WALVIS BAY – Chief Inspector Ileni Shapumba, one of the most prominent police officers in the Erongo region, is officially hanging up his police boots after 15 years of dedicated service. The soft-spoken, yet firm officer played a key role in fostering relations between the business community, residents and the police. He joined the Force...
OSHAKATI – The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) is set to host its Police Basic Training Intake 1/2024-2025 graduation ceremony at the Oshakati Stadium this Friday. The event, which will see nearly 1 800 cadet constables join the force, will be officiated by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, NamPol spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi told Nampa yesterday. She...
Health minister Dr Esperance Luvindao said far beyond the profession itself, nursing is a sacred calling defined not only by the hours on a clock, but by moments of profound impact in the lives and well-being of others. “Nurses are the hands that hold us when fear takes over, the calm in the chaos, and...
Zebaldt Ngaruka The Namibian Defence Force (NDF) is saddened by the tragic loss of Colonel Sofia Kavelishimwe Nepunda Benjamin, who was one of the renowned logisticians in the force. Colonel (Col) Benjamin died on 27 April 2025 at her residence in Okahandja, and was buried on Sunday (11 May) at Engela graveyard in the Ohangwena...
Paulina Ndalikokule NKURENKURU – Deputy education minister Dino Ballotti said the ministry will require about N$7 million to build 20 classrooms and remedy the problem of 814 learners taught from makeshift classrooms in Kavango West. Ballotti made the remarks at the regional briefing with the directorate of education management while on an official visit to...
OSHAKATI – Despite receiving good rainfall this year, most of the rainwater in northern Namibia has gone to waste, leaving livestock farmers concerned about future droughts. Farmers in the northern regions, particularly those without sufficient earth dams, said while their livestock often suffer from thirst during dry spells, the recent heavy rains have not been...
Following the conclusion of the first round of the NDTC Futsal men’s premier league, the action is set to resume this weekend with the start of the second round. Last weekend saw the final matches of the first round played. Ragazzi faced a tough encounter, losing 5-1 to Quality. Ken Salote and Eduardo Solunga each...
Three Namibians have been named among the top three finalists for the 7th edition of the prestigious Regional Annual Sports Awards (RASA), themed ‘Celebrating Excellence, Inspiring Innovation’, which will be held this Saturday in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Leading the way is renowned para-athlete and Paris Paralympic gold medallist Lahja Ishitile, who has been shortlisted in the...
A pulsating match between Ramblers’ U/19s against St. Paul’s College at the CBS Arena late Saturday afternoon lived up to the spectators’ satisfaction. St. Paul’s College went toe-to-toe with Rammies, as they are affectionately known, resulting in a nerve-wracking 3-all draw, as both teams collected one point each. Kieran Lewis from Ramblers scored two goals,...
Namibian cyclist Drikus Coetzee on Saturday completed the 437-kilometre 2025 Munga Grit Le Dur in an impressive time of 16 hours and 54 minutes, finishing shortly after midnight. The race, which kicked off at 07h30 on Friday, saw Coetzee cross the finish line an hour ahead of fellow Namibians Jaques Hanekom and Martin Freyer, who...