Rudolf Gaiseb LGBTQ+ advocates are worried by Parliament’s refusal to accept the recent Supreme Court ruling on the recognition of same-sex marriages in Namibia, a report has found. This situation could lead to a damaging showdown between the Legislature and Judiciary, threatening separation of powers vested in each body. Retired coordinator of the research and...
SAINT DENIS DE LA REUNION – Rescuers raced against time yesterday to reach survivors after a devastating cyclone ripped through the French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte, destroying homes across the islands, with hundreds of people feared dead. Images from Mayotte, which like other French overseas territories is an integral part of France and ruled...
ANKARA – Turkey yesterday denounced an Israeli plan to double the population living in the occupied and annexed Golan Heights as a bid to “expand its borders”.“This decision is a new stage in Israel’s goal of expanding its borders through occupation,” the foreign ministry said in a statement condemning the move. Israel’s government on Sunday...
AVIGNON – The French man who admitted enlisting dozens of strangers to rape his heavily-sedated wife yesterday asked for forgiveness from his family and hailed the courage of his now ex-spouse during his trial. “I would like to start by hailing the courage of my ex-wife, Gisele,” her ex-husband Dominique Pelicot said in his final...
Pinehas K Pinehas Anti-Doping Namibia took an important step in raising awareness about the dangers of doping at the Africa Netball Cup, held from 9 to 14 December at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund. The organisation set up a booth to educate athletes, officials, and the public about the severe health impacts of doping with...
Pinehas K Pinehas Netball is often viewed as a female-dominated sport, but Boikhutso Victor Tuelo, a passionate sports enthusiast from Botswana, is breaking barriers and inspiring others to follow his lead. As a male umpire at the recently- concluded Africa Netball Cup held in Swakopmund, his involvement is a significant step towards diversifying the sport....
Phileas Janka, the talented goalkeeper who has been the backbone of his team Collin Benjamin Soccer (CBS) Academy, recently won the Under-19 goalkeeper’s trophy after playing a pivotal role in guiding them to the honours in their group. Janka, who conceded only eight goals throughout the season, demonstrated exceptional skills in preventing opposition goals. As...
The Council of Ministers responsible for sport in the Africa Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 has announced a change of dates for the 2025 youth games. Initially scheduled to take place from 6 to 15 June, the games will now be from 4 to 13 July 2025. The change of dates was necessitated to...
Outgoing president of Netball Namibia (NN) Rebekka Goagoses has highlighted several key achievements during her tenure, with the most significant being the acquisition of two sprung floors for the national netball courts, made possible through the Directorate of Sports. This milestone represents a substantial improvement in the country’s netball infrastructure, and ensures a higher standard...
Okakadona keedula 16 oka tambuliwa moshipangelo konima eshi vati ka mwa omiti da pitilila nelalakano loku li dipaa shaashi ka tanguna nomulumenhu wako. Ota ku hokololwa kutya okakadona aka oke na eteelelo leemwedi nhatu. Oshiningwanima osha ningwa oshivike sha djako komukunda Karangana koshitukulwa shaKavango West efimbo longula meumbo lavo. Omupopiliko wopolifi koshitukulwa shaKavango West Chief...