Niël Terblanché In an effort to reinforce environmental conservation efforts, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism has reiterated its commitment to discouraging the use of plastic shopping bags across Namibia, a policy aimed at mitigating the detrimental effects these items have on the ecosystem. Pohamba Shifeta, the Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism shed...
December 28, 2024
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Three-horse title race intensifies – The Namibian
The Debmarine Namibia Premiership resumes this weekend with the early title contenders all facing tough double-headers. With close to two-thirds of the league completed, the 2023/24 campaign has already developed into a three-horse title race with Khomas Nampol, African Stars and FC Ongos having pulled away from the chasing pack. Nampol lead the log on...
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NamPol intensifies efforts to reduce road trauma
The Namibian Police is intensifying their efforts and operations to ensure road safety and reduce road trauma. NamPol has recorded a decrease in road crashes and injuries during 2023 compared to last year. From the 1st of January 2023 until November 12, 2023, about 2,553, 4,508 injuries, and 357 fatalities were recorded countrywide. Following the...
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Israel troop build-up intensifies amid growing humanitarian crisis
Israel continues to prepare for the next stage of its conflict against Hamas, with troop build-up intensifying ahead of an expected ground invasion of Gaza. The UN says half a million people have now been displaced – after Israel told civilians living in the northern part of the Gaza Strip to evacuate.Meanwhile the border between...
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Thrillers expected as title race intensifies
Some exciting matches lie in store in the Namibia Rugby Premier League tomorrow as the battle for the knockout stages intensifies. With two-thirds of the league now complete, the top three teams, FNB Wanderers (on 42 points), FNB Kudus (39) and Trustco United (38) have opened up a significant gap on the rest of the...
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Ekandjo intensifies fight against same-sex marriage
Former Cabinet minister and Swapo lawmaker Jerry Ekandjo will introduce a private member bill in parliament to define the word spouse in the Immigration Control Act. This comes after home affairs executive secretary Ettiene Maritz last week said the ministry will abide by a Supreme Court judgement recognising same-sex marriages formalised outside the country. In...