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Senseless transition to eternity of a forgotten footie Maleagi Zulu ‘Ace’ Clay 1959 – 2024
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Senseless transition to eternity of a forgotten footie Maleagi Zulu ‘Ace’ Clay 1959 – 2024

The senseless cold-blooded murder of former Black Africa, Tigers, Kaizer Chiefs (Arandis) and Tamariskia outfit Celtics Football Clubs playmaker Maleagie Zulu ‘Ace’ Clay has left many in utter shock and dismay. The retired skilful attacking midfielder’s lifeless body was found lying in the streets of Havana, an informal settlement on the outskirts of Namibia’s largest...

Stage set for National Youth Games
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Stage set for National Youth Games

The draw for this year’s National Youth Games was conducted on Wednesday, and regions now know their opponents across various sporting disciplines.  The event, slated for 11 to 15 September in Oshakati, Oshana region, will feature competitions in football, volleyball, netball and basketball. In basketball, Pool A of the men’s division will see Erongo face...

Tourney set to gauge karatekas
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Tourney set to gauge karatekas

Over 100 karatekas are set to converge in Windhoek next weekend for a national championship, aimed at assessing their readiness for upcoming local and international competitions.  The tournament, organised by Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate Namibia (OGKN), will provide a platform for athletes to showcase their talent and measure their progress. Stephan van de Merwe, who is...

Omaunguriro wakumwe nOvandoitji ya yandja Ozondora omangete o-30 
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Omaunguriro wakumwe nOvandoitji ya yandja Ozondora omangete o-30 

Oministeri yOtutumbo nOvikunwa, Omeva nOmatungururiro Wehi ya randa osarama imwe uriri younene woheketara 2,948. Ngunda ohoromende aya pewa azehe kumwe ozosarama o-13 okutara mo nokuzehaviva komahandurisiro. Ovaparuke vevari okuza mOrukondwa rwa Kunene va handurisiwa posarama Orabelsberg oitja 537 no pOkakondi ku ka sewa pokosarama indji Ovaalwater oitja 283. Oministeri indji ya pewa Ozondora za Namibia...

Mutuarari wa toora ondjira ndji he ri indji ndja imbura
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Mutuarari wa toora ondjira ndji he ri indji ndja imbura

Omuimbure womizumbi omukuru wa Namibia omutjiukwa tjinene ngwa yata ozondambo ozongoto motjitamba ihi aa utire motjitamba tjOviritje, ma suvisiwa muhuka mOkouue ka Vitoto.  Ondjira eye meimburiro re rimwe ndja imbura nu ku ma i Okozondundu za Kambekura wina nḓa imbura meimburiro re rarwe mu rarwe wina ma imbura kutja ‘Ka ku nondunda kai kayora.’ Ambrossius...

Itenge-Emvula wa undu, ombongarero ka nai
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Itenge-Emvula wa undu, ombongarero ka nai

Mape zuvakwa ayo ombongarero ozondekurona zOvakwena, Ovaherero nOvambanderu mOtjauana ndji za zeri ku no komiti yohoromende ya Namibia motjihungiriro tjOtjiṱiro Otjindjandja ya yarurwa ombunda oure woruveze ndu hi nokutjiukwa. Omazuvira nga kaye nohongonono yokomiti oini tjinga Tonata Itenge-Emvula, Omuhaamise wOvihavero vyokomiti yozondjiwe aa undu otjiunda tje    nokumwina kumwi notjiruru tji tja mbii. Oku zirira...

NSK’s monthly favs: May
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NSK’s monthly favs: May

Shall we continue what I started about two months ago? So, every month, I have got this thing where I share a personal playlist of Namibian music.  This is something I promised to do every month.  But as usual, evidently, there is a need to add a bit of a disclaimer: This list that I...

Designers emblazon at Batho Fashion Week
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Designers emblazon at Batho Fashion Week

Namibian fashion designers Armando van Wyk and Jody Claasen are representing the country at the prestigious Batho Fashion Week in Gaborone, Botswana. This significant opportunity was a result of the strategic partnership signed last year between MTC Windhoek Fashion Week and Batho Fashion Week, with the goal of fostering collaboration and strengthening ties in the...

Mavutu Conversations – Feminist with a small f
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Mavutu Conversations – Feminist with a small f

In the words of my favourite female literary writer Buchi Emecheta, I too like to tell people who ask me about my stance on feminism that I am a feminist with a small f.  Reading ‘In the Ditch’ (1979) is a great start to understand her work. The debate on whether I am a feminist...

Uncommon sense – Social media, a missed opportunity
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Uncommon sense – Social media, a missed opportunity

In today’s interconnected world, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. From sharing selfies on Instagram to posting thoughts on Twitter, these platforms have revolutionised how we communicate and express ourselves.  However, while some societies leverage social media for meaningful discourse and innovation, others remain ensnared in a look-at-me culture that misses the...