Suzith Tjitaura KEETMANSHOOP – Former deputy minister of defence Philemon Malima has described the late Founding President Sam Nujoma as the Jesus of Namibia. It is Malima’s conviction that without Nujoma’s contribution, the country would not have gained its independence. “He was the commanding chief during the liberation struggle. If it was not for him,...
SWAKOPMUND – Erongo governor Neville Andre has urged regional councillors to prioritise accountability and good governance in executing their duties. Speaking at the first regional council meeting in Swakopmund recently, Andre reminded councillors of their constitutional responsibilities. He highlighted the distinct mandates of the chairperson of the regional council and the governor’s office, as stipulated...
DAMASCUS Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa said in an interview released yesterday that “thousands” of people were joining the country’s new army following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad and the dissolution of his military. “I did not impose mandatory conscription in Syria. Instead, I opted for voluntary enlistment, and today, thousands are joining the new...
PORT SUDAN – The United Nations yesterday accused Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces of blocking aid to the war-torn country’s famine-threatened Darfur region. The RSF, which has been at war with the regular army since April 2023, controls nearly all of Darfur, a western region the size of France. Since May, it has besieged North...
Namibia Golf Federation (NGF) secretary general Brenda Lens has praised the national team for their commendable performance at the just-concluded African Amateur Golf Tournament in South Africa. Namibia sent golfers Walter Kheibeb, Stephanus Bonifatius, Kyle Johnson, Edwin Katura and Likius Nande to the tournament. However, only two managed to make the final cut. Nande finished...
The first edition of the Namibia Tennis Association (NTA) senior tournament took place over the weekend, with organisers praising the high level of competition displayed by the players. The tournament was held at the Central Tennis Club in Olympia, Windhoek from Friday to Sunday. In the men’s singles final, Ruben Yssel emerged victorious after edging...
The International Hockey Federation’s Indoor Hockey World Cup came to a thrilling conclusion on Sunday, with Poland’s women’s team making history by claiming their first-ever title. Germany’s men edged past Austria in a dramatic shootout to reclaim the championship they last won 14 years ago. In the women’s third-place playoff, Czechia staged a last-second comeback...
Ongos Ladies’ head coach Shama Gure said his team must push harder if they want to challenge for the title. The team thrashed V-Power Angels 5-0 on Saturday, and won 11-1 over Okahandja in the FNB Women’s Super League. The two victories took Ongos Ladies to 20 points. However, Gure said they could have performed...
OPUWO – The NamPort Erongo Second Division Football League is set to make its return this weekend after nearly three months of inactivity. It will feature 12 double-header matches in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. The 2024/2025 season begins on Saturday and Sunday with the first two rounds at the Kuisebmund and Jan Wilken stadiums. Teams...
From the dusty streets of Groot Aub to the bright lights of the Debmarine Premier League, 25-year-old Giovanni “Cruz” Engelbrecht is making waves in Namibian football. The Bucks Buccaneers forward has been hailed as one of the country’s most promising talents by his coach Woody Jacobs. His journey is marked by determination and relentless hunger...