SWAKOPMUND – Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Indileni Daniel has called for an urgent and collective action to end plastic pollution. She said it poses one of the greatest threats to sustainable development, biodiversity and human health. She made these remarks in a speech delivered on her behalf at the national commemoration of World...
Marythar Kambinda KATIMA MULILO – In November last year, former home affairs and immigration minister Albert Kawana inaugurated new facilities, which also include staff accommodation at Kasika. However, six months down the line, the doors to the facilities remain closed. Community members at Kasika say this hampers their movement, as only those with passports can...
Namibia’s national blood supply has dropped to critical levels, prompting the Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia (NamBTS) to issue an urgent appeal for donations. Zita Tobin, Manager of Marketing and Donor Relations at NamBTS, in a press statement issued on Wednesday, said that the service requires 250 units of whole blood per day to meet...
NKURENKURU – The Ministry of Health and Social Services has committed N$1.8 million to complete the Rupara Maternity Ward project. This commitment was confirmed during a meeting on Friday at the Rupara Health Centre with stakeholders, including the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) and the Kavango West Regional Council. The funds are intended to cover...
JERUSALEM – Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound aid boat yesterday preventing the activists on board – including Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg — from reaching the blockaded Palestinian territory. The Madleen set sail from Italy on June 1 to raise awareness of food shortages in Gaza, which the United Nations has called the “hungriest place on...
Julinho Athletic Football Club’s U/15 (JAFC) stunned an unorganised Kasaona Football Club 6-0 at the JAFC arena late Friday afternoon. Shaun Markowitz bagged two goals for the home side, while David Swartbooi, Giano Diergardt, Madawa Margaeb and Mdajorokisa Kamatuka each netted a goal. JAFC started the first half with two goals, signalling their intent to...
The Mokati Stadium in Otjiwarongo was a hotbed of energy and fierce competition this past weekend, as teams clashed in rounds three and four of the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League. With netball fans trickling in and out of the venue, the court buzzed with action that not only thrilled spectators but also offered glimpses...
With less than 40 days left until African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Games commence, Athletics Namibia has organised a championship intended to help gauge athletes’ readiness before the games begin. The Region 5 Games are slated for next month, running from 3to 14 July, in Windhoek and Swakopmund. Namibia will host these games...
Hesron Kapanga After withdrawing from its joint bid with Botswana to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), the directorate of sports is yet to close a bank account opened for the failed project – raising concerns over alleged misuse of public funds. The BONA bid was meant to position the two countries at...
GOBABIS – Prominent Omaheke Region farmer and educator Paul Uziruapi Kahorere died at Gobabis on last week.He was 62.Kahorere, affectionately known as ‘Mitiri’, was a leader in the Ovambanderu Traditional Council (OTC) under Paramount Chief Aletha Karikondua Nguvauva, serving as the council’s National Committee member.His cousin, Heroldt Vekaama Murangi, informed Nampa that he was also a...