Some schools in the Omusati region are temporarily closed due to flooding, following heavy rains over the past two weeks.
Year: 2022
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Namibia exports N$1.5 billion rough diamonds to Belgium
Among the exported goods from Namibia, rough diamonds valued at over N$1.5 billion (US$106 million) left the country for Belgium during 2020, with polished diamonds accounting for approximately N$80 million (US$5.4 million).
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Oil boon beckons… industry abuzz with news of another discovery
The global oil exploration industry is pulsating with unconfirmed news of a second oil discovery off the coast of Namibia.
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From tents to state-of-the-art school
Learners and teachers at the Havana Project Secondary School in Windhoek braved unbearable heat and dust in summer, floods during rainy seasons, and terrible cold in winter in their military tents.
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Health ministry rehires 278 retired nurses
The health ministry has hired 278 retired nurses on temporary contracts across the country for periods ranging from three to six months as part of the response to the Covid-19 pandemic and to address staff shortages.
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Farmworker thanks judge for 20-year sentence
A farmworker from the Maltahöhe area thanked Windhoek High Court Judge Dinnah Usiku yesterday after she sentenced him to an effective 20 years in prison for a conviction of murder without direct intent.
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Dienda against resignations for elections
Lawmaker Elma Dienda wants parliament to change the rule that forces civil servants, members of the National Council and regional and local councillors to resign while standing for National Assembly elections.
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Rundu to rise from water woes
The new water treatment plant at Rundu will ensure water security up to 2037.
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We now take the fight to SA – Naris…as push for AWCON continues
After playing to an action-packed goalless draw against the Copper Queens of Zambia in yesterday’s first leg of their 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON) qualifiers in Lusaka, Brave Gladiators captain Emma Naris said the fight is far from over, as they now prepare for the second leg with renewed vigour.
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Women’s hockey team rewarded
Players and staff of the Namibia women’s senior hockey team were on Tuesday rewarded for their breathtaking exploits during 2021, which saw them winning last year’s Africa Indoor Hockey Cup and also automatically qualifying for this year’s Indoor Hockey World Cup.