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Amutenya on playing rugby

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By Michael Uugwanga

For most people rugby was always second or third choice or even fourth choice sport for black kids to play, something that John Amutenya had experienced during his teen years.
Amutenya, who was born in Grootfontein, 26 years ago, is yet to play rugby this season for his beloved home club Grootfontein Rugby Club due to work commitment.

Youth and class consciousness in the face of Namibia’s upcoming elections

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According to Karl Marx, class consciousness is the awareness by a social class of its own position, interests, and power in relation to other classes within the structure of a society. As Namibia heads toward the regional and local authority elections this November, the role of young people in shaping the future of this nation cannot be overstated. This moment demands not only youth participation, but also youth awakening.

The Grassroots of Greatness: Why Sports Turf Maintenance Must Be a National Priority

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Am just saying sports facilities are the lifeblood of athletic development, yet in our country, the state of sports turf maintenance remains our Achilles heel. Without proper fields, we cannot expect to host international competitions, nurture elite athletes, or even provide safe playing surfaces for our youth.