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Breaking Barriers in Aviation: "Quitters Don't Win"

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In an industry historically dominated by men, Sarafina Maxwahu is charting a new course. As the Senior Manager of Air Navigation Service Safety Oversight at the Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), her journey is a testament to resilience, determination, and the courage to break barriers. For decades, aviation was considered a male-dominated field, with young women and girls often discouraged from pursuing careers in the industry. Instead, they were steered toward professions like teaching, farming, or homemaking.

Nam Liberation: Key to SA Democracy

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The ripple effects of Namibia’s founding president, Sam Nujoma’s, struggle for his country’s liberation transcended borders and positively impacted the democratization of South Africa, according to leaders in that country.

As the world mourns the passing of Nujoma, hailed as the last of the doyens of luminaries who charted the African renaissance, South African leaders and commentators have praised his fight for Namibia’s independence as a catalyst for democracy in their country.

Nopal Cactus Farm to Lead CO2 Sequestration Efforts (as 17,500 hectares of degraded land are earmarked for restoration)

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The Namibian Investment and Development Board (NIPDB) facilitated the groundbreaking of the Nopal Cactus Namibia project, which is expected to mitigate the effects of climate change and environmental impacts by sequestering carbon dioxide emissions through the production of Opuntia Ficus-Indica cactus on Namseb Farm near Maltahohe yesterday.

World’s richest men make Namibia hunting ground for lithium and nickel

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KoBold Metals, the mining company backed by a coalition of billionaires including Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, is expanding its search for lithium and nickel to Namibia.

Lithium is an essential ingredient used for developing rechargeable batteries that power devices and vehicles while nickel is used in many alloys such as stainless steel, coinage, magnets and batteries.

Women's Football Draws Big Crowds (Men's Matches Struggle in Windhoek)

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Women's football at the Namibia Football Association (NFA) Technical Centre in Windhoek is experiencing a remarkable surge in popularity. Spectator numbers for the FNB Women Super League have doubled compared to five years ago, a testament to the rising quality of the women's game. Residents of Windhoek, particularly those from Katutura and the surrounding areas, are turning out in droves, young and old, to witness the exciting action, creating a boon for marketing the sport.

Haukongo Reflects on Her Goal Against Uganda

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The country’s U-17 girls' team faced a tough challenge against Uganda’s U-17 side last month, losing 18-1 on aggregate in the 2025 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Despite the heavy defeat, defender Shiwaovanhu Haukongo showed bravery and courage for the Namibian team.

Haukongo, a 16-year-old attacker for FNB Women Super League (WSL) side Eleven Arrows, scored Namibia’s only goal across the two legs. This goal came in the second leg, which Uganda won 8-1.