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Bail application for NAMCOR accused scheduled for Monday
A bail application for several of the eight individuals accused in the high-profile Namcor multi-million dollar corruption case is set to be heard in the Windhoek Magistrates' Court on Monday. The accused, including former Namcor Managing Director...

Mother, Daughter and OC Synagogue Lead ‘Mitzvah Missions’ to Cuba
Roe Gruber and her adult daughter, Daniella, congregants of Congregation B’nai Israel, a Conservative community in Tustin, CA, run a boutique travel agency, Escapes Unlimited, which specializes in exotic, hard-to-reach destinations, from Bhutan to...

Otjihavera 2025 Race Experience launched
Hilma Nalupe FNB Namibia officially launched the 25th edition of the Otjihavera race experience yesterday in Windhoek, marking the 20th anniversary of one of the country’s most iconic mountain biking events. The race, first conceptualised by...

Nedbank for Good Series goes north …Grootfontein set to make its debut
The Nedbank for Good Series commenced its 2025 northern region tour with an exciting round 6 competition in Oshakati this past weekend. As part of its ongoing growth and development mission of golf in Namibia, the seventh round will be in Tsumeb...

PM Modi returns after landmark five-nation tour, conferred top civilian honours
Daijiworld Media Network- New Delhi New Delhi, Jul 10: Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to India on Thursday after completing a significant five-nation diplomatic tour covering Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia. His...

PM's Successful 5-Nation Tour Marks Strategic Breakthrough: Sudhanshu Trivedi
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent five-nation tour has been hailed by the BJP as a historic diplomatic success that strengthens India's global standing across key strategic, economic, and cultural...

O&L welcomes emerging talent
The Ohlthaver & List Group (O&L) has welcomed 13 new graduates into its 2025 Emerging Talent programme, reinforcing the group’s commitment to developing the country’s future workforce and addressing the critical challenges of youth unemployment,...

Govt calls for total disability inclusion
Staff Reporter SPEAKING on behalf of President Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at the official opening of the Inter-Ministerial Forum on Inclusion and Sustainability in Windhoek, Prime Minister Dr. Elijah Ngurare emphasized that the forum serves as a...

ECN outlines voter registration rollout for Kavango East
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) will deploy 48 teams to manage 295 registration points across Kavango East for the supplementary registration of voters (SRV), which will run from 4 to 19 August. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement in...

Namandje blasts leaking of case docket to media
Staff Reporter THE lawyers in the ongoing case where people appeared before court for allegedly embezzling up to N$480 million from the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) are pushing for their clients to have an expedited bail...

School Assembly News Headlines for July 11, 2025: Top national, international, business and sports updates
This article covers all the key news events suitable for discussion during school assemblies, with a special emphasis on sports, the national economy, and global politics. The highlights provide meaningful insights—from environmental initiatives...

World News | Trump Administration Sues California over Transgender Athlete Policies
Sacramento (US), Jul 9 (AP) President Donald Trump's administration sued the California Department of Education on Wednesday for allowing transgender girls to compete on girls sports teams, alleging the policy violates federal law. The move...
Several Feared Dead As Vehicles Plunge Into River After Bridge Collapse In Vadodara; Rescue Ops On
PM Modi Plays Drums in Namibia, Gets Grand Welcome on Final Leg of Five-Nation Tour Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a grand traditional welcome in Windhoek, Namibia, on the final leg of his five-nation tour. In a rare and heartwarming...

Manor Gardens prodigy shines at prestigious music competition
AT just 11 years old Adriaan Spies, a musical prodigy from Manor Gardens, is already making waves in the South African classical music scene. The Grade Five Manor Gardens Primary School learner is one of only three primary school children from KZN...

The Dark Side of Ecotourism
Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park. Photo: Jeffrey St. Clair. Ecotourism is often hailed as a sustainable alternative to traditional travel—an opportunity to explore unique environments while supporting local communities and conservation...
India's PM addresses Parliament
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says Namibia and India share a common history of shared values of dignity, freedom, and constitutional principles that uphold equality, liberty, and justice. In his address to Parliament this afternoon, Modi...

BRICS Summit 2025: What’s On PM Modi’s Global Agenda As He Kicks Off The Five-Nation Tour?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi left on Wednesday on a five-nation visit. During this, he will participate in the BRICS summit and meet the leaders of Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina and Namibia to further strengthen bilateral relations. PM...

Vedanta Empire on the Brink? Viceroy Research Alleges Ponzi-like Structure, US$5.6Bn Cash Shortfall, Hidden Loans
In a blistering new report, activist short seller Viceroy Research has accused mining and metals conglomerate Vedanta Resources Ltd (VRL) and its listed Indian arm, Vedanta Ltd (VEDL), of running what it calls a ‘Ponzi-like structure’ sustained by...

PM Modi concludes five-nation tour, Netanyahu's Gaza plan sparks controversy, more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his five-nation tour, including his visit to Namibia where he signed MOUs in health, medicine, biofuel, and infrastructure. The show also discusses Netanyahu's controversial plan for Gaza, which critics call...
ECN submits 2024 election performance and post-poll report
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has submitted the performance assessment and post-election report for the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections. The report was presented in the National Assembly by the Deputy Speaker of the...