SIBBINDA – Subsistence farmers in the Zambezi region who have started cultivating their fields have opted to plant drought-resistant crops such as millet (mahangu) and sorghum. Over the years, farmers in the region have largely been growing maize. However, due to the persistent drought situation, farmers are now shifting to growing crops that are drought-resistant...
Civil marriages in Namibia take two forms, namely marriage in community of property and marriage out of community of property. When a couple marries, a rebuttable presumption arises that they are marrying in community of property. Commonly, it is quite certain that if it so happens that a couple marries without entering into an ante-nuptial...
Defamation lawsuits have become a hot topic in Namibia, let alone the world over, as more people find themselves caught on the wrong side of the delicate line between the right to free speech and the right of other people to protect their reputation. Article 21 of the Namibian Constitution – the supreme law of...
MOGADISHU – Somali troops have retreated from positions in the semi-autonomous southern Jubaland region following clashes with regional forces, Mogadishu said yesterday. Conflict-weary Somalia is a federation of five semi-autonomous member states – Puntland, Jubaland, Galmudug, Hirshabelle and South West – and a central government in the capital. Tensions have been rising between the central...
GAZA STRIP – Gaza’s civil defence agency reported that Israeli air strikes killed at least 33 people yesterday, including 12 guards securing aid trucks in southern parts of the Palestinian territory. The latest bloodshed occurred just hours after the UN General Assembly called for an immediate ceasefire in the devastated territory.Seven guards were killed in...
The Off shore Angling Tournament, which kicked off on Saturday and wrapped up yesterday, brought fishing enthusiasts to the stunning beaches of Mile 72, Sarah Se Gat and other scenic locations in Henties Bay. The event showcased the region’s natural beauty, attracting seasoned anglers and fishing fans alike. A total of 84 elite anglers from...
The Okovimburu village sports ground in the Epukiro Constituency will be the centre of attraction for the better part of this weekend as the Epukiro Sports Council hosts its annual festive football and netball tournaments. Epukiro sporting events have been around for more than 30 years and are regarded as one of the most prestigious...
One of very few sport entities not birthed along ethnic lines, youthful Soweto outfit Hotspurs Football Club set the domestic football scene alight with their exciting style of one-touch, carpet football that kept spectators on the edge of their seats. Like many other newly-established football clubs, Spurs started life in the country’s lower-tier divisions, and...
Fortune Eichab, head coach of Khomas Nampol, has expressed confidence in his team’s ability to secure maximum points in tonight’s match. Nampol currently leads the league with seven points, having won three matches and drawn one. Tonight, they will face last year’s runners-up and 13th-placed FC Ongos at Independence Stadium. The match is scheduled to...
The president of Netball Namibia, Rebekka Goagoses, expressed satisfaction with the organisation and progress of the Africa Netball Cup tournament, which is currently underway at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund. The competition kicked off on Monday and will run until Saturday, drawing attention from local netball fans. Goagoses acknowledged that while the tournament faced some...