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Fresh Hitlist this Friday! 🔥
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- Fresh Hitlist this Friday! 🔥
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- We're heating things up on the Fresh Hitlist this week! 🔥 Friday at 20:00 on OneAfrica - stream FREE on https://www.oneafrica.tv/fresh-hitlist
#FreshHitlist #Top20MusicVideoCountdown
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- Bingewatch 7de Laan Season 24
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- All the drama. All the secrets. All in one place. Stream the final season of 7de Laan for FREE on https://f.mtr.cool/bkscvxovns
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#Bingewatch7deLaan #Hillside
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- Road works stall in Greenwell Matongo amid payment dispute
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- 2:14
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- By: Josia Shigwedha
Road works along Windhoek’s Eveline Street in Greenwell Matongo have come to a standstill after City of Windhoek allegedly failed to pay the contractor, Ndakalimwe Investment. As a result, the workers downed tools over a week ago due to unpaid July salaries .
However, city spokesperson Lydia Amutenya refuted the claims, saying the allegation that the city failed to pay the contractor is incorrect.
During a visit to Eveline Street, no workers were present on site. A resident said the construction work has been on hold for the past three weeks.
According to the company’s foreman, who preferred to remain anonymous, the City of Windhoek has not paid them. As a result, the company has been unable to compensate its workers for July, leading to the suspension of road construction over the past two weeks.
In response, city spokesperson, Lydia Amutenya, said the contractor has submitted three payment c...
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- Shangula awarded for exceptional work in public health
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- 2:25
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- By: Selma Taapopi
Former health minister, Dr Kalumbi Shangula, has attributed a recent award from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to the collective work of the ministry’s staff. The award recognises Shangula's contribution to public health in Africa.
The current health minister Dr Esperance Luvindao received the award on Shangula’s behalf in Malawi during the recent 4th Southern Africa Regional Steering Committee meeting.
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- Shangula says corruption investigation began before his appointment
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- 2:32
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- By: Selma Taapopi
Former health minister, Dr Kalumbi Shangula, says investigations into alleged corruption within the ministry had already begun before he assumed office. Shangula was appointed in December 2018, replacing Dr. Bernhard Haufiku.
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- Art Of War Eps 2 Promo
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Adora spills the tea on her ex crawling like a snake! 🐍 Don't miss tonight's episode at 19:30 😎 Stream FREE on oneafrica.tv or catch it on DStv284 & GOtv24 @adoramookspodcast
#ArtOfWarPodcast #AdoraMooksPodcast
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- Lucie Lagesse secures stage two win at Tour de Windhoek
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- 1:21
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- By: Terence Mukasa
Mauritian cyclist, Lucie Lagesse, secured a victory at stage two of the three-day 2025 Pupkewitz Megabuild Tour de Windhoek bicycle race in the capital on Friday.
Lagesse credited her team for their relentless support and tactical discipline throughout the race.
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- ACC investigates contact between Nandago and fugitive Malima
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- 2:29
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- By: Envaalde Matheus
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) revealed that Leo Nandago, an accused in the Namcor corruption case, may have had prior contact with suspect Simaneka Malima, who remains at large.
Nandago is alleged to have benefited from fuel supplies worth approximately N$228 million through Erongo Petroleum CC.
ACC Chief Investigator Oberty Inambao testified to this during the ongoing bail hearing at the Windhoek Magistrate Court on Tuesday, part of the broader N$480 million Namcor corruption case.
Inambao raised concerns that if Nandago is released on bail, he may interfere with evidence, especially since he was allegedly in contact with Malima before his arrest.
"The nature of the charges that we are being investigated for is serious in the sense that it involves money laundering as well, and by nature, money laundering is complicated in the sense that there are various transactions that are happening and it...
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- Local and international vendors offered free stalls at upcoming wedding expo
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- 1:40
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- By: Ritta Lotto
Organisers of the first-ever Namibia Annual Wedding Expo and Summit 2025 are offering free two-day exhibition stalls to both local and international wedding vendors.
