Chelva Wells South African actress, producer and businesswoman, Connie Ferguson, spent time in Windhoek over the weekend, where she delivered a compelling keynote address at a business summit offering practical lessons drawn from her personal and professional journey in entertainment and entrepreneurship. Ferguson, who co-founded Ferguson Films with her late husband Shona Ferguson, shared with delegates how discipline, self-awareness and...
Damaged ship under fire in Red Sea
DUBAI – A damaged cargo ship was under “continuous attack” in the Red Sea on Tuesday, a maritime monitor said, after Yemen’s Huthi rebels ended a lull in their campaign against shipping through the vital waterway. The Eternity, a Liberian-flagged bulk carrier, first came under attack on Monday, shortly after the Iran-backed Huthis claimed responsibility for an earlier assault on...
Kremlin ‘shocked’ by fired minister’s apparent suicide
MOSCOW – The Kremlin yesterday expressed shock over the apparent suicide of former transport minister Roman Starovoyt following his sacking by President Vladimir Putin a day earlier. Starovoyt served as transport minister for a year and previously was the governor of the border Kursk region, where Ukraine had launched an incursion. Authorities said Starovoyt’s body was found in the Moscow...
UN says ‘deeply troubled’ by Kenya protest killings
GENEVA – The United Nations yesterday expressed serious concern over the deaths of at least 10 people in Kenya where police and protesters clashed during anti-government demonstrations the previous day. The violence erupted on Saba Saba Day (meaning Seven Seven) when demonstrators annually mark the events of 7 July 1990 when Kenyans rose up to demand a return to multi-party...
AUSC Region 5 Games see heightened tennis competition
The African Union Sport Council Region 5 Games have been hailed by coaches as showcasing an exceptionally high level of tennis, marked by top-tier facilities and a strong roster of players. Tervey Schweitzer, head coach for team South Africa, praised Namibia’s organisation of the event. “It’s a well-organised edition,” she stated. She noted that the facilities are “up to standards,...
Footgolf: New sport on the block
Hilma Nalupe Golf has seen creative variations over the years, from polo-inspired formats to hockey-style variations. But for the first time in Namibia, a new hybrid version has entered the scene, the footgolf. A golf played with a size 5 soccer ball and quite literally, with your feet. The launch of FootGolf Namibia on Monday marked more than just the...
Ngarizemo welcomes boost in CAF funding for clubs
Young African Football Club owner, Maleagi Ngarizemo, has expressed satisfaction with the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision to increase financial support for clubs participating in continental competitions. This follows last week’s announcement by CAF president Patrice Motsepe that all clubs taking part in the preliminary rounds of the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup will receive US$100 000 (approximately...
Namibia defeats Senegal in opener
Namibia secured their spot in the semi-finals of the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup with a commanding 55-17 victory over Senegal in their opening match, maintaining their unbeaten record against the West African side. The Namibians pulled away in the second half after leading 17-7 at the break, with tries from Johan Retief and Jurgen Meyer setting the tone. Further tries...
Oulunga weteyo lomaumbo wali wa xwanga mexulilo shivike
Taimi Haihambo Opolilifi oya lopotelwa oibofa yeteyo lomaumbo yafika puitano, oshoyo oiningwanima youlunga wayooloka ngaaashi evako loimuna nevako loimaliwa peembaanga. Eteyo leumbo lotete ola lopotwa moWindhoek, koChina Town, omo ova feekelwa vane va ponhokela eumbo, olo ombinga imwe hali longifwa onga ofitola efimbo loufiku. Ovefekelwa vati ova vaka mo oimailwa yafika poN$300 000. Oinima okwao ei vati va kufa mo...
A pulumuna ndele vati ta dipaa okaana kaye
Omukainhu weedula 20 okwa kwatwa po shaashi vati a dipaa okaana kaye kokamati noku ka tula mevela loimbodi li li koshi yombete yaye konima eshi e ka mona. Oshiningwanima osha ningwa mexuliloshivike komukunda Okakwiyu meumbo lavo moshitukulwa shaShikoto efimbo longula. Omupopiliko wopolifi omupedu komufala Kauna Shikwambi okwa hokolola ta ti ovaneumbo ova uda okaana ta kwena monduda yomufekelwa. Opolifi oya...