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Garoeb Remembers Early Meetings With Nujoma in Zambia
Justus //Garoeb talked on Tuesday about his adventures in Zambia with Sam Nujoma, who was the first president of Namibia. At a special meeting to remember Nujoma, who died recently, someone read //Garoeb's words. //Garoeb remembered meeting Nujoma when he was young in a place called Walvis Bay. "I was just a young man in Walvis Bay when I first met Nujoma," //Garoeb said. "We lived next to a friend named Nathaniel Muxulili. Later, we met many times at big meetings in different countries during the fight for freedom." //Garoeb wrote that he went to a city called Lusaka with a group called Damara Raad. They wanted to help fight against unfair rules that kept people apart because of their skin color. "I traveled there with the leaders...
Neil Bradley Named British High Commissioner to Namibia
The British government chose Neil Bradley as the new British high commissioner to Namibia on Wednesday. He will take Charles Moore's place. Charles Moore worked in Namibia since 2021. He will move to a different job as a diplomat. Bradley will begin his new job in April. The leaving ambassador, Moore, wrote something nice about Bradley on social media. He said Bradley would be the next British high commissioner to Namibia. Moore thinks Namibia is a wonderful country. He calls it the "land of the brave" and feels sad about leaving in April. He thanks everyone for letting him serve there. Namibia is an African country where Bradley will work as an important person from Britain. His job will help both countries be friends and work...
Mutorwa Praises Nujoma Vision for a Self Sustaining Namibia
Deputy Prime Minister John Mutorwa lavished passionate praise on founding president Sam Nujoma during the seventh memorial service at Keetmanshoop! Mutorwa declared Nujoma represented the very essence of Namibia's liberation struggle, highlighting his remarkable vision that extended far beyond merely achieving independence. Nujoma's body arrived dramatically at Keetmanshoop Wednesday morning after being airlifted from Walvis Bay International Airport. A gathering of dignitaries, including Mutorwa, regional executive leadership, Swapo leaders, and community members, welcomed the remains with profound respect. Mutorwa revealed intimate details from his 15 years serving in Nujoma's administration! The late president once took officials...
Couple Accused of Murder and Robbery Faces Windhoek Trial
Murder trial looms for couple accused of strangling engineer in home robbery! A shocking court date awaits Muningandu Kaapama, 30, and Jorene Bezuidenhout, 29, who face justice starting July 29 in the Windhoek High Court for a brutal killing that rocked the community. The pair allegedly committed a horrific crime against 41-year-old engineer Benjamin Silombela inside his Eros Park residence on the night of May 23-24, 2022. Judge Philanda Christiaan informed the accused yesterday that their day of reckoning is approaching fast. Police discovered Silombela's lifeless body on the evening of May 24 – tied up and strangled in his home. Prosecutors paint a chilling picture of the events that unfolded that fateful night. The couple allegedly...
Analyst Urges Namibia to Honor Living Liberation Heroes
Political analyst Ndumba Kamwanyah blasted Namibian authorities for their failure to honor the country's liberation heroes before death claims them. His scathing remarks come as the nation plunges into grief following founding president Sam Nujoma's passing. "We see it everywhere - a hero dies, and suddenly speeches flood in, tributes pour out, and grand gestures appear from nowhere. But during their lives, these same heroes struggle and face neglect, especially those without fame," Kamwanyah declared. "Namibia must recognize and celebrate our liberation fighters during their lifetime." Kamwanyah demanded immediate action to document these patriots' stories, name important landmarks after them, and include them in national...
Bulawayo hip hop workshop sparks new recording camp
BULAWAYO'S HIP-HOP SCENE EXPLODES WITH TALENT AT THE NATIONAL GALLERY. The National Gallery of Zimbabwe in Bulawayo transformed into a buzzing creative powerhouse last month when local hip-hop stars gathered for an electrifying five-day Kwela Initiative workshop. This groundbreaking event will soon deliver a must-hear compilation album and spectacular concert showcasing the city's extraordinary rap talent. Fresh from the workshop's massive success, organizers have just announced the "Kwela Recording Kamp" - an intense three-day recording session kicking off Friday through Sunday. The hand-picked artists who shined during the workshop will create hard-hitting tracks inspired by the workshop's explosive "Conflict Transformation: Hip Hop...
Willard Zireva Returns as OK Zimbabwe CEO in Restructuring Move
Former boss Willard Zireva has made a shocking comeback to seize control of troubled retail giant OK Zimbabwe amid a mysterious executive purge that insiders claim resembles a corporate bloodbath! The veteran businessman previously ruled the retail empire for 16 years until 2017 but vanished from the scene under circumstances retail insiders have questioned for years. Company officials released a carefully worded statement Tuesday announcing the abrupt departure of three top executives, including CEO Maxen Phillip Karombo, who sources suggest may have been pushed out despite the company's insistence the separations were "voluntary." The sudden leadership vacuum created panic among shareholders until Zireva emerged from retirement to...
Zimbabwe Parliament Calls for Loan Reforms for Women
Female lawmakers have unleashed a scathing attack on the Women's Microfinance Bank, exposing shocking practices that keep desperate women locked out of financial independence! Insiders revealed a bombshell credit registry database proving men dominate loan applications across virtually every age bracket—a financial gender gap lawmakers describe as "scandalous." The explosive parliamentary session turned heads as Dr. Thokozani Khupe, Bulawayo's firebrand proportional representation legislator, blasted the bank's lending policies despite initially praising its establishment. "We still have a long way to go," she declared, sending shockwaves through the chamber as she revealed the dirty secret behind Zimbabwe's supposed women's...
Ncube Calls for Cheaper Long Term Capital for Africa
Zimbabwe's money man, Professor Mthuli Ncube, shocked onlookers with bold demands for cheaper cash at the exclusive G20 finance club meeting! The treasury boss didn't mince words Wednesday as he stormed Cape Town, South Africa, representing the entire Southern African bloc despite Zimbabwe not even being invited to the elite economic party. Sources reveal Ncube has positioned himself as the mouthpiece for the entire SADC region, flaunting his chairmanship of the Committee of Finance Ministers. Insiders whisper he's scheduled numerous "strategic" private meetings on the sidelines with powerful global figures. The professor appears determined to exploit his temporary position before South Africa snatches the spotlight with its fresh G20...
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