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Nigeria book place at Africa Cup of Nations

A late equaliser from Victor Osimhen stamped Nigeria’s ticket for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday while Tunisia also booked their place with a 3-2 win over Madagascar. In spite of not playing on Thursday, other results also…

CHARLES SHEEHAN

‘Proud’ new World Rugby chief Robinson vows to unify the sport

Australia’s Brett Robinson said it was a “proud moment” for him after he became the first chairman of World Rugby from the southern hemisphere on Thursday and vowed to unify all the different factions. The 54-year-old former Wallabies flanker succeeds…

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Itula triumphs in London special vote

The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) beat Swapo in the London special voting exercise with leader Panduleni Itula getting 52 out of a total 127 votes. Swapo’s presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah got 38 votes, followed by the Affirmative Repositioning’s (AR)…

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Political parties slam ECN over poor planning, ballot shortages

The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) and Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) have expressed concern over the Electoral Commission of Namibia’s (ECN) handling of the recent special voting exercise, citing logistical issues, insufficient voting stations and lack of communication. LPM spokesperson…

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Sex scandal: Archbishop’s resignation‘does not absolve church’

The Archbishop of Canterbury has announced he will step down from his role following a damning report into a prolific child abuser associated with the Church of England. This, however, does not absolve the church from wrongdoing, some church leaders…

CHARLES SHEEHAN

Inequality Is Destroying Mental Health

WRITTEN BY: OLIVIER DE SCHUTTER and KATE PICKETT According to an Ipsos poll conducted in 2018, 27% of global respondents said mental health was one of the biggest health problems. When the poll was repeated this year, that figure had…

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Swapo sweeps //Kharas during special vote

Swapo has recorded run away victories in the //Kharas region during the special voting. Special voting for the Namibia Defence Force, Correctional Services, and Namibian Police force took place at three polling points in ǃNamiǂNûs, Oranjemund, and Keetmanshoop Urban on…

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All Businesses Experience Ups and Downs

The iconic American company Boeing was founded in 1916 by entrepreneurial lumber industrialist-turned-aviation pioneer William Edward Boeing. Boeing’s entrepreneurial journey started in timber but his passion was aviation and horses. He replicated his business expertise in aircraft design, manufacturing and…

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Namibia’s Oil Dream Takes a Detour

Namibia has been frequently mentioned when talking about the future global oil landscape. With potentially significant reserves, the southwestern African country eyed the status of fifth-largest oil producer on the continent. But then something happened: ‘Big Oil’ discovered gas. A…

CHARLES SHEEHAN