MARIENTAL – The Hoachanas Children Fund (HCF) held a training workshop on Thursday for small-scale backyard gardeners and farmers at the settlement as part of its ongoing efforts to increase food security. Held under the theme ‘Sow, Save, Sustain: Building Food Security from Backyard to Table’, the workshop brought together 30 participants for a hands-on...
Uakutura Kambaekua Swapo has finalised its candidate selections for six constituencies and their respective local authorities in Kunene ahead of November’s Regional Council and Local Authority elections. The confirmations follow district conferences held in Opuwo Rural, Opuwo Urban, Epupa, Outjo, Kamanjab and Sesfontein constituencies. Khorixas is slated to hold its primary conference next weekend. Following...
Lylie Joel NKURENKURU – Kavango West governor Verna Sinimbo has announced substantial infrastructure developments in the region, including the construction of 68 new classrooms in 11 schools. She revealed these figures during her State of the Region Address at Nkurenkuru on Friday. “Your support isn’t just building infrastructure; it’s building dreams, shaping minds, and uplifting...
National Assembly Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila says Namibia has been a trendsetter and leader in women’s affairs, peace and security since presiding over the UN Security Council in October 2000. Namibia has been consistently maintaining a prominent role in advancing the women, peace, and security framework, the speaker said. She further called for multilateral collaboration and...
Kaviveterue Virere In a world where tradition and gender roles often go hand in hand, Alpha Keja has dared to redefine both. The 38-year-old from Katutura is one of the few men in Namibia who has mastered the intricate art of crafting otjikaiva, the iconic horn-shaped headgear worn by Ovaherero women. He has successfully turned...
Auleria Wakudumo The Outapi Town Council has launched a major electrification project in Extension 20, Phase 1, investing over N$2.9 million from its own funds. The town’s spokesperson Joolokeni Haidula said the development marks a key milestone in the Council’s goal to enhance service delivery, sustainable urban development and the implementation of strategic planning initiatives....
Zebaldt Ngaruka The Walvis Bay-based football team, Runs United, won the inaugural Awilo Stephanus Open football tournament held at Khomasdal Stadium in the capital over the weekend. The knockout competition worth N$ 40 000, started on Friday, and it has attracted 24 football teams from various parts of the country. En route to the final,...
Zebaldt Ngaruka OTJINENE – The Omaheke third division stream B outfit, Otjinene Sports Club (SC), have been promoted to the second division after being crowned as stream B champions on Sunday. The chairperson of the Omaheke Football Association, Theobald Kahuure, confirmed their promotion to New Era Sports, saying that the team finished on top of...
Zebaldt Ngaruka AMINUIS – Kajalami FC, from Otjongombe village, won the fifth edition of the Aminuis Winter Cup football tournament held at Rietquelle and Apollo Tlabanello sports grounds in the Omaheke region. The prestigious competition saw 16 football teams participating, while four netball teams turned up for the tournament, known among the popular events in...
Hilma Nalupe Rugby made a triumphant return to northern Namibia this past weekend when Oshana Rugby Club hosted Grootfontein Rugby Club in a thrilling friendly at the Oshana Gymnasium Sports Field in Ongwediva this past weekend. The match, played on Saturday, ended in a narrow 35-28 victory for the visiting Grootfontein side but marked a...