Rudolf Gaiseb Swapo member of Parliament Alpheus !Naruseb says the appropriation amendment bill speaks to the development of young people but does not sufficiently take into account tackling social challenges such as substance abuse affecting young people. Deliberating on the bill in parliament last week, he urged that substance abuse continues to undermine the wellbeing...
Iuze Mukube Windhoek High Court Acting Judge Marilize du Plessis has dismissed an application to recuse herself from the case of former justice minister Sacky Shanghala, which is involving alleged corruption activities related to Namibian fishing quotas. The application, which was brought forth in February this year, contended that she should recuse herself on the...
Namibian cyclists Jacky Shipena and Jana von Backstrom, along with the men’s pairing of Tristan de Lange and Martin Freyer, delivered standout performances at the Cape Epic, securing podium finishes in one of the world’s most demanding mountain biking races. Widely regarded as an iconic test of endurance, resilience and teamwork, the Cape Epic draws...
Monika Amunyela Young people in Outapi are turning trash into opportunity, through the Dishena Youth Cleaning Project, led by unemployed youth, the project was founded by Dishena Katyavivi, who saw the growing problem of youth unemployment and decided to act on it. The initiative provides practical work experience while addressing an urgent community need. It...
Dalene Kooper SummerJive tournament organisers, Macdonald Tjaritje, Bonny Haeseb and Daniel Hafeni are calling on football and netball teams to sign up for the upcoming tournament, slated for 29 to 30 August in Outjo. The tournament is set to bring together sport lovers, local businesses and visitors from outside town for competitive and exciting activities....
Bravery Kabula Former agriculture minister Mac-Albert Hengari has issued a formal demand to government, seeking N$10 million in damages for what he describes as an unlawful arrest, detention and prosecution, according to a letter from his legal representatives. In the letter dated 20 March 2026 and addressed to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety...
The organisers of the inaugural Namibia Street Classic announced on Sunday that the highly anticipated event has been postponed following the withdrawal of several international athletes. The street athletics classic is an innovative track-and-field format in which a temporary sprint track is constructed in an urban setting or stadium forecourt, bringing the sport closer to...
Menette Hiyavali From nights of fear and military patrols to a nation of opportunity, veterans in Kavango East reflect on Namibia’s 36 years of independence, recounting sacrifice, resilience and the steady transformation of their communities. Seventy-seven-year-old Klemence Kaveto Kanyaga from Ngondo village recalls a childhood overshadowed by fear. Growing up in Rundjarara, he witnessed a...
PARIS – Attacks on water systems are uncommon in wartime, but Iran has threatened to target desalination plants after it said its own water and energy infrastructure had sustained damage in the ongoing war with Israel and the US. Iran’s military renewed its threats on Sunday against the region’s infrastructure after US president Donald Trump...
The head coach of the Kunene region U/20 football team, Simon Petrus !Haradoeb announced a provisional squad on Friday ahead of the upcoming Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup. This year’s edition of the Newspaper Cup runs from 3 to 5 April in Keetmanshoop in the //Kharas region and defending champions Kunene are gearing up to retain...