John Muyamba Paulus Shiku RUNDU – Cecilia Kamwanga (30) from Rundu’s Sikanduko informal settlement has been relying on leftovers to feed her six children for years. What is more, her health does not allow her to do domestic work. She has had caesarean sections for the births of all her six children, including two sets of twins. “When I was...
Mathe calls for innovative approach to digitalisation
RUNDU – The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) Executive Director (ED) Audrin Mathe said building effective communication capacity requires investment in both people and systems across multiple dimensions. He made these remarks while officiating an engagement with communication officers from various ministries, State-owned enterprises and local authorities in Rundu on Tuesday. He said government communications officers must develop...
Israel, Iran trade blows as air war rages into fifth day
TEHRAN – Israel and Iran exchanged missile fire for a fifth consecutive day Tuesday, as US president Donald Trump abruptly left the G7 summit and warned Tehran residents to “immediately evacuate” amid rising fears of a wider conflict. The Israeli military said it targeted multiple missile and UAV sites in western Iran, including surface-to-surface missile infrastructure, surface-to-air launchers and drone...
NFA responds to Debmarine public criticism over sponsorship relations
The Namibia Football Association (NFA) issued a statement yesterday in response to remarks made by Debmarine Namibia Chief Executive Officer, Willy Mertens, during the NFA Debmarine Premiership trophy handover last week Saturday. Mertens said their wish is that the NFA leadership would start to value, respect and appreciate sponsors. “At Debmarine Namibia, our commitment to football is far more than...
Police games return bigger
More than a thousand police officers from across Namibia will converge in Otjiwarongo next week for the highly anticipated 28th edition of the Namibia Police (Nampol) Annual Sport Championship. The event is scheduled to take place from 23 to 27 June at the Paresis Stadium. The championship will see teams from all 14 regions competing in various sporting disciplines, including...
Archery tourney to gauge archers ahead of world games
The Archery Association of Namibia (AAN) will next weekend