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Record-breaking Liverpool vow to improve against Leipzig

New Liverpool boss Arne Slot vowed to improve on his record-breaking start to life as Reds coach in Wednesday’s Champions League match at Leipzig. Slot’s 10 wins in his first 11 games is the best start for a Liverpool manager.…

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Bank of Namibia warns public against fraudulent investment schemes

The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has issued a public warning against fraudulent investment schemes that falsely claim to provide financial support for Namibia’s development projects. This comes after the bank observed an an increase in such fraudulent schemes. “These international…

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Wage hike pushes employers to retrench workers

The recent introduction of a national minimum wage of N$18 per hour has sparked concerns among workers’ unions, warning that it may lead to widespread retrenchments. This follows an announcement by the minister of labour, industrial relations, and employment creation,…

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Eswatini, SA victorious on Day 1 of Cosafa Women’s Championship 

Day one of the 2024 Hollywoodbets Cosafa Women’s Championship saw Eswatini record their biggest victory at the tournament beating debutantes Seychelles 6-0 in the opening match, before hosts South Africa edged neighbours Namibia 1-0 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium…

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Boks captain Siya Kolisi and wife Rachel announce divorce

Springboks’ captain Siya Kolisi and his wife Rachel have announced their decision to divorce. The couple, who got married in August 2016, have two children together and are also guardians to Siya’s younger siblings. Kolisi is the first black captain…

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Sheehama murder case application postponed

Seven people accused of murder in connection with the death of Sheehama Matheus (24) at Walvis Bay made their third appearance in the Walvis Bay Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. The bail application for six of the accused has been postponed…

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Hyphen boss warns against corruption in green hydrogen projects

Hyphen Hydrogen Energy’s chief executive, Marco Raffinetti, says any hint of corruption in the country’s emerging green hydrogen sector could destroy projects. Raffinetti says Hyphen’s concession agreement with the government includes explicit anti-corruption measures. “We have zero tolerance written into…

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Chivayo leverages proximity to power to make a fortune

Zimbabwean business tycoon and convict Wicknell Chivayo has a history of stealing from the cookie jar. He has been linked to the company Ren-Form, which has been awarded Namibia’s ballot-printing tender. ZIMBABWEAN ex-convict-cum-businessman, Wicknell Chivayo splurged money on an imposing…

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