Chinese factory shreds weddings photos for fuel

Chinese factory shreds weddings photos for fuel

At a dusty warehouse in northern China, Liu Wei feeds photos of beaming bridal couples into an industrial shredder -- turning stories of heartbreak into a source of electricity. Wedding photos are big business in China, where parks, temples and historic sites often teem with newlyweds posing for elaborate shots capturing their supposedly unbreakable bond. But in a country where millions of divorces take place each year, many marital […]

April 11, 2024 22

Local

Namibia2go announces exciting rebranding initiative: unveiling a vibrant new look and experience

Gondwana Collection Namibia, a proudly Namibian-owned company, along with its Namibia2go Car Rental subsidiary, is excited to unveil a comprehensive rebranding initiative. This endeavour aims to rejuvenate the Namibia2Go brand and elevate the customer experience. The rebranding includes a vibrant new visual identity, vehicle designs influenced by Namibia's rich wildlife and landscapes, and a reaffirmed dedication to delivering exceptional service to our valued customers. At the heart of […]

April 11, 2024 13

Sport

Beale hopes to thrust himself back into Wallabies frame

Veteran fullback Kurtley Beale said Thursday he hopes to force his way back into Wallabies contention after signing a short-term contract with Western Force. The 35-year-old is set to resume his career with the Perth-based Super Rugby side next week after being cleared of sexual assault in February, allegations he always denied. He was arrested in January 2023 and suspended from all forms of the game, missing out […]

April 11, 2024 4

Namibia

FNB Schools Mountain Bike League kicks off

The inaugural fixture for 2024 of the FNB Schools Mountain Bike League will be hosted this Saturday at IJG Trails. “The league is aimed at growing cycling as a sport in Namibia” says Bronwen Chase, FNB Schools Mountain Bike League Committee member “We host an annual series of races with fun racetracks designed to encourage the riders.” The Schools MTB League has been operating for several years […]

April 11, 2024 24

Sport

Atletico hold on to keep narrow advantage on ‘nervous’ Dortmund

Atletico Madrid earned a 2-1 Champions League quarter-final first leg victory over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday, surviving a late onslaught from the visitors. Rodrigo De Paul and Samuel Lino's first half goals gave Diego Simeone's side a commanding lead but Sebastien Haller pulled one back to give the German side a foothold in the tie ahead of next week's return in Dortmund. Edin Terzig said his side, fifth […]

April 11, 2024 2

Sport

Barcelona beat PSG in thriller to seize edge in Champions League tie

Andreas Christensen came off the bench to head in the winning goal as Barcelona won 3-2 away to Paris Saint-Germain in a remarkable first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie on Wednesday. Raphinha had earlier scored twice for the Catalans at the Parc des Princes, slotting in the opener late in the first half and then volleying in an equaliser to make it 2-2 just after […]

April 11, 2024 12

Business / Economics

Transforming Namibia’s economy with effective trade and industrial Policies

Opinion Piece by Josef Kefas Sheehama The political climate in Namibia is among the African most tranquil and stable. In order enhance Namibia's potential growth rate, reforms must be put in place for the country's economy to continue on a sustainable path. One of the main obstacles to Namibia's industrial development, especially for small and medium-sized businesses, has been a lack of human and financial resources. Because institutions […]

April 11, 2024 17

Sport

Fowler risks Masters curse with victory in Par-3 Contest

Rickie Fowler, competing at the Masters for the first time since 2020, won the Masters Par-3 Contest on Wednesday, making himself the target for the event's Masters curse. No player who has won the Par-3 Contest has captured the green jacket in the same year since Augusta National began the Masters-eve, nine-hole event in 1960. Fowler fired a five-under par 22 for a two-stroke triumph over American JT […]

April 11, 2024 8

Sport

Osaka looking at ‘bigger picture’ on her tennis comeback

Former world number one Naomi Osaka said Thursday that she was looking at "a bigger picture" and not just results since returning to tennis late last year after giving birth. The four-time major winner has not gone beyond the quarter-finals in six tournaments since her 15-month maternity break, with her latest match a third-round defeat to France's Caroline Garcia at the Miami Open last month. Osaka, whose world ranking […]

April 11, 2024 3