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The year politicians come for dinner to our shacks
By: Patrice S Rawlins Politics and power are very funny things! So once again the season has come when the will of the people will play right at the centre of national politics, as the pontificating hand upon the heads…
DHPS students march to parliament
By: Kelvin Chiringa Aggrieved by the uncertainty of the future of their generation due to the debilitating effects of climate change, a mob of students from DHPS burst into the streets last week, in a peaceful demo which ended at…
Poverty ministry distributing rotten/expired food?
By: Kelvin Chiringa Law maker Jennifer Van Den Heever has made a startling claim that the poverty ministry has been distributing expired and rotten drought relief aid in the form of food parcels and maize meal. Speaking in parliament this…
MultiChoice Namibia launches Talent Factory online portal
By: Rodney Pienaar MultiChoice Namibia has launched the MultiChoice Talent Factory online portal, which is part of an investment to improve the quality and support of local content, and storytelling across the continent, in Windhoek today. The online portal is…
Water conservation call falling on deaf ears?
By: Kelvin Chiringa As the city of Windhoek emerges from one of the most devastating water scarcity crises, the call for water conservation remains distant as latest indications are that over the past week, Windhoek residents consumed 10% more water…
Tjama Tjivikua’s defamation battle rages on
By: Kelvin Chiringa Long-time rector for the Namibia University of Science and Technology, Tjama Tjivikua’s defamation court case has refused to die down in the Windhoek High court despite an opportunity granted to him to have it solved amicably via…
N$60 million for underground water desalination
By: Rodney Pienaar The environment ministry has secured N$60 million from the Adaptation Fund to implement two pilot projects on an underground water desalination plant using renewable power and membrane technology. The projects will be piloted at Grunau settlement and…
Namibia faces challenge with import bill – Tweya
By: Rodney Pienaar The colossal import bill that Namibia has to take on basic food and commodities that the country could be producing is taking its toll on the state. These remarks were made by trade and Industrialisation minister Tjekero…
Brave Warriors cherish Highland Park facilities – NFA
By: Staff Writer The Brave Warriors are preparing for their clash against Zambia at the South African Premier League side Highlands Park facilities in Johannesburg and coach Ricardo Mannetti believes it will set up them up for a positive result…
Young anglers get the spotlight
By: Rodney Pienaar Young anglers from across the country were in the spotlight for the Junior Development Day hosted by the Namibia Bass Angling Association over the weekend, where 26 youngsters showed off their skills. The youngsters descended on Von…