Ronaldo caps dream year
Ronaldo caps dream yearFootball star wins fourth Ballon d''Or award This year has been a memorable year for Real Madrid player Cristiano Ronaldo, who was named the world''s best player for a fourth...
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Eskom reassures South AfricansKoeberg not affected by Areva probe South Africa''s Areva-built Koeberg nuclear power station has been deemed safe following a probe into irregularities found during a...
View ArticleXwama's Kadhikwa to Bannerman
Xwama's Kadhikwa to BannermanReplaces first lady on board Twapewa Kadhikwa has been appointed to serve as an independent director on the board of Bannerman Mining Resources Limited. Bannerman Mining...
View ArticleOil deficit expected
Oil deficit expected Global oil markets will swing from surplus to deficit in the first half of 2017 as the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) and other producers follow through on an...
View ArticleNBL deemed strong brand
NBL deemed strong brand Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) was this week deemed a strong brand by stockbroking firm PSG, which released its review of the brewer. Namibia Breweries Limited has a very...
View ArticleRenewed interest in Uis tin
Renewed interest in Uis tinMajor buy-out completed Tin mining may once again be a possibility for residents of Uis. Bushveld Minerals Limited this week announced that it had acquired a significant...
View ArticleAnti-hunting lobby raises concern
Anti-hunting lobby raises concern Forms a critical part of wildlife utilisation Delegates from several African countries are in Namibia to learn about the country''s Namlits system for livestock...
View ArticleNeckartal set for 2017
Neckartal set for 2017 The agriculture minister John Mutorwa, said that the construction of the multi-billion-dollar Neckartal Dam will be completed next year and will alleviate water shortages in...
View ArticleEU and Cuba sign deal
EU and Cuba sign deal First step in normalising relations With the death of Fidel Castro, the way has been paved for ties between Cuba and the European Union. The EU and Cuba on Monday signed a deal to...
View ArticleThai king to pardon 150 000 inmates
Thai king to pardon 150 000 inmates Thailand''s new King Maha Vajiralongkorn will pardon or commute the sentences of up to 150 000 prison inmates, including some jailed under one of the world''s...
View ArticleBashir crackdown
Bashir crackdown Sudanese president says WhatsApp won’t topple him In a move that concerns many, Sudanese president, Omar al Bashir has threatened a comeback of 2013 violence. Sudanese President Omar...
View ArticleKenya ponders ICC
Kenya ponders ICC Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta said on Monday his country was seriously thinking of quitting the International Criminal Court, after several other African nations moved to pull out...
View ArticleGrace's million-buck ring
Grace's million-buck ring Zimbabwe opposition parties have reportedly slammed First Lady Grace Mugabe over her love for an "extravagant" life after it emerged last week that she had purchase a diamond...
View ArticleShot of the day
Shot of the day DANCING DOG: Performing as the Sugar Plum Fairy, Katherine Free, left, dances with Pig, the dog, during the Birmingham''s Ballet Mutt-cracker, a rendition of the famous ballet "The...
View ArticleThis is becoming ugly now
This is becoming ugly now There is a disconcerting trend in Namibian politics, particularly within the ruling party, Swapo. It appears as though a silent storm brews and high-level politicians and...
View ArticleUsakos CEO back at work
Usakos CEO back at work Goseb acquitted of all charges Gruzi Goseb, the beleaguered CEO of Usakos is back at work after surviving his second suspension. Usakos mayor Asker Mwafangeyo yesterday revealed...
View ArticleNine in court for Etosha poaching
Nine in court for Etosha poaching Four men appeared in the Opuwo Magistrate''s Court in connection with the wounded rhino found in the Etosha National Park last week.The wounded rhino was discovered...
View ArticleBicycle thief appeals jail time
Bicycle thief appeals jail time A man convicted of the theft of a bicycle, and now only within three months of the three years'' imprisonment imposed on default of payment of N$3000 fine, is appealing...
View ArticleNWR warns against hiking in the heat
NWR warns against hiking in the heat Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) has warned tourists and local fitness aficionados to be cautious of Namibia''s extreme summer heat, especially when hiking. According...
View ArticleConmen agents worry ministry
Conmen agents worry ministry The home affairs ministry has announced that it has received an enormous number of complaints through their suggestions boxes at their various offices countrywide about...
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