Sawi Hausiky RUNDU – Kavango East Regional Council chairperson Damian Maghambayi is disappointed in the council’s overall performance.Maghambayi said in an interview with Nampa on Wednesday, some directorates or divisions were not performing, and they needed to commit to developing the region.He was speaking during a two-week meeting in Otjiwarongo, where council leadership and delegated...
Rudolf Gaiseb The growing imbalance between what most Namibian students choose to study and what the job market demands remains one of the biggest contributing factors to the country’s high youth unemployment rate, latest statistics show. The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) recently released its 2023 Labour Force Report, which indicates that the country’s youth unemployment...
A woman accused of defrauding a private school in Windhoek of more than N$2,8 million is due to go on trial on 12 May this year. Maria Johanna Coetzee (52), is expected to plead to 18 counts of fraud, alternatively 12 counts of theft, six counts of attempted theft, and a charge of money-laundering. Judge...
Lahja Nashuuta The government is fighting tooth and nail to slow down the malnutrition rate in the Omaheke region, Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila assured. She made the remarks on Thursday in the National Assembly while responding to a question posed by National Unity Democratic Organisation parliamentarian Joseph Kaundenge on the government’s plans to address malnutrition...
KEETMANSHOOP – The Keetmanshoop Regional Court on Friday acquitted a 63-year-old farmer, who was accused of shooting and killing a suspected livestock thief. Coenraad Nolte was being tried for allegedly murdering Nankutu Faustinus Nyangana (28) on 10 February 2020 at his farm Gariganus about 20 kilometres out of Keetmanshoop. In his ruling, magistrate Frans Anderson...
Hesron Kapanga Former African Stars coach Ronny Kanalelo was not forced out of the club. He helped the team to win the 2023/24 Debmarine Namibia Premiership title and the PstBet Namibia Football Association (NFA) Cup. Kanalelo, who was appointed as African Stars coach on 22 February 2024, stepped down from his duties last week Wednesday....
The Wanderers Rugby Club kicked off their pre-season preparations in style with a commanding 28-14 victory over Grootfontein in the finals of the Castle Lite 10-a-side rugby tournament. The event was held at the United Sports Ground in Olympia. The rugby season curtain-raiser tournament began on Friday and concluded on Saturday. Wanderers defended their title...
Eight-year-old Russell Josephat continued to fly Namibia’s flag high after securing an impressive second-place finish at the Rotax Max Challenge (RMC) Rand Kart Club Championship in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Saturday. Josephat, also known as RJ63, finished behind Venter Ronald, who claimed the top spot. Reddy Raidyn took second place with 94 points. Josephat amassed...
The Namibian sporting fraternity has expressed shock and sadness at the passing of the Founding Father Sam Nujoma. He died in the early hours of Saturday morning at the age of 95. Nujoma served as Namibia’s first president from 1990 to 2005. He died at a Windhoek hospital. He was among the last remaining African...
Gobabis-based outfit Young African climbed to the top of the Debmarine Namibia Premiership on Saturday after a goalless draw against KK Palace. Khomas Nampol missed the chance to retain their top spot following a 2-1 defeat to Okahandja United. The match between Young African and KK Palace was played at the Oshakati Independence Stadium. The...