Rudolf Gaiseb Several youth leaders and organisations have reflected on the life and times of Founding President Sam Nujoma, who died on Saturday. Nujoma was 95. Popular Democratic Movement youth leader Julia Nekwaya described Nujoma as a true revolutionary leader, who paved the way for young people. She pointed out that young people draw inspiration...
Founding President Sam Nujoma’s former senior special assistant John Nauta said the late Nujoma cared for the people who worked for him and protected them all the time. This was because he understood their background.Nauta, who retired in 2019, told Nampa on Sunday that Nujoma did not allow his staff, despite their educational background, to...
Rudolf Gaiseb Higher education minister Itah Kandjii-Murangi said environmental conservation cannot be an isolated effort, but must be embedded in all facets of Namibia’s education system and national development agenda. She made these remarks last week when the Namib Desert Environmental Education Trust (NaDEET) hosted a celebration after bagging the United Nations Educational, Scientific and...
Lahja Nashuuta Over 250 homeowners displaced by severe floods in Windhoek a month ago have expressed appreciation to the City of Windhoek for their relocation to a safer site. In response to the flash floods that hit various locations in Windhoek beginning of January, the Windhoek municipality relocated affected families to Farm 508, situated behind...
Suzith Tjitaura KEETMANSHOOP – Former deputy minister of defence Philemon Malima has described the late Founding President Sam Nujoma as the Jesus of Namibia. It is Malima’s conviction that without Nujoma’s contribution, the country would not have gained its independence. “He was the commanding chief during the liberation struggle. If it was not for him,...
SWAKOPMUND – Erongo governor Neville Andre has urged regional councillors to prioritise accountability and good governance in executing their duties. Speaking at the first regional council meeting in Swakopmund recently, Andre reminded councillors of their constitutional responsibilities. He highlighted the distinct mandates of the chairperson of the regional council and the governor’s office, as stipulated...
DAMASCUS Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa said in an interview released yesterday that “thousands” of people were joining the country’s new army following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad and the dissolution of his military. “I did not impose mandatory conscription in Syria. Instead, I opted for voluntary enlistment, and today, thousands are joining the new...
PORT SUDAN – The United Nations yesterday accused Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces of blocking aid to the war-torn country’s famine-threatened Darfur region. The RSF, which has been at war with the regular army since April 2023, controls nearly all of Darfur, a western region the size of France. Since May, it has besieged North...
Namibia Golf Federation (NGF) secretary general Brenda Lens has praised the national team for their commendable performance at the just-concluded African Amateur Golf Tournament in South Africa. Namibia sent golfers Walter Kheibeb, Stephanus Bonifatius, Kyle Johnson, Edwin Katura and Likius Nande to the tournament. However, only two managed to make the final cut. Nande finished...
The first edition of the Namibia Tennis Association (NTA) senior tournament took place over the weekend, with organisers praising the high level of competition displayed by the players. The tournament was held at the Central Tennis Club in Olympia, Windhoek from Friday to Sunday. In the men’s singles final, Ruben Yssel emerged victorious after edging...