Zebaldt Ngaruka Okanene Brahman Stud bull ‘Pule’ contained its dominance at Agricultural exhibition events after it won top honours at the just-ended Windhoek Agricultural Show. Recently, the bull was also crowned Champ of Champs at the Gobabis Agricultural Show where it dominated in various Brahman categories. Owned by Kakunanganda Korupanda, the bull won the best...
Namibia’s crop sector is essential because it ensures food availability at household, regional, and national levels. It also generates much-needed employment opportunities that provide income for rural communities. One notable observation is that crop production is seasonal and primarily depends on the annual rainfall for farmers to grow staple grains for both the market and...
Auleria Wakudumo A 54-year-old man, accused of stabbing his customer to death over a N$2 dispute at Onankali has been denied bail by the Ondangwa Magistrate’s Court. The suspect, Simeon Angula, a resident of Onankali village in the Oshikoto region, made his first court appearance on Tuesday on a murder charge. Angula remains in custody...
Recently, many politicians have been loudly accusing banks of arbitrarily charging interest rates on their customers’ accounts without regulation. However, when examining how banks are registered and incorporated, one might disagree with the notion that banks operate without oversight and have been charging customers exorbitant fees in an unregulated market or industry. Such an accusation...
Customer service is often evaluated by speed, efficiency, and satisfaction scores. But beneath the numbers and KPIs lies something much more human: the quiet strength of being seen, heard, and understood. In a world increasingly automated, where chatbots handle questions and algorithms anticipate needs, the real heart of service isn’t just about solving problems. It...
GOBABIS – Farmers in the Omaheke region are concerned about the government’s recently updated National Minimum Wage Bill, saying it has placed significant strain on the farming sector, particularly in rural areas. Speaking during an engagement with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah last week, a farming spokesperson Karin Metzger highlighted the unintended consequences of the wage increase....
Hesron Kapanga Namibian athletes endured a tough campaign at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi, India, marking the country’s poorest performance in the last four editions of the global competition. The 12th edition of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) World Para Athletics Championships took place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium from 27...
Hilma Nalupe Namibian cyclist Olivia Shililifa made history at the MTN Khemani Road Classic 2025 in Eswatini, becoming the first woman to win the 100km race. Racing for CYMOT Racing Team on 27 September, Shililifa powered through the tough terrain with determination and focus, leaving competitors behind and crossing the finish line to claim a...
MBABANE – Ten more developing country nationals deported from the United States were jailed in Eswatini yesterday, the government said, as part of a US scheme to expel undocumented migrants. Eswatini, Ghana, Rwanda and South Sudan have in recent months accepted US deportees as part of the scheme, which has been criticised by rights groups....
CAIRO – Hamas yesterday called for a swift start to a hostage-prisoner exchange with Israel as negotiators from the two warring sides meet in Egypt for crucial talks aimed at ending the nearly two-year war. Foreign ministers of several countries, including Egypt, said the talks were a “real opportunity” to achieve a comprehensive and sustainable...