REHOBOTH – Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has commended the Christian Welfare Organisation for hosting its 20th Annual Pre-Christmas Luncheon for Senior Citizens, a tradition aimed at honouring and supporting the elderly in the Hardap region.Speaking at the event in Rehoboth on Sunday, Kuugongelwa-Amadhila emphasised the importance of fostering a culture of care within communities. She...
Chelva Wells Auditor General Junias Kandjeke has denied the Rehoboth Town Council’s second request for an extension to submit financial statements for the 2022, 2023 and 2024 fiscal years. This is after the town council failed to provide the financial reports by June 2024. In a letter dated 23 October 2024, Kandjeke said “I have...
Rudolf Gaiseb The United People’s Movement is adamant about fighting for the recognition and respect of former South West Africa Territorial Force and the notorious paramilitary police unit, Koevoet by the government. As the plight for recognition persists, they have urged both Swatf and Koevoet members to unite and support the party in the elections....
NAIROBI – The spread of a mosquito in East Africa that thrives in urban areas and is immune to insecticide is fuelling a rise in malaria that could reverse decades of progress against the disease, experts say. Africa accounted for about 95% of the 249 million malaria cases and 608 000 deaths worldwide in 2022,...
NEW DELHI – India will deploy an extra 5 000 paramilitary troops to quell unrest in Manipur, authorities said yesterday, a week after 16 people were killed in fresh clashes in the troubled state. Manipur in India’s northeast has been rocked by periodic clashes for more than 18 months between the predominantly Hindu Meitei majority...
MOSCOW – Russian president Vladimir Putin yesterday signed a decree broadening the scope of when Moscow can use nuclear weapons in a clear message to the West and Ukraine. The move comes on the 1 000th day of Russia’s offensive on Ukraine, and after the United States gave Kyiv permission to use long-range missiles to...
The 20th annual Namibia Sports Awards (NASA) is set to take place this Saturday, with Lahja Ishitile tipped to dominate. The prestigious awards will take place at the dazzling Windhoek Country Club and Casino. Among the many exciting categories, the spotlight shines brightest on the coveted Sportsperson of the Year, with four standout athletes vying...
Limba Mupetami Maria Sheya The Ministry of Sport will appear in the Windhoek High Court today at 9h00 for a hearing after being taken to court by a joint venture that lost out on the tender to revamp the Independence Stadium in Windhoek. Toivo Nuugulu Architects and Kerry McNamara Architects, a joint venture, filed an...
The Brave Warriors of Namibia brought their disappointing qualifying campaign for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) to a close today with a 0-0 draw against Kenya’s Harambee Stars at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. Despite a determined performance, neither team could find the back of the net. They had both been already...
EENHANA-Aantu ye vule 50 oya iigandja kongundu tayi pangele mOlyomakaya, pethimbo lyoshigongi oshinene shoka sha li kEenhana. Yaali ya kwatele komeho ongundu yaantu mboka oSam Hamunyela ngoka kwali omuleli gwongundu yaashanya moRally for Democratic and Progress (PDM) oshowo omuhwahwameki Stefanus Pombili. Pombili esiku ndyoka okwa gandja ombili komuulikwa presidente Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah oshowo kongundu yoSwapo sho...