JERUSALEM – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu yesterday warned Hamas that Israel would seize territory in Gaza if the militants refused to release hostages still held in the Palestinian territory. Israel resumed intense air strikes across the densely-populated Palestinian territory last week, followed by ground operations, shattering the relative calm of a January ceasefire with Hamas....
SANAA – Huthi media said 19 strikes hit rebel-held parts of Yemen, mostly Saada, blaming the United States, with the group later announcing they targeted a US warship and Israel. Al-Masirah TV reported that “the US aggression launched 17 raids on the Saada governorate during the night”, and earlier said two raids hit Amran.The Iran-backed...
ISTANBUL – Protesters were defiant yesterday despite a growing crackdown and nearly 1 500 arrests as they marked a week since the start of Turkey’s biggest street demonstrations against the rule of president Recep Tayyip Erdogan since 2013. The protests erupted on 19 March after the arrest of Istanbul opposition mayor Ekrem Imamoglu as part...
LIBREVILLE – A Gabonese squadron halts to salute a French colonel at one of France’s last military bases in Africa, which is now “shared” with the host nation and focused on training. The “Academie militaire” (Military Academy) sign at the entrance of De Gaulle camp in the capital Libreville has replaced “6th Marine Infantry Battalion”,...
Following its postponement last November, Namibia will host the 2024 Junior Africa Cup (JAC) hockey qualifiers from 18 to 25 April at the Davin Trustco Hockey Stadium in Windhoek. The Namibian Hockey Union (NHU) announced through a media statement Tuesday that it is thrilled to host the qualifiers that will showcase the best young hockey...
Kavetja Ngaizuvare LEA Pumi Magano Nangombe is somewhere between saving lives and giving it her all in every volleyball match. Born in Oniipa, Oshikoto region, this 33-year old paramedic does not just clock into one of the most demanding jobs out there. She also shows up on the volleyball court, giving it everything she has. ...
Auleria Wakudumo Omukulunhu wehangano hali andjaneke opendjela yovakulupe yedina Epupa konooli okwa holola kutya opendjela yovakulupe itai ka fika keenhele dimwe dokutambulila opendjela moshitukulwa shaKunene nomOshana molwomeva oo a ninga mahapu paife. Gerhard Nautoro okwa ti opendjela oya kalekwa manga peenhele dimwe tai ka tameka okudja Etine molwoyeendifo itai dulu okufika keenhele oko shaashi oyana...
The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), set to take effect in 2026, is a policy designed to combat carbon leakage and promote fair competition by imposing tariffs on imports from countries with weaker climate policies. While CBAM presents challenges for carbon-intensive exporters, it also offers Namibia a unique opportunity to strengthen its economy,...
A first glance at President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Cabinet seems positive. Her decision to cut the size of Cabinet is the boldest decision she could have taken. That move alone will save the motherland millions of dollars in unnecessary perks. Her determination to trim the Cabinet should be applauded by all Namibians, in the hope that...
As a former Member of Parliament and a concerned citizen, I have always believed that true patriotism transcends political lines. While we may have different views on governance, it is also our responsibility to acknowledge progress where it is due, and support initiatives that benefit the Namibian people. The new administration, under the leadership of...