Picture a future Namibia where multiple industries flourish outside mining and innovative approaches drive economic advancement, while trade creates lasting prosperity for future generations. The primary source of revenue for Namibia’s economy has been its mining sector, which produces diamonds and uranium. Namibia faces potential dangers when it relies heavily on mining resources because these commodities...
PARIS – Iran executed at least 975 people last year in a “horrifying escalation” of its use of capital punishment, two human rights groups said yesterday. Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) and French group Together Against the Death Penalty (ECPM) said the figure was the highest since IHR began recording executions in Iran in 2008....
In support of local sports, Bank Windhoek has injected N$460 000 into the Namibia Volleyball Federation (NVF). Marking over a decade of partnership between the two entities, the sponsorship will strengthen grassroots development and lay the foundation for a stronger national volleyball team. NVF vice president Liina Mattheus stressed the importance of nurturing young talent...
Namibian boxer Flame ‘Special One’ Nangolo is gearing up for a high-stakes showdown against Ghana’s seasoned fighter, Felix Ajom, as they battle for the vacant WBO Africa Super Featherweight title on 29 March at the Roman Catholic Hall in Windhoek. The 23-year-old Nangolo, who boasts an undefeated record of 12 fights, is confident and eager...
The 11th edition of the Africa International Sports Convention kicked off in Dakar, Senegal on Wednesday and ends today, with one of its highlights being the induction ceremony into the Africa Sports Hall of Fame. The prestigious event recognises outstanding African athletes and sports leaders for their contributions to the continent’s sporting excellence. Namibian Paralympic...
Award-winning coach, Henk Botha says Namibia’s Tokyo 2020 Olympics silver medallist, Christine Mboma, is set to begin her 2025 athletics season with competing in the Botswana International Grand Prix and the Kip Keino Classic in Kenya. The Botswana International Grand Prix and the Kip Keino Classic are both track and field events and are considered...
Unlike dozens of his peers from the far north-west Kunene region, August Uzuva Howard ‘James’ Pekaha was not delivered from his old lady’s womb under the shades of trees, or in some cow dung-constructed dwelling. The calculated brother made his appearance on mother planet in a slightly more civilised fashion at the Orumana Mission makeshift...
Namibia’s senior men’s rugby team the Welwitschias will kick off their preparations forthe Road to the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia with a friendly match against South Africa’s Boland Cavaliers. The match will be played at the Hage Geingob Stadium in Windhoek tomorrow. However, it will be played behind closed doors following the government’s...
Brave Gladiators’ gaffer Woody Jacobs has assured fans that despite missing key players, he remains confident that his team will deliver in the crucial tie against Eswatini this afternoon. The teams will do battle at the Somhlolo National Stadium at 13h00 in the first leg of the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations’ (WAFCON) qualifier. ...
Opolisi moshitopolwa shaHangwena oya patululila omusamane gwomimvo 52 ngoka anuwa e li mekwatathano lyopaihole nokanona komimvo 15. Okanona kokene sho ka pulwa anuwa oka ti ko inaka kwatwa koonkondo ashike oshoka omusamane ‘omuholike gwako’ noye li mekwatathano lyopahole. Omupevikuluntu gwopolisi moshitopolwa shaHangwena Malenie Mbuuru okwa ti oshiningwanima shoka osha holoka kEngela oshiwike sha zi ko. ...