Hilma Nalupe The Nedbank for Good Series reached its final qualifying stop in Windhoek on Saturday, where John Williams and Justine Shikulo triumphed at the Windhoek Golf and Country Club. Their victories in round 13 not only capped off an exciting preliminary stage but also booked their spots in the much-anticipated finals at Omeya Golf...
Hilma Nalupe The Namibia National Olympic Committee and Commonwealth Games Association yesterday launched the King’s Baton Relay in Windhoek, marking the beginning of a historic sporting celebration in the country. The event was unveiled by CEO Anri Parker, who said the relay would be hosted in Namibia through various activities from 25 to 27 September...
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....
LONDON – British foreign minister Yvette Cooper yesterday condemned Israel’s ground assault on Gaza City as “utterly reckless and appalling”, calling instead for an immediate ceasefire. “It will only bring more bloodshed, kill more innocent civilians and endanger the remaining hostages,” she said in a post on X. The European Union warned Tuesday that Israel’s...
KATIMA MULILO – The Katima Alliance Development Association (Kada) has encouraged residents of Katima Mulilo in the Zambezi Region to vote with purpose during the Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections. Addressing a media conference on Saturday, KADA chairperson Benson Kaapala said the removal of councillors from Katima Mulilo Town Council by the Minister of...
OPUWOS – Daogu ǂGaeǂguis (RA) ge buruxa sī!nâsa ǂoa ge wekheb di Denstaxtsēs ai gere !gâiaǂgaoba, ǁnāpas ge 278 ǂkhamkhoena ǁîn ge daokurus ǂnamipe ge hâ i ǁkhāǁkhākhâide Opuwos !nâ !gâi!gâxase a dītoas khao!gâ. Nē ǁkhākhākhâis ge Daogu ǂGaeguis di gaxu ǁaeb mûǂuib !nâ a !khōǂgāsa, ǀō-aisa ai!gûgaru projeks hîa noxopa ǁîs di ǂguro !harib...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Local farmers used recent agricultural expos across the Omaheke region to express and showcase their appreciation for the Brahman cattle. They hailed the breed’s heat tolerance, hardiness, calving ability and durability as the perfect fit for extensive farming systems. The breed is well-suited for Namibian conditions due to its longevity and foraging skills,...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Young budding farmer Metarere Ngeenguno has said it is high time for fellow upcoming farmers to reassess their attitudes towards farming as a profession and as a means of survival, stating that the future of the world economy is being anchored in agriculture. In Africa and globally, agriculture is regarded as the backbone...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs Frans Kapofi praised the high level of competition and camaraderie at the recently concluded Namibia Defence Force’s (NDF) 10th annual sports games held at Gobabis’s Legare Sports Complex in the Omaheke region. The event concluded with a vibrant awards ceremony, where teams and individual athletes from various...
JERUSALEM – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio yesterday told Israel that the United States backed the “constructive role” by Qatar in mediating in Gaza, after an Israeli strike on the Gulf state against Hamas. President Donald Trump and Rubio have both said they opposed the attack last week on Qatar, which is home to...