Mulisa Simiyasa KONGOLA – Located about 121 kilometres south of Katima Mulilo in the Zambezi region, the site of the former Kamenga military base stands as a powerful reminder of Namibia’s liberation struggle.Once a South African Defence Force installation, Kamenga was a key battleground in the eastern and southern Zambezi, witnessing fierce clashes between the...
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Hilma Nalupe The Namibian men’s tennis team has made history once again by securing promotion to the Davis Cup World Group II. This marks a milestone for the country’s growing tennis ambitions. Team coach Gerrie Dippenaar, who has been at the helm of the squad, described the moment as a deeply personal triumph. “It’s really...
Iuze Mukube The warrantless seizure of devices by the Anti-Corruption Commission, particularly a laptop, during the arrest of former Namcor executive Cornelius Cedric Willemse, has become a key issue in his bail bid. A cellphone and laptop were taken by the ACC officers. This followed the request on Monday by his lawyer, Boris Isaacks, to...
ONGWEDIVA – Several peri-urban areas have been successfully electrified over the past two decades, Oshakati Premier Electric (OPE) CEO Nelson Sheya has said. During a stakeholder engagement held on Monday at the Ongwediva Trade Fair Centre, the CEO shared that the electrification includes 660 erven at Uupindi North and South in 2004 and 320 erven...
Hilma Nalupe African Stars Football Club tested themselves against top regional competition last weekend when they hosted a four-club pre-season tournament at the Independence Stadium in Windhoek. The event featured Lioli Football Club from Lesotho, AC Maniema-Union from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Angolan giants Petro Atlético Luanda. The opening match on Saturday saw...
Hilma Nalupe The sixth round of the Namibian Motocross Championship roared to life at Gallina Motocross Park in Windhoek over the weekend, once again proving that the sport is one of the most far-reaching in the country. Unlike many sporting codes that remain centralised in the capital, motocross makes a deliberate effort to share the...
Matheus David A wave of crime, drug busts and tragic incidents rocked several regions over the last weekend, leaving families in mourning and police with a heavy caseload. In Walvis Bay, Hage Geingob Street, it is alleged that the suspect broke into a 48-year-old Namibian female’s house, beat her, tied her up and stole two...
Auleria Wakudumo ONGWEDIVA- The Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair kicked off on Friday. The popular business event brings people together from all over the country and abroad to do business, celebrate culture and enjoy entertainment. From the moment it started, the fairgrounds were filled with visitors. The smell of kapana and other local foods filled the...
Lahja Nashuuta A total of 8 856 Namibians, whose names appear on the housing waiting list, will compete for just 362 housing units in Otjomuise. This was revealed by Mutonga Matali, the National Housing Enterprise (NHE) manager of corporate communications and marketing.The allocation forms part of the institution’s ongoing efforts to provide affordable housing for...