An emotional Kimi Antonelli won a grand prix for the first time on Sunday in China ahead of Mercedes teammate George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, who made his maiden podium for Ferrari. The 19-year-old Antonelli converted being the youngest pole-sitter…
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Daniil Medvedev ended Carlos Alcaraz’s perfect start to 2026, stunning the world number one 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) Saturday to book an Indian Wells title clash with Jannik Sinner. Medvedev avenged losses to Alcaraz in back-to-back Indian Wells finals in 2023…
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Every country has its national symbols. A flag, an anthem, a coat of arms. Namibia, it seems, also has a resident comedian in parliament. Not the arena-touring kind who sells out theatres, but the sort who occasionally delivers surprise stand-up…
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When there is little information, understanding becomes difficult. But almost anything makes sense with more information. Many life encounters are influenced by psychological, spiritual or sociological factors. In recent months, there have been several shooting incidents at establishments. To truly…
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There’s a scene at the beginning of ‘Wuthering Heights’– the book, not the recent movie – where the ghost of Catherine Linton begs to be let into her former home. It’s the kind of gothic, deeply disturbing moment that had…
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A new book shares a manifestation of faithful perseverance, but it also is a story of stigmatisation and discreditation when speaking truth to power within the anti-colonial resistance movement. Idolised and glorified, this struggle led by Swapo displayed rather colonial…
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For Namibian actress Diana Masters, acting has never been a phase. It has been a calling that began in childhood and slowly grew into a disciplined pursuit of craft, growth and self-discovery. She is known for appearances in local films…
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Sunny Boy has become a household name in the Namibian music industry. Born at Oshakati and baptised Pendukeni Shipushu, Sunny Boy moved with his parents to Ongwediva, where he lived until moving to Windhoek in his teens. The rapper was…
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O&L Leisure, the hospitality division of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group has appointed Maryke van Lill as managing director, effective 1 March. Van Lill simultaneously joins the O&L Group executive team, marking a significant milestone for her career and…
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Many Teachers rely on side businesses to make ends meet, yet punitive audits risk demoralising the very educators tasked with shaping Namibia’s future. A supportive, balanced policy is urgently needed. A recent directive from the Omusati education office instructing teachers…
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The Erongo police have asked taxi drivers and bus operators to serve as informants in the battle against drug trafficking in the region. Senior inspector Hilma Shomongula revealed this during a public engagement meeting with transport operators yesterday, where police…
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“Nangaye nda zako kOwambo. Kamu monandje we, onda ka ninga ombwiti.” This is Oshiwambo for: “I left the north, you won’t see me again. I’ve gone to become a Windhoek resident.”These are Beatus ‘Tuna’ Iiyambo’s last words to his family,…
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