Uushona redeems himself
Uushona redeems himselfSalute Boxing Academy wraps it for 2016 The Salute Boxing Academy''s last event for the year has seen Bethuel ''Tyson'' Uushona being crowned as the new WBF world champion....
View ArticleGiving credit where it's due
Giving credit where it's due KAINO NGHITONGOWhile so many of us were starting to question what is to be done for our Namibian boxers to start winning outside the country again, Julius Indongo has just...
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Facebook comments Namibia''s Julius ''Blue Machine'' Indongo remained the undefeated champion when he claimed the IBF and IBO Junior Welterweight world titles on Saturday in Russia. Here is how you...
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Pic of the week PHOTO: NAMPA/APKILLER PUNCH: Namibia''s Julius Indongo, left, knocks out Russia''s Eduard Troyanovsky during their light junior welterweight title bout in Moscow, Russia, on Saturday....
View ArticleIndongo wins IBF and IBO world titles
Indongo wins IBF and IBO world titlesFirst-round knockout gives Namibian victory Namibian Julius ''Blue Machine'' Indongo has wrapped up the year in style, winning two world titles in Russia. In a...
View ArticleGambia's political transition begins after election shock
Gambia's political transition begins after election shock The Gambia''s President-elect Adama Barrow was to hold talks with his coalition Saturday to plot his transition to power, following a shock...
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'Eternal comandante'Government will prohibit naming of streets or monuments after Fidel Castro in keeping with his desire to stop a personality cult developing. Raul vows to defend Fidel''s revolution...
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Shot of the day PREVENTION: A person takes part in the campaign “Let''s Put up the Hands for HIV/AIDS Prevention” in front of the Eugenio Espejo Hospital on the World AIDS Day in Quito, capital of...
View ArticlePolitical egos at play
Political egos at play We have been following the battle for power at the Oshakati Town Council – seemingly pitting now former mayor Katrina Shimbulu and chairperson of the management committee Gabriel...
View ArticleNamibia will stay in ICC, if US stays
Namibia will stay in ICC, if US stays''World court only targets Africans'' President Hage Geingob says Africa needs to develop its own processes, systems, courts and institutions. Namibia would remain...
View ArticleWorld Aids Day
World Aids Day NO TO HIV AND AIDS: Namibia hosted its first-ever Aids conference in Swakopmund this week as part of the worldwide commemoration of World Aids Day. Residents, police officers and...
View ArticleSolidarity tax still on the cards
Solidarity tax still on the cards The finance ministry is still busy with consultations about the solidarity tax suggested by President Hage Geingob last year to alleviate poverty. The deputy minister...
View ArticleMarine advisory council appointed
Marine advisory council appointed The minister of fisheries and marine resources has announced the new members of the Marine Resource Advisory Council.The 13 members are chairperson Moses...
View ArticleHIV is not a death sentence
HIV is not a death sentence Windhoek mayor Muesee Kazapua encouraged fellow men to visit health facilities for HIV testing and voluntary medical circumcision in order to reach the target of eradicating...
View ArticleStolen safe and firearms recovered
Stolen safe and firearms recoveredWalvis Bay burglary an inside job The coastal police have appealed to taxi drivers who transport stolen goods and criminals to report the crimes. Four suspects...
View ArticleHoliday traffic picks up
Holiday traffic picks up The December holiday rush to the coast has started.According to Sergeant Muzonimo Shituna, traffic has picked up significantly since 1 December, with about 700 vehicles passing...
View ArticleProsecutors nabbed for corruption
Prosecutors nabbed for corruption Two prosecutors have been found to be wanting by the Anti-Corruption Commission, leading to their arrest last week.Former Katutura Magistrate''s Court prosecutor...
View ArticleLand grab disturbs Oshakati
Land grab disturbs Oshakati Council warns of drastic action Despite the best efforts of the Oshakati town council to service and allocate residential plots, people are still grabbing land and building...
View ArticlePregnant woman survives shooting
Pregnant woman survives shooting KENYA KAMBOWE and JANA-MARI SMITHA tragedy struck the Okanjengendi informal settlement area in Oshakati where a jealous ex-boyfriend shot his ex-lover, who was...
View ArticleTB requirements clarified
TB requirements clarifiedSA veterinary restrictions not lifted Only the 30-day requirement for TB testing of cattle exported to South Africa has been lifted, Namibia''s chief veterinary officer has...
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