Media reports from journalists on the ground has since polling day on Wednesday suggested a low turnout of voters observed at polling stations. The ECN is yet to officially release final voters’ statistics and results for one to make a conclusion on the reported low voter turnout. If such reports are anything to go by,...
Hilma Nalupe The Namibia U/21 hockey men’s team will make its debut at the men’s Junior World Cup against Belgium today in Tamil Nadu, India. The World Cup, scheduled for 28 November to December this year, marks a significant milestone for Namibian hockey. The country continues to make strides on the global stage, particularly in...
The woman pointed to a narrow footpath behind the houses in Area 7, the largest informal settlement in Lüderitz, “Here we go home,” she said. “This is where we feel most insecure,” she added. Around her, a small group of neighbours nodded. Others added their own markers to the large map spread out on the...
Negotiations between Namibia and Germany on the 1904-1908 Ovaherero and Nama genocide have dragged on since 2015. Basically, negotiations are leveraged mainly by a combination of factors, such as the weariness from conflict, the perception that military gains are limited, the presence of strong mediation and diplomacy from international or regional actors, and domestic and...
Heather Erdmann Rehoboth – For many, bicycles are merely a means of transportation, but for 33-year-old Rodrick Jansen, they are a craft, a passion, and a family legacy. The son of Asser Jantze founded Scrap Dealers in 1997. Later, the younger Jansen took over the family business officially on the May 8, 2023. Since then,...
Jacquiline Pack During the festive season, fraudsters also ramp up their activities to trick, coax and swindle customers into cooperating to steal their hard-earned money. They do this through various methods. The common techniques are phishing, vishing and smishing. These tactics are known as social engineering, where fraudsters exploit human vulnerabilities rather than system flaws. ...
Zebaldt Ngaruka The popular horse racing competition, the MTC Summer Cup, is set for Saturday in Okahandja. Close to 100 racehorses have shown interest in the N$200 000 worth competition that will be staged at the Okahandja turf club in the Otjozondjupa region. The event is organised by the Namibia Horse Racing Association (NHRA). Chantal...
Over the years, it has been observed that children are often not supervised adequately during school holidays. Ensuring their safety requires a multi-faceted approach. Parents and caregivers must focus on active supervision, managing the environment, setting clear rules and safety measures and providing firm guidance to keep children safe. Many parents keep working through long...
Iuze Mukube An application lodged by former minister of justice Sacky Shanghala in the Windhoek High Court, seeks to restrain and stop the Prosecutor General and the Anti- Corruption Commission (ACC) from continuing to prosecute him. This, he says, is because the investigations conducted by the ACC which led to his prosecution was not conducted...
Monika Amunyela The Ombetja Yehinga Organisation (OYO) officially launched its 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign for 2025 in Okahandja, bringing creativity, awareness and mobile health services directly into the community. The initiative is supported by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany and Orange Babies. It aims to educate Namibians while...