The event is scheduled to take place on the 19th and 20th of September 2025 at the Movenpick Hotel.
The event aims to connect engaged couples with photographers, caterers, designers, and other wedding specialists.
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- Former Windhoek mayor eyes Katutura Central Constituency office
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- 2:32
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- By: Selma Ikela
Former Windhoek Mayor Muesee Kazapua has his eyes set on the office of the Katutura Central Constituency in the upcoming regional council and local authority elections scheduled for November.
Kazapua is currently a full-time employee at the National Youth Council and served as Windhoek’s mayor from 2014 to 2019. He is also the district treasurer of the Swapo in Katutura Central.
Kazapua , who calls himself a community activist, says residents having been coming to his home with various challenges and through those engagements, they urged him to stand in the upcoming elections.
Kazapua is expected to contest in the upcoming Swapo primary election, which will determine the candidate for November elections.
Should he emerge victorious, he plans to unseat incumbent Popular Democratic Movement councillor Rodman Katjaimo.
If elected, Kazapua says he plans to bring hope to the community by...
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- Visually Impaired Federation appeals for permanent Govt funding
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- 2:47
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- By: Ketemba Tjipepa
The Namibian Federation of the Visually Impaired (NFVI) chairperson, Sakeus Niigambo has appealed to the government for permanent funding to sustain its operations.
Niigambo made the request on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by Vice president Lucia Witbooi to the centre.
He said the federation continues to face financial challenges as it heavily relies on donor support.
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- Police appeal for help to identify body found in Goreangab Dam
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- 1:38
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- By: Josia Shigwedha
The Khomas Police have asked the public to assist in identifying the body of a man that was found floating in Windhoek's Goreangab dam.
The body was found on 21 July this year.
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- Unam to produce 100 nuclear science graduates in 5 years
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- By: Selma Taapopi
Unam’s envisaged School of Nuclear Science Applications is expected to produce at least 100 graduates by 2030.
The university spokesperson, Simon Namesho, says the school aims to strengthen the nuclear sector and boost its contribution to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
This comes after Pro-Vice Chancellor Ellen Namhila recently announced at the launch of NDP6 that the university is at an advanced stage of establishing the school.
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- #BTS Fresh Hitlist
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- #BTS on the set of Fresh Hitlist 🔥 Stream FREE on oneafrica.tv
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- Steenkamp highlights Namibia’s youth development progress
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- By: Ritta Lotto
Education minister, Sanet Steenkamp, says Namibia’s youth empowerment efforts are already reaching communities through programmes like start-up funding, internships and apprenticeships which she said reflects real, lived progress.
She made the remarks at the opening of the Commonwealth Youth Council Consultative Dialogue in Windhoek on Monday.
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- Pupkewitz Foundation backs congenital heart disease genetic research
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- 3:13
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- By: Selma Taapopi
Head of the Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology department at Windhoek Central Hospital, Dr. Fenny Shidhika, says a research initiative is underway to identify genetic factors linked to congenital heart disease.
Speaking at the recent observation of the Pupkewitz Foundation's 100th birthday, Dr. Shidhika said the Foundation is providing financial support for the research, which will lay the foundation for establishing a genomic bank tailored to the African population.
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- UNAM cultural festival to showcase student heritage
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- By: Selma Taapopi
The University of Namibia (UNAM) is gearing up to host its annual cultural festival from the 6th to the 9th of August, providing a platform for students to showcase and celebrate their diverse cultural backgrounds.
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- 2025 Mining Expo and Conference draws record number of exhibitors
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- 2:21
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- By: Hertha Ekandjo
The 12th edition of the Mining Expo and Conference officially kicked off in Windhoek on Tuesday.
Organised by the Chamber of Mines of Namibia, the 2025 event marks a historic milestone with a record 198 exhibitors and 335 exhibition booths, making it the largest Expo to date.
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- BoN launches financial literacy and consumer protection awareness campaign
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- 2:27
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- By: Ludorf iyambo
Bank of Namibia has launched month-long, financial inclusion awareness campaign aimed at promoting financial literacy and equipping citizen with skills and knowledge to navigate financial products and make informed decisions.
