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Djokovic beats Alcaraz in Melbourne blockbuster as Sabalenka survives

A vintage Novak Djokovic tamed Carlos Alcaraz in a late-night blockbuster to set up an Australian Open semi-final with Alexander Zverev as two-time women’s defending champion Aryna Sabalenka fought on. The 37-year-old Djokovic rolled back the years at the scene…

CHRISTOPHER HITCHENS

Max Endjala remembered as ‘humble who lightens burdens’

Max Endjala, who has been implicated in Saturday’s Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) heist, has been described as a humble guy who lightened the burdens of everyone he met. This was said by his brother, Sergio Browny, who spoke at Endjala’s…

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Namdia heist: Mnyupe urges security, system review

Presidential economic adviser and green hydrogen commissioner James Mnyupe has warned that the recent heist at Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) highlights the critical need for enhanced security measures and a more diversified economy. Diamonds worth N$349 million were stolen during…

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N$1-billion Namdia robbery: Suspects, diamonds, and tragic deaths

Investigations into Saturday’s N$1-billion Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) robbery have revealed that one of the suspects allegedly misled the police, providing them with two fake Angolan names as accomplices. The Namibian understands that the robbery was executed nearly flawlessly, with…

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Namibian asylum seekers face charges for shoplifting in UK

Two Namibian asylum seekers went out on a shoplifting expedition to steal expensive designer handbags to sell. Frans Epentrius (29) and Tobias Iileka (33), who are both waiting for their claims for asylum to be processed by the home office…

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Windhoek elects new mayor, management committee

The City of Windhoek council on Tuesday elected Ndeshihafela Larandja of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) as the new mayor of Windhoek. Claudia Hanases from the Popular Democratic Movement was elected as the deputy mayor. The council also elected…

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Traditional authorities on collision course over Goantagab Mine

A legal dispute between three neighbouring conservancies in the Kunene region over the reopening of Goantagab Mine is straining their once peaceful relationship. The three neighbouring conservancies fall under two traditional authorities – the Daure Daman Traditional Authority and the…

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Windhoek building plans surge by 48.6% to N$2.22 billion in 2024

Latest data shows the City of Windhoek approved 1 950 building plans, with a total value of N$2.22 billion in 2024. According to IJG Securities, this reflects a 48.6% year-on-year (y/y) increase in value and a 4.6% growth in the…

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Bank of Namibia honours Geingob’s legacy with banknote

The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has launched a commemorative banknote to celebrate late president Hage Geingob’s legacy. This was announced by BoN governor Johannes !Gawaxab on Tuesday. “The Hage Geingob commemorative banknote has been thoughtfully crafted to honour Geingob’s unwavering…

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