The Tertiary Institutes Sports Association of Namibia (Tisan), long dormant and plagued by internal issues, is now on a promising path toward revival. Once a powerhouse in nurturing top-tier athletes, the association had become a minefield of controversy, with persistent allegations of maladministration casting a shadow over its operations. For years, Unam dominated Tisan’s affairs,...
Winners of this year’s Navachab Half-Marathon can look forward to more substantial rewards, as the event organisers have announced an increase in prize money for the upcoming race. Berthold Karumendu, the race coordinator and sports officer in the Erongo region said, the 10th edition of the marathon will be “bigger and better,” with significant changes...
Stefanus Nambara NKURENKURU – Kulisuka Palace Football Club have shocked the football fraternity in Kavango West region as they were crowned champions for the 2023/24 Kavango West Second Division football league in their first appearance. Elevated from the Mpungu constituency’s Third Division, Kulisuka Palace has exceeded expectations with their resilience and consistency in the league,...
Rudolf Gaiseb The founder and president of the Dream Social Football League (DSFL), Shalom Amutenya, said the league aims to provide a platform for local football players to showcase their talents. He said DSFL’s mission is to provide opportunities for participation in quality social football events that foster the physical, emotional, social and psychological growth...
In celebration of International Youth Day (#IYD) 2024, the National Youth Council of Namibia (NYC) will have an essay competition to inspire and mobilise young people to explore the role of digital technology in sustainable development. The #IYD 2024 Essay Competition is open to Namibian youth aged 16 to 35. Participants are invited to craft...
Esther Ananias, a Namibian Youth on Renewable Energy (NAYORE) member,has returned from the Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice (NSSCJ) with a renewed passion for climate action. She was amongst youth activists from all corners of the African continent. The youngsters tackled critical climate issues.The summer school programme was organised by the Pan-African Climate Justice...
A cloudscape floated over the grill cart, tempting a salivating barbecue for the sausage-craving farmer. Kamuti was a Grade-A braai master. He fancied red-hot coals under the snake-thin sausages. Then he wielded a No.4 axe, and took to the Kalahari. A silver-grey tree, acting like a one-star hostel for the green-tail birds, spookily drew his attention. ...
Paheja Siririka Pricilla Mukokobi With more than 60% of Africa’s population under the age of 35, the youth holds immense potential to shape the continent’s future. These sentiments were echoed by African youth leaders on Monday during the celebration of the International Youth Day in Burkina Faso. The annual commemoration, organised by the National Youth...
PARIS – Uncertainty about Chinese economic growth is weighing on global oil demand this year, OPEC said on Monday, leading the producers cartel to slightly revise down the robust projections it made in July “The world oil demand growth forecast for 2024 is revised down slightly by 135,00 barrels a day from the previous month’s...
NAIROBI – Aviation staff at Kenya’s main international airport will go on strike from next week over a contested investment proposal from an Indian conglomerate, their union said on Monday. About 10 000 members of the Kenya Aviation Workers Union will walk out from 19August, its secretary general Moss Ndiema told AFP. The dispute centres...