Zebaldt Ngaruka Swanu president Evilastus Kaaronda believes Namibia’s economy remains in white hands, and this perpetuates the historical networks that undermine the probability of economic freedom and black Namibians. He said this during his contributions to 2025/26 in the National Assembly recently, adding that blacks’ economic freedom will never exist without tackling the white supremacist corporate superstructure. “This, in short,...
Asian scam centre crime gangs expanding worldwide: UN
BANGKOK – Asian crime networks running multi-billion-dollar cyber scam centres are expanding their operations across the world as they seek new victims and new ways to launder money, the UN said yesterday. Chinese and Southeast Asian gangs are raking in tens of billions of dollars a year targeting victims through investment , cryptocurrency, romance and other scams – using an...
African leaders praise Pope Francis’s ‘legacy of compassion’
NAIROBI – African leaders praised the “legacy of compassion” and “commitment to inclusivity” of Pope Francis as they joined global mourning over his death on Monday. Pope Francis, an energetic reformer who inspired widespread devotion from Catholics but riled traditionalists, died aged 88. The chairman of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, praised “the pope’s courageous engagement with the...
Exciting competition for Khomas boxers
The Super Six Boxing League will not only showcase amateur boxers’ skills; but will also elevate competition within the Khomas region, the tournament’s organisers have said. The AC Super Six Boxing League will feature only boxers from clubs in the Khomas region who will be contesting in six weight categories – the welterweight (66kg), light welterweight (63kg), lightweight (60kg), featherweight...
Hockey tourney heats up in the capital
The ongoing Junior Hockey Africa Cup, currently underway in the capital, is heating up with close contests between top teams in both the men’s and women’s divisions. The tournament started last Friday at the Davin Trustco Hockey Stadium in Windhoek, with Namibia’s women thrashing Kenya 3-0, while their male counterparts secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Egypt. Also starting their...
Namibia gun for Kenya after strong Barthes Cup start
After winning their opening fixture of the 2025 U/20 Rugby Africa Barthes Cup being held in Zimbabwe, Namibia will be out to collect maximum points when they face off against the defending champions Kenya tomorrow. In their first and opening match of the tournament, Namibia took on the host nation, in a tie they convincingly won 22-41, sending a message...
World tributes pour in for Pope Francis
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has heeded to the sounds of the St. Peter’s Basilica’s bells that tolled through the silent Vatican City as the world awoke to the sombre news of the passing of Pope Francis. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, passed away today in the morning hours. Nandi-Ndaitwah said humanity has lost an...
NNN calls for unity and resilience amid flood crisis
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah acknowledged the harsh and challenging reality faced by those displaced by the recent floods, recognising the emotional and physical toll it has taken on individuals and families. Despite these hardships, she called for unity, resilience, and solidarity among the affected communities, urging them to remain hopeful as the government works to provide relief and long-term solutions. “These...
Tsinghua ICCSD, Global Times Release Report on China’s Green Development
The Institute of Climate Change and Sustainable Development of Tsinghua University (Tsinghua ICCSD) and Global Times Online (Huanqiu.com) jointly released a research report titled “China’s Green and Low-Carbon Development: Vision and Action” on the afternoon of March 26, 2025. This bilingual thematic report is the first of its kind jointly developed by an academic think tank and a media...
‘Omukwatinghonga’ a monifwa oshiponga ‘koshihakanwa’ shaye
Omulumenhu weedula 33 ou e li omufekelwa moshibofa shekwatonghonga okwa monifwa oshiponga nekatana komutwe komukainhu oo vati a li ta kendabala okukwata keenghono. Oshiningwanima osha ningwa Etivali komukunda Oshikweyo moshitukulwa shaShana efimbo loufiku. Otaku hokololwa kutya omukainhu weedula 20 okwa kengelelwa konima eshi a kwatwa onghonga nokudengwa komulumenhu oo e mu fana keumbo laye opo a ka ninge omunailonga waye. ...