The countrywide campaign also focuses on consumer protection to safeguard citizens against fraud, exploitation and financial risks- among others.
Speaking at the launch, Bank of Namibia Deputy Governor Ebson Uanguta said the campaign, which will be conducted in multiple local languages, is a collaborative effort with the Ministry of Finance through the Financial Literacy Initiative, NAMFISA, commercial banks, mobile money operators, and civil society, among others.
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- Namibia co-hosts second SADC workshop on disaster risk management
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- 1:49
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- By: Ketemba Tjipepa
Disaster risk experts from SADC, along with GIZ and UN agencies, are gathered in Windhoek for the second Index for Risk Management (INFORM) Model Workshop.
The workshop aims to improve disaster preparedness and response across Southern Africa.
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- ACC says Mulunga kept Namcor board in the dark over N$53 million deal
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- 3:23
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- By: Envaalde Matheus
The Anti-Corruption Commission’s (ACC) lead investigator has blasted former Namcor head, Immanuel Mulunga, for hiding a fuel asset deal from the board despite knowing every detail from the very beginning.
ACC chief investigator, Oberty Inambao, said the N$53 million deal between Namcor and Enercon is central to allegations that the transaction was used as a way to steal public funds through multiple entities.
The comments were heard in the Windhoek Magistrate Court on Tuesday during the ongoing bail hearing of persons implicated in a N$480 million Namcor corruption case.
Inambao testified that Enercon re-sold assets to Namcor that were already sold to the defence ministry, but continued supplying fuel with those same assets while Namcor received no benefit.
"Nothing was done, your worship, until the matter was reported anonymously. And your worship, when I'm saying anonymously, it was reported to t...
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- The Secret Life of Motherhood | EPS 5 Promo
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Do you remember your child's first steps? 👩🍼 Join Anne and Christine on The Secret Life of Motherhood tonight at 20:00 on OneAfrica. Stream it free: https://www.oneafrica.tv/secret-life-of-motherhood
#TheSecretLifeOfMotherhood
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- Seafood Festival Cooking Show | Eps 7 Promo | Prawn & Avo Tacos
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- On the next episode of Seafood Festival Cooking Show, Chef Keanu surprises us with prawn and avo tacos! 🌮
Stream FREE on https://f.mtr.cool/awebigcquu | Wednesdays at 19:30 on DStv284 & GOtv24
#SeafoodFestivalCookingShow
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- NUDO and Rukoro’s splinter group smoke peace pipe
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- By: Josia Shigwedha
The National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) has reached an out of court agreement that the party’s 2019 elected leadership will remain in place until a legitimate congress is held and new leadership are elected.
This follows a lawsuit filed by Nudo in the High court last year against a group led by Barry Rukoro and six others, who had formed a splinter group, and held a separate congress in an attempt to assume control of the party.
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- Four local pool players make international debut
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- By: Petrus Amutenya
Four local pool players participated for the first time in international competition at the Heyball Commonwealth games in Mauritius in July. Similarly, 18-year-old Jamal Andrew travelled as far as Australia for a tournament.
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- Property Buyer's Guide Eps 17 Promo
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- On the next episode of The Property Buyers Guide, Justina sits down with Ms. Bärbel Kirchner from the Construction Industries Federation of Namibia (CIF) to explore the essential steps involved in building a home. 🔨🏘️
Wednesdays at 18:00 on OneAfrica (DStv 284 | GOtv 24) or stream FREE: https://www.oneafrica.tv/fnb-property-buyers-guide
Proudly brought to you by @fnbnam
#ThePropertyBuyersGuide #Construction
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- Magistrate says this should be final Namdia case postponement
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- 8:53
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- By: Josia Shigwedha
Windhoek Magistrate Olga Muharukua says this should be the final postponement of the Namdia case.
This comes after the case involving accused Joel Angula and Sam Shololo was postponed several times to allow police to finalise ongoing investigations.
