The Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare will host the 2024 Dr Libertine Amathila Sport Tournament at Motsomi Primary School in Corridor 13, Omaheke region, from 2 to 6 December. This annual tournament unites youth from Namibia’s marginalised communities to celebrate talent, diversity and community pride through the universal language of sport. ...
In what was expected, Ethiopian Airlines Group, the continent’s leading airline without a doubt, has been awarded as “Airline of the Year – Global Operations” for the eighth time, at the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) 56th Annual General Assembly and Summit held in Cairo, Egypt. The AFRAA annual award recognises excellence in global service delivery,...
The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) and the Swakopmund Municipal Council signed a Strategic Comprehensive Partnership Agreement (SCPA) to establish a collaborative framework aimed at driving socio-economic development at the coastal town. The SCPA aligns resources, expertise and shared objectives of the two entities to enhance Swakopmund’s infrastructure, stimulate economic growth, and improve the quality...
The Namibia Boxing Federation (NBF) over the weekend held its Annual General Meeting (AGM), where new members were elected to various positions. The event that took place at Otjiwarongo, tackled various issues. One of the highlights of the event was the selection of Jeremia Ndjembo as the new NBF president. New executive members who were...
Ngandu TV, the production house and subsidiary of Ngandu Events, has launched the latest episode of its flagship series Rock the Boat, featuring Mushe Musomi, popularly known as DJ Vuyo. This episode, shot in August on the picturesque Okavango River, shines the spotlight on award-winning DJ Vuyo, adding another dynamic instalment to the show’s growing...
Gondwana Collection Namibia has opened a state-of-the-art Namibia2Go facility at Hosea Kutako International Airport. The company has noted that the facility marks a milestone that underscores its commitment to redefining travel experiences in the country. “This new facility is more than just a car rental hub—it reflects Gondwana’s vision of excellence, innovation and service. The...
Nedbank Namibia was this week awarded the Institute of People Management (IPM) Human Resources Centre of Excellence Award of the Year at the 14th Annual IPM Namibia Conference. The conference took place on Tuesday in Windhoek, where Nedbank was recognised for its work in the wellness department, particularly through the establishment of its Campus On-Site...
The Namibia Aquatic Sports Federation (NASFED) will host the XX Africa Aquatics and Open Water Swimming championships from 4 to 8 December at the Olympia swimming pool in Windhoek and Lake Oanob near Rehoboth. This premier continental event will highlight top aquatic talent from across Southern and Central Africa, with the participation of 370 athletes...
Outgoing Namibia National Olympic Committee (NNOC) president Abner Xoagub has expressed disappointment over the delayed finalisation of the new Sport Act. He expressed these sentiments while handing over the reins to newly-elected president Ndeulipula Hamutumwa. The delayed finalisation of the Sport Act remains a significant concern for Xoagub. He urged the incoming administration to prioritise...
The new Mercedes AMG C63 S e-performance, unveiled at the M&Z Motors Windhoek dealership last week, now offers 580kw of power and 1000Nm of torque. The 2.0-litre C63 is powered by the world’s most powerful four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine, which is paired with an electric motor. A 6.1kWh battery pack not only provides an additional boost...