Hilma Nalupe Namibian powerlifter Phillipus Shangadi did the country proud when he competed at the World Powerlifting Championship held from 22 to 26 October in Santa Catarina, Brazil, where he delivered a strong performance to finish third overall in his category. Competing among some of the best lifters from across the globe, Shangadi described the...
Gail Thomson Can farmers simultaneously reduce greenhouse gas emissions, cut the amount of organic waste going to landfills, increase agricultural productivity and soil fertility, and improve food security in Namibia? According to Sven Gruttemeyer of Biocycle, Yes, they can! His not-so-secret weapon? Black soldier flies that convert organic waste into useful agricultural products. This is...
Taimi Haihambo OSHAKATI – In his first 100 days in office, Oshana governor Hofni Iipinge has implemented community-driven projects, infrastructure improvements and youth empowerment. The governor said he visited every constituency since being appointed by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on 1 July. He met with government ministries, traditional leaders and local authorities to identify obstacles and...
Pinehas K Pinehas National Planning Commision (NPC) director general, Kaire Mbuende has urged leaders in the public service to continuously learn, adapt and make evidence-based decisions that improve service delivery. Calling leaders to action, he said achieving government development targets such as Vision 2030 requires collective effort. Mbuende was speaking during the Namibia Institute...
The success of any poultry production enterprise is significantly influenced by the health measures implemented by the farmer to ensure the continual safety of the bird enterprise. So times, farmers without a health programme, expose their ventures to problems such as bird ailments, mortality and retarded or stunted growth. Developing a simple, but yet effective...
Auleria Wakudumo Minista wounamapya nounaimuna, eeshi, omeva nomatalululo omadu Inge Zamwaani okwa patulula pambelewa omayakulo opaunamapya komalelo aeshe opaitukulwa 14. Eshi osha ningwa okueta omayakulo popepi noshiwana. Ovanafaalama novanaimuna otava ka longifa omayakulo a yandjwa peembelewa davo dopaitukulwa. Okwa kwatela mo okukwafela ovanafaalama okulundulula omikalo dounafaalama, okukwafa pakuyandja omayele kovanafaalama novanaimuna, okuyandja oilongifomwa osho yo...
TOKYO – Donald Trump arrived in Japan on Monday, on the next leg of an Asia tour that could see the US president and China’s Xi Jinping end their bruising trade war. Speaking on Air Force One, Trump said he was hopeful of a deal when he sees Xi on Thursday, while also indicating he...
Rudolf Gaiseb The National Revised Policy on Disability launched yesterday anchors Namibia’s commitment to equality, dignity and non-discrimination. Launching the initiative, Vice President Lucia Witbooi said it is built on the understanding that disability is not a limitation of a person but rather a reflection of the barriers created by society. These barriers are in the...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Namibia’s elite racehorses Boma from Harambee Racing (HR) and Burger Racing’s (BR) Pee Jay scooped the main plates at the Standard Bank Alex Angermund Race Day at the Rehoboth turf over the weekend. The distance of 1400 metres (m) was the main plate for both Nambred and Thoroughbred horses. In the Thoroughbred category,...
Auleria Wakudumo Ouministeli woikwameni neameno lokeengaba owa kunghilila ovalihomboli opo va kwatafane nombelewa yavo opo va kwashilipaleke kutya eehombo davo oda didilikwa momikanda dokomalungula douministeli. Ouministeli owa kunghilila ovalihomboli ngaha, sha landula etumwalaka li li pamukalo wokakwatamawi tali andjakana komalungula, tali holola kutya vati ovalihomboli ovo ve na odjapo yehombolo i na oluvala lishunga inava...