Matheus David Kavango West is one of Namibia’s youngest and most diverse regions, created on 8 August 2013 when the former Kavango region was split into Kavango East and Kavango West. The regional capital is Nkurenkuru, which remains the only self-governed town in the region. Kavango West has a population of approximately 123 266 people...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Manchester City Football Academy signed 14-year-old Namibian young footballer Forestar Rukeeveni Kuzatjike from West Bromwich Albion Academy. The youngster, born in England to Namibian parents living there, plays either as number 10 and 11. He started his football career at the ADS Grassroot Academy at the the age of seven. Kuzatjike’s father Foreman...
Rauna Kalola Newly elected Erongo Regional Council chairperson Lazarus Kanelombe, has outlined a five-year development agenda aimed at improving service delivery, strengthening governance, and addressing socio-economic inequalities across the Erongo region. Presenting his maiden statement at Swakopmund on Friday, Kanelombe said the council’s 2025–2030 Strategic Plan prioritises water security, housing, road infrastructure, youth employment, and...
Hilma Nalupe The Namibian national indoor hockey teams are currently in Cape Town, South Africa, competing in the 2025 Nkosi Cup. The defending champion women’s team, Namibia, opened their campaign in style, winning their first match 7-3 against Zimbabwe last Friday. The men’s team also started on a positive note, edging the United States of...
Stefanus Nambara MPORA – The Kavango West region is progressing well in controlling HIV/Aids, statistics provided by the Kavango West health and social services directorate has revealed. According to the region’s health director Fransiska Hamutenya, 7 469 HIV-positive persons are currently receiving Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART). This, the directorate reported, is 96.2% of the HIV-positive population...
The school year has reached its end. It has been months of teaching and learning, extramural activities, assessments, and examinations. Out of the 196 days allocated for the academic year, we have reached the finish line—and now the exam results are here. But what happens if some results are not what we hoped for? What...
SYDNEY – Two suspected shooters opened fire at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach on Sunday, killing nine people and wounding multiple others in an attack that spread panic, with bodies reported lying on the ground. An annual “Chanukah by the Sea” gathering marking the Jewish festival of Hanukkah was planned at the beach Sunday afternoon, but...
Rudolf Gaiseb President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah continues to strengthen youth development and has now declared that the National Youth Service (NYS) will be the sole provider of military, police, and correctional services. The President announced this at the 16th Intake National Service Training Pass-Out Parade at the Rietfontein Training Centre on Friday. “This is to ensure...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Renowned racehorses Woodland Ridge and Boma won the main races at the Tobie Van Wyk Race Day held by Naris Turf Club in Rehoboth on Saturday. Hundreds of racehorses vied for the N$85 000 worth event aimed at honouring legendary Tobie Van Wyk who played an instrumental role in horse racing sport in...
Auleria Wakudumo Oshitufi sheengalo, omangeshefelo nokuulika ounghulungu woohandimwe osho yo omifyuululwakalo nedina la shiivika nawa ‘Oniipa Kalawa Fresh’ otashi ka kala ko noneudo momafiku 18 fiyo 21 Desemba modoolopa yaNiipa. Kalawa Fresh Festival neudo okwa kongolola ovashikingalo aveshe keembinga daNamibia, ovaimbi vanini naavo va ikilila nale embako. Neudo, Gazza, Manxebe, Ama- Daz- Floor, Daymenment, Dj...