Maria Namundjebo, a pioneer in photojournalism and former senior photographer to Namibia’s late Founding President Sam Nujoma, has dedicated her career to documenting moments that would shape the nation’s history. As the personal photographer to one of Africa’s most revered leaders, Namundjebo’s work goes beyond mere photography; it’s an enduring record of a nation’s struggle,...
GENEVA – The UN appealed yesterday for US$6 billion to provide desperately-needed aid to people in war-ravaged Sudan and millions of refugees fleeing “appalling” conditions. The aim is to provide assistance to nearly 26 million people this year, the United Nations’ humanitarian agency OCHA and refugee agency UNHCR said in a joint appeal. Since April...
NAIROBI – Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye was briefly hospitalised after his health deteriorated following a hunger strike, but was back in prison yesterday, his lawyer told AFP. Besigye, 68, is a leading opponent of president Yoweri Museveni — in power for nearly 40 years — whom he has unsuccessfully challenged in four elections. He...
PARIS – European leaders were due to meet in Paris yesterday to address Washington’s shock policy shift on the war in Ukraine, as Britain declared itself ready to dispatch peacekeeping troops to Ukraine. United States (US) president Donald Trump sidelined Kyiv and its European backers last week when he called his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin...
Phillip Seidler, a two-time Olympian, has spent years conquering the open waters, representing Namibia on the world’s biggest stage. Now, he is making waves on land, using his platform to reshape the country’s sports landscape. Seidler and his brother Daniel formed Teamflippy Sport and Events to elevate and grow sport in Namibia. Their organisation provides...
Julius Kahonzo Simbombo has recently been appointed as the assistant coach of Namibia’s national women’s football team, the Brave Gladiators. With a wealth of experience in developing young football talent, Simbombo’s journey to this prestigious role is a testament to his hard work and perseverance. Starting his coaching career in his hometown, Rundu, where opportunities...
Michael Hamukwaya, the secretary general of the Namibia Paralympic Committee (NPC), said the aim of the upcoming wheelchair tennis development clinic is to provide opportunities for para-athletes. NPC, together with the Namibia Tennis Association (NTA), will host a training camp in the capital from 21 to 23 February to provide more insight into the sport...
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – The Omaheke Football Association (OFA) has appointed Ewaldt Zuma Kavirombo and Efraim Tjihonge as co-coaches of the regional football U/20 team for the upcoming Namibian Newspaper Cup, slated for Outjo from 18 to 21 April. The coaching job became vacant following an outcry in the region that Kavirombo, who was at...
The Brave Gladiators of Namibia received a valuable donation of reusable sanitary pads from Global United FC, an international non-profit organisation that leverages football to drive initiatives in climate action, environmental protection, social issues, and sports development. This contribution ensures that players have access to essential sanitary products, allowing them to focus on their performance...
Namibia’s track and field star Beatrice Masilingi made a strong statement early in the 2025 athletics season, positioning herself as the country’s top contender for the upcoming World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China. The championships, set to take place from 21 to 23 March at the Nanjing Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium in the Jianye District,...