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...
Lahja Nashuuta Gender Links, a Southern African non-governmental organisation, has commended Namibia for its significant progress in bridging the gender gap and advancing women’s empowerment. Gender Links promotes gender justice and equality. Gender Links’ CEO Colleen Lowe Morna has called upon the African continent, particularly the Southern African Development Community, to draw inspiration from Namibia...
JUBA – The South Sudan opposition said one of its army bases near the capital Juba was bombarded late Monday as Washington warned it was “deeply concerned” by escalating violence between the rival factions. Clashes between forces allied to president Salva Kiir and his long-time rival, first vice president Riek Machar, have left their 2018...
JERUSALEM – The Israeli army yesterday said it had again struck two military bases in central Syria, a day after the European Union’s foreign policy chief warned strikes there and in Lebanon risked escalation. “A short while ago, the IDF struck military capabilities that remained at the Syrian military bases of Tadmur and T4,” the...