Unlocking mathematical skills in the coast

Unlocking mathematical skills in the coast

The second round of the Bank Windhoek Coastal Maths Challenge concluded at Namib High School on Thursday, 18 April 2024, in Swakopmund. Facilitated by Orison Educational Services and supported by Bank Windhoek, the Coastal Maths Challenge observed a team of 12 learners from grades eight, nine, and ten who participated, with ten coastal schools represented. Private School Swakopmund (PSS) was awarded the best-performing school. Marlene Keding, a […]

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Namibia

Befree Movement to hold “constructive masculinity workshop”

The One Economy Foundation’s BeFree Movement will host a 'Constructive Masculinity Workshop' on April 26, 2024. Kaarina Iitah, Head of Programs at One Economy Foundation, says the workshop aims to engage diverse stakeholders and raise awareness about the importance of healthy masculinities in dismantling patriarchal norms.

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Sport

Warner says mammoth IPL scores won’t be replicated at World Cup

Australia's David Warner says the T20 World Cup in the United States and West Indies will not see the same mammoth scores built on flat pitches in this year's Indian Premier League. The current edition of the world's richest cricket tournament has seen monumental totals, including Sunrisers Hyderabad twice breaking IPL records with 277 and 287. Warner's Delhi Capitals were at the receiving end of another run-fest when […]

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Namibia

Majority of female offenders serving time for murder

https://youtu.be/bIywuy6-dWo By Finna Kahili via News on One Despite the relatively low population of female offenders at the Correctional facilities countrywide, a high number of them are serving time for murder, often involving killing their partner or children. According to information provided in a recent interview by Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) Commissioner-General Raphael Hamunyela, there are currently about 120 females serving jail time compared to over 3000 […]

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Local

CPW women event explores personal and professional goals

On Thursday, 18 April 2024, Capricorn Private Wealth (CPW) hosted their Women’s Event on “Fill Your Cup” as the theme in Windhoek. South African advocate and law professor Thulisile Madonsela was the keynote speaker. Prof. Madonsela’s remarks focused on managing and developing the mind and becoming an agile leader, which also builds internal resilience. In her presentation, she said women can manage their minds through leadership at all […]

April 23, 2024 5

Sport

Jaiswal ton powers toppers Rajasthan to big IPL win

Yashasvi Jaiswal struck form with an unbeaten 104 as Rajasthan Royals consolidated their position at the top of the IPL table with a nine-wicket thrashing of Mumbai Indians on Monday. Medium-pace bowler Sandeep Sharma took 5-18 to help restrict Mumbai to 179-9 after Yuzvendra Chahal claimed an IPL first of 200 wickets at Rajasthan's home ground in Jaipur. Jaiswal, a left-handed opener whose previous best this season was […]

April 23, 2024 7

Namibia

Windhoek Deputy Mayor criticizes Katutura residents committee over debt relief plan

https://youtu.be/yENxyZgNh6o By Valeria Handobe, via News on One Windhoek deputy mayor, Joseph Uapingene, called the Katutura Residents Committee ungrateful and described their call to review the debt relief programme as unreasonable. According to Uapingene, the committee should have simply expressed gratitude for the 100% debt write-off for pensioners and the 50% off for non-pensioners, instead of rejecting it. Uapingene's remarks come after the committee submitted a petition […]

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Sport

Selby considers retirement after ‘pathetic’ world championship exit

Four-time snooker world champion Mark Selby is considering retirement after crashing out at the first round of the world championship 10-6 to qualifier Joe O'Connor on Monday. Defeat capped a dismal season for Selby, who has slipped to fifth in the world rankings. "I will take a long time to think about it over the summer," said the 40-year-old. "Away from snooker I'm happy, then when I come to […]

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Sport

Leeds’ promotion push back on track after seven-goal thriller at Boro

Leeds revived their chances of automatic promotion to the Premier League as Crysencio Summerville scored twice in a 4-3 win at Middlesbrough on Monday. Daniel Farke's men had failed to win in their three previous Championship matches to put at risk an immediate return to the English top-flight. Victory takes Leeds into second, one point ahead of Ipswich, with only the top two automatically promoted. However, third-placed Ipswich […]

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