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The Namibian holds the title of being Namibia's biggest daily newspaper. It is available in both English and Oshiwambo languages.

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Reflecting on 3 650 Days of Impact: The Power of Corporate Social Responsibility - News - The Namibian

19 hours ago | namibian.com.na | Rolf Rae Hansen

I’ve had the privilege of ‘begging for money’ from an incredibly early age. As a teenager in the Namibia National Youth Choir during the 90s, I […]
Free contraceptives for teens spark debate in Namibia

3 days ago | namibian.com.na | Puyeipawa Nakashole

THE decision by BeFree Namibia to provide free intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUCDs) and implants to women, including children as young as 16-years-old, has sparked debate. Former minister of health and social services Dr Richard Kamwi questions the wisdom of offering such services to minors without what he describes as adequate awareness and guidance. “For me, it’s about preventative measures. People have to be educated on why contraceptives are necessary.
Amushelelo warns companies to adhere to minimum wage order

5 days ago | namibian.com.na | Veripuami Kangumine

Social activist Michael Amushelelo warns companies to ensure that the security companies they employ adhere to the national minimum wage order or suffer retaliation. “What we are simply advising companies, especially companies who have security guards that they have employed, they must make sure that the company they have contracted are complying with the law,” he says.
Uirab’s four-goal night still echoes

5 days ago | namibian.com.na | Conrad Angula

Every sport team has a talisman. In Orlando Pirates’ case, it was Bonny ‘Orlando’ Uirab. Apart from being a prolific scorer in the past, Uirab also holds the distinction of being one of a few players who have scored four goals in a single match. That magical moment happened during the Windhoek Premium Lager Premier League clash against Life Fighters in 1998, which saw the Katutura outfit annihilate their opponents from Otjiwarongo with a resounding 6-3 defeat at Independence Stadium.
UK to announce fresh sanctions on Putin's 'shadow fleet'

6 days ago | namibian.com.na | Victoria Bourne

A fleet of Russian oil tankers which have been used to avoid existing sanctions on oil and gas exports are set to be hit with new restrictions. Downing Street has said action will be taken against up to 100 vessels which have carried more than £18 billion worth of cargo since the start of 2024. Sir Keir Starmer is due to make the announcement at a summit of north European leaders known as the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) in Oslo, Norway.
Baby Gladiators could be embarrassed on home soil, says expert

6 days ago | namibian.com.na | Sheefeni Nikodemus

Namibia face the prospect of being the laughing stock of their home Cosafa under-17 Girls’ Championship because they are poorly prepared. This is according to Namibian women’s football pioneer Julien Garises, who is unhappy about the Baby Gladiators’ apathetic preparations. The tournament gets underway in Windhoek tomorrow with a noon clash between favourites Zambia and Mozambique. The hosts get their campaign underway against Malawi later on the opening day.
Huge turnout at FIH coaching courses

6 days ago | namibian.com.na | Helge Schutz

Hockey development in Namibia recently received a boost when more than 50 participants completed Level 1 and Level 2 international hockey coaching courses in Windhoek. The courses were conducted by FIH (International Hockey Federation) instructor Herman Kruis of the Netherlands, and focussed on the fundamentals of hockey coaching while also incorporating modern training techniques.
Supreme court clears way for Esau to use frozen funds for Fishrot legal defence

6 days ago | namibian.com.na | Werner Menges

The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by the prosecutor general (PG) against a High Court judgement in which former minister of fisheries and marine resources Bernhard Esau was allowed to get access to frozen funds to pay for his legal representation in the pending Fishrot trial. Appeal judge Hosea Angula and acting judges of appeal Dave Smuts and Theo Frank dismissed the appeal by the PG after a hearing in the Supreme Court last week.
YA boss draws Blue Waters' ire over match-fixing allegations

1 week ago | namibian.com.na | Sheefeni Nikodemus

Young African founder and coach Maleagi Ngarizemo denies assaulting a match official but maintains that Blue Waters influenced the outcome of their Debmarine Namibia Premiership clash at Walvis Bay on Saturday. The match ended 3-1 in favour of Blue Waters, who took exception to Ngarizemo’s allegations of match manipulation.
Towerbos XC Dirt Festival launched

1 week ago | namibian.com.na | Helge Schutz

A two-day mountain bike bonanza, the Towerbos XC Dirt Festival that will be held at Towerbos on 30 and 31 May, was recently launched in Windhoek. The festival which is being organised by Mannie Heymans of Mannie’s Bike Mecca will combine various events at the Towerbos Trails, about 12km outside Windhoek on the Daan Viljoen road, starting with a Dual Slalom ‘adrenaline ride’ and a Night Ride on Friday, 30 May.