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Education a shield against marginalisation …Unam’s first San agriculture graduate wants to become architect of change

Education a shield against marginalisation …Unam’s first San agriculture graduate wants to become architect of change

2024-04-30Correspondent
Namibia continues to make steady progress in its quest to uplift marginalised co...
Unam blasted for banning political activities

Unam blasted for banning political activities

2024-04-30Aletta Shikololo
The University of Namibia’s recent decision to ban political activities on its p...
NIMT killer gets two  life terms

NIMT killer gets two  life terms

2024-04-30Roland Routh
Ernst Lichtenstrasser’s denial of guilt, lack of remorse and attempts to defeat...
Women in golf aim to expand – Skrywer

Women in golf aim to expand – Skrywer

2024-04-30Maurice Kambukwe
A group of 30 women graduated last week from the MTC-initiated Women in Golf pro...
Increase in live cattle exports as farmers destock …more goats, sheep to SA market

Increase in live cattle exports as farmers destock …more goats, sheep to SA market

2024-04-30Otniel Hembapu
The decision by most farmers countrywide to destock their cattle and other small...

Sports
Okauua Rovers win Top-Two tourney

Okauua Rovers win Top-Two tourney

Otjinene-based football team Okauua Rovers won the Top-Two competition at Augustineum Secondary School sports ground on Sunday. 
Shikusho leads the pack

Shikusho leads the pack

Local footballer Anna Shikusho, affectionally known as ‘Panna’, is dominating the FNB Women's Super League as the top scorer, having netted an impressive 30 goals by the end of Round 17.
Women in golf aim to expand – Skrywer

Women in golf aim to expand – Skrywer

A group of 30 women graduated last week from the MTC-initiated Women in Golf programme held at Windhoek Country Club.

NYSDP empowers young coaches from less privileged communities

Stars reign supreme …fans spoil the party

Khomas dominates AN championship

Business
Using the value of diamonds for upliftment

Using the value of diamonds for upliftment

TaTe Diamonds, an investment holding company headquartered in Windhoek, is on a mission to become a fully vertically-integrated Namibian-owned diamond company operating internationally among other leading diamond companies.
Namcor signs  farm-out agreement with Chevron 

Namcor signs  farm-out agreement with Chevron 

The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) has announced a significant advancement in Namibia’s energy sector through a signed farm-out agreement with Chevron Namibia Exploration Limited (CNEL), a subsidiary of Chevron Global Energy Inc. 
Rental price growth reaches 6-year high

Rental price growth reaches 6-year high

The upward trend in the FNB Rent Price Index continued for three consecutive quarters after moving out of a contractionary period from March 2023, reaching a 12-month average of 7.2% in Q4-2023 from 4.7% in Q3-2023 and -2.1% in Q4-2022. 

GIPF approves 5% increase in monthly benefits

Fuel hike on cards as oil prices on upward trend

Local content, collaboration needed for oil industry …as supermajors ponder development options

Courts & Crime
Woman found dead in flat

Woman found dead in flat

The lifeless body of 40-year-old Angelique Delia Maasdorp was discovered at her flat in Klein Windhoek, wrapped and tied up in blankets on Sunday.
NIMT killer gets two  life terms

NIMT killer gets two  life terms

Ernst Lichtenstrasser’s denial of guilt, lack of remorse and attempts to defeat the course of justice earned him two life sentences.
End in sight for Amupanda, Hinda suit

End in sight for Amupanda, Hinda suit

The N$1 million legal battle between Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda and deputy finance minister Maureen Hinda-Mbuende over an alleged defamatory Facebook post is nearing an end in the Windhoek High Court.

NAC, advertising firm await N$23.1m ruling

State wants 30 years for axe handle killer

Killer cop pleads guilty

Entertainment
Local content creators say profits are stagnant

Local content creators say profits are stagnant

THE local content industry has grown over the past 10 years, with creatives working hard to entertain, educate and inform their audiences. 
Industry Loop - NSK’s monthly favs: April

Industry Loop - NSK’s monthly favs: April

LET’S continue what I started about a month ago by sharing a personal playlist of Namibian music. This is something I will do every month. 
/Ae //Gams Festival amplifying oneness

/Ae //Gams Festival amplifying oneness

While celebrating the city’s rich cultural diversity and artistic talent, the annual /Ae //Gams Arts and Cultural Festival also brings together young and old to partake in a plethora of entertainment activities, witness cultural performances, and down various local and international cuisines.

Next Ma/Gaisa Star to be crowned tonight 

These stones will speak

Ndapanda's Travels - The downside to travel, managing crises

National
Okauua Rovers win Top-Two tourney

Okauua Rovers win Top-Two tourney

Otjinene-based football team Okauua Rovers won the Top-Two competition at Augustineum Secondary School sports ground on Sunday. 
Shikusho leads the pack

Shikusho leads the pack

Local footballer Anna Shikusho, affectionally known as ‘Panna’, is dominating the FNB Women's Super League as the top scorer, having netted an impressive 30 goals by the end of Round 17.
Animal husbandry: The foundation of all things farming

Animal husbandry: The foundation of all things farming

Welcome to another edition of the Talk to the Vet column, where we symmetrically dissect everything that has to do with animal healthcare, the basics of farming and also share all tips and know-how on various issues with our esteemed farmers. 

Financial prudency crucial for farmers amidst climate change

NYS achieves major potato harvest at Rietfontein 

Farmers Tips Learn about the Kalahari Red goats

Youth
Standing up for the boy child

Standing up for the boy child

The African Boy Child Foundation, founded by Levos Ekandjo, is a non-profit organisation aimed at addressing challenges faced by boys and men in the community.
IPPR donates 1 000 books to education ministry 

IPPR donates 1 000 books to education ministry 

The Institute of Public Policy Research (IPPR) donated 1 000 copies of a book worth N$300 000 to the education ministry on Monday. 
Learners should protect, preserve the environment

Learners should protect, preserve the environment

Various schools accompanied by the Namibia Correctional Services brass band on Monday marched across town to the Jan Möhr Secondary School in Windhoek to commemorate Earth Day.

Oil company recruits local students

Short Story - Genocide: Draining the Atlantic 

Youth symphony orchestras to showcase talent 

 

In Pictures