KATIMA MULILO – The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) on Saturday commenced a four-day training session for 49 registration officials, ahead of the supplementary registration of voters in the Kabbe South constituency. The training is taking place at the Ngweze Community Hall in Katima Mulilo. ECN’s Zambezi Regional Electoral Officer Lesley Simwanza told Nampa that the training is a ‘refresher’...
Philippines, US launch joint drills aimed at ‘deterrence’
MANILA – The Philippine and United States (US) air forces kicked off joint exercises yesterday aimed at boosting operational coordination and enhancing “strategic deterrence”, Manila’s military said. The drills follow months of confrontations between Beijing and Manila over disputed areas of the South China Sea, with significantly larger US-Philippine air, land and sea exercises set for late April. “Enhancing combat...
Boeing faces new civil trial over 2019 Ethiopian crash
NEW YORK – Boeing was poised to face a jury trial from yesterday over the fatal 2019 crash of an Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX plane, the first civil case related to the disaster to reach court. The Chicago trial, expected to last two weeks, was to feature two plaintiffs who lost family members in the calamity. But one of the...
Three African states withdraw envoys from Algiers
DAKAR – Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso on Sunday said they have withdrawn their ambassadors from Algiers, accusing Algerian forces of shooting down a Malian drone. The three military-run African allies announced the move in a joint statement after Mali accused Algeria of shooting down one of its drones over its territory in late March. Algeria said on 1 April...
Namibia gears up for fistball tourney
The Old Crocks tournament 2025 is set to ignite the courts at SKW this Saturday, with action expected to commence as early as 08h30. Fistball veterans from three continents will converge in Namibia, competing across four age categories. This landmark event will feature 16 teams travelling from Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the USA, making it the largest international fistball tournament...
Khomas NamPol seeks improved premier league performance
Hesron Kapanga Khomas NamPol head coach Fortune Eichab said their goal is to perform better this season than they did last season, which was their first season in the top-flight. Khomas NamPol missed out on the Premiership title in their inaugural season after finishing third in the log standings, behind Ongos and champions African Stars. In their second campaign in...
Life Fighters taste defeat in NSFDL
Zebaldt Ngaruka OHAMBO JATATE – Life Fighters suffered its first defeat of the season in the Northern Stream First Division League (NSFDL) in a match against Okakarara Young Warriors on Saturday at the fully-packed Okakarara sports field. The Otjiwarongo-based team lost by a solitary goal to nil in Okakarara. Team manager Reja Kala Kambanda said the loss was a wake-up...
Beyond the finish line: Namibian fitness enthusiasts reflect
Cape Town, with its pretty ocean views and gentle wind, seemed like the perfect backdrop for a race. However, for Namibian runners tackling the Two Oceans Marathon, the real challenge was not the scenic route. It was the battle within their minds. This renowned race, dubbed one of the world’s most beautiful races, drew runners from every corner of the...
Appetising boxing event set for Saturday
The Nestor Sunshine Tobias Boxing Academy will this Saturday bring boxing fans the most electrifying event of the year, the Dr Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma Boxing Bonanza. Three world-class, high-flying boxers – Fillipus ‘Energy’ Nghitumbwa, Paulinus ‘John John’ Ndjolonimus and Mathew ‘The Beast’ Heita – will be stepping into the ring to defend their titles in the World Boxing Organisation (WBO)...
Omaumbo 42 otaa ka tembudwa
Auleria Wakudumo Ondangwa – Elelo lodoolopa yaNdangwa otali ka tembula omaumbo 42 okudja kolukanda Uutala okuya kolukanda tali ifanwa paife Omashaka Proper. Omupopiliko welelo lodoolopa yaNdangwa Petrina Shitalangaho-Mutikisha okwa holola kutya omaumbo otaa twalwa kolukanda oko kuna eemhumbwe da wana po ngaashi omeva, omakwafo elelo doolopa elixwapo oshoyo olusheno. “Ovakwashiwana ova kala hava di molukanda Uutala, mu hena oipumbiwa aishe...