Bloody September on roads
Bloody September on roadsMore than 500 people have lost their lives on Namibian roads, while almost 6 000 sustained injuries in over 3 000 crashes this year. Road carnage continues unabated Two people...
View ArticleExperts discuss desalination details
Experts discuss desalination details Details of how a desalination plant at the coast will operate and pump water to Windhoek were provided at a recent public discussion held to debate the feasibility...
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WINNERS REWARD: Bro Mathew Niikondo received his prize from Doris Gabone of Protea Hotels after winning a WhatsApp competition run by Namibia Media Holdings in collaboration with Protea Hotels. About...
View ArticleRainfall prospects increase as temperatures drop
Rainfall prospects increase as temperatures drop JANA-MARI SMITHProspects for rain are picking up again over many parts of the country, with moderate to heavy storms expected over parts of the central...
View ArticleWindhoek street kids return home
Windhoek street kids return homeFamilies not overjoyed to see them Klein Windhoek’s young street beggars have once again been returned to their homes in Gobabis after previous attempts by the...
View ArticleArmy general in court for corruption
Army general in court for corruption KENYA KAMBOWEThe Rundu Regional Court in the Kavango East Region on Tuesday postponed a case of corruption and fraud involving a Namibian Defence Force (NDF) army...
View ArticleAlleged killer sought forgiveness
Alleged killer sought forgivenessVictim was stalked by ex-girlfriend Text messages between theology student Gofaone Motlamme and her alleged murderer were read in the High Court yesterday. A man...
View Article'Shifeta had no choice'
'Shifeta had no choice' The legal action taken after environmental clearance was granted for marine phosphate mining will not be withdrawn, while commentators say there is still a long way to go to...
View ArticleSecurity guards threaten Christmas strike
Security guards threaten Christmas strikeShameful wages, working conditions Security guards staged countrywide protests yesterday in a demand for better pay and working conditions. Security guards...
View ArticleMom stabs newborn to death
Mom stabs newborn to death A 21-year-old woman was arrested last week Thursday after she allegedly killed her baby by stabbing the newborn with a sharp object in the neck. A police crime report today...
View ArticleIt will not be my house alone, says Shikongo
It will not be my house alone, says ShikongoStandard Bank to build a house for Paralympic medallist Two months ago, Namibian Sun published the inspiring story of visually impaired Ananias Shikongo, who...
View ArticleAthletes with disabilities honoured
Athletes with disabilities honoured Paralympic and Special Olympics athletes, guides and coaches received recognition awards on Thursday last week.The event was hosted by Disability Sports Namibia...
View ArticleNPL and Groot Systems sponsorship sealed
NPL and Groot Systems sponsorship sealedLeague could kick off in February After a long wait, the Namibia Premier League has finally signed a N$9 million sponsorship deal with Groot Systems. The Namibia...
View Article'Zombie banks' stalk Africa
'Zombie banks' stalk AfricaBanks under pressure Africa''s many small and under-capitalised banks, laden with bad debt, are inflicting more pain on already embattled economies. Regulators may have no...
View ArticleDawn of a new era
Dawn of a new eraEconomic transformation for African revival The sub-Saharan region''s “growth miracle” of the early 2000s has slumped in the past two years, with growth in 2016 projected at just 1.6%....
View ArticleZuckerberg loses US$3 billion
Zuckerberg loses US$3 billion BLOOMBERGMark Zuckerberg lost US$3 billion on Thursday, more than anyone else on Earth, after executives suggested Facebook Inc probably won’t be able to keep up with its...
View ArticleGood growth expected in 2017
Good growth expected in 2017 The Namibian economy is expected to show satisfactory growth in 2017 on the back of improved diamond mining, signs of recovery in the agricultural sector, and an...
View ArticleSME Growth Policy document launched
SME Growth Policy document launchedEntrepreneurial winds of change Small and medium enterprises will usher in a new era of local value addition with the help of a new policy document. The Ministry of...
View ArticlePacquiao reclaims WBO title for third time
Pacquiao reclaims WBO title for third timeVargas loses on points The comeback of Filipino Manny Pacquiao was a success after beating Jesse Vargas to reclaim his WBO title. Filipino southpaw Manny...
View Article'Fantastico' Chelsea can get better, says Conte
'Fantastico' Chelsea can get better, says Conte Antonio Conte claimed Chelsea can still improve, despite recording his best win as manager of the club so far, describing his side''s 5-0 thrashing of...
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