JERUSALEM – Israeli defence minister Israel Katz yesterday said he had ordered the army to formulate a plan to allow Palestinians to leave Gaza. “I have instructed the IDF (military) to prepare a plan to enable voluntary departure for Gaza residents,” he said in a statement. He specified that he had told the army to...
Kavetja Ngaizuvare The Western Suburbs Swimming Pool in Katutura will host the second edition of the Water Polo for All tournament on Sunday. The 5-a-side tournament is set to attract close to 130 players, with the event set to kick off at 8h00 till late. Organiser Peter Brinkmann said the event aims to provide an...
The 2025 Nedbank National Individual Time Trials (ITT) and road race will take place today and Sunday, respectively, along the Matchless Mine Road in Windhoek. Cyclists will take on the route to be crowned the 2025 national champions, and receive the Namibian national road cycling kit. They will wear the kit when representing the country...
Zebaldt Ngaruka OZOMBOUVAPA – The spokesperson of the Gobabis Municipality Frederick Takulu Ueitele has stated that the recovery process of the Legare Sport Fields is progressing smoothly. Ueitele shared that Field B at the complex is already hosting football matches for the Namport Omaheke second division games. However, Field A is not yet fully ready...
After taking a break due to cup competitions, the top-flight men’s football league, the Debmarine Premiership, returns this weekend with a number of exciting fixtures lined up for tomorrow and Sunday in various parts of the country. Action will commence tomorrow afternoon, when Chula Chula takes on African Stars at the Independence Stadium in Oshakati....
FC Ongos Ladies’ head coach Shama Gure has stressed the need for his charges to stay focused as they head into a crucial weekend of FNB Women’s Super League (WSL) action. He wants to take maximum points from their two upcoming matches – against V-Power Angels tomorrow and Okahandja FC on Sunday. Despite both opponents...
Born and bred in the lavish coastal holiday hub Swakopmund on 25 January 1956, ‘Holli’ Gruttemeyer started his elementary education in his hometown before earning his school-leaving certificate from the revered Swakopmund Secondary School. Like many ‘Pikininis’ his age of German descent, ‘Holli’ was football-crazy and would play the game at the slightest provocation. Such...
Despite suffering a crushing 8-1 defeat to Germany in their final pool match at the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup in Poreč, Croatia, the Namibian women’s team has managed to secure a spot in the quarterfinals of the prestigious competition. They will face Austria in the quarterfinal today at 18h50. From the outset, Germany showcased...
Top boxing promoter Nestor Tobias has set his sights on securing a world title this year. As always, he highlighted that financial backing will be crucial to achieving this goal. Tobias made these remarks at yesterday’s press briefing in the capital where he launched their upcoming boxing bonanza which is set for 12 April at...
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) on Thursday handed over bursaries to 11 individuals in different fields of study.While handing over the bursaries, BoN Governor Johannes ǃGawaxab reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to assisting qualified students in reaching their full potential.“For over two decades, the bank has committed to this mission, ensuring that bright, determined students, regardless...