The Cancer Association of Namibia completed another successful health screening event across the country. Chief executive Rolf Hansen reported that 109 women received breast and cervical cancer tests during the latest campaign. Men also participated, as 45 underwent prostate cancer screening through PSA testing. The organization provided all services without any cost to participants. These numbers add to earlier screening efforts from the same month.
Hansen noted that previous campaigns reached 100 women and 27 men earlier this month. Combined totals show over 280 people received life-saving medical screenings at no charge. The executive praised community members who attended the health events. Male participation particularly impressed...
Commodities markets show clear signs of global worry in 2025. A new report from Simonis Storm reveals how oil, gold, and copper prices tell the real story about what investors fear. These raw materials serve as warning signals when global events disrupt markets.
Oil prices fell hard this year across global markets. Brent crude started 2025 around $74 per barrel but tumbled to $66. That represents an 11 percent decline from January levels. Experts predict prices will sink further to just $55 per barrel over the next three months.
Gold reached record peaks above $3,400 per ounce before settling around $3,200 to $3,300. Investors purchased the precious metal as a hedge against uncertain times. Silver gained nearly 12 percent to reach $33...
Two men received life sentences for killing an elderly farming couple near Koës in February 2018. Judge Dinnah Usiku sentenced Julius Arndt and Andries Afrikaner at Windhoek Correctional Facility on Tuesday. The court found both men guilty of murdering Giel and Sarie Botma, who were 78 and 80 years old. Arndt and Afrikaner broke into the couple's farmhouse during the night of February 2 and 3. The attackers killed the farmers during a violent home invasion.
Each killer received two life prison terms for the double murder charges. Arndt and Afrikaner also face 15 years for rape and 10 years for robbery. The court added another 15 years for conspiracy to commit murder and theft. Judge Usiku said the victims died cruelly and horribly. The...
Namibia College of Open Learning has extended worker contracts through November 2025 for key personnel. The board decided that these employees must have proper qualifications to keep working. Officials told affected staff about the decision on May 16. The contracts clearly state that no more renewals will happen after November ends. Anyone wishing to stay must apply through a competitive hiring process after that date.
Approximately half of the Namcol workers hold temporary contracts rather than permanent positions. The college used this system to handle daily operations, but cannot continue under the current laws. Many employees feel upset about the announcement and worry about their futures. Namcol leaders say this choice does not...
Build a Rocket Boy released a new MindsEye trailer before the game launches June 10. The six-minute video shows story details and gameplay footage from the upcoming release. PC players receive level-creation tools that let them build custom content using game assets. The developer aims to simplify video game creation for regular players. Leslie Benzies leads the studio after working on Grand Theft Auto games at Rockstar.
MindsEye launches with a single-player campaign and extra scenarios for different play styles. Summer, fall, and winter updates will add more content throughout the year. Players can buy premium passes for bonus missions and cosmetic items. The team spent nearly ten years developing the Game Creation System. Benzies...
ArenaNet finishes Guild Wars 2 Janthir Wilds expansion with the Absolution update arriving June 3. The final chapter completes three free content patches that started with Godspawn and Repentance earlier. Players explore the crumbling city of Bava Nisos, where magic twisted the landscape over three centuries. Ancient Mursaat glory lies buried beneath dangerous ruins across this new zone. The story reveals secrets hidden deep within the Primordial Egress on Tyria's frontier.
A massive meta event guides adventurers toward the Mists Gate, where titans launched their invasion. Groups of 50 players can battle the new titan boss Ura during Convergence mode fights. The Kinfall Fractal dungeon allows players to experience lowland Kodan...
Trump Media Technology Group called the Financial Times reports fake news and attacked the writers as dumb. The company denied plans to raise $3 billion for cryptocurrency investments just hours before announcing that it would do exactly that. The Financial Times reported that Trump Media sought $2 billion through stock sales and $1 billion via convertible notes. Company officials slammed both the Financial Times and Reuters as fake news outlets spreading lies. The harsh response came after reporters tried to confirm the capital raising story.
Trump Media announced subscription deals with 50 institutional investors one day after the denials. The company will raise $1.5 billion by selling common stock and an additional $1 billion...
Hideo Kojima decided to make Metal Gear Solid after fans begged him for another stealth action game, similar to Metal Gear. The famous game creator got sick during the pandemic and realized how many people wanted him to return to spy games. He took his new espionage idea to Sony, and they immediately loved the concept. The partnership will help Kojima Productions expand beyond just making video games. Sony supports his vision for creating entertainment across different types of media.
Kojima told EDGE magazine that players must wait five or six years before Physint arrives. Death Stranding two launches next month and takes priority for his studio right after that. The team will work on OD next, which features a cast with Sophia Lillis...
AMD has stopped manufacturing B650 chipsets for computer motherboards but continues to sell other 600-series models. The company launched B650 chipsets in 2022 to work with Ryzen 7000 processors. These same chips also support newer Ryzen 9000 models. Reports indicate that AMD has decided to end B650 production completely. The move surprises many people because ASUS just released new B650 motherboards this quarter.
Stores will continue to sell B650 motherboards through the second quarter because companies have a large amount of inventory remaining. The smaller B650M versions will remain available for even longer and are likely to sell into the third quarter. AMD and motherboard makers need time to clear their warehouse stock before...
