NKURENKURU – Kavango West governor Sirkka Ausiku praised Founding President Sam Nujoma’s contributions to rural development and education during a memorial service held at Nkurenkuru on Tuesday. The service in honour of Nujoma, was held under the theme ‘Celebrating a Revolutionary, Honouring an African Icon.’She said Nujoma encouraged Namibians to prioritise education as he was...
ONGWEDIVA – Namibians have expressed gratitude to the government for the regional State memorial services held for Founding President Sam Nujoma in seven regions. Since last Thursday, Nujoma’s memorial for Omusati and Kunene was held at his parents’ homestead at Etunda in the Omusati region. The other regional State memorial services were held in Ohangwena,...
Suzith Tjitaura KEETMANSHOOP – Swapo regional coordinator for ||Kharas Matheus Mumbala said as Namibians bid farewell to a revolutionary giant, Founding President Sam Nujoma, they should not dwell in sorrow, but instead draw inspiration from his enduring spirit. Speaking at the seventh regional memorial service here on Wednesday, he said Namibians should move forward with...
One of the most quoted sayings of Founding President Sam Nujoma has to do with his call for unity of purpose as a nation. This has been a mantra of the father of the nation for long. His vision has always been that of a united nation striving to achieve a common good for all...
Our generation has been blessed to have seen and experienced the enigma that is Sam Nujoma, the quintessential iconic leader. The one who taught us that we rebel not out of choice, but because we refuse to be a leaf in the centre of the whirlwind. I remember the excitement and curiosity when we were...
MOGADISHU – Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Ahmed Ahmed arrived in Somalia yesterday for talks with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud aimed at building on a fragile reconciliation. They will hold talks “on security, politics and diplomacy, economics and the fight against terrorism in the region”, the Somali government said in a statement. Security officials at the airport...
PORT LOUIS – The Indian Ocean tourist meccas of Mauritius and La Reunion braced yesterday for an intense tropical storm, Cyclone Garance, which was labelled a “direct threat” to the islands. Mauritius shut its main airport the previous day, while the nearby French island of La Reunion was set to do the same yesterday. Garance...
GAZA CITY – Israel freed hundreds of Palestinian prisoners yesterday, shortly after saying Palestinian militant group Hamas handed over coffins believed to contain the bodies of four hostages. Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said Israel had received the coffins of “four fallen hostages”, and a process to formally identify them had started. A kibbutz later...
Hard work, resilience and passion define Jullie-Ann Schuster, the 2024 Namibia Schools Sport Union U/19 100 metres and 200 metres champion. She was recently awarded a scholarship worth N$20 000 for her outstanding performances. As a dedicated track star and grade 11 student, she has faced many challenges. However, Schuster remains committed to excelling in...
The Rössing National Marathon Championship is set to make its triumphant return for the 34th consecutive year on 8 March 2025 at Swakopmund. Rössing Corporate Communications manager Daylight Ekandjo was thrilled to announce that over 3,000 runners are expected to take part in this iconic event. “This year’s marathon promises to be bigger and better...