Matheus David In Windhoek lives a man many call a hero, even though he never refers to himself as such. Samuel Kapepo, a community man, has become a voice of hope for children growing up facing the same struggles he once knew. Kapepo grew up without parents, fighting hard days that many young people still face today. Now 43, he...
Opinion – AI deserves serious national debate
I have always been reading about AI on social media, but this week I finally found the time to sit down and do proper research on it. Lately, every time I scroll on Facebook, I come across my brother and former colleague, Maximalliant Katjimune, warning about Artificial Intelligence with the kind of urgency you don’t ignore. Katjimune, a former Member of...
Opinion – History meets innovation: Building a stronger Namibian economy for all
Namibia’s economic future is shaped by two powerful forces: the weight of its history and the promise of modern technology. Africa’s experience with slavery and colonial exploitation — and Namibia’s own tragedies of genocide and apartheid — left deep inequalities that still shape society today. But these painful histories also offer practical lessons on how to build a fairer, more...
IAEA calls for repair work on Chernobyl sarcophagus
VIENNA – The UN nuclear watchdog has said that the protective structure surrounding the exploded reactor at Chernobyl can no longer perform its main function of blocking radiation, after a Russian drone strike earlier this year. Inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) began a rare visit to Ukraine on 1 December, to assess the status of key electrical...
Kirsten joins Cricket Namibia
Cricket Namibia has appointed former South African cricketer and cricket coach, Gary Kirsten, as a consultant for the Namibian national men’s cricket team. According to Cricket Namibia, Kirsten holds a rich international playing and coaching career and brings to the team a deep understanding of high-performance cricket and the potential to elevate Namibian cricket. Kirsten played cricket for South Africa...
Africa Netball Cup takes centre stage in Lilongwe
LILONGWE – The Griffin Saenda Sports Complex in Lilongwe is set to transform into a vibrant hub of continental sporting excellence as the 2025 Netball Africa Cup officially gets underway today. Running until 14 December, the tournament brings together nine nations: hosts Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Tanzania, Eswatini and Botswana, with female and male teams vying for...
Learners find new education lifeline
Auleria Wakudumo Several young people in Oniipa, in the Oshikoto region, who had previously dropped out of school, are now returning to their studies and making steady progress, thanks to the youth empowerment initiatives of Live Out Loud (LOL) Namibia. Founded by the visionary and internationally recognised Mandela Washington and fellow Tabita Neshiko, the organisation is using mentorship, life skills...
Helao Nafidi a teelela oudano wakula weengonyo
Odoolopa yaHelao Nafidi moshitukulwa shaHangwena, oya teelela oudano wakula, oo tau nyanyuda oshiwana muDesemba. Oudano weenyongo vati owa teelelika u ka kaleko mo20 Desesenba, nOmupresidente woshilongo Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah okwa teelelika a ka kwatele oshitufi komesho. Oudano weengoyo owa teelelika u ka kale pokati kaWalter Kautondokwa osho yo Nathanael “Natty” Kakololo. Umwe womovakufimbinga voudano ou, Walters Kautondokwa okwa ti oudano ou...
Oliha yoomeme mOhangwena mexuliloshivike
Auleria Wakudumo Omunashipundi woliha yomafamba moshitukulwa shaHangwena Elia Vilho okwa holola kutya oliha yokomudo 2025/2026 otai ka hovela mEtitano kokapale komaudano mEenhana. Vilho okwa ti okatanga otaka ka tameka ongula po08h00. Etanga loomeme lokeemhadi mOhangwena oli li koshi yoNamibia Football Association (NFA). Omunashipundi okwa ti, etanga loomeme ole ya pefimbo la wapala, efimbo ovakainhu ihava tulwa momashongo mahapu molwetanga. Okwa...
Steve Hanana ina yaameka embako
Matheus David Steven Hanana oku li a shivika omushikingalo woreggae moNamibia. Nonande a tya po filu, ina hanga efikilo ndele ota fuda po ashike. Hanana ota monika mOmuthiya nokwa dalwa momafiku 12 Desemba 1969. Oshikalimo sheengalo daye osha nyama kokukalamwenyo, okupitila momashongo osho yo okukala u na omukumo mukeshe eshi to ningi. “Oinima kai li nawa, ashike onda hala okushuna...