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13 May

EU invests N$1 million in local crafts

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Justicia Shipena The European Union delegation to Namibia has invested N$1 million to support local crafters in the Khomas and Zambezi regions. This investment was made through the EU-Namibia Craft Project, under the Cultural Relations Platform. In this regard, 11 elected artisans took part in a workshop at the Penduka Training Centre in Windhoek. The training focused on product development, pricing, packaging and storytelling. Artisans gained hands-on experience in turning their ideas into market-ready products, especially in jewellery, beadwork and corporate gifts. “This workshop has helped build those foundations. We are investing N$1 million to support local crafters in the…

13 May

Pepkor merger could strengthen market dominance

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Justicia Shipena The Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) says the Pepkor Holding merger with national clothing retailer Big Daddy Clothing will strengthen an already dominant market position. The NaCC said it could also give the merging parties the ability to facilitate coordination. On Tuesday, the commission announced the approval of 13 mergers, following a meeting held on 8 May 2025. The first merger involves JD Financial Services Proprietary Limited acquiring the retail furniture segment of OK Bazaars Namibia Ltd, including the Furniture Debtors Book. JD Financial Services, which operates across various sectors such as retail, fintech, and strategic services, has extended…

13 May

Boxing duo set to bring back victory to Namibia

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe Boxing promoter Nestor Tobias says it is not easy for African boxers to get international fights, but Namibians like Jeremiah Nakathila and Jon Ndjolonimus have earned their place. Tobias, founder and owner of the MTC Nestor Tobias Sunshine Boxing and Fitness Academy, made the remarks on Tuesday while announcing upcoming international bouts for the two fighters. Nakathila is set to face American prospect Abdulah Mason on June 7 June 2025 in Virginia, United States. This will be his fifth fight in the U.S. He first appeared in the country in 2021 when he fought Shakur Stevenson. In 2022,…

12 May

‘Remove taxation from chronic medication’ – patients tell GRN

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja A group of Namibians living with chronic conditions is calling on the government to remove Value Added Tax (VAT) and import duties on essential medication. Group spokesperson Stephen Bellesini said the appeal comes from personal experience of paying out of pocket for chronic medication not available in public hospitals. “State pharmacies only stock items listed on the Namibia Essential Medicines List (NEMLIST), which excludes many specialised or newer treatments required for chronic conditions. That leaves responsible citizens no choice but to turn to private pharmacies, where they face not just the full price of the medicine but layers…

12 May

Coetzee and Greeff Win Big at Nedbank Power Pedal Series Finale

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe Drikus Coetzee and Anri Greeff were crowned champions of the Nedbank Windhoek Power Pedal (WPP) Race Series on Sunday after winning the men’s and women’s categories on the Heroes Acre bridge in Windhoek. Coetzee scored 970 points to win the men’s overall title. Roger Suren came second with 745 points, while Jacques Hanekom of Team Hollard placed third with 720 points. Hanekom was followed by teammate Martin Freyer, who finished in 02:34:39. Nicolaas Swart of Hollard Ambassadors crossed the line just behind him in 02:34:40. In the elite women’s category, Greeff defended her title with a time of…

12 May

GH2 projects seek support from the Green Climate Fund

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Niël Terblanché The Environmental Investment Fund (EIF) of Namibia, in collaboration with the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme (NGH2P), has developed three green hydrogen-based project proposals with the aim of securing funding from the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The draft concept notes, which focus on energy production and agricultural development in the Kharas region, were the subject of recent stakeholder engagement sessions in Lüderitz and Keetmanshoop. The proposed initiatives include the establishment of a green hydrogen production plant within the Southern Corridor Development Initiative (SCDI), a fertiliser and irrigation plant linked to the Neckartal Green Scheme, and an offshore wind project…

12 May

UNAM students awarded bursaries by Rosh Pinah Zinc

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Justicia Shipena Two students from the University of Namibia (Unam) recently received bursaries from Rosh Pinah Zinc (RPZ). Each year, RPZ awards one bursary to a student from the //Kharas Region and another to a student from another region. While previous bursaries were limited to mining-related fields, this year the RPZ opened the opportunity to all fields of study. It marks the second bursary cycle since Appian Capital Advisory took over the mine. The 2025 recipients are Paulina Shakumu, a second-year Chartered Accounting student from Oshakati, and Secilia Kalimwe, an Economics student from Rundu who was raised in Rosh Pinah. …

12 May

Foundation aims to revive Nujoma’s unfinished projects

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Niël Terblanché The Sam Nujoma Foundation will pursue additional ways to honour the legacy of the late founding president. Former prime minister and the foundation’s chairperson, Nahas Angula, disclosed these plans during a remembrance ceremony on Monday at Heroes’ Acre. The ceremony was to mark what would have been Sam Nujoma’s 96th birthday. It was the first time the day was commemorated since his passing in February this year. According to Angula, the initiatives include reviving unfinished initiatives such as the Etunda Farm Primary School, which he intended to donate to the government to serve children of farm labourers. “His…

12 May

Young Africans aim to seal Debmarine Premiership final match

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe Young African Football Club owner and coach Mali Ngarizemo says his team will fight for the Debmarine Premiership title until the final day, when they face African Stars Football Club in Gobabis. Ngarizemo spoke over the weekend in Windhoek after Young African beat title contenders Khomas Nampol Football Club 2-1. “We are still in the chase; we want to take it down to the wire, because we are not even done with African Stars yet, and we won’t make it easy for them. Our last game will be against them (African Stars) in Gobabis, and we hope to…

12 May

Luvindao promises better conditions for nurses

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Niël Terblanché The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Esperance Luvindao, paid tribute to Namibian nurses and acknowledged their vital role in the country's healthcare system during International Nurses Day on Monday by paying tribute. Speaking at the Windhoek Central Hospital, the minister pledged improvements to nurses’ working conditions and professional opportunities. “Nurses are the backbone of Namibia’s healthcare system,” Luvindao said. She recognised their tireless service in both urban and rural areas, from national referral hospitals to remote clinics. “It is our nurses who stand at the frontline,” she added. The event, which coincided with the birthday of…