Namibia is targeting 80% electricity self-sufficiency by 2030, director of energy in the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy John Titus said. This target will be met through strategic investments in renewable energy sources like wind power and green hydrogen. Titus made these remarks during the opening of the Namibia-Germany Green Hydrogen Research and Development Conference on Wednesday. He noted...
Eight killed in Brazil hot air balloon accident
At least eight people were killed on Saturday when a hot-air balloon with 21 passengers caught fire in southern Brazil, a state governor said. It was the second fatal balloon accident in the vast South American country in less than a week. “Eight fatalities and 13 survivors,” Santa Catarina state governor Jorginho Mello said on X. Videos taken by bystanders...
US, Israel crossed ‘big red line’, Iran FM says as heads to Moscow
ISTANBUL – The United States and Israel crossed a major red line in attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities, Iran’s top diplomat warned yesterday, saying he was heading to Russia for talks with President Vladimir Putin. “They crossed a very big red line by attacking (Iran’s) nuclear facilities,” foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said on the sidelines of a meeting of the Organisation...
Pope warns of AI risks to young brains
Pope Leo XIV warned on Friday of the potential consequences of artificial intelligence (AI) on the intellectual development of young people, saying it could damage their grip on reality. Since his election as head of the Catholic Church on 8 May, the pope – a mathematics graduate – has repeatedly warned of the risks associated with AI but this is...
Cambodia PM orders halt to fuel imports from Thailand
Cambodia’s prime minister said Sunday the country would halt all fuel imports from neighbour Thailand, as tensions escalate over an ongoing border dispute. The nations have been at loggerheads since a Cambodian soldier was killed last month as troops exchanged fire in a disputed area known as the Emerald Triangle, where the borders of both countries and Laos meet. “Starting...
Welwitschias eye redemption against Italy
After suffering a heavy 59-19 defeat at the hands of South Africa’s Airlink Pumas in a warm-up match over the weekend, Namibia’s Welwitschias have quickly turned their attention to a high-stakes international test match against Italy. The event is set for Saturday at the Hage Geingob Stadium in Windhoek. Despite the scoreboard telling a different story, Welwitschias scrumhalf Jacques Theron...
Eagles oar in tour opener against Assam
The FNB Eagles delivered a thrilling six-wicket victory over India’s Assam Cricket Association in the opening match of their five-game 50-over series at the FNB Namibia Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Namibian captain Gerhard Erasmus won the toss and opted to field first. The visitors were bowled out for 232 in 49.4 overs, with middle-order batter Saahil Jain top-scoring with a...
South African legends clinch Clash of the Legends tourney
The South African Legends delivered a dominant 4-1 victory over hosts Botswana in the final of the third edition of the Clash of the Legends Four Nations Tournament. The event was held at the vibrant Obed Itume Chilume Stadium in Francistown, Botswana. The win secured South Africa’s third consecutive title in the popular veterans’ football tournament. Adding to the excitement,...
Desert Jewels clinch UAE Netball Cup
The Debmarine Desert Jewels of Namibia emerged victorious at the inaugural Dubai Holding Community Management United Arab Emirates (UAE) Netball Cup, following a thrilling final held at Al Nasr Sports Hall in Dubai. Namibia clinched the title with an exciting 62-53 win over Singapore in the final. Kenya secured third place after defeating Ireland 46-37, while the UAE Falcons impressed...
Illegal pilchards fishing by vessel slammed
WALVIS BAY – Chairman of the Wet Landed Small Pelagic Association, Johnny Doeseb, says fisheries authorities are failing to act against a trawler vessel repeatedly involved in illegal sardine landings.This follows a video showing the same vessel that was flagged last year landing shoals of pilchards despite an existing moratorium on the fishery.According to Doeseb, the vessel in question is...