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Geingob denies involvement in Air Nam debacle
The office of President Hage Geingob yesterday said the president had nothing to do with the non-renewal of Jacqui Dadford contract with Air Namibia. Dadford lost her job a manager of the airline’s...
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Negonga, Iita lose reinstatement bid
Former accounting officers Erastus Negonga and Joseph Iita yesterday suffered a major blow after the High Court dismissed their appeal to get their government jobs back. Iita, the former permanent...
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Freaky weather catches Walvis Bay off guard
A thunderstorm accompanied by strong winds caught Walvis Bay residents by surprise on Monday evening. It left flooded streets, uprooted trees and damaged roofs in its wake. From April to May rains...
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Life inside the Swapo camp
Just 20km north of Windhoek is the home of the so-called struggle kids where more than 200 men, women and children are living in tents in deplorable circumstances on Swapo land. The group, who were...
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Murder accused waits for bail appeal ruling
Kai Rust, 43, the alleged killer of a suspected poacher, will hear a ruling in his appeal against bail refusal on 27 June. Rust lodged an application for appeal after Magistrate Masule Kwizi in...
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Ministry removes poaching suspects from Etosha
The Ministry of Environment and Tourism has finally followed a recommendation made by the first commander of the Etosha anti-poaching unit to transfer officials linked to poaching. Last year retired...
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Man sentenced to long prison term for rape and robbery
Pinias Kashawa, who went on a crime spree in Windhoek’s Okuryangava area in April 2010, was yesterday sentenced to 62 years and four months in prison. Kashawa broke into two houses, stole a 7.65mm...
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Education in marginalised communities
It is often said that education is the greatest equaliser, but providing educational platforms is not always sufficient. It is because of this reason that the division of marginalised communities in...
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‘Chucky’ comes out swinging
“I am a champion and I will leave as a champion.” Mexican WBA super bantamweight world champion Moises ‘Chucky’ Flores made this simple statement upon his arrival for the super fight against Namibian...
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Keshi’s death causes shockwaves in Namibia
The death of Nigeria’s former superstar player and coach Stephen Keshi has rocked the football world. Keshi died in the early hours of yesterday after suffering a heart attack, according to reports....
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A police officer manning the checkpoint between Windhoek and Okahandja died when he was hit by a truck driver on Tuesday night. Constable Desmond Gaseb (24) was in uniform and was wearing a reflective...
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Subcontractor threatens to destroy property
A subcontractor has threatened to demolish a number of structures put up at an Omaheke school in protest against non-payment by a contractor. The company, Obedient Investment cc, was contracted by MRP...
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We will march
Affirmative Repositioning(AR) land activist Dimbulukeni Nauyoma said the youth will not be deterred by the government’s attempts to force them to abandon the #16June protests against the proposed new...
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N$24bn needed to solve water crisis
A national drought emergency, linked to the hard-hitting water crisis in central Namibia and other areas, could be declared in a matter of days. This follows a high-level meeting between President Hage...
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Unfinished, abandoned hospitals irk regions
Access to healthcare continues to evade the poor. A number of hospitals and clinics have been abandoned unfinished by building contractors while others are said to lack doctors and equipment. All this...
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Former magistrate's appeal for bail dismissed
Access to healthcare continues to evade the poor. A number of hospitals and clinics have been abandoned unfinished by building contractors while others are said to lack doctors and equipment. All this...
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Welwitschias refuse to give up hope
The Windhoek Draught Welwitschias are determined to keep searching for their first victory in this year’s Currie Cup qualifying tournament. The Namibian team will tomorrow play the Hino Valke (Falcons)...
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