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Healthcare’s procurement Achilles heel...as Namibia battles drug shortages

Healthcare’s procurement Achilles heel...as Namibia battles drug shortages

2024-05-10Aletta Shikololo
The health ministry has confirmed a shortage of medicine and drugs at public hos...
Namibia trumpets food security

Namibia trumpets food security

2024-05-10Paheja Siririka
President Nangolo Mbumba says Namibia is ready to play its part in the African c...
Walvis suspends two managers

Walvis suspends two managers

2024-05-10Eveline de Klerk
The Walvis Bay Town Council on Wednesday suspended its finance manager Frans !Go...
NCAA: Westair operations above board 

NCAA: Westair operations above board 

2024-05-10Correspondent
Following a plane crash in Windhoek last week, the Namibian aviation industry ha...
Katima Rural tired of empty promises

Katima Rural tired of empty promises

2024-05-10Albertina Nakale
Residents of Katima Mulilo Rural constituency have expressed their displeasure o...

Sports
Sunrise eye Pirates' scalp in NFA Cup 

Sunrise eye Pirates' scalp in NFA Cup 

Sunrise FC head coach Petrus Nangombe has boldly claimed that his team posseses the capabilities to overcome Dolam-based outfit Orlando Pirates in their eagerly-awaited round of 32 clash in the NFA PstBet Cup this weekend.
New sport stadium for Katima Mulilo

New sport stadium for Katima Mulilo

The executive director of the ministry of sports Mbumba Haitengela confirmed plans to construct a new state-of-the-art multipurpose stadium in Katima Mulilo, with an estimated price tag of N$40 million. 
Bethuel Ngajozikue “Rastaman” Mbuende 

Bethuel Ngajozikue “Rastaman” Mbuende 

Arguably one of the most accomplished but less talked-about central defenders of his generation, former Botswana Police Eleven, African Stars, Blue Waters, Tigers Football Clubs and Brave Warriors' Ngajozikue Bethuel Mbuende, famously known as “Rasta” in football circles, was your typical modern-day centre-back, never afraid to launch attacks from the back. 

Bowling finals this weekend

Omaheke Top 20 begins today

Volleyball league roars into life 

Business
Market rally stutters as traders eye rate cut outlook

Market rally stutters as traders eye rate cut outlook

Equity traders struggled to get a recent rally back on course yesterday following a tepid lead from Wall Street, but record performance in Europe highlighted optimism that central banks were on course to cut interest rates. 
NASRIA, Bank Windhoek address access to credit

NASRIA, Bank Windhoek address access to credit

Namibia’s unique risks insurer, the Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association (Nasria) Ltd and Bank Windhoek have entered into a partnership on the Credit Guarantee Scheme (CGS) agreement to the tune of N$50 million. 
N$1m fine for unapproved merger

N$1m fine for unapproved merger

The Namibian Competition Commission has reached a N$1 million settlement agreement with Johannes !Gawaxab, Ismael Gei-Khoibeb and Gamma Investments CC (Gamma). 

BP net profit slumps as gas prices drop

O&L forms new group exco

Companies urged to submit beneficial ownership info 

Courts & Crime
No bail for Otjomuise murder accused

No bail for Otjomuise murder accused

Two of the four people arrested in connection with the murder of Christoph Frederick, whose mutilated body was discovered last Thursday in Otjomuise’s 7de Laan, were denied bail by the Katutura Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
Accused bought 20 litres wine … after ‘murder, robbery’

Accused bought 20 litres wine … after ‘murder, robbery’

One of the men accused of the gruesome murder of an elderly couple allegedly bought 20 litres of box wine with the stolen money from his victims.
Rapist appeals 30-year sentence

Rapist appeals 30-year sentence

A man serving 30 years imprisonment for raping a pregnant woman and a minor in Swakopmund is appealing his sentence. 

Four arrested in Otjomuise murder… as fear grips LGBTQ+ community

No bail for flat murder accused

Mulunga drops Namcor’s suit

Entertainment
Industry Loop - Ode to the 10+ year club

Industry Loop - Ode to the 10+ year club

With this week’s piece, I’d like to highlight and celebrate creative practitioners who have been operating at the highest level for the past 10 years. 
Mario wins Winna Mariba Episode 10

Mario wins Winna Mariba Episode 10

The 10th episode of Winna Mariba, the exhilarating game show powered by the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) in partnership with Trustco Group Holdings (Trustco), unfolded amid palpable anticipation. 
Ixa to showcase diverse musical taste in listening session

Ixa to showcase diverse musical taste in listening session

Hip hop artist and rapper Ike Adonis, also known as Ixa, will host a unique and in-depth listening session titled ‘Blues and Booze’ on 25 May at a venue yet to be announced.

Reviving the music industry, setting standards

Uncommon sense - Be like an eagle

Chase for the crowns is on... as Top 20 beauties to be announced

National
Sunrise eye Pirates' scalp in NFA Cup 

Sunrise eye Pirates' scalp in NFA Cup 

Sunrise FC head coach Petrus Nangombe has boldly claimed that his team posseses the capabilities to overcome Dolam-based outfit Orlando Pirates in their eagerly-awaited round of 32 clash in the NFA PstBet Cup this weekend.
New sport stadium for Katima Mulilo

New sport stadium for Katima Mulilo

The executive director of the ministry of sports Mbumba Haitengela confirmed plans to construct a new state-of-the-art multipurpose stadium in Katima Mulilo, with an estimated price tag of N$40 million. 
Bethuel Ngajozikue “Rastaman” Mbuende 

Bethuel Ngajozikue “Rastaman” Mbuende 

Arguably one of the most accomplished but less talked-about central defenders of his generation, former Botswana Police Eleven, African Stars, Blue Waters, Tigers Football Clubs and Brave Warriors' Ngajozikue Bethuel Mbuende, famously known as “Rasta” in football circles, was your typical modern-day centre-back, never afraid to launch attacks from the back. 

Bowling finals this weekend

Omaheke Top 20 begins today

Volleyball league roars into life 

Youth
Earth Month celebration takes stand against plastics

Earth Month celebration takes stand against plastics

Ella du Plessis High School’s Earth Month celebration recently was a vibrant and impactful event that highlighted the urgent need to address plastic pollution. 
 Pallets furniture put bread on table

 Pallets furniture put bread on table

Just across the office of the Kavango East governor, a group of five men is hard at work crafting various types of furniture from wooden pallets, all done without the use of machines.
Short Story - The Running Tree

Short Story - The Running Tree

Long ago in the Kalahari, porcupines were barbed thorn bushes that sprouted beige flowers and pencil-thin leaves.

Fostering educational mobility for the youth

Yuan Jue Private wins Spelling Bee competition

All she dreams of is getting educated

 

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