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...
Lissony Njembo OKAKARARA – Former Otjozondjupa governor and parliamentarian James Unomasa Uerikua and his son, Venturo, will be buried this Sunday at Otjiserandu in the Gam district of the Otjozondjupa region. The duo died in a tragic road accident over the Easter weekend. Family spokesperson Toucy Tjijombo announced that a candlelight memorial service was held...
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – The future of the Namibia Rural Sport Development Federation (NRSDF) is looking bright after one of its executive members, Mervin Tjivikara Kamenje, obtained a qualification in Sports Education and Practice at the Africa Institutional Management Services’ (AIMS) School of Sports in Windhoek. The 30-year-old, who specialised in athletics, also received the...
Auleria Wakudumo The Traditional Authorities Act is under the microscope, with key stakeholders determining amendments or refinements to the law that has united critics and proponents in almost equal measure. Government will soon require all existing traditional authorities to clearly demonstrate how they were established and justify their status as part of efforts to reform...
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...
Auleria Wakudumo Education minister Sanet Steenkamp has taken a firm stance against unfair or corrupt recruitment practices within her ministry that appear to have taken firm roots. Speaking at the official opening of the Annual Review (2025/26) and the planning session for the 2026/27 financial year in Otjiwarongo yesterday, Steenkamp raised concern over persistent complaints...
Abraham Mwanyekange Komufala wopolifi moshitukulwa Oshana Sakaria Lungameni okwa koleka epatululo loshibofa la ningilwa Apostle Solomon Shoombe shi na sha nelundilo loulodi la ningilwa omukokele Tuyenikelao Kamhulu wokOkongo, weedula omi-71. “Epeko ole tu fika okudja koshitukulwa Ohangwena noshibofa osha patululwa mopolifi yaNgwediva nale,” ta ti. Lungameni okwa ti paife ove li metifa nokuninga omakonakono opo...
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...
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...