Sawi Hausiku RUNDU – Prime Minister (PM) Elijah Ngurare said Cabinet has approved the reinstatement of the Food-and-Cash-For-Work (FCFW) Programme to empower the vulnerable. Ngurare said this while also calling for the full operationalisation of all green schemes across Namibia to strengthen livelihoods and drive rural development. The PM was speaking on Saturday at the VaShambyu VaMuturu WaSingangera Cultural Festival,...
Lions terrorise Ngonga
KATIMA MULILO – In Ngonga and nearby villages – Lizauli, Sachona and Namushasha in Kongola of the Zambezi region – families rose to an eerie silence. By last Wednesday night, word spread of a pride of six lions – two adults and four cubs – having terrorised the bushy and thick areas. Villagers spoke of four cattle lost to the...
Nghinyangelwa furthers his football education
The MTC HopSol keeps on producing talented players, coaches and soccer administrators, paving the way for the next generation of football excellence and leaders. One such referee is Saltiel Nghinyangelwa, well known as Bokkie, who recently completed his Cosafa Standard Administration and Management course. Born in Eenhana and raised in Windhoek, he attended Hillside Primary and Highline Secondary School in...
Desert Jewels welcomed home with a celebratory luncheon
Hilma Nalupe Netball Namibia hosted a welcome-back lunch for the Debmarine Desert Jewels at Butcher’s Block yesterday, celebrating the team’s triumphant return from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where they were crowned champions of the UAE Netball Cup. The event brought together players, officials and partners to reflect on the team’s success and the power of shared commitment. Speaking at...
Keetmans eases road access
KEETMANSHOOP – To improve pedestrian access to places, the Municipality of Keetmanshoop last weekend officially opened two upgraded streets in the Westdene and Krönlein suburbs. In her speech, mayor Annelize Knaus described it as a clear sign of progress, resilience and shared responsibility. “They further connect residents of the town to opportunities, schools, clinics, shops, and places of work,” the...
Woman killed by boyfriend at Rosh Pinah
Suzith Tjitaura KEETMANSHOOP – A 28-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed to death by her boyfriend at Rosh Pinah in the //Kharas region on Friday. Namibian Police crime investigations coordinator for the region, Deputy Commissioner Nicodemus Mbango, on Sunday said the incident happened between 20h00 and 21h00 at the Tutungeni residential area. The deceased was identified as Sarah Muzorongondo, and her...
Namibia ends second at AUSC Region 5 Games …as South Africa dominate
The 11th edition of the AUSC Region 5 Games concluded on Sunday. Namibia finished second overall behind South Africa, who were crowned the overall winners of this year’s edition. South Africa dominated the medal standings, collecting a total of 143 medals, made up of 65 gold, 44 silver and 34 bronze medals. Host nation Namibia delivered a commendable performance on...
Two dead after canoe capsized in the Zambezi
KATIMA MULILO – Two people were confirmed dead by the Namibian Police in the Zambezi region on Sunday afternoon after their canoe capsized in the Zambezi River last Monday. According to Zambezi regional police spokesperson and Head of Community Policing, Chief Inspector Kisco Sitali, the incident happened at Impalila Island along the Namibia-Zambia border while the three occupants in the...
Stanlib a yambidida okaana nokatemba
Auleria Wakudumo Ehangano loStanlib Namibia ola yandja ekwafo lokatemba kopashinanena komuhongwa e li mopre-primary kofikola hai ifanwa Atanasius Penda Private School mOgongo. Fransina Mutilitha oku na eedula hamano nokwa dalwa noulema womaulu oo hau mu imbi okweenda kuye mwene ngaashi ounona vakwao. Omunambelewa koshikondo shoimaliwa moStanlib Phillip Ashimbanga okwa holola kutya okatemba aka otaka kwafele Mutilitha oshoyo ovafilishisho vaye. “Okatemba...
Endjala okwa li omuleli e na oukumwe – Oshiwana tashi ti
Oikondo ya yooloka mwa kwatelwa ovanangeshefa novanafaalama vomoshitukulwa shaMusati oya hokolola ngoloneya mukulu ou a ya moshipundi shopendjela Erginus Endjala tava ti okwa li omuleli muwa e na elongelokumwe. Endjala okwa ninga oshivilo shokulekela oshiwana sha li ko Etitano kOutapi. Koshivilo okwa li ovanambelewawiliki koikondo ngaashi ehongo, ohauku, omayolola veedoolopa da yooloka domOmusati oshoyo omukulunhu wopolifi mOmusati nosho tuu. Ova...