Angula and Shololo are among the accused arrested in connection with the theft of diamonds valued at N$315 million.
So far, diamonds worth N$40.6 million have been recovered.
According to Namdia, diamonds worth N$274 million are still missing.
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- Analysts say Namibia’s housing system is exploitative and elitist
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- 3:00
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- By: Envaalde Matheus
Local analysts say Namibia’s mortgage system is exploitative, locking working-class people into 20 to 30-year debts, with legal fees and transfer costs that make homeownership nearly impossible.
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- Tour de Windhoek 2025 Highlights
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Highlights from Tour de Windhoek 2025! 🚴 You can still stream yesterday's finals on oneafrica.tv 🔥
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- Powering The Future Eps 6 | Promo
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Tune in to Episode 6 of Powering The Future this Monday, 4 August at 20:30. We’re exploring how electricity drives development, fuels economic progress, and powers industrialisation in Namibia.
Stream FREE on https://f.mtr.cool/deqjtcfqnh | DStv284, GOtv24
#Development #PoweringTheFuture
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- Your Stories, Our Passion
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Your Stories, Our Passion 🧡 Stream NOW on https://www.oneafrica.tv/sports
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- Anri Greef is Tour de Windhoek best Namibian rider
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- 2:34
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- By: Terence Mukasa
Namibia Cycling Federation president Tauko Shilongo confirmed to SportsOnOne that Anri Greef claimed the Best Namibian Rider jersey during the first race of the four-day Tour de Windhoek, which started on Thursday at Trial Harmony Hill.
Cyclists from at least eight countries are taking part in the event.
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- Fresh Hitlist this Friday! 🔥
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- This week on the Fresh Hitlist, we take it outside! 🔥 Stream it FREE on https://f.mtr.cool/stkcgkjflh
Fridays at 20:00 on DStv284 & GOtv24
#FreshHitlist #Top20MusicVideoCountdown
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- Namibian Powerlifter sets sights on International Glory
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- By: Ludorf Iyambo
Namibia's only power-lifter Philipus Shangadi is set to represent the country at the World Powerlifting Championships in Brazil slated for October this year.
Speaking to NewsOnOne, 27-year-old Philipus said powerlifting is a total diversion from his childhood dream of becoming a footballer.
Shangadi has to date received several accolades in his chosen sport, which include winning multiple medals and trophies, in 2024 at the Johannesburg National Powerlifting Championship, which earned him a spot to compete internationally.
He also won the Iron House Competition, walking away with a hamper, trophies, and a medal but despite these accomplishments, the powerlifter remains self-sponsored.
“So, as we speak now, I'm looking for the government to sponsor me to go compete in Brazil. So sponsoring means that is to pay for my flight, is to pay for my competition fee, is to pay for my accommodation and then ...
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- Windhoek terror thugs denied bail
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- By: Josia Shigwedha
Five men arrested this week in connection with attempted armed robbery at Big Deal Cash and Carry in Windhoek's Lafrenz industrial area were denied bail on Thursday by Katutura Magistrate's Court.
The case was remanded to 14 October for further police investigation and for the accused to obtain legal representation. The accused face a charge of attempted robbery .
The accused are Hengali Amon, Elias Shityeni Haifete, Lukas 'Bigshow' Simon , Pinehas Pombili Induwa and Lotto Haindongo.
State prosecutor, Fourie Kasale said accused were denied bail because they face serious charge. Kasale said one of the accused, Haifete, also has a pending murder case.
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- Hardap Correctional Facility is the breadbasket for national facilities
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- By: Hertha Ekandjo
The Hardap Correctional Facility has emerged as a vital supplier of pork and fresh produce to correctional institutions across Namibia. The facility currently farms a range of crops, including lucerne, maize, wheat and a piggery.
The facility slaughters around 180 pigs monthly while surplus vegetables are shared with other correctional institutions such as the Windhoek and Female Correctional Facilities.
Deputy Commissioner Julius Etuna Nambundunga explains the forthcoming farming seasons.
