WINDHOEK – The global airline industry is reeling in shock following the tragic accident in which the Boeing 737 800 Max from Africa’s biggest and most successful airline, Ethiopian Airlines, crashed shortly after take-off on Sunday morning.
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2019-03-122024-05-07Focus
Underprivileged and selling boiled eggs- the forgotten children of Katutura
WINDHOEK - For many millennials, life is plain sailing. From receiving toys throughout childhood and having birthday parties thrown in their honour to being picked up from school in flashy vehicles, this group has often been overindulged by their well-to-do families.
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2019-03-122024-05-07National
Union slams alarmist timber harvesting aspersions
RUNDU - The Kavango East Regional Farmers Union (KERFU) says there is no irreversible environmental degradation caused by rampant timber harvesting in the region.
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2019-03-122024-05-07National
Indian trainees mark ITEC Day
WINDHOEK - Scores of Namibians who benefited from the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme (ITEC) last Friday marked one of the most successful south-south training programmes.
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2019-03-122024-05-07National
Namibia ahead of US in gender parity, admits diplomat
OMUTHIYA - US Ambassador to Namibia Lisa Johnson is impressed by Namibia’s formalisation of the 50/50 gender representation and a zebra system into its politics, saying such success does not come without hard work, dedication and sacrifice.
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2019-03-122024-05-07National
Commonwealth Day commemorated in Windhoek
WINDHOEK - Namibia joined other 52 Commonwealth countries around the world in commemorating the Commonwealth Day yesterday, marking the 70th anniversary of the London Declaration when nations of the Commonwealth agreed to move forward together as free and equal members.
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2019-03-122024-05-07National
30% of land at Etunda Irrigation not under production
ONGWEDIVA – Amid fears of a looming drought envisaged in the country following low rainfall experienced since the start of the rainy season, 30 percent of the land at Etunda Irrigation Project near Ruacana is not under production.
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2019-03-122024-05-07National
Non-communicable diseases among main killers in Namibia
OMUTHIYA - Non-communicable diseases are on the increase and remain one of the leading causes of death in the country, says the Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Kalumbi Shangula.
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2019-03-122024-05-07National
Be job creators, not job seekers: City councillor
WINDHOEK – A Windhoek City councillor urged the Katutura Youth Enterprise Centre (Kayec) graduates to seek ways to create jobs for themselves instead of joining armies of jobseekers on the Namibian streets.
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2019-03-122024-06-18Crime and Courts
High Court removes Kudumo as Ukwangali chief
RUNDU - The Windhoek High Court has for the second time set aside the decision of the Minister of Urban and Rural Development to designate Eugene Siwombe Kudumo as the Chief of the Ukwangali Traditional Authority and community.