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Mufelise litatubo za ‘silibonda’
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Mufelise litatubo za ‘silibonda’

Maticele ba ba sabeleki neba cauzi hape mwa Windoko, kamaikuto akubata kuikopanya ni likwambuyu wa tuto, Sanet Steenkamp. Babafilwe mishukwe mwatuto ba ba sabeleki nebakile bacaula hape la 3 Mbuwana unumwaha hala kutokwa misebezi.  Kucaula kwa Labubeli hala mutomo otwi ‘mufelise litatubo za kukenywa misebezi za maticele ni pizo ya kukenya maticele misebezi kabuñata hala...

Mali selling gold from seized mine
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Mali selling gold from seized mine

BAMAKO – Authorities in junta-led Mali are selling gold from a major mine seized from Canadian firm Barrick last month, with the aim of restarting operations, official sources told AFP Thursday. A court ruled in June that the western Loulo-Gounkoto mine, one of the world’s largest gold complexes, would be managed for six months by...

TotalEnergies’ Mozambique gas project to restart
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TotalEnergies’ Mozambique gas project to restart

MAPUTO – Construction on a stalled US$20 billion gas project by TotalEnergies in Mozambique is edging closer to restarting, four years after it was suspended due to a bloody jihadist insurgency. The French oil giant has said it hopes to re-ignite the project this summer, and chief executive Patrick Pouyanne is expected in the capital,...

Judo tournament provides exposure to young athletes 
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Judo tournament provides exposure to young athletes 

Hilma Nalupe  The AUSC Region 5 Judo Games wrapped up on 10 July 2025, at the Windhoek Showgrounds after three days of intense action, marking another significant step for the development of judo in the Southern African region.  Hosted in Namibia from July 8–10, the games saw young judokas from across Region 5 compete in...

Murder accused weeps in court …‘I am not guilty’  
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Murder accused weeps in court …‘I am not guilty’  

Auleria Wakudumo Tuutileni Miika, a 48-year-old former employee of Henning Crushers, has denied all five charges against him during his formal bail application in the Ondangwa Magistrate’s Court last week. The charges include the alleged murder of his former manager, John Myberg, attempted murder, theft, unlawful discharge of a firearm and assault by threat. Miika,...

Public institutions’ investment in staff recognised
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Public institutions’ investment in staff recognised

Rudolf Gaiseb The Namibian Police Force topped the public service awards (PSAs) hosted by the Namibian Institute of Public Administration and Management (Nipam) on Friday. The first-ever PSAs were hosted to recognise and celebrate public sector institutions that have invested significantly in the capacity building and development of their employees during the 2024/2025 financial year...

Hamutumwa steps in boldly to lead Ohangwena
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Hamutumwa steps in boldly to lead Ohangwena

Taimi Haihambo  EENHANA – The newly appointed governor of Ohangwena region, the youthful Kadiva Hamutumwa, said she is stepping into the role with a clear mind and a full understanding of her responsibilities. Speaking at the official handover ceremony from outgoing governor Sebastian Ndeitunga, Hamutumwa affirmed her commitment to the “mission set by President Netumbo...

Volleyball players highlight unifying power of sport 
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Volleyball players highlight unifying power of sport 

Hilma Nalupe The 2025 Region 5 Youth Games delivered an exciting week of indoor volleyball as young athletes from across Southern Africa converged at the Windhoek Showgrounds from 6 to 12 July.  The U/19 boys and girls showcased not only talent and discipline but also the unifying power of sport.  The tournament marked one of...

Namibian table tennis team exceeds expectations 
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Namibian table tennis team exceeds expectations 

Hilma Nalupe  The African Union Sports Council Region 5 Youth Games which concluded yesterday brought thrilling table tennis action to the Windhoek Showgrounds from 6 to 11 July, with Namibia proudly finishing second behind South Africa.  Namibia delivered a strong performance on home ground, earning four medals in total, a remarkable achievement considering the level...

‘India jet engines cut off moments before crash’
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‘India jet engines cut off moments before crash’

Fuel control switches to the engines of an Air India flight that crashed shortly after take-off, killing 260 people, were moved from the “run” to the “cutoff” position moments before impact, a preliminary investigation report said Saturday. The report, issued by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), did not offer any conclusions or apportion blame...