Hesron Kapanga The Namibia Football Association (NFA) is actively preparing for the upcoming 2024/25 men’s and women’s Premier League, as this season will introduce the first-ever club licensing process. The two-day workshop on the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Club Licensing Online Platform (CLOP) commenced on Monday, and is being attended by 64 officials from...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Renamo Bucks’ netball team won the netball competition of Unokie Popina Kasume’s honorary tournament, which was held over the weekend at Khomasdal and Eros Rugby stadiums in Windhoek. The honorary tournament, in its second edition, is primarily aimed at paying homage to the late Kasume, who was a promising young netball player and...
AUSTIN – Joe Biden unveiled plans on Monday for sweeping US Supreme Court reforms, as he seeks to cement his legacy in the twilight of his presidency despite Republicans branding the proposals dead on arrival. Stung by shock rulings on abortion and other topics, and by a series of scandals involving the conservative-dominated court, Biden...
BENGALURU – Landslides in India triggered by pounding monsoon rains have so far killed at least 36 people, with hundreds more feared to be trapped under mud and debris, officials said yesterday. The southern coastal state of Kerala has been battered by torrential downpours, and the collapse of a key bridge at the disaster site...
Once upon a time, there lived a young boy named Angula. He had brown hair, and was tall and fat. He bullied learners at school and at home, he even bullied his small sister Ndamona. Angula was in grade four and his sister was in grade two, but she was smarter and kinder than her...
Isai Sipunga The Annual Career Fair, held at Eldorado Secondary School in Windhoek, highlighted the importance of networking and career exploration for students. The event drew a diverse group of learners, educators and industry professionals, offering valuable opportunities to engage with experts and chart their career paths. Keynote speaker Khomas governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua emphasised the...
KEETMANSHOOP – Oranjemund Private School and Suiderlig Secondary School received awards for top primary and secondary schools respectively, at the //Kharas Region Science Fair. The fair started in Keetmanshoop on Wednesday, and ended on Friday. The two schools each walked away with a data projector donated by the Anglo Foundation and the Debmarine-Namdeb Foundation. From...
Our country looks to be going through a ‘glow-up,’ and the world is noticing. Oil and gas exploration, the green hydrogen projects that are being developed, and a resurgent tourism sector all bode well for Namibia’s socio-economic future. As a young Namibian, this fills me with joy, but there is also some apprehension. Every day,...
LONDON – BP yesterday announced tumbling profits for the first half, with the British oil and gas giant hit by depreciation of assets and falling revenue. Profit after tax slumped 79% to US$2.13 billion compared with net earnings of US$10 billion in the first six months of last year, BP said in a statement. Revenue...
Sixty-two years ago, it became customary for the Pan-African Women’s Day to be celebrated each year on the 31st of July. This day is deliberately set aside for African women on the continent and in the diaspora to celebrate and honour the achievements of African women, and advocate for gender equality in Africa. The day...