Ma/Gaisa meets Oviritje: The ‘Best of Both Worlds’ music concert is drawing a growing crowd at the Khomasdal stadium in Windhoek. Video: Limba Mupetami
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Great Sportsmanship
Coach Salmon Eto’O Nakale of Arrows Ladies FC congratulates the opposing Mighty Angles FC for their performance display in his teams 3-0 victory in today’s face off at the FNB Women’s Super League Namibia at the Windhoek Technical High School sport field.Video:Pinehas K Pinehas
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Power outage…
Residents of Oshakati remain without electricity since yesterday morning, with Oshakati Premier Electric (OPM) spokesperson Rautia Mwaala saying technicians are still working and no exact restoration time can be given. NamPower earlier confirmed the outage was caused by a fault on an OPE feeder, which affected three 11kV circuit transformers and an auxiliary transformer at...
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Flood prone…
The City of Windhoek Disaster Risk Management team today conducted inspections in the Max Mutongolume informal settlement in the Moses Garoëb Constituency following recent heavy rains. Assessments found that many of the affected residents are living in riverbeds, where natural water flow occur, contributing to flooding. The municipality has cautioned residents against occupying land that...
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Stuck on vessel…
At least 15 foreign crew members of the Venus fishing vessel (mainly Russians) belonging to Hodago, say they have been stuck on the vessel for several months. In a video currently circulating, the crew alleges that their passports have been confiscated by the company and are now appealing to the Russian Embassy for assistance. The...
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Progress…
Over the past five years, GDP has grown from N$190 billion to N$270 billion, with tax revenue rising from N$55 billion to N$76 billion, a compounded growth rate of 9%, sustaining a tax-to-GDP ratio of 30.5% and placing Namibia among Africa’s top three. Speaking at the State of the Nation Address today, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah...
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Extension…
United States president Donald Trump has agreed to suspend tonight’s planned bombing and strikes of Iran for two weeks. He said the suspension was subject to Iran agreeing to the ‘complete, immediate and safe opening’ of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump’s statement came after Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif asked the US president to extend...
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Handover…
Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse, through the office of the Oshana Regional Governor, handed over fencing and other essential materials worth N$26 000 to the Twayambekwa Green Scheme Project at Othingo village in Oshakati West Constituency. The materials, including cement, mesh wire, poles, a gate, spades and a wheelbarrow, will support the...
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Protecting lives…
Protecting lives… The World Health Organisation has reiterated its call for governments, scientists, health workers, partners, and the public to stand with science to protect lives, rebuild trust, and secure a healthier future. Today, 7 April, marks World Health Day. The Ministry of Health and Social Services is observing the day at Okapale, Goreagab in...