OSLO – Norway yesterday postponed the first licences to permit deep-sea mining in its Arctic waters for four years, a delay environmentalists hope signals the “nail in the coffin” of the plans. The country was the first in Europe aiming to commence the practice in its waters, but following thorny negotiations, Norway’s minority Labour government clinched a deal with small...
UN decries Uganda crackdown ahead of vote
GENEVA – The United Nations yesterday deplored an intensifying crackdown on the opposition and media in Uganda ahead of next month’s general election, urging impartial investigations into alleged arbitrary arrests, disappearances and “torture.” The UN rights office highlighted “credible reports” indicating that at least 550 people, including members and supporters of the main opposition National Unity Platform party (NUP) and...
All systems go for the 21st edition of Desert Dash
The Nedbank Desert Dash returns this Friday and Saturday, taking riders from the Grove Mall in Windhoek to the Platz Am Meer in Swakopmund. More than 1 000 cyclists from across the globe are expected to take part in the world’s longest single-stage mountain bike event, a gruelling 24-hour race through the Namib Desert, covering 401 kilometres across the oldest...
African Schools Football Championship fixtures released
The Confederation of African Football conducted the draw for the African Schools Football Championship and Cosafa qualifier yesterday, in Stellenbosch, South Africa, with the championship slated for 5 to 7 December 2025 in the same town. The Namibian boys’ and girls’ teams will play their first matches against South Africa and the second against Zimbabwe on 5 December 2025 and...
Goju-Ryu celebrates its students’ achievements
Hilma Nalupe Goju-Ryu Karate Namibia (OGKN) conducted its final gradings for the year last month, bringing together students from Honbu and Shinto dojos from Windhoek to celebrate their efforts and achievements. A total of 133 students, ranging from ages five to 66 were invited to be graded, each demonstrating the discipline and perseverance that define karate. Among the standout performances...
Personality of the week – Rooi talks discipline, rise to the top
Para-athlete Jerome Rooi, Namibia’s fast-rising para-triathlon sensation, closed off the 2025 Namibia Annual Sport Awards on a historic note after being crowned Sports Star of the Year. Ranked 9th in the world in para-triathlon and steadily becoming one of Namibia’s most inspirational athletes, Rooi’s journey is one of discipline and remarkable growth. Fresh from his career-defining moment, the New Era...
Gladiators, Warriors owed by NFA
Acting secretary general of the Namibia Football Association (NFA), Cassius Moetie, says discussions held with the Brave Gladiators, the women’s national football side, regarding outstanding payments remain strictly internal, following growing frustration among national women footballers who threatened to stage a demonstration over unpaid allowances for their Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers. The meeting, held yesterday morning at...
Katukula, Humavindu at World Anti-Doping Summit in Korea
Namibia is represented by Victoria Katukula, the member country representative, and Charles Humavindu, the chief administration officer at the ongoing World Conference on Doping in Sport in Busan, Republic of Korea. The World Anti-Doping Agency officially welcomed participants to the sixth World Conference on Doping in Sport during the Opening Ceremony held at the BEXCO Centre. The conference, taking place...
Nakudipaa nekulu laye e liyandja kopolifi
Taimi Haihambo Omulumenhu weedula 44 Sydney Steven Naruseb, oo vati a dipaa omukulukadi waye mexuliloshivike koKatima Mulilo moshitukulwa shaZambezi, okwe liyandja kopolifi Omaandaxa eshi a ninga efiku ta kongwa. She likwatelela komushangwa opolisi, oshiningwanima osha ningwa oufiku wOsoondaxa eshi ovashiinda va uda eenghuwo potundi onhi-21:00. Ava vali po pefimbo loshiningwanima ova ti ova uda Rachel Ikume Simasiku “omukulukadi wa Naruseb”...
Enangeko lookansela novaleli veedoolopa shilindi manga
Taimi Haihambo Minista womayambulepo eedoolopa nomikunda James Sankwasa okwa kaleka manga enangeko lookansela novaleli veedoolopa ovo va findana po omahoololo oshivike sha dja ko. Momukanda wa pitifwa kuminista, enangeko lookansela osho yo ovaleli vedoolopa okwa li li na okukala ko nena momafiku 3 Desemba, ashike molwoyiimbo ya yooloka okwa undulilwa komesho. “Omanangeko itaa ka ka kala ko vali nena, nefiku...