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Telecom Namibia and Huawei Technologies Namibia concluded a five-year transformative partnership on Tuesday. The aim is to revolutionise Telecom Namibia’s mobile network capabilities and coverage across Namibia. Telecom Namibia intends to invest in the modernisation of the tn mobile network. New mobile base stations will be created and existing ones will be upgraded. Huawei is […]
Eight people lost their lives in a head-on collision on the B1 road between Otjiwarongo and Otavi on Tuesday afternoon. Otjozondjupa senior inspector from the community policing sub-divison, Maureen Mbeha, confirmed that the accident happened about 20km towards Otavi. She reports that there were eight fatalities at the scene. A preliminary investigation reveals that a […]
The luxury yacht Atilla arrived at the port of Walvis Bay on Monday. The 64-metre steel yacht is equipped with features like a helipad, wellness centre, wine cellar and an oversized beach club. The yacht has three pools, including one with glass walls and floors that shed light on the beach club below and a […]
Omaheke governor Pijoo Nganate says 300 cases of malnutrition have been reported in the region so far this year, with 26 people dying. “From January to June, we had 300 cases of malnutrition, meaning children go to bed without the necessary nutritious meals, if at all the right meals,” he says. Some 263 people were […]
… ‘But party in general is not corrupt’ Swapo central committee member Paulus Kapia has admitted that the party’s reputation has in the past been dented by some corrupt elements, although the ruling party is in essence not corrupt. Kapia was speaking at a Swapo campaign at Omunyele village at Outapi on Sunday. His assertions […]
A Defamation case in which deputy finance minister Maureen Hinda is suing Affirmative Repositioning movement leader Job Amupanda for N$1 million, is politics playing out in court, a lawyer representing Amupanda argued in the Windhoek High Court yesterday. “This case is not litigation,” lawyer Kadhila Amoomo said during an address to acting judge Collins Parker. […]
The Muslim community in Namibia donated 100 cattle to feed needy and vulnerable communities in the northern regions at Eenhana on Sunday. A total of over two tonnes of meat will be distributed to thousands of impoverished families who rarely have the means to include meat in their diets. Ohangwena governor Sebastian Ndeitunga said the […]
Gondwana Collection Namibia recognised the outstanding contributions of its tour operator and consultant partners at the ‘Simply the Best’ Operator Evening on Monday evening. The event acknowledged these partners’ vital role in promoting Gondwana Collection Namibia’s offerings and experiences to travellers. The ceremony highlighted the achievements of top performers across Gondwana Collection, Namibia2Go and Go2 […]
What’s in a name? People use unique names to address each other, but we’re one of only a handful of animal species known to do that, including bottlenose dolphins. Finding more animals with names and investigating how they use them can improve scientists’ understanding of both other animals and ourselves. As elephant researchers who have […]
Pundits are defending professional footballer Peter Shalulile’s decision to publicly announce his affiliation with Swapo, citing his constitutional right to freedom of association. Some argue his influence as a footballer, having captained Namibia at the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations and playing for Mamelodi Sundowns in the South African Premier Division could sway voters towards […]