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Mwilima new PDM spokesperson
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Mwilima new PDM spokesperson

The Popular Democratic Movement’s top brass have the party’s regional coordinator in Zambezi, Geoffrey Mwilima (left) as their national spokesperson. Lascan Sikosi (right), the current regional treasure and deputy mayor of Katima Mulilo will act in the position vacated by Mwilima until the regional leadership appoints a new regional coordinator.Photo: Aron Mushaukwa

Ondjola tourney slated for December
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Ondjola tourney slated for December

The 15th edition of the Ondjola Annual Sports Bash is set to take place in December, marking a significant milestone in promoting youth recreational outdoor sports across the country.  This auspicious event will be held at the Ondjola settlement Iitananga in Omusati region, situated on the Okahao-Tsandi road. Over the past 15 years, the bash...

Judge suspends Biden immigration reform
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Judge suspends Biden immigration reform

HOUSTON – A Texas judge on Monday ordered a temporary pause on a policy that would streamline the process for spouses of US citizens to obtain legal status in the country, a blow to one of US president Joe Biden’s biggest immigration reform policies. Judge J. Campbell Barker granted a 14-day administrative stay in a...

Germany donate mpox vaccines to Africa
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Germany donate mpox vaccines to Africa

FRANKFURT – Germany will donate 100 000 mpox vaccine doses to countries in Africa suffering from a surge in cases, the government said on Monday. The vaccines will come from German military stocks, and will be made available “in the short- term”, government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit told reporters. The aim is “to support in solidarity...

Opinion – Disenfranchisement in youth demands attention
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Opinion – Disenfranchisement in youth demands attention

The Electoral Commission of Namibia’s (ECN) recent announcement that 91% are eligible voters in the country, appeared to have painted half the picture.  Demographic fatigue seems to be jaded and severe among the young people, with their electoral turnout continuing to decline.  According to the Namibia Statistics Agency, 71.1% of population is under the age...

Opinion – Registered, but who do I vote for?
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Opinion – Registered, but who do I vote for?

With the national elections fast approaching and 91% of the electorate now registered, many young Namibians face a challenging decision in selecting the presidential candidate to vote for.  Finding the “perfect” presidential candidate has become as elusive as finding “Mr Right” in the Namibian dating scene, leaving first-time and previous voters uncertain. This indecision underscores...

Teamwork
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Teamwork

Ruben Kapimbi Donkey years ago, along the edges of the Omatako River, a naked-chest clan used to wolf dragonflies. Throughout the feast, kinfolks puffed the scattered see-through wings.  The grey-haired men schooled the juveniles on how to simmer or roast the dragonflies. The girls plucked the red gums from the dragon trees, and muddled finger-sticking...

Capacitating youth to seize opportunities
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Capacitating youth to seize opportunities

As young people seek to be included in decision-making, Rural Rise Empowerment, through its initiative ‘From the Ground Up’, is tackling the barriers inhibiting youth participation in these processes. This includes access to economic and social advancement opportunities. The initiative, which aims to empower rural youth in Namibia, is targeting 200 young people in the...

Preserving cultural heritage through digitalisation 
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Preserving cultural heritage through digitalisation 

Iuze Mukube Digitisation and the preservation of cultural heritage through education, are essential to sustain cultural legacy in Namibia, while also harnessing the various opportunities from the sector. These sentiments were highlighted during a two-day Creative Entrepreneurship Academic Conference held in Windhoek recently under the theme ‘The Role of Education in Preserving and Digitising Cultural...