The Bank Windhoek Grand Prix recently launched its inaugural International Chess Federation (FIDE) Rated Town Opens with the thrilling Okahandja Open. Held at Okahandja Secondary School, the event attracted a dynamic cohort of 40 participants spanning diverse backgrounds and skill levels, heralding the dawn of an electrifying series poised to revolutionize the chess scene. The...
December 27, 2024
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Swakopmund Grand Prix Ignites Athletics Namibia’s Season with Record-Breaking Performances – Windhoek Observer
Swakopmund, Namibia – Athletics Namibia’s athletics season kicked off with a spectacular display of talent at the Pupkewitz Foundation – AN Grand Prix Series Meet1, held at Vineta Stadium in Swakopmund on Saturday, January 27, 2024. In an event supported by the Pupkewitz Foundation, 270 athletes, representing 27 athletics clubs from various regions of Namibia,...
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Land conference ignites platform to solve issues of housing delivery
The recently concluded land conference in Rehoboth has ignited a platform to solve issues of land and housing delivery in the town. Rehoboth is endowed with a vast land area of over 60,000 hectares, which is deemed sufficient to cater for all its inhabitants. However, servicing land remains a challenge due to exorbitant costs. Rehoboth...
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KinoNamibia Ignites Southern Creativity in a Film Extravaganza! – Namibia Daily News
By Charmaine Boois Keetmanshoop, Aug. 22 — Get ready for an awe-inspiring cinematic experience as KinoNamibia, the dynamic film hub project under the Namibia Film Commission, makes its way to the vibrant town of Keetmanshoop. Calling all creative minds—scriptwriters, camera maestros, sound engineers, musicians, editors, actors, directors, and anyone passionate about media creation! KinoNamibia returns...
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KinoNamibia Ignites Southern Creativity in a Film Extravaganza!” – Namibia Daily News
By Charmaine Boois Keetmanshoop, August 22, 2023 — Get ready for an awe-inspiring cinematic experience as KinoNamibia, the dynamic film hub project under the Namibia Film Commission, makes its way to the vibrant town of Keetmanshoop. Calling all creative minds—scriptwriters, camera maestros, sound engineers, musicians, editors, actors, directors, and anyone passionate about media creation! KinoNamibia...
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Hardap’s Epic Careers Fair Ignites Student Success – Namibia Daily News
By Charmaine Boois Mariental, August 11, 2023- Making a career choice is often equated to finding a needle in a haystack—a pivotal decision that can shape one’s life trajectory. Recognizing this critical juncture, the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture collaboratively orchestrated the Hardap Regional Career Fair alongside the National Union of Namibian Students (NANSO)...
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Social media debate ignites over Malema’s controversial chants
The Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema’s “shoot to kill” and “kill the boer” chant during the party’s 10th-anniversary celebrations in Soweto has ignited a social media debate. According to the SABC, the Democratic Alliance has taken legal action against Malema, filing charges at the United Nations Human Rights Council, while the EFF defends the...