Abraham Mwanyekange ONGUTI — There were smiles and cheers at Onguti Secondary School on Friday when the Namibia Institute of Pathology (NIP) officially handed over 10 new computers worth over N$160 000. Speaking at the event, NIP representative Beata Hangula said NIP decided to help following the school’s request on 14 May 2024. The school’s...
Rudolf Gaiseb While acknowledging their glorious past, party leader Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is unequivocal: history alone cannot carry Swapo forward. Nandi-Ndaitwah made these remarks on Sunday, marking 66 years of Swapo’s existence. “It must be underscored that the chapter of the Swapo Party history is written with pride, but history alone cannot carry us forward. The...
TEHRAN – Iran’s foreign ministry yesterday said that the United States was not serious about pursuing diplomacy, citing what it called “violations” of their two-week ceasefire. “While claiming diplomacy and readiness for negotiations, the US is carrying out behaviours that do not in any way indicate seriousness in pursuing a diplomatic process,” said ministry spokesperson...
Adolf Kaure The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) chief Joseph Shikongo says more cooperation between international regulation organisations is needed to combat international organised crime. He said this during the opening ceremony of the visit by the Southern African Regional Police Chiefs Cooperation Organisation (SARPCCO) chairperson, Richard Luhanga, on Thursday in Windhoek. “We stand ready to...
BRUSSELS – European backers yesterday put on a show of support for the Palestinian Authority and the push for a two-state solution, as the US-Israeli war with Iran has dragged focus away from Gaza. The efforts to bolster the Palestinian Authority come as US President Donald Trump has sidelined it in his plans for Gaza...
SHREVEPORT – A man allegedly shot dead eight children seven of them his own early Sunday in the southern US state of Louisiana in an incident of domestic violence that spanned three locations, police said. The early morning massacre at a grey house in the city of Shreveport was the deadliest mass shooting in the...
Abraham Mwanyekange The NFA C-Licence Coaching course will return to Oshikoto region from 5 to 15 May 2026 after eight years. This is only the second time the course will be held in the region. The last course took place in 2018. Oshikoto regional coordinator Johannes Andreas said the course is important because coaches must...
The inaugural Katutura City Run proved to be a strong success this past weekend, delivering an exciting day of racing and community spirit in Katutura. While 67 athletes entered the 10 kilometre (km) event, 37 runners ultimately took to the start line, producing competitive performances and an excellent atmosphere throughout the day. In the men’s...
Dalene Kooper In the arid, rocky plains of the harbour town of Lüderitz in the //Kharas region, where competition and exposure are rare, A 27-year-old full time biology teacher is moonlighting as a football coach to fulfil his passion to drive the Namibian child forward. As if teaching singularly does not demand too much from...
The MTC HopSol Youth League matches took place over the weekend, with almost all age categories taking to the field. A total of 41 games were played at the Jan Mohr Football Field, Sport Klub Windhoek (SKW), and Trustco United Football Field. The early match on Saturday was between Katutura outfit Swallows U/19, who reigned...