The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism has reported a distressing surge in rhino poaching incidents, with 28 rhinos poached in the country so far this year. Of particular concern is the discovery of 19 poached rhinos within the iconic Etosha National Park, 10 found during dehorning operations throughout March. Ministerial spokesperson, Romeo Muyunda said...
December 14, 2024
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Japan continues support for education and agriculture in Namibia
Japan has, to date, dispatched more than 100 teachers across different schools, while the construction of additional classrooms in Namibia continues. Funded through Japan’s “Grant Assistance for Grassroots Projects’ programme, Namibia has been a beneficiary of school buildings and around 300 classrooms since 1997. Japan’s Ambassador to Namibia provided an update on this and other...
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The struggle continues 34 years later – Venaani – More Top Stories
“After 34 years of independence, Namibia still struggles with poverty, inequality, corruption, and government maladministration,” says Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) president McHenry Venaani. Venaani said this in a statement last week in light of Namibia’s 34th Independence Day celebrations. “The fact that many Namibians continue to live in abject poverty while a select few enjoy...
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President Mbumba continues to build relationships
President Nangolo Mbumba says he is continuing to build on the relationships established by his predecessor, the late Dr. Hage Geingob. Dr. Mbumba made these remarks at the Eros Airport after he returned from his official visit to South Africa. President Nangolo Mumba’s visit to South Africa forms part of his familiarisation visits to SADC...
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Namibia continues to deliver on energy supply
Maria David INFRASTRUCTURE development remains a core pillar of the country’s socio-economic development. This was according to President Nangolo Mbumba during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered on Thursday, saying that they have to be strategic in making investments that enable them to connect Namibia to the region and the world markets to...
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Theft of water pumps continues unabated in Okongo
Maria David THE Okongo Constituency Councillor, Efraim Shipindo, said the ongoing theft of water pumps in the constituency is unacceptable and is hindering government efforts in terms of service delivery. Shipindo indicated that three water pump cylinders were stolen this week from boreholes at Okamanya, Onheleiwa, and Okanyanona villages, bringing the total to 13 stolen...
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Raspadori fires Napoli to win over Juve as Bologna’s dream continues
Giacomo Raspadori struck late to give Napoli a 2-1 win over unfortunate Juventus on Sunday, while Bologna’s Champions League dream continues after beating top-four rivals Atalanta 2-1. Italy attacker Raspadori rammed home the winner on the rebound in the 88th minute after Wojciech Szczesny saved Victor Osimhen’s penalty as Napoli showed glimpses that a dreadful...
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Power outage continues at Ariamsvlei, Noordoewer
NamPower has announced that the power outages in Ariamsvlei, Noordoewer and surrounding areas that were supposed to be restored today (Wednesday) will only be restored on Saturday, 24 February. The towns have been without electricity since Sunday. According to the spokesperson of NamPower, Pieter Cloete, the situation is due to an electrical fault on the...
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Premiership continues amid renewed passion
The Debmarine Namibia Premiership takes centre stage this weekend, amid renewed interest and passion for the local game following the Brave Warriors’ historic journey at Afcon 2023. Their success in the Ivory Coast has rubbed off and inspired local teams to reach new heights when they clash in Round 18 and 19 fixtures throughout the...
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Namibia/Mali: Namibia’s Amazing Run Continues
THE Brave Warriors’ class of 2024 continued to rewrite the script and astound critics as they became the first Namibian team in history to reach the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) after holding Mali to a goalless draw in San Pedro on Wednesday evening. Mali, one of the thoroughbred teams on...