I grew up in the sport-crazy town of Mariental, where I was exposed to different sports codes from an early age, which led to my inclusion in various national teams, such as the junior and senior athletics and rugby teams, respectively.
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Opinion – Celebrating 73 years of People’s Republic of China
ON 1 October, China will mark the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. On this joyful occasion, I would like to, on behalf of the Chinese Embassy in Namibia, extend festive greetings to my fellow Chinese in Namibia.
Make mental health a priority
The World Health Organisation recognises World Mental Health Day on 10 October every year. The theme of 2022’s World Mental Health Day, set by the World Federation for Mental Health, is ‘Make Mental Health and Wellbeing for all a Global Priority’.
Axe murderer gets 37 years
True remorse must be shown by the accused himself, not from what his counsel is placing before court from the bar, Windhoek High Court Judge Naomi Shivute said before sentencing a man convicted of killing his employer and raping and robbing the wife to 37 years and six months in prison.
War veterans rubbish cooperation talk
The Former Plan Combatants Association has distanced itself from media reports that the former People’s Liberation Army of Namibia members intend to work with their erstwhile enemies in their confrontation with the government over millions of dollars they say government owe them.
//Kharas management committee suit set for 2023
The matter in which a chief magistrate, an Electoral Commission of Namibia regional coordinator, and the urban and rural development minister want to nullify the 2021 elections of the //Kharas Regional Council’s management committee, will only be heard next year.
N$800 000 suit against Jet Stores dismissed
A Walvis Bay pensioner Martha Sabina Madisia has lost her civil case against Edgars Stores Namibia’s Jet Stores outlet in Walvis Bay after it was dismissed with cost by Judge Orben Sibeya.
Magistrate commits ‘irregularities’ in Fishrot bribery case
The High Court has concluded the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court committed irregularities in handling the case of Fishrot accused James Hatuikulipi and co-accused Sakaria Kuutondokwa Kokule.
Kazapua is not for sale – Chippa United
After days of mounting reports that South African DStv Premiership giants Orlando Pirates are on the verge of securing the signature of Namibian goalkeeper Lloyd Kazapua, Chippa United have finally come out to put the speculations to bed.
Cohen dominates fistball playoffs
Cohen Fistball Club (CFC 1) successfully defended the National League A title during the Bank Windhoek Fistball Playoffs held this past weekend at the Sport Klub Windhoek (SKW) fields in the capital.