Tumweneni settlers soldier on
Tumweneni settlers soldier on KENYA KAMBOWERUNDUThe failure of the Rundu town council in 2018 to deal with about 100 people who occupied land on the outskirts of the town, has now placed a daunting...
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ICU bed occupancy drops 52% NAMPAWINDHOEKThe minister of health and social services, Dr Kalumbi Shangula, says the hospital bed occupancy rate, especially in intensive care units, has significantly...
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COMPANY NEWS IN BRIEF Heineken doubles profitHeineken, the world's second-largest brewer, reported first-half earnings above expectations on Monday, but warned of weakness in the rest of the year as...
View ArticleThe critical role of preserving indigenous languages
The critical role of preserving indigenous languages Preserving the culture Wetumwene Shikage Do you consider your indigenous languages to be precious enough to be preserved and kept for generations?...
View ArticleGirl Up supports Frans Indongo orphanage
Girl Up supports Frans Indongo orphanage JEMIMA BEUKESWINDHOEKA group of Girl Up volunteers this weekend donated much-needed clothing to the Frans Indongo orphanage and to homeless people at the Rundu...
View ArticleNganate disappointed with pace of land delivery
Nganate disappointed with pace of land delivery NAMPAWINDHOEKOmaheke governor Pijoo Nganate on Friday delivered his second State of the Region Address (SORA), held under the theme ‘Growing Omaheke...
View ArticleSecurity cluster shares challenges
Security cluster shares challengesPolice in Erongo lose three members to Covid-19 The police are struggling to enforce public health regulations while officers themselves are booked off with Covid-19....
View ArticleResearch looks for possible COVID tie to later Alzheimer's
Research looks for possible COVID tie to later Alzheimer's Researchers are trying to unravel why some COVID-19 survivors suffer "brain fog" and other problems that can last for months, and new findings...
View ArticlePhoto of the week
Photo of the week Michelle McLean Bailey poses with Miss Teen Namibia 2021, Alexis Swart. Through the Michelle McLean Children Trust, Swart received a donation of N$15 000 on 28 July. McLean Bailey...
View ArticleSchools are safe, US embassy says
Schools are safe, US embassy says JEMIMA BEUKES WINDHOEKAn investigation has found that Covid-19 outbreaks were more common in Namibian schools with a hostel than those without.In a statement, the...
View ArticleI need a public apology - Basson
I need a public apology - Basson Elizabeth Joseph KEETMANSHOOPKeetmanshoop municipality CEO Desmond Basson resumes work today after three months of administrative leave following allegations of...
View ArticleWalvis: Empty houses, erven to be sold
Walvis: Empty houses, erven to be sold Defective houses going ‘as is’ The municipality intends to give first-time buyers preference during the process, its spokesperson said. LEANDREA LOUWWALVIS BAY...
View ArticleThis year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo have been nothing short of a surprise,...
This year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo have been nothing short of a surprise, from the Covid-19 delays to the involuntary withdrawal of Beatrice Masilingi and Christine Mboma and the voluntary withdrawal...
View ArticleThe education sector mourns
The education sector mourns May Namene’s legacy live on and the fruits she planted in the education industry be reaped continuously. Enzo Amuele Foibe Louise Namene was a trained lawyer and a PhD...
View ArticleOver 70 000 Namibians await second AstraZeneca second jab
Over 70 000 Namibians await second AstraZeneca second jabDonations, Covax stock ‘coming soon’ “We are working day and night to ensure that individuals whose second dose is outstanding will be...
View ArticleEDITORIAL: The true meaning of self-sacrifice
EDITORIAL: The true meaning of self-sacrifice Before every election in southern Africa - and often intermittently during public holidays - we are reminded of the blood that waters our freedom, and how...
View ArticleEthiopian Airlines denies shipping arms
Ethiopian Airlines denies shipping armsThe largest carrier in Africa The Ethiopian government and Tigray rebels have accused each other of being to blame for the difficulties in reaching Tigray by...
View ArticleLiving on the sweet side
Living on the sweet side15-year-old baker from Ongwediva continues to impress Karolina’s Bakery in Ongwediva was started by the 15-year-old Ndapanda Shiyagaya when she was only in grade 4, and has...
View ArticleNew details emerge on geologist who set herself on fire
New details emerge on geologist who set herself on fire TUYEIMO HAIDULA OSHAKATI A woman who police said committed suicide by setting herself alight in her shack and died on the spot on Friday...
View ArticleGovt spin doctors in PR dilemma
Govt spin doctors in PR dilemma MATHIAS HAUFIKUWINDHOEKGovernment spokespersons are silently opposing Cabinet’s decision to reverse a 2020 resolution that compelled all ministries to adopt an identical...
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