!GARO!ĀS CONSTANCIAS – !Khawagas ǀkhāb Namibiab dib ge ǁnaetisase ǂnâsasib !hūb dib tsî !hanaǂgās !aroma a īǁoase a ǂansa, !hana!hūb mâsigu !hanadīb !aroma supu tama amaga. Nausab, ǀgui ǂgari-aob hîa ǂNūǂgoaes ǀgūse hâba ǁîb sîsenni !hanadīb diba ra ǁgau, īǁkhāsib hâ !hanaǂgās !aroma ǁnā ǂnâsa tsî īǁoase ra mûsen ǂnamipegu !khawagas digu !nâs disa. Frederick...
ITSAWISES – Just a few kilometres outside Keetmanshoop lies the small village of Itsawises, in the vicinity of Blouwes. A dry, barren settlement area where time seems to move slowly and opportunities for a better life even slower. Residents here are hungry for jobs and support for gardening, to be able to produce own food...
Namibian boxer Jeremiah Nakathila has dismissed reports suggesting his career is over. He said he is still open to stepping back into the ring for two to three more bouts if the right opportunities arise. The 36-year-old, nicknamed ‘Low-key’, was responding to remarks made by his promoter over the weekend, suggesting that his time in...
Wanderers head coach Janice Beukes has expressed satisfaction with her team’s opening performance in the women’s rugby league, describing it as a positive start despite acknowledging areas that still need improvement. Beukes said preparation leading up to the match was demanding, noting the unpredictable nature of both teams. She credited her squad, which features a...
Namibian long-distance runner Lavinia Haitope delivered a commanding performance to clinch the 2026 Two Oceans Marathon half marathon title, underlining her status as one of Africa’s elite distance athletes. Haitope powered through the challenging 21.1 kilometre (km) course in an impressive time of 1:14:36, navigating the race’s demanding hills with composure and strength. Her dominant...
The MTC Nestor Sunshine Boxing Academy has officially announced that the Tribute to Founding President Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma Boxing Bonanza will take place on 9 May. Organised in partnership with the Sam Nujoma Foundation, the event aims to celebrate the enduring legacy of Namibia’s founding president, whose influence extended beyond politics into the development of...
Namibian boxer Fillipus ‘Energy’ Nghitumbwa has strengthened his case for a world title opportunity, with his camp now calling for his next fight to be recognised as a final eliminator for a global championship bout. Nghitumbwa had an impressive first-round knockout victory over former world champion Yukinori Oguni last year. The hard-hitting Namibian delivered a...
FARM CONSTANCIA – The southern parts of Namibia are widely known for their dry climate and harsh vegetation, conditions that make crop production difficult for many. However, one farmer near Keetmanshoop is working to prove that food production is still possible in the arid South. Frederick Moses Jacobs has established a small fruit garden at...
In the quiet village of Gibeon, some 100km south of Hardap’s regional capital, Mariental, survival for most elderly residents rests squarely on the monthly old-age pension grant. Driving through the settlement, one of the first things that stands out is a small, colourful house assembled from rusted pieces of corrugated iron, some of them seemingly...
Tensions are brewing in Namibia’s boxing fraternity after promoters and other stakeholders criticised the Namibia Boxing and Wrestling Control Board for introducing new licensing fees and procedures without proper consultation. The controversy follows a communication circulated by the board’s boxing administrator, Janine Van Wyk, on the instructions of board chairperson Anita Tjombe, reminding stakeholders that...