One of Namibia’s top world champion prospects, Fillipus “Energy” Nghitumbwa, has challenged leading Super Bantamweight contenders to the ring. Nghitumbwa, who boasts a record of 17 fights with 15 wins, 13 by knockout, has one goal in mind – to take on the top three WBO contenders and earn a fight against Naoya Inoue. Inoue is...
Businesses in Namibia’s startup ecosystem face significant challenges in scaling beyond domestic markets. These hurdles are compounded by limited commercialisation platforms, restricted access to funding and a lack of structured support for entrepreneurs. As a result, some Namibian innovators struggle to develop and commercialise their ideas locally, with limited cross-border financial transaction capabilities. This makes...
Following warnings of heavy rains expected in various regions across the country, the Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund calls on motorists to drive with caution and observe road traffic rules and regulations. The MVA Fund reminds road users of the dangers posed by wet and slippery roads, calling on motorists to exercise extreme caution, particularly...
The 2025 Bank Windhoek Coastal Maths Challenge concluded the first round. A total of 1079 learners from 13 coastal schools recently participated in the first round of the 2025 Bank Windhoek Coastal Maths Challenge. Facilitated under the supervision of teachers at participating schools, learners from grades 8, 9 and 10 completed the challenge, which consisted...
The 2025 Nedbank for Good Series will tee off on Saturday at Omeya Golf Club. This year’s tournament proceeds will once again benefit Agra ProVision, a local organisation dedicated to professional training. It is a division of Agra Limited. Agra ProVision provides expert advice and support in capacity development, basic farm management, poultry management, livestock...
The Kuisebmond Secondary School last week received a donation of eight stoves for their home economics kitchen and a power upgrade. The donation, worth N$50 000, was made possible by two companies, King Charcoal Namibia (Pty) and One Trust Investment (Pty), as part of their corporate social investments. Speaking during the donation handover last week,...
The Capricorn Eagles are excited for an international tour as they head to Uganda for the Uganda Cricket Association (UCA) Women’s Day Cup, scheduled to take place from 8 to 16 March. The Namibian squad will depart for Uganda tomorrow, ready to compete in a high-stakes quadrangular tournament. The tournament will feature four teams: Namibia,...
Telecom Namibia on Wednesday joined the Namibian nation in mourning the passing of the Founding President and Father of the Namibian Nation Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma while celebrating his enduring legacy with a heartfelt candlelight ceremony. Telecom Namibia’s management and staff gathered at the company’s headquarters in Windhoek for a ceremony to remember Nujoma not with...
Capricorn Group delivered a strong financial performance in its interim financial results for the six months ended 31 December 2024. The figures, released yesterday, show that Capricorn›s profit after tax increased by 28.4% to N$1.06 billion, compared to N$827.6 million during the same period last year. This translates to a 29.1% rise in earnings per...
Hard work, resilience and passion define Jullie-Ann Schuster, the 2024 Namibia Schools Sport Union U/19 100 metres and 200 metres champion. She was recently awarded a scholarship worth N$20 000 for her outstanding performances. As a dedicated track star and grade 11 student, she has faced many challenges. However, Schuster remains committed to excelling in...