CCTV footage obtained by the State yesterday showed how the Nkata couple leisurely walked to a service station near their residence and bought firelighters, paraffin and matches during the early morning hours. The footage was shown yesterday when Caroline Nkata, her husband Edward, and Rachel Kureva who are accused of murdering Akundaishe Natalie Chipomho, the biological daughter of Kureva –...
Lydia Elindi pushes for bail amid state resistance
Iuze Mukube Businesswoman Lydia Elindi on Wednesday declared in court that she has no intention of fleeing if granted bail, stating that her priority is to clear her name and restore her reputation. Elindi, who is accused alongside her husband Malakia Elindi, was responding on one of the State’s grounds for objection to the nine accused being granted bail in...
NFCPT invests N$2.4m in rural school
Stefanus Nambara EKONDJO – The Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust (NFCPT) has officially handed over a newly constructed building to Ekondjo Primary School, a rural school in Kavango West, valued at N$2.4 million. The facility comprises four classrooms, a storeroom, an administration block with a master office, a strong room, a reception area, additional office space, a staff room and...
Editorial – Tribalism: We have come too far to regress
The alleged tribal confrontations that recently erupted at Otjinene in the Omaheke region, if indeed are found to be ethnic tensions as many are asserting, are strongly condemnable and very unfortunate. Otjinene, a sparsely populated constituency of about 7 000 inhabitants, was on Monday this week rocked by violent clashes following the death of a local Omuherero man, who was...
Letter – Namibia’s silent debt crisis …The danger of easy loans and poor lending practices
Debt has become a lifestyle, and that’s a problem. Over the past decade, Namibia has witnessed a mushrooming of micro-lenders and cash loan businesses. While their services are legal and can sometimes be necessary, many operate with minimal regulation, predatory practices, and poor credit controls, pushing thousands of salaried workers into a dangerous cycle of debt. Employees, especially those in...
Excitement builds for Inaugural CIF golf classic
The Construction Industries Federation of Namibia (CIF) announced that preparations for the inaugural CIF Golf Classic 2025 are set to take place at the Windhoek Golf Club today. With 44 sponsors already on board and 18 teams of four players confirmed, the tournament is attracting broad support from across Namibia’s business community. Hosted by the CIF and Namibia’s construction sector,...
Samaria urges fans to rally behind netball action
Netball Namibia vice president Conny Samaria, says speaking ahead of this weekend’s MTC Netball Premier League matches, to be held at Jan Wilken Stadium in Walvis Bay, brings great pride and excitement. “We are now entering a critical phase of the season where every pass, every goal, and every defensive stop could change the outlook of the title race. With...
Negongo joins Africa Cricket Association board
Hilma Nalupe Cricket Namibia vice president Polly Negongo has taken a major step onto the continental stage after being appointed to the Africa Cricket Association (ACA) board. His election came during the International Cricket Council (ICC)’s annual general meeting, held recently in Singapore. The ACA, which functions under the ICC, plays a vital role in shaping the direction of cricket...
Tales of the Legends – Celebrating the life and times of: Simon Mogane 1932-2025, Simon Kgobetsi 1962-2025 , Martin John ‘Shosholo’ Muhekeni 1964-2025
Simon Mogane 1932-2025 A giant has fallen. Just the mere sight of Simon Mogane was enough to send shivers running riot in the bellies of opponents at the Katutura stadium turfed pitch. Founder of Katutura fallen giants Black Africa (BA) Football Club, Uncle Si has left deep tracks in the annals of domestic football. Back in the day, BA always came...
First serious test for Heita against Carrington
For the first time in his career, Namibia’s Mateus ‘The Beast’ Heita is stepping into the global spotlight on enemy soil. On 27 July, he will face America’s hometown hero Bruce ‘Shu Shu’ Carrington at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York, battling for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) Interim World Featherweight Title. This high-stakes bout will serve...