KATIMA MULILO – Swapo central committee member Pohamba Shifeta said voters are no longer willing to vote merely to perform their civic duties. He said the voters want to vote for leaders who will address issues of bread and butter in the community. “Nowadays, it is not just a question of people who want to...
WALVIS BAY – In their quest for decent housing, the Backyard Tenants Group applied for another portion of land from the Walvis Bay municipality earlier this week. The group was allocated Portion 19 by the Walvis Bay municipal council for the construction of their own homes at Farm 37. However, they say the land allocated...
Sawi Hausiku RUNDU – Kavango West governor Sirkka Ausiku says 31 799 households in her region are currently benefiting from the drought relief programme. Ausiku made the statement recently during her 10th State of the Region Address, where she spoke about how agriculture remains a top priority sector that can change the livelihoods of the...
NKURENKURU – The Kavango West Regional Council has constructed close to 100 rural toilets spread across different constituencies during the 2023/2024 financial year. The council has set aside a further N$2.3 million for the rural sanitation programme this year. “As previously reported, the council continues to implement the rural sanitation programme. However, more budget allocation...
The Chief Executive Officer of the Okahandja Municipality Alphons Tjitombo said they have formulated strategic plans to relocate the dumpsite situated at Ekunde extensions 4 and 5. This statement follows the release of a video captured by this publication, revealing a group of individuals scavenging for food and items that they can sell for sustenance....
Hesron Kapanga Namibian boxing promoters and trainers are calling on the Namibia Professional Boxing and Wrestling Control Board (NPBWCB) to reconsider its planned stakeholders workshop for the draft boxing Act. The workshop, however, kicked off yesterday, and will run till 20 July to discuss the new draft for the boxing Act. The aim is to...
The Namibia Rugby Union yesterday afternoon unveiled a 28-man squad set to compete in the Rugby Africa Cup in Kambala, Uganda. The tournament will feature Namibia, host Uganda, Kenya, Senegal, Algeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Zimbabwe. It will commence on Saturday, and conclude on 28 July at the Mandela National Stadium. According to the...
Ondangwa United and Gerros Uri-Khob Football Academy are in a heated league battle as the Oshikoto Second Division Football League nears its conclusion, with both teams prevailing over the weekend to boost their title and promotion prospects. Both teams have three games remaining before the league’s completion, with Gerros Uri-Khob having a high goal advantage...
With four games remaining in the Kavango West Second Division Football League, it is still too early to predict who will win the league since three teams are fiercely vying for first place in the log standings. The 12-team league has seen 18 games thus far, and is set to conclude the 2023/2024 season next...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Following their triumph in the Omaheke Top 8 on Sunday in Gobabis, the president of Fine Young Stars Kavemunu Fire Kahuikee said the presence and experience of national football team player Charles Hambira boosted the team’s performance. The Otjinene-based team won the football and netball competitions of the popular Omaheke tournament, which attracted...