Kaviveterue Virere The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) yesterday launched the Department of Digital Arts and Animation. This marks a major step in the development of the country’s creative economy. The event took place at the main campus of NUST in Windhoek. The new department will first provide short courses in film, digital...
KATHMANDU – Nepal flew flags at half-mast during a national day of mourning yesterday for the 73 people killed during youth-led anti-corruption protests that toppled the government. An interim government, which took over after two days of protests last week, declared the day of mourning “in honour of those who lost their lives during the...
RUNDU – The unemployment rate in the Kavango East Region has increased from 48% in 2011 to 52% in 2023. This is according to data released by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) from the 2023 Population and Housing Census. NSA Census and demographic statistics senior statistician Tommy Harris said 48% of the population in Kavango...
LUSAKA – Nearly 200 people affected by a major toxic spill at a northern Zambian mine have filed an US$80 billion lawsuit against the Chinese company that owns the mine, legal documents seen by AFP yesterday reveal. Millions of litres of acidic waste were released into streams, rivers, and fields near the town of Kitwe,...
Hilma Nalupe Born in Windhoek and raised in Upington, South Africa, Henry du Plessis has built his life around discipline, patience, and a deep love for water. Today, as president of the Namibian Light Tackle Boat Angling Association (NLTBAA), he is a leading figure in the sport, guiding others while continuing to pursue his passion...
LONDON – A first group of severely ill children from Gaza has arrived in the UK under a scheme allowing them to receive urgent medical treatment, the British government said yesterday. A cross-government taskforce has spent weeks coordinating the “complex humanitarian operation” to evacuate the children and their immediate families for specialist care under the...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Erwin Katjizeu, the head of delegation for the Omaheke regional council sports team, said the team’s outstanding success at the Regional Council Sports Awareness Games (RCSAG) was due to the collective effort of both staff and management of the regional council. The event was recently held in the Hardap region The Omaheke team...
Hilma Nalupe Namibian welterweight champion Charles Panduleni Shinima is set to take his talents to the international stage when he steps into the ring against Russian contender Agba Khariton in Saint Petersburg, Russia, on 7 October. The announcement, made by AC Promotions yesterday, marks a significant milestone in Shinima’s career as he continues to make...
Auleria Wakudumo Ombelewa yoSwapo moshikandjo shaKongo oya lukilwa pambelewa omulumenhu wotete woshilongo Epaphras Ndaitwah. Ndaitwah okwa lukilwa ombelewa ei molwoupenda noufule waye oo a longa okuxumifa eliko loshilongo pombada omanga oshilongo inashi manguluka fiyo opaife. Pefimbo ta patulula ombelewa pambelewa, Ndaitwah okwa holola olupandu kelelo longudu tai pangele. Ndaitwah okwa twa yo omukumo ovalanduli vongudu...
Hesron Kapanga Despite being suspended from his role at the Namibia National Paralympic Committee (NNPC) last month, Michael Hamukwaya has been reaffirmed by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) as its recognised contact person for Namibia. The former NNPC Ssecretary general, was relieved of his duties in August by an interim committee chaired by Daniel Trum....