Miss Earth Namibia 2024, Albertina Haimbala, made remarkable progress at the Miss Earth Universe by making it to the top 12, competing with more than 70 other pageant queens for the crown. Also known as Tina among her friends and supporters, the marketing student said she would not have reached that level in the competition...
The ninth edition of MTC Windhoek Fashion Week (MTCWFW) concluded on a stylish note, showcasing the best of Namibian and African fashion. Held at Maerua Mall, the four-day event featured a diverse line-up of 40 designers – from seasoned veterans to newcomers. Local designers like Moon Goddess Design Studio, Sirenga, and Zuriel by Luis Munana...
The DStv Content-Creators’ Awards took place at the National Theatre of Namibia on Saturday. The awards were the first of their kind in the country, and featured 20 categories. Winners included Martin Pombili for Comedy Content-Creator of the Year, DJ Vuyo for Song of the Year, The Aoxamubs YouTube Channel scooped the YouTube Channel of...
WALVIS BAY – Gaob Justus //Garoeb’s endorsement of Swapo presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the candidate of choice ahead of the national polls, has been met with mixed feelings. //Garoeb endorsed Swapo vice president Nandi-Ndaitwah at the Gaob festival over the weekend. The move stirred mixed reactions among the #Nukoen/Damara community and members of the...
African leaders descended on Gaborone last Friday to witness with excitement as advocate Duma Gideon Boko took over the reigns as Botswana’s sixth president, ending the leadership grip by the Botswana Democratic Party after 58 years. President Nangolo Mbumba and official opposition leader McHenry Venaani wereamong the attendees. The lawyer from the Umbrella for Democratic...
A National Council report says the emerging green hydrogen industry is misunderstood, and that situation threatens to hinder the country from generating maximum returns. “Developing the green hydrogen sector will require large-scale solar and wind installations, housing, roads, and additional port infrastructure,” the report reads, underscoring big logistical needs to support this industry. The Parliamentary...
• Saves N$6 million • Kunene chiefs up in arms A recent education ministry study has uncovered a huge financial drain, revealing that millions of dollars were wasted on ineffective literacy centres. This discovery comes after a comprehensive study conducted across all 14 regions, to assess the functionality of the national literacy...
Iuze Mukube Windhoek High Court judges Herman January and Philanda Christiaan dismissed a rape charge against Dennis Noa (29) on Friday. This arose from an appeal to the High Court by Noa against an eight-year rape sentence meted out by Windhoek Regional Court magistrate Victor Nyazo earlier. The former intern medical doctor was convicted of...
Andraes Thomas Political parties have pledged to adhere to the electoral code of conduct, and have promised to educate their members to behave peacefully as election campaigns reach their final stretch, with voting day on 27 November. Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) chairperson Elsie Nghikembua said party representatives signed the code of conduct on Friday,...
RUNDU – Five rape-accused men arrested last Monday for allegedly raping minor girls at the Kavango East region’s Nyangana Catholic Mission’s hostel, were denied bail last week. The accused were living at the Nyangana mission, and had access to the female learners housed at the mission’s hostel. Sources stated that the rape activities allegedly happened...