Kaviveterue Virere The Student Union of Namibia (SUN) has strongly condemned what it calls the “cowardly and manipulative” practice of politicians using school learners to advance their political agendas. Speaking at an urgent press conference held yesterday at the International University of Management main campus in Windhoek, the union’s leadership expressed outrage at the trend, warning...
Katima Mulilo – The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) held its quarterly engagement with chief regional officers yesterday in Katima Mulilo. Acting executive director Linda Aipinge-Nakale delivered the opening remarks. Welcoming participants to the Zambezi region, Aipinge-Nakale reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to supporting regional leadership in delivering efficient and effective public services. She...
This week, we carried a story on residents of Omitara calling for the reintroduction of the Basic Income Grant (BIG) to rescue their community from worsening poverty, unemployment and social decay. They argue that, since the BIG pilot project ended more than a decade ago, life in the settlement has deteriorated, with young people increasingly...
Ondangwa will be the centre of attraction this weekend when the MTC Volleyball League stages its sixth round of fixtures at the Ondangwa Tennis Court on Saturday. Over six matches are lined up across both the men’s and women’s divisions, with top clubs from across the country vying for crucial league points. Namibia Volleyball Federation...
Eighty years after both the founding of the United Nations and the first use of nuclear weapons, the world must summon the courage and conviction to turn the page finally. In 1945, two historic developments reshaped the course of global diplomacy. The first was the establishment of the United Nations in October that year, following...
Top bowlers in the country will convene this weekend in Tsumeb, where they will compete in the national championship tournament. Tsumeb Bowling Club will play host to the much-anticipated tournament. The competition will see champions from each region take part in the hotly contested tournament. All champions in women’s and men’s will tussle it out...
Hilma Nalupe For Galilei Uajenenisa Njembo, music has always been more than just a passion. It has been his way of life since childhood. What started as a natural love for singing at age four gradually blossomed into a career that now makes him one of Namibia’s most exciting operatic voices. His journey has been...
The Bank Windhoek 2025 Henties Bay Chess Open marked the 15th leg of the National Grand Prix, bringing the spirit of chess to Namibia’s west coast. Recently hosted in the vibrant coastal town community, the tournament attracted 29 dedicated competitors. The championship was played in a rapid format of 15 minutes per player, where every...
Namibia, a country often described as young and vibrant, is currently experiencing a demographic phenomenon that carries significant implications for its socio-economic landscape, especially its retirement and pension systems. The 2023 Population and Housing Census confirms that approximately 71.1% of Namibia’s 3.02 million people are under the age of 35. This youthful majority presents both...
Ten months ago, Terence Raxa Pieters of the duo Tswazis released his solo debut single and video, titled ‘Oa /khi’. Recently, Eldazz Eldicko Geiseb, the other member, also released his new single, ‘Baby Come Back’, marking a new direction for each artist as they pursue individual paths. This progression showcases both members branching out while...