The Angolan men’s basketball team claimed gold at the AUSC Region 5 after defeating South Africa 70-50 in a thrilling final played at the Windhoek Showgrounds. Malawi then claimed the bronze medal after edging Botswana 59-56 in an entertaining third and fourth-place play-off at the same venue. In the women’s division, Angola completed a double...
GOBABIS – The second phase of the civil and military joint sensitisation campaign between the Namibian Defence Force and Botswana Defence Force in collaboration with offices, ministries and agencies, has come to an end, recording a resounding success. It concluded over the weekend. The campaign, under the theme: Peaceful Borders, Thriving Communities, emanates from Decision...
WALVIS BAY – Africa may have won the battle for political freedom, but it is still struggling with economic liberation, largely due to its continued defence of artificial borders that promote competition instead of unity among African countries. National Assembly Deputy Speaker Phillipus Katamelo, said this when he addressed participants during the Namibia Parliamentary Green...
Auleria Wakudumo Tuutileni Miika, a 48-year-old former employee of Henning Crushers, has denied all five charges against him during his formal bail application in the Ondangwa Magistrate’s Court last week. The charges include the alleged murder of his former manager, John Myberg, attempted murder, theft, unlawful discharge of a firearm and assault by threat. Miika,...
RUNDU – An elderly couple were on Friday hacked to death with an axe by their 27-year-old grandson on allegations of witchcraft. The deceased, Maria Kakove Mukuve (84) and Hamukwaya Clemens (79), both Namibians, died on the spot. The suspect was arrested and is due to appear in court facing two charges of murder read...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Namibian Police Force topped the public service awards (PSAs) hosted by the Namibian Institute of Public Administration and Management (Nipam) on Friday. The first-ever PSAs were hosted to recognise and celebrate public sector institutions that have invested significantly in the capacity building and development of their employees during the 2024/2025 financial year...
Taimi Haihambo EENHANA – The newly appointed governor of Ohangwena region, the youthful Kadiva Hamutumwa, said she is stepping into the role with a clear mind and a full understanding of her responsibilities. Speaking at the official handover ceremony from outgoing governor Sebastian Ndeitunga, Hamutumwa affirmed her commitment to the “mission set by President Netumbo...
Kaviveterue Virere Otniel Hembapu The Namibian government has officially concluded its nationwide drought relief programme for the 2024/25 period. In a ministerial statement delivered to Parliament last Thursday, Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare announced the end of the programme, which was launched in response to one of the most severe droughts in the country’s history. The...
Namibia is ready to work with China and the international community to fully realise and implement the Global Civilisation Initiative (GCI) with the guarantee that it will bring partners to an inclusive, stable, and peaceful future for citizens, said former president Nangolo Mbumba. The former head of State was speaking at the Global Civilisation Dialogue...
OSHAKATI – In Namibia, WhatsApp groups are created to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for funerals, while the cry of the living often goes unheard. This emerging culture of fancy burials has triggered concern from church leaders and activists, who are calling on Namibians to rethink their priorities and stop misusing their wealth. Reverend...