He added the extra lucerne is sent to the Evaristus Shikongo Correctional Facility in Tsumeb, while the fresh vegetables are regularly supplied for inmate consumption.
The Hardap facility is home to over 600 inmates. These include seven who are serving life sentences with the highest sentence being served is 87 years, for five counts of murder.
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- Miss Namibia advises men to acknowledge mental health challenges
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- By: Ritta Lotto
Miss Namibia 2025 Johanna Swartbooi advises people- especially men, battling mental health problems to acknowledge what they are struggling with and to identify coping mechanism, because the problem is likely to recur.
Swartbooi, who opened up this week about winter being a mentally difficult period for her, said she was able to identify this challenge through her social work studies and prepare in advance before the season approached.
Swartbooi said she will use her platform to talk about mental health, because people are likely to experience mental illness with some more severe than others, and some seasons more difficult. Her remarks come amid concerns over rising number of men ending their lives in the country.
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- Brazil offers naval expertise to protect Namibia’s offshore oil assets
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- By: Envaalde Matheus
The Brazilian Ambassador to Namibia, Vivian Loss Sanmartin, said her country is ready to deepen bilateral cooperation by sharing its naval expertise in offshore oil and gas platform security.
Sanmartin made these remarks at the State House on Thursday during her farewell visit to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. The two countries are celebrating 30 years of naval cooperation, marked by training programmes, joint defence efforts, and a commemorative stamp collection launched last year.
Sanmartin urged Namibia to adopt Brazil’s navy-led model for securing offshore oil platforms, revealing ongoing talks to deploy Brazilian expertise as Namibia scales up its oil and gas operations.
"I'm willing to help you with that. I know there have been discussions already between the defence ministries about Brazil bringing in its naval expertise, because in Brazil, the navy is responsible for the security of offshore platform...
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- PG still to decide on health ministry N$400 000 tender allegations
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- 3:34
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- By: Selma Taapopi
Prosecutor General Martha Imalwa said her office is busy formulating a decision on whether to prosecute corruption case involving N$400 000 linked to the ministry of health.
Imalwa, could not indicate the number of people or entities that may be implicated in the matter.
Imalwa said the case relates to medicine bought from a company in China, but it turned out that their supplier is in South Africa.
"The case relates to medicine, which was bought from a company in China. But it turned out, their supplier was in South Africa. They indicated the supplier is a company in South Africa. Yeah, but they went to procure medicine, which was not up to standard," remarked Imalwa.
This case dates back to 2019 and has been under investigation for some time.
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Paulus Noa stated that there were existing cases involving the Ministry of Health even before receiving a let...
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- Bingewatch 7de Laan Season 24
- Runtime
- 0:29
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Love a good binge? 🍿 Now's your chance to stream the final season of 7de Laan, for FREE on https://f.mtr.cool/dhgqpatsvb
Proudly brought to you by Shoprite Namibia. See their latest specials on https://f.mtr.cool/nixfokwuap
#Bingewatch7deLaan #Hillside
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- The NedBank Future Of Business Conference - Vanessa Maresch
- Runtime
- 5:35
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Vanessa Maresch is a seasoned digital empowerment strategist and Empowerment Specialist at Salt Essential IT. She helps organisations and individuals harness technology to thrive, and in this interview, shares a snapshot of her presentation: For the Love of Artificial Intelligence and
Business.
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- The Nedbank Future Of Business Conference - Helga Volschenk
- Runtime
- 10:10
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Helga Volschenk of Africa Personnel Services (APS) shares why APS is a key partner in the Nedbank Future of Business Conference. She also offers insights into the critical role of Human Resource Management for businesses aiming to scale effectively.
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- The Nedbank Future Of Business Conference - Lelanie Basson
- Runtime
- 15:37
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Lelanie Basson, co-founder of Trending Career Hub (TCH), is a strategic management consultant focusing on workforce development and strategic planning across Africa. Her presentation: Artificial Intelligence for Human
Resource Management will explore how founders can leverage AI to future-proof their businesses.
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- Eight international teams to compete at the 2025 Tour de Windhoek
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- 1:23
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- By: Terence Mukasa
The 2025 Tour de Windhoek organising committee member, Silke Kuhn, said the upcoming cycling event in Windhoek this weekend will feature eight international teams. The race starts on Thursday and concludes on Sunday.
Kuhn stated that the women’s category has been accredited by the International Cycling Union (UCI) and the Confederation of African Cycling (CAC).
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- Six govt schools receive textbooks worth N$2.8 million
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- 2:35
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- By: Ritta Lotto
Six selected government schools on Wednesday received more than 4 000 textbooks valued at N$2.8 million. The donation from Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the ministry of education, aims to improve the quality of education and expand access to essential resources.
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- Commuters say proposed taxi fare increment will hurt their pockets
- Runtime
- 3:19
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- By: Selma Taapopi
Windhoek-based commuters are calling on taxi drivers to reconsider plans to increase fares from N$13 to 15, saying the economic situation has not yet stabilised following years of downturn. Others say that since salaries have remained unchanged, the proposed increment will hurt commuters’ pockets.
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- All systems go for ECN supplementary registration
- Runtime
- 2:58
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- By: Envaalde Matheus
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) says all logistics are in place for the supplementary registration set for 4–19 August.
ECN spokesperson Mulauli Siluka said the commission has set up 4 233 registration points across all 14 regions, with 696 registration teams trained and deployed countrywide.
Siluka said transport has been secured through public sourcing, will use NDF helicopters to reach remote areas like Zambezi and Kunene. He stated that police officers will be stationed at all registration points to safeguard equipment, personnel, and to maintain public order.
“The registration officers have undergone thorough training on election administration and interpersonal skills, IT, you name them, just so that they expedite this process in a more proficient manner."
"What we have also done this time differently is to ensure we include a thorough training on how these guys can troubleshoot ...
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- Two new accused in the Namcor corruption case denied bail
- Runtime
- 1:07
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- By: Josia Shigwedha
The state on Wednesday opposed bail for Austin Elindi and Connie van Wyk, who were arrested on Monday in connection with the N$480 million Namcor corruption case.
The state argued that they cannot be bunched together with their co-accused in the matter, as those proceedings are already at an advanced stage.
The duo's arrests brought to 11, the total number of suspects in custody, while one suspect, Victor Malima, remains at large since 8 July 2025.
Elindi and van Wyk face charges under the Anti-Corruption Act and the Prevention of Organised Crime Act (POCA). The two are accused of being part of a syndicate that defrauded NAMCOR of nearly N$480 million in 2022.
State prosecutor Menencia Hinda informed the Windhoek Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday that granting bail would not be in the public interest or in the administration of justice, citing a risk of absconding as a key concern.
Contacted for com...
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- Executive Directors reshuffled less than four months in office
- Runtime
- 1:25
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- By: Ketemba Tjipepa
The office of the prime minister on Wednesday announced a fresh reshuffle of eight ministries' executive directors, just four months after their appointment.
The most notable move was that of industries, mines and energy executive director, Ben Nangombe, who was moved to the Cabinet Secretariat under the office of the prime minister - but without accounting functions.
The move will now see Moses Pakote, now having accounting authority at the ministry of industries, mines and energy as the only executive director.
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- N$3 billion new airport road to open in September
- Runtime
- 2:41
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- By: Ketemba Tjipepa
The Roads Authority says the new 49km dual airport road will be commissioned at the end of September this year.
The authority's chief executive officer, Conrad Lutombi revealed this on Wednesday at an event that was meant to officially open the old Hosea Kutako airport entrance, but failed to take place, as there is still a portion that needs to be finished.
Lutombi said the new airport road was now 99,9% complete but there were some extra works that needs to be completed before commissioning the road for public use.
“There is some minor remedial work which we are also doing inside the airport area. As far as the main road is concerned, we are happy to report that section 2B which starts just after Dordabis is nearly completion."
"In fact, as we are talking now, we are standing at 99.9%. So, we will be completing this phase by the end of August. Section 2A which is from Sam Nujoma interchange clos...
