Garoëb constituency in the just-concluded by-election.
Public fall victim to criminals in job hunt
The Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) on Friday distanced itself from a scam involving monies paid by members of the public to secure employment in the ongoing recruitment process of 200 correctional services officers.