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...
JAC Motors is in the process of adding ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) to its popular X200 2.8L TDI 1.5-tonne single-cab, enhancing safety for both crew and cargo. This latest upgrade complements the ABS-equipped X200 1.3-tonne double-cab targeted at organisations with labour-intensive crews. JAC Motors’ dealer network covers over 70 locations across southern Africa, including Namibia,...
Mitsubishi Motors (MMSA) Namibia has confirmed it will soon welcome the much-talked-about Next-Gen Triton, which has been described as an evolution in the iconic bakkie’s 46-year legacy. Building on a history of toughness, reliability and adventure, the new Triton is designed to challenge expectations in the Namibian market by offering a tough bakkie that is...
It is the first week of school for three of the Haingura sisters, and though they’re understandably apprehensive about their new environment, there’s a sense of renewed hope in the air. Once dimmed by hardship, their dreams for the future are rekindled thanks to the support from the USAID/President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)-funded...
The Capricorn Foundation has partnered with Development Aid from People to People (DAPP) Namibia to support the project titled ‘Gardening to Counter Prevailing Malnutrition in the Omusati region’. The initiative aligns with the Capricorn Foundation’s focus on economic development and vulnerability. Its goal is to promote food security, self-sufficiency and improved nutritional well-being in vulnerable...
Ehangano lopapangelo lile po omatukodila nelandulafano lewangadjo moshilongo loNamibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), ola shivifa omangabeko oo a tulwa po ena sha noituki, eshi oshilongo sha yuka pefimbo lomahoololo. Ouyelele woikundaneki wa pitifwa komukulunhu wehangano Toska Sam otau ti omalinyengo oituki mewangadjo lomoWindhoek neenhele dopopepi otaa ka kala a ngabekwa pefimbo lomahoololo opaupresidente oo e...
With agriculture at the forefront of the Namibian economy and the welfare of its people, Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer for Business Banking Leon Koch said the bank has madeagriculture a priority sector in its strategy. “We have launched various products to support this vital industry, including the Sustainability Loan, which has disbursed N$407 million in...
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) hosted a public hearing in Windhoek last week to discuss two crucial topics shaping the domestic digital and communications landscape. These are Quality of Service (QoS) standards for telecommunications and broadcasting services, and the Spectrum Assignment Strategy for the period 2025 to 2027. Key stakeholders attended the public...