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St George’s mourns death of Grade 12 pupil Diana Ndove

St George’s Diocesan School has expressed deep sorrow following the sudden death of Diana Ndove, a Grade 12 pupil who has been part of the school community since pre-primary level. In a statement, the school describes Ndove as a cherished…

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Nandi-Ndaitwah visits 27-year-old Nghiwete Kindergarten in Ohangwena

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Wednesday paid a visit to the parents and teachers of a kindergarten she helped establish at Onheleiwa village in the Ohangwena region 27 years ago. The president has been closely involved in the development of Nghiwete…

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Farmers at Shadikongoro green scheme see strong sales

Small-scale farmers at the Shadikongoro green scheme in the Kavango East region are enjoying strong sales, driven by a growing local market. The assistant farm manager, Lima Kativa, says demand for their produce remains high. Kativa recently told The Namibian…

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The High Seas Treaty coming into effect

The high seas are the vast open waters that stretch far beyond any country’s borders. Beneath their deep blue surface lives an incredible variety of marine life – from fish and sharks to turtles, whales and dolphins. Because no nation…

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Venaani wants Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to start parliament early

Popular Democratic Movement president McHenry Venaani has called on president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to recall parliamentarians to resume their National Assembly work early. This because of the unresolved youth unemployment crisis, he says. Last November, the president complained about the parliament’s…

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Swapo veteran Hishoono dies

Former presidential adviser and ex-secretary of the Swapo Party Elders Council, Kanana Hishoono, has died. Hishoono died in the north of the country on Wednesday. He was 94 years old, although official records list his age as 89. Confirming his…

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Fourth Namdia employee arrested in diamond heist

Another Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) employee was arrested in connection with the N$315-million diamond heist at the company’s premises last year. The latest arrest brings the total of Namdia employees arrested in the case to four. The heist on 18…

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Ledecky posts second fastest 1500m free time ever in Pro Swim win

Nine-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky clocked the second-fastest women’s 1500m freestyle time in history on Wednesday to launch the US Pro Swim Series event in Austin, Texas, with a dominant victory. Ledecky was untouchable as she cruised to victory…

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All Blacks fire coach Robertson less than two years before World Cup

New Zealand fired coach Scott Robertson on Thursday less than two years before the Rugby World Cup, after a scathing 2025 performance review and rumours of a player revolt. The 51-year-old led the team to 20 wins in 27 matches,…

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Hosts Morocco set up Senegal Afcon final showdown

Hosts Morocco will play Sadio Mane’s Senegal in this weekend’s Africa Cup of Nations final after both emerged victorious in tense last-four ties on Wednesday as Mohamed Salah’s dreams of winning the title were again dashed. Morocco beat Nigeria 4-2…

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Sinner in way as Alcaraz targets career Grand Slam in Australia

Carlos Alcaraz is targeting a career Grand Slam at the Australian Open but winning the only major to elude him will be no easy feat with great rival Jannik Sinner standing in his way. Spain’s Alcaraz already has six major…

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Cycling season in full swing 

The Namibian cycling season is in full swing with the second leg of the Nedbank Windhoek Pedal Power due to take place this weekend.  With some exciting national and international events to look forward to, more than 200 cyclists can…

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