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Hundreds Turn Up at Gospel Concert
By: Loise Shiimi Hundreds gathered at the Zoo Park amphitheatre in the capital for the second volume of the Heal Our Land gospel concert over the weekend. The concert aims to bring the nation together, raise awareness and remind everyone…
Ilke Platt Nominated For African Achievers Awards
Staff writer Founder of Poiyah Media Ilke Platt has been short-listed and selected as an Honouree for the 12th Edition of the African Achievers Awards (AAA) under the “Emerging Public Relations Practitioner” Award Category. This year’s ceremony and summit, “Sustainable…
Some Relief For Now…Uncertainty In Future Fuel Price Reductions
By: Hertha Ekandjo Economist Klaus Schade says there is still uncertainty and volatility in the market regarding the reduction in fuel prices, stating that they are not sure what the future will look like. “Oil prices have been below a…
16 Traditional Authorities Without A Chief…11 With Succession Battles
By: Lina Amutenya Acting chairman of the Council of Traditional Leaders, chief Immanuel !Gâseb has lumped the Ovaherero Traditional Authorities as one of the 16 in the country currently without a chief. This, despite Prof Mutjinde Katjiua being installed as…
N$1,4 million Available in Grants for Youth in Agriculture and TVET Graduates
By: Ngiinomenwa-vali Erastus Youth with agricultural start-ups, concepts, and those from vocational centers are invited to submit their proposals to acquire seed capitals, announced MTC and partners. The seed capital is the funds (N$1,4 million) that were raised through the…
Capricorn Foundation Appoints Veripura Muukua
Staff writer The Capricorn Foundation has appointed Veripura Muukua as the Coordinator of the Capricorn Foundation with effect from 1 September 2022. Veri joins the Group Brand & Corporate Affairs and Capricorn Foundation team from Bank Windhoek MCCS, where she…
Central Bank’s Information Officer Conquers World’s Oldest Ultramarathon – Again
Staff writer The Central Bank’s Senior Information Officer Frans Amakali has participated in the world’s largest and oldest ultramarathon, the 89km Comrades Marathon, for the second time. Frans outperformed himself in the second installment, finishing in 08 hours 49 minutes….
5 #BeFree Ambassadors Set To Attend One Young
World Summit In Manchester A group of five Namibians was chosen as delegates to represent Namibia at the One Young World Summit taking place in Manchester next week, between 5 – 8 September 2022. The five delegates were selected as…
OTA to Fight On …As Germany Rejects Genocide Re-Negotiations
By: Andrew Kathindi Ovaherero Traditional Authority (OTA) newly appointed paramount chief, professor Mutjinde Katjiua says that the traditional authority will continue to reject the deal that Germany and the Namibian government struck last year. His comments come as, in what…
“I Am Not Refusing To Leave The SG Chair” – Sophia Shanigwa
By: Justicia Shipena Swapo party secretary-general (SG) Sophia Shanigwa says she is not refusing the SG chair. She said this at the Swapo party youth league (SPYL) central committee meeting in the capital upon delivering her keynote address. At this…