OUTAPI – Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare said Founding President Sam Nujoma was a true leader who believed deeply in the power of culture to ground and guide a people. “As he often reminded us, ‘A nation without culture is like a tree without roots.’ Indeed, through his leadership and vision, Olufuko was revived and recognised as more than a ceremony,...
British tourist’s camera had over 1 500 nudes of San children
Mulisa Simiyasa GROOTFONTEIN – Nearly 1 500 nude photos of San children were allegedly found in the camera the police confiscated from the 65-year-old British tourist arrested after allegedly photographing naked boys and girls from the San Community at the Grashoek Living Meseum in Tsumkwe West. Detective Warrant Officer Richard Muronga, who is investigating the case, revealed this information during...
NYS denies tribalism allegations
Rudolf Gaiseb National Youth Service (NYS) has denounced allegations of tribalism and favouritism, with the shortlisting of intakes for its training programme. Two regional and local government leaders expressed deep dissatisfaction with the 16th NYS intake list. The list making rounds on social media, has also been slammed by civil society and youth. The members accused the youth organisation of...
Africa must lead, not follow –Nandi-Ndaitwah
LUANDA, ANGOLA – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on African nations to shift from being raw material suppliers to becoming global leaders in industrialisation, innovation and food security. Speaking at a high-level breakfast dialogue in her honour in Luanda last week, the continent’s only sitting female head of State laid out a powerful vision for African self-reliance, warning that the...
Israeli strikes on south Lebanon kill three
BEIRUT – Israeli strikes killed three people in southern Lebanon on Saturday despite a ceasefire in force there, authorities said, with Iran-backed Hezbollah suggesting its patience for the “ongoing aggression” was wearing thin.The Lebanese health ministry said an “Israeli enemy” drone strike on a car in Kunin, south Lebanon, killed one man and wounded another person.The Israeli military said the...
Trump says ‘not going to stand’ for Netanyahu’s prosecution
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump said Saturday the United States was “not going to stand” for the continued prosecution of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on corruption charges. “The United States of America spends Billions of Dollar a year, far more than on any other Nation, protecting and supporting Israel. We are not going to stand for this,” Trump posted...
Namibian businessmen want Govt support
LUANDA – Namibian business leaders who attended the U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Angola last week said they are ready to drive job creation and growth but need stronger government support and better access to regional markets to succeed. Many local entrepreneurs say they struggle to attend high-level summits like this due to a lack of financial support from the government....
NQA to host information session for high school learners
The Namibian Qualifications Authority (NQA) together with the Khomas Regional Council’s Directorate of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture and the #BeFree Youth Campus, will host an information session for high school learners. According to a joint statement released on Friday, the three-day information session and career guidance event is slated to take place from 16-18 July 2025 at...
Khomas dominates police games
Khomas region stamped its authority at the 28th Annual Namibian Police Sports Championships held in Otjiwarongo, emerging the overall winners after excelling across several sporting disciplines. The week-long event, which brought together 1 640 officers from all 14 regions, saw participants competing in athletics, football, volleyball, darts, and other disciplines in the male and female categories. The championship is a...
Sports offer wide range of career opportunities: Frederick
//Kharas governor Aletha Frederick says the world of sports offers a wide range of career opportunities beyond just being an athlete, such as coaching, sports management, sports medicine and sports journalism, among others. Frederick made these remarks at the AUSC Region 5 Youth Games domestic torch tour at Keetmanshoop last week. She said sports can open doors to a variety...