OMUTHIYA/ONGWEDIVA – The strict regulations imposed by authorities to help curb the spread of Covid-19 has not only crippled major businesses but tombo brewers in the north of the country are also feeling the heat. Many enjoy the traditional home-brewed beer, despite its considerably high volume of alcohol.
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2020-04-062024-04-30Front Page News
Stay at home, Shangula reiterates
Health minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula has appealed to Namibians to adhere to the partial lockdown as well as regulations imposed by government to fight Covid-19. Shangula yesterday encouraged individuals to take responsibility for measures, such as regular hygiene practises, self-isolation and social distancing.
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2020-04-062024-04-30Front Page News
Covid-19: Geingob reaches out to China
President Hage Geingob at the weekend praised China’s continuous efforts in the fight against Covid-19, while asking the Asian giant’s support to curb the further spread of the deadly virus.
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2020-04-062024-04-30Front Page News
Cops prepare for full lockdown
Deputy police chief Oscar Embubulu say they are in a preparatory stage with all the 14 regional commanders to see how best they can plan in an event of a national lockdown over the Covid-19 outbreak.
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2020-04-062024-04-30Front Page News
Airport loan deal approved
Finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi is expected to finalise a loan agreement with China for the upgrading and expansion of the Hosea Kutako International Airport after the Asian giant gave the go-ahead for a “special financial package”.
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2020-04-032024-05-07Lifestyle
4th wave of feminism
The fourth wave is said to exist virtually and it is one that reflected postmodern ideas; it allowed for individual choices, and some of the certainties (the ‘grand narratives’ of the second-wave feminism) could no longer be taken for granted.
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2020-04-032024-05-07Lifestyle
Top trending – Taveya Munyika comforts Namibians through a tune
The top trending clip on our radar is of a six-year-old girl with an angelic voice, Taveya Munyika singing ‘He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands’ to comfort everyone affected by the outbreak.
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2020-04-032024-05-07Lifestyle
The gift of solitude
Imagine growing up in an environment where spending time alone is seen as a bad thing and is openly discouraged.
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2020-04-032024-05-07Lifestyle
Big Ben advocates for more local songs on airwaves
Earlier this week, Venaune Kandukira, widely known as Big Ben, pleaded with radio stations in the country to play more of local songs during the lockdown.
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2020-04-032024-05-07Lifestyle
SYM Awards teams with NWR for 2020 edition
The Simply You Magazine Lifestyle and Fashion Awards (SYMLAFAs) are returning to create memories in the entertainment industry at the National Theatre of Namibia (NTN) for its fourth edition on 12 September 2020, and entries for the different categories are closing on 29 May 2020.