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Hubs to coach youth entrepreneurs

The United States (US) has just launched enterpreneurship hubs in the country to address the high unemployment rate among young people and boost Namibia’s economic development. The US government-funded Reach Namibia project has launched the Adolescent and Youth Livelihoods and…

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Lace-up for Bank Windhoek’s Red Run 

The Bank Windhoek Red Run organisers anticipate a memorable and thrilling experience for all involved in the event in Windhoek on 10 August. Previously known as the Bank Windhoek Relay, the event, which starts at Zoo Park, is a collaboration…

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Hydrogen summit aims to drive critical investments

The global African hydrogen summit set for September aims to drive critical investments and financing into bankable green energy projects across Africa. The International Energy Agency estimates that Africa will need to double its electricity generation capacity by 2040 to…

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Mbumba’s presidential portrait available

President Nangolo Mbumba’s official presidential portrait is now available for display in public and private institutions.This was recently announced by information and communication technology executive director Audrin Mathe.Mbumba’s portrait will replace that of former president Hage Geingob after his death…

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Telecommunications giant celebrates women in tech

The Mobile Telecommunications Limited’s (MTC) second edition of the MTC Women in Tech Conference discussed various pressing issues. These issues include horizontal career growth, mental health, embracing social media visibility, emerging technologies, mobile technologies and financial literacy. The conference, which…

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NEFF and ECN to face off in court

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) is claiming that the Electoral Court does not have jurisdiction to hear an urgent application brought by the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF), which is challenging its deregistration by the ECN.This is disclosed in…

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Ongos back in Champions League 

Ongos Ladies will make a return to the CAF Women’s Champions League at the Cosafa Qualifier in Malawi next month. It marks only the second time that the Namibian champions will be involved in the competition, with their first time…

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Procession for Hanse-Himarwa’s send-off

A procession of former education minister Katrina Hanse-Himarwa’s body is expected to commence on Tuesday morning from Windhoek’s Soweto market, the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture has confirmed. School children will have the chance to pay their respects by…

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LPM shuts gates of Keetmanshoop school in protest

The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture has criticised the Landless People’s Movement (LPM) for shutting the gates of Minna Sachs Primary School at Keetmanshoop.Political activist and new LPM member Michael Amushelelo led a protest against the appointment of the…

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Reflections on research, innovation and partnerships

Former Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) journalism student Jeronimo Kateya (JK) interviews the university’s acting deputy vice chancellor for research, innovation and partnerships, Colin Stanley, about what distinguishes the institution’s approach to research. What sets Nust apart? Nust…

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Indigenous business forum‘restored to previous glory’

The Indigenous Peoples’ Business Forum of Namibia (IPBF) says it will hit the ground running during the second half of this year to fulfil its renewed mandate from the government. Established in 2006 by business icon John Endjala, the IPBF…

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Namibian quartet on Paris entry list

Four Namibians are among the 10 500 athletes who will compete at the upcoming Olympic Games which run 26 July to 11 August in Paris. The quartet, the country’s smallest Olympic contingent in recent editions, symbolise “strength and national pride…

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