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Chuckle Factory to host local comedy show

Namibia’s leading comedians will take centre stage at the National Theatre of Namibia on Saturday for what organisers describe as the first all-Namibian comedy showcase at the venue. Titled ‘Namibia’s Comedy Night – Laugh My Pain Away’, the event is…

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Salimi Gerhard: Women, straighten your crowns

Radio personality Salimi Gerhard is taking her advocacy beyond the airwaves with a women’s empowerment brunch scheduled for 14 March at an Oshakati hotel. The event, titled ‘Straighten Your Crowns, Ladies – It’s Time to Rise’, aims to create a…

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Why Primary Healthcare is Namibia’s Heartbeat

Primary healthcare refers to the first point of contact individuals and families have with the health system. It encompasses preventative services, health promotion, maternal and child care, vaccination programmes, the treatment of common illnesses, and the management of chronic conditions.…

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Mitsubishi Triton gets cosmetic facelift

The Mitsubishi Triton’s special edition models – Athlete, Edition 46 and Xtreme – offer a unique take on the popular bakkie, with the Edition 46 marking the brand’s 46-year presence in the region. Most of the new models feature a…

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Enduro is for endurance and stamina

For the few who dare to take on enduro, they will tell you the name is just right. Unlike most motorised sports where speed and time is of the essence, enduro needs stamina, mental and physical fitness, as well as…

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Homegrown launches T-Shirt design competition

Homegrown, an entrepreneurial brand, officially opened submissions for its 2026 T-Shirt Design Competition in Windhoek on Monday. The initiative is designed to bridge the gap between Namibia’s creative talent and the commercial fashion industry. Under the theme of ‘Design It!…

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Great start by Saints 

Saints Hockey Club made a great start to the Indoor Hockey League with an impressive 7-2 victory against School of Excellence (SoE) on Saturday.  Last year, SoE won the field league for the first time in history, while they also…

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Namibia gets first male international umpire

Namibia hockey star Siyabonga Martins has become the first Namibian man promoted to the International Hockey Federation’s panel of umpires for indoor hockey. “I am the only man, and for the women, we have two very promising umpires: Vennessa Pienaar…

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Swapo’s 48 votes seal approval of four public service commissioners

Despite disorder erupting in the National Assembly chamber on Tuesday, 48 votes from Swapo members were enough to approve the appointment of four Public Service Commission commissioners. This follows a voting process in which parliamentarians in favour of approving the…

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Brave Gladiators welcomed home as heroes

The Namibian nation was still basking in the glow of the Brave Gladiators’ triumph after a heroes’ welcome and official reception at State House on Monday night. Namibia made history by beating South Africa 2-1 to win the Cosafa Women’s…

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Deputy minister Ballotti apologises for ‘unparliamentary’ behaviour

Deputy minister of education, innovation, youth, sport, arts and culture Dino Ballotti has apologised to the public for his unparliamentary conduct in the National Assembly on Tuesday. Ballotti’s apology comes after he clashed with Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda during…

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