Staff Writer

Swakopmunder Musikwoche brings people together – Kötting

After a few weeks of preparation, the Namib Primary School Hall was packed to the brim when the Swakopmunder Musikwoche lived up to expectations this past weekend, delivering memorable performances in Swakopmund. The concert gripped the audience with captivating stories of love, hate, jealousy, war, and victory, all told through music. The Youth Orchestra kicked off the concert with six pieces under the direction of Hendi Krog. They performed […]

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Africa

DR Congo polls open amid conflict in east, delays

By Annie Thomas and Emmet Livingstone Polling stations opened Wednesday in a high-stakes Democratic Republic of Congo general election pitting the incumbent President Felix Tshisekedi against a fragmented opposition, while much of the east of the country is mired in conflict. Polling stations opened at 6 am (0400 GMT in the east; 0500 GMT in the west) and will close at 5 pm local time. AFP journalists saw the […]

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Local

Chess improves players cognitive function

Chess players who participated in the recently concluded Bank Windhoek Kehat Beukes Legacy tournament hosted in Swakopmund said that the game helps build confidence and develop problem-solving skills and is an educational tool. The winner of the open tournament, Zhemba Jemusse said that chess is like any other subject in school. “When we play chess, we are quiet so that we can concentrate on communicating with the pieces. When […]

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Africa

bird TenX: Top 10 African countries on the UNESCO World Heritage sites list

A UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Heritage Site has cultural, historical, scientific or other forms of significance and is protected under an international convention. 43 African countries have at least one World Heritage Site and Ethiopia has 11. Here is a list of the African countries that boast the most of these must-see sites: Ethiopia (11) Bale Mountains National Park - an Afroalpine area that […]

December 20, 2023 8

Sport

Paris hoteliers decry French Olympics price, tax hikes

Paris hoteliers were up in arms on Tuesday over a government plan to triple the tax paid by visitors on nights at hotels next year when the capital hosts the Olympics.The tourist tax in Paris now varies from 0.25 euros ($0.27) a night for the most basic accommodation to five euros ($5.5) a night for luxurious establishments.The government is to triple that fee as part of its 2024 budget, which […]

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Press Releases

2023 : Alarming increase in journalists killed in conflict zones

UNESCO figures show that 2023 has been a particularly deadly year for journalists who work in conflict zones, with killings almost doubling compared to the past three years. The last three months of this year in particular have already been the deadliest quarter for journalists in conflict zones since at least 2007, with 27 deaths. 65 journalists have been killed in the line of duty in 2023, compared with […]

December 20, 2023 5

Sport

Steve Cooper sacked by Notts Forest

Steve Cooper was sacked by Nottingham Forest on Tuesday amid reports the Premier League strugglers are set to hire Nuno Espirito Santo.Cooper was axed after a dismal run of one win in 13 Premier League games left Forest just one place above the relegation zone.The 44-year-old had been under fire throughout a dismal run of just one win in 13 league games, including five defeats from their last six matches.Forest […]

December 20, 2023 3

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Local

Wernhil wishlist 2023: fulfilling dreams for little Jadyn Beukes

As the festive season approaches and the magic of Christmas fills the air, Wernhil, managed by Broll Namibia - a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group - is thrilled to announce the continuation of its cherished annual tradition: the Wernhil Christmas Wish List Campaign. “It is a tradition that is deeply grounded in the O&L Persona of being authentic, passionate and caring. This heartwarming initiative has been […]

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Sport

Olympic surfing controversy deepens

The International Surfing Association (ISA) said it proposed next year's Olympic competitions be judged remotely after plans to build a new tower at a famous Tahiti beach sparked fierce local resistance.A proposal made to Paris 2024 organisers and the Polynesian government suggested the use of "live images shot from land, water and drones" to judge events at Teahupo'o on the French Pacific island.The proposition, revealed by the ISA in a […]

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