Efraim Shimbali When colonialism approached Africa, it was a generational mission that African leaders did not understand. The Berlin conference did not only plan physical wars against Africans, but the brutality of war was a tool to convince Africans to submit to the strategic implementation of African colonialism. What is this African colonialism that African...
The recent flooding of shacks in Windhoek’s informal settlements is a stark reminder of the dire need for proper housing in informal residential areas. The fact that this is not an isolated incident, as it occurs after almost every rainy season, paints a painful picture of the hardships some Namibians are forced to endure at...
N’DJAMENA – Gunmen launched an attack on the Chadian presidential complex in the country’s capital N’Djamena on Wednesday, sparking a battle that left 18 attackers and one security officer dead, and several others injured, the government said. AFP reporters heard gunfire near the complex in N’Djamena, with tanks seen on the street, while security sources...
MARIENTAL – Professional rugby player Helarius Kisting and Mariental-based rugby coach Unomasa Kavita hosted a two-day rugby training camp in Mariental. The camp started on Wednesday, and was being hosted with the support of the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU). It was attended by 30 participants between the ages of 16 and 22. Kavita, owner of...
The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has shared their plans for 2025 whilst reflecting on last year’s accomplishments. In a statement shared yesterday, NFA shared that while significant strides have been made, the NFA recognises that substantial work remains to fully transform Namibian football and elevate the quality of the game nationwide. “The association remains steadfast...
“We had a lot of free time on our hands, and there was not much going on, so we resolved to play football inside the school hall. Many happy hours were spent engaging in small games kicking around between the boys. My passion for football and sport in general was born right there which culminated...
Former footballer Uerikondjera ‘Mammie’ Kasaona has been appointed as Paulus Shipanga’s assistant coach at Blue Waters, marking a significant milestone in Namibian football. Kasaona, who recently took to social media to announce her retirement from the national team, the Brave Gladiators, will become the first woman in Namibia to hold a coaching position of this...
The 2025 edition of the highly anticipated Nedbank Windhoek Pedal Power (WPP1) Race Series is set to kick off on Sunday at the Teufels Schucht Bridge, 35 kilometres from the Von Eck Power Station heading to Okahandja. The first race in the six-event series will begin at 07h00, with cyclists eagerly preparing to tackle the...
Auleria Wakudumo Elelo lodoolopa yaNgwediva ola kunghilila ovakwashiwana vomodoolopa osho yo okudja keenhele di lili opo va xulife po okulikufila edu. Eshi osha dja eshi elelo lodoolopa le litwa eebashu da dengelwa kovakwashiwana shihe li paveta molukanda Omatando Phase 1,3 no 5 Etivali. Omupopiliko welelo lodoolopa, Ottilie Shingenge okwa holola ta ti ovanambelewa ove litwa...
ONGWEDIVA – Kornelius Nauyoma ou e li xe yomunafikola ou a wila metale lomeva koGuinas okwa ti okwa hafa nokwa pandula molwaashi olutu lomonamati ola monika nonande a xulifa. O’Linn Nauyoma weedula 16 okwa wila metale lomeva omudo wa dja ko koGuinas ola monika Etivali. Oshiningwanima osha ningwa pefimbo kwa li ovanafikola tava talela po...