Windhoek High Court Judge Claudia Claasen last week sentenced a Khorixas resident convicted of killing his common-law wife and mother of his two children with a pickaxe to an effective jail term of 28 years. Nawaseb was convicted on one count of breaking and entering with intent to murder and murder for breaking into the residence of his former girlfriend,...
Genocide Remembrance Day: Kuaima Riruako’s legacy lingers
Zebaldt Ngaruka The National Unity Democratic Organisation Youth League said Genocide Remembrance Day would never have been a reality without the tireless contributions of the late Ovaherero paramount chief Kuaima Riruako. He is credited for initiating the parliamentary motion in 2006 that brought the genocide of 1904-1908 into the national discourse. This was through a motion in 2006. The unanimously...
Namibians called to end plastic pollution
SWAKOPMUND – Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Indileni Daniel has called for an urgent and collective action to end plastic pollution. She said it poses one of the greatest threats to sustainable development, biodiversity and human health. She made these remarks in a speech delivered on her behalf at the national commemoration of World Environment Day at Swakopmund on...
Kasika immigration offices collecting dust …six months after inauguration
Marythar Kambinda KATIMA MULILO – In November last year, former home affairs and immigration minister Albert Kawana inaugurated new facilities, which also include staff accommodation at Kasika. However, six months down the line, the doors to the facilities remain closed. Community members at Kasika say this hampers their movement, as only those with passports can get their stamps at the...
Blood reserves critically low
Namibia’s national blood supply has dropped to critical levels, prompting the Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia (NamBTS) to issue an urgent appeal for donations. Zita Tobin, Manager of Marketing and Donor Relations at NamBTS, in a press statement issued on Wednesday, said that the service requires 250 units of whole blood per day to meet demand throughout the month of...
Govt commits to complete Rupara maternity ward construction
NKURENKURU – The Ministry of Health and Social Services has committed N$1.8 million to complete the Rupara Maternity Ward project. This commitment was confirmed during a meeting on Friday at the Rupara Health Centre with stakeholders, including the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) and the Kavango West Regional Council. The funds are intended to cover the remaining 40% of construction...
Israel diverts Gaza bound aid boat carrying Thunberg
JERUSALEM – Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound aid boat yesterday preventing the activists on board – including Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg — from reaching the blockaded Palestinian territory. The Madleen set sail from Italy on June 1 to raise awareness of food shortages in Gaza, which the United Nations has called the “hungriest place on Earth”. After 21 months of...
JAFC’s U/15 stun Kasaona FA 6-0 …as their U/19 draw 2-all against St. Paul’s
Julinho Athletic Football Club’s U/15 (JAFC) stunned an unorganised Kasaona Football Club 6-0 at the JAFC arena late Friday afternoon. Shaun Markowitz bagged two goals for the home side, while David Swartbooi, Giano Diergardt, Madawa Margaeb and Mdajorokisa Kamatuka each netted a goal. JAFC started the first half with two goals, signalling their intent to make life difficult for the...
League reveals grit and growth in rounds 3 and 4
The Mokati Stadium in Otjiwarongo was a hotbed of energy and fierce competition this past weekend, as teams clashed in rounds three and four of the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League. With netball fans trickling in and out of the venue, the court buzzed with action that not only thrilled spectators but also offered glimpses into each team’s evolving identity...
Khomas National Championship to gauge athletes …as Region 5 Games draw closer
With less than 40 days left until African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Games commence, Athletics Namibia has organised a championship intended to help gauge athletes’ readiness before the games begin. The Region 5 Games are slated for next month, running from 3to 14 July, in Windhoek and Swakopmund. Namibia will host these games after Mozambique, initially tipped to...