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economist. com. na > 105810 > community-and-culture > powerful-life-without-limbs-speaker-nick-vujicic-set-to-visit-namibia

Powerful Life without Limbs speaker Nick Vujicic set to visit Namibia

2+ hour, 25+ min ago  (261+ words) Posted by Mandisa Rasmeni | Apr 9, 2026 | Community and Culture International evangelist and motivational speaker, Nick Vujicic will be inspire Namibians through his presence on 22 May at the Hage Geingob Stadium from 16: 00 to 21: 00, as part of the Nick V Ministries Africa Tour....

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economist. com. na > 105797 > speak-your-mind > developing-countries-in-the-imf-architecture-must-be-sovereign-partners-not-dependants

Developing countries in the IMF architecture must be sovereign partners, not dependants

2+ hour, 31+ min ago  (713+ words) Namibia Economist Developing countries in the IMF architecture must be sovereign partners, not dependants Nairobi " In March, Kenya made a strategic push for economic self-determination when the Treasury announced that it did not need funding from the International Monetary Fund…...

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economist. com. na > 105784 > retail > african-ownership-of-global-narratives-take-centre-stage-mtc-branding-indaba-kicks-off

African ownership of global narratives take centre stage: MTC Branding Indaba kicks off

1+ day, 54+ min ago  (413+ words) Posted by Intern | Apr 8, 2026 | Retail MTC's Chief Brand, Marketing, Communications, and Sustainability Officer, Tim Ekandjo, has highlighted the critical need for Africans to create and control their own stories. Ekandjo highlighted this during the opening of the second edition of…...

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economist. com. na > 105749 > environment > over-13000-litres-of-pesticide-deployed-to-save-zambezi-crops-from-locust-invasion

Over 13, 000 litres of pesticide deployed to save Zambezi crops from locust invasion

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (234+ words) Posted by The Staff Reporter | Apr 8, 2026 | Agriculture, Environment The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, in an update this week, confirmed the deployment of over 13, 151 liters of specialized chemicals to combat a locust outbreak that has been threatening the…...

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economist. com. na > 105683 > after-hours > association-of-diplomatic-spouses-to-host-charity-bazaar

Association of Diplomatic Spouses to host Charity Bazaar

1+ week, 5+ hour ago  (204+ words) Posted by Michel Haoses | Apr 2, 2026 | After Hours The Association of Diplomatic Spouses (ADS), in collaboration with the Windhoek International School (WIS), will host the International Day Diplomatic Charity Bazaar on 18 April. Themed "Removing Barriers. Supporting Education," the event serves as…...

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economist. com. na > 105676 > agriculture > veterinary-services-introduce-nine-digit-cattle-eartags-as-current-stock-depletes

Veterinary services introduce nine-digit cattle eartags as current stock depletes

1+ week, 5+ hour ago  (244+ words) Posted by The Staff Reporter | Apr 2, 2026 | Agriculture The Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) has officially announced a transition in the country's livestock identification protocols, moving from the long-standing eight-digit cattle eartag system to a new nine-digit sequence. The Ministry of…...

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economist. com. na > 105623 > retail > lucky-winners-celebrate-at-reho-build-it-hardware-store-launch

Lucky winners celebrate at Reho Build It hardware store launch

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (296+ words) Posted by News Service | Mar 31, 2026 | Retail Rehoboth was abuzz with excitement last weekend when Nictus launched a new hardware store in the Build It family in the town with the opening celebrations on 27 and 28 March. The main launch on Saturday…...

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economist. com. na > 105582 > human-resources > novanam-fleet-secures-international-renewal-of-fish-certification

Nova Nam fleet secures international renewal of FISH Certification

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (303+ words) Posted by Intern | Mar 31, 2026 | Human Resources Local fishing company, Nova Nam, has successfully renewed its international FISH Standard for Crew certification. The renewal endorses the company's commitment to ethical labour practices across its fleet and on all fishing vessels. Nova…...

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economist. com. na > 105541 > agriculture > russian-grass-seeds-now-available-locally

Russian grass seed now available locally

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (213+ words) Posted by Mandisa Rasmeni | Mar 30, 2026 | Agriculture Exotic Seeds Africa has announced that the Russian grass seed (Secale cereale), a hardy, fast-growing winter grass suited for local winter conditions, is now available locally. The company said the seeds are ideal for…...

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economist. com. na > 105471 > education > planning-commission-views-science-and-technology-as-the-foundation-for-modernizing-the-economy

Planning Commission views science and technology as the foundation for modernizing the economy

2+ week, 2+ hour ago  (185+ words) Posted by Mandisa Rasmeni | Mar 26, 2026 | Education The National Planning Commission (NPC) has reaffirmed that the Research, Science, Technology, and Innovation (RSTI) sector remains the backbone of the country's developmental evolution. Speaking on the sector's critical role, Habani Munyungano, NPC Deputy…...