PARIS – Washington’s decision to blockade Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz is sending tremors through global energy markets, raising fears of a fresh oil shock by threatening supplies to Asia. Iran had continued to pump crude to Asia since the start of the Middle East war, partly shielded by its elusive “dark fleet”....
Ndamona Jafeth KAFUMA – Andreas Ncame (21) has challenged the stigma and stereotypes by certain quarters of society, who, for years, have branded marginalised communities as lazy, with impunity. Instead of crying foul and deploying the victim mentality, Ncame started a productive horticulture project to feed himself and his family. In an interview with the...
Coastal outfit Dolphin opened their 2026 Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) Premier League campaign impressively with a win against Khomasdal-based Western Suburbs 45-21 in Swakopmund on Saturday. After struggling in previous Premier League seasons, Dolphin appeared rejuvenated, running in seven tries and adding four conversions in a dominant display at the Tamariskia Sports Ground. The home...
Dalene Kooper KEETMANSHOOP – In the face of harsh economic conditions, coupled with a life-changing and threatening diagnosis, Catherine Mayumbelo (18) confronts each with measured optimism, knowing that whatever challenges befall her, a brighter day beckons. Life took a different turn when Mayumbelo and her mother, Jacobina Seister, found out she was diagnosed with leukaemia...
GENEVA – Nearly 700 civilians have reportedly been killed in drone strikes in Sudan since January, the United Nations aid chief said yesterday, decrying that three years of civil war had created the “world’s largest humanitarian crisis”. Now entering a fourth year, the war between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has...
Southern Stream First Division (SSFD) outfit Mariental Sport Club (SC) was beaten for the first time this season when Try Again FC thrashed them 2-1 at Keetmanshoop’s J Stephanus Stadium last weekend. The log leaders suffered another setback on Sunday, losing 1-0 to Dates Eleven. Speaking to Nampa on Monday, Mariental SC head coach Marvin...
Dalene Kooper KEETMANSHOOP – Control Administrative Officer at the Aremsvlei settlement, Vennet Mulatehi, says recent road closures caused by heavy rainfall have strained local farmers in transporting their goods to bigger towns. “Economically things are cut; farmers have a hard time accessing towns to sell their produce, the costs for alternative roads are quite high,”...
Monika Amunyela A team of young innovators explored how artificial intelligence can reshape decision making in Namibia’s media sector after they participated in a 48-hour hackathon hosted by the National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST) in collaboration with New Era Publication Corporation (NEPC). Team Ctrl + Alt + Defeat consists of Tsunelde Endjala,...
Auleria Wakudumo Okabinete oka ninga omatokolo momutumba wotete nautivali wa li ko momafiku 8 fiyo 9 Maarsa 2026. Omadipao a nyemateka moNamibia Okabinete oka holola kutya oka didilika omadipao a lundalala moshilongo oo taa kwatakanifa nomafyuululo, omananfano edu, oshoyo oinima yopamhepo nomaitavelo. Okabinete oka indila eembelewa, eeministeli oshoyo omahangano epangelo a katuke eenghatu ta di...
Kaviveterue Virere OPUWO – Longstanding disputes over traditional leadership in Kunene are increasingly hampering governance, delaying the recognition of rightful chiefs and slowing critical development programmes meant to uplift local communities. Speaking during the second round of consultative meetings on traditional authority disputes in Opuwo, Kunene governor Vipuakuje Muharukua said urgent intervention is needed to...