Windhoek’s Western Bypass has become notorious for claiming at least one life every two months if recent reports of fatalities along this stretch of road are anything to go by. Just this week, a young man lost his life as he attempted to cross the road. He was on his way to work to eke...
After nearly a year of tense negotiations, Namibia’s fishing industry witnessed a historic breakthrough this week. Hundreds of workers employed by NovaNam (Pty) Ltd and Lalandii (Pty) Ltd finally secured a wage agreement after 12 months of protracted bargaining. The signing of the Memorandum of Agreement, overseen by Minister of Justice and Labour Relations Fillemon...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) director for print media affairs Frans Nghitila affirmed that Namibia’s key strategies provide a bedrock for a digital economy that serves citizens, fosters innovation and connectivity, and strengthens trust in digital governance. He was speaking on behalf of his line minister, Emma Theofelus, yesterday at...
Recent offshore oil and gas discoveries in Namibia could prove to be a turning point for the country. There is potential to attract billions in investment, create thousands of jobs, and drive major infrastructure projects. For a country striving to diversify its economy, this represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. However, to avoid the ‘resource curse’ and...
TOKYO – Japan’s international aid agency said Thursday it will cancel a friendship exchange programme with African nations after false beliefs spread that it would open the door to waves of migrants.The Japan International Cooperation Agency said it would scrap the “JICA Africa Hometown” initiative, which was designed to foster cultural and social exchanges between...
PARIS – A Paris court yesterday convicted former French president Nicolas Sarkozy on charges of criminal conspiracy but acquitted him of corruption and accepting illegal campaign financing in his trial into accusations late Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi helped fund his victorious 2007 presidential run. The trial is the latest in a string of legal troubles...
BREST – The French navy has seized nearly 10 tonnes of cocaine worth more than US$600 million from a fishing vessel off the coast of west Africa, French authorities said yesterday. The seizure by two navy ships on Monday followed a tip-off by anti-drug and maritime intelligence authorities and British police, authorities in France’s northwestern...
Hilma Nalupe Brave Warriors coach Collin Benjamin has announced a 25-man provisional squad ahead of Namibia’s final two group stage matches in the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers. Benjamin’s squad includes fresh additions, with Kennedy Eib, Willy Stephanus, Tjipee Karuuombe and Jonas Mateus drafted into the provisional list after missing out on the trip to...
Namibia’s 15-year-old Keila de Oliveira will make her debut at the 2025 Toyota World Para Swimming Championships, scheduled to take place from 21 to 27 September in Singapore. The championships, organised by the Singapore Disability Sports Council (SDSC), are being held at the OCBC Aquatic Centre within the Singapore Sports Hub, marking the first time...
Zebaldt Ngaruka The inaugural Omaheke Super Cup Open tournament, comprising football and netball, will kickoff on Saturday at Legare Sports Complex in Gobabis. Issy Katjipotu, the competition organiser, said the N$ 45 000 worth tournament is open to all interested clubs country wide. An amount of N$32 000 is set aside for the football competition,...