Nghipondoka calls for revival of reading culture

Nghipondoka calls for revival of reading culture

By: Adolf Kaure, via News on One The Minister of Education, Arts, and Culture, Anna Nghipondoka, says there is an urgent need to revive the reading culture in the country. Nghipondoka said this during Logos Hope's official launch on Friday at Walvis Bay. Logos Hope is the world's biggest floating book fair, with over 5000 books. The ship was last in Namibia in 2016.Nghipondoka […]

July 9, 2024 17

Namibia

Namibia’s sodomy laws have been overturned – what that means for LGBTIQ+ rights in the country

Bennian/Getty Images, CC BY By John Nakuta, University of Namibia The Namibian high court recently invalidated the country’s colonial-era “sodomy law”, which had made consensual sexual acts between men a criminal offence. The court declared that the common law offences of “sodomy” and “unnatural sexual offences” were unconstitutional. This ruling follows a separate decision in 2023 where Namibia’s supreme court ruled to recognise certain same-sex unions […]

July 8, 2024 32

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Oshiwambo

President Nangolo Mbumba, a pandula ekwatafano liwa po kati ka Namibia na Botwana

Omupresident wa Namibia Dr Nangolo Mbumba, okwa ti ekwatafano la Namibia na Botwana ola kalapo oku dja mo nakudiwa. Omutwe wo shilongo edi owe di popya onghela pe yeululo lo pambelewa lo shiindingili sho maulikilo oipindi opaiwana a Swakopmund omo 2024 (SWAITEX). Omulikilo oipindi neudo oku li aunganekwa koshi ye xuku olo ta liti "Ekwatafano lo malongekido mawa oshoyo ouwa weedjo tadi la lakanene eyokomesho ta li kalele mu Africa," […]

July 4, 2024 18 1 2

Namibia

The Namibian athlete with hopes of winning Paralympic gold

By Adolf Kaure, via bird story agency Greeted by cheers and hugs, Namibian para-athlete, Chris Kinda together with guide Kelvin Goagoseb was given a heroic welcome at the MTC Dome Indoor Sports Centre in Swakopmund after becoming the first para-athlete from Namibia to win a gold medal when at a Paralympic World Championships. Kinda dashed to victory in the 400m T11 event at the International Paralympic […]

July 3, 2024 28

Opinion Pieces

Cultivating Careers though Financial Planning in Namibia

By Ronny Shapumba, Development Manager, Personal Financial Advice, Old Mutual Namibia In today's ever-evolving economy, many individuals are on the lookout for careers that not only promise financial stability but also offer personal fulfilment and room for growth. One field that's been increasingly catching the eye of aspiring professionals in Namibia is financial planning. It's not just about numbers; it's about the potential to […]

July 3, 2024 30

Oshiwambo

Omupresident wa Botwana, oku li metalelepo laye moshilongo

Omupresident wa Botwana o pamwe no munyekadi wo shilongo osho , Neo Jane Masisi, onghela ova fika po kapale komatuko dila Walvisbay. Omukwateli ko mesho wa Botwana Mogwesi Masisi, oku li moshilongo onga omweenda afimana oku ka kufa ombinga po maulikilo oipindi opashiwana ko Swakopmund SWAITEX. President Masisi pefimbo afika moshilongo, ota ku lopotwa ahambelelwa noku ta mbulwako kwao eli ominsiter yo ikwapondje nelongelo kumwe Dr. Peya Mushelenga, oshoyo oo […]

July 3, 2024 16

Business / Economics

Caltex brand returns to Namibia

By Selma Ikela, via News on One The Caltex brand is returning to Namibia six years after Astron Energy bought a majority share of the business. Chevron has appointed Bachmus to sell, market and distribute its oils and fuels using the Caltex brand. The two companies signed a long-term retail trademark licensing agreement to grow the Caltex-branded service stations nationwide. Caltex is a globally recognised premium […]

July 2, 2024 70

Namibia

Namibia to Introduce Visas on Arrival for Non-Exempt Countries from April 2025

Starting April 1next year, Namibia will implement visas on arrival for citizens of countries that have not reciprocated visa exemption policies. This decision, approved by Namibia's Cabinet, aims to regulate entry and applies to visitors who can either apply online or obtain visas upon arrival. The move follows Namibia's recent resolution to enforce entry visa requirements on countries that do not reciprocate its visa exemption policy, as announced by Information, […]

June 28, 2024 31

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Russia okwa tumbaleke emanguluko lyuudemokoli wa Namibia komilandu dhopashigwana

Omunashipundi go Russia Federal Council Committee on Social Policy Yelena Perminova okwa tumbaleke emanguluko lyuudemokoli wa Namibia komilandu dhopashigwana,tati nonando pena ethindakano enene,Namibia okuulika ekankamo,pakwaaha wayimina oshikonga shili ompinge na Russia shiilongo yomuutokelo. Ta popi sho a talelepo omupopi gopaalamende metiyali mo Windhoek,Perminova okwati shika oshuulike emanguluko lya Namibia momilandu dhiikwapondje noku kutha ombinga kekoko lyuukwatya we wopashigwana. Tati uukumwe pokati kiilongo yopaali owa ngungumana,na inawu nethwemo kiikwapolitika yopashigwana. Noya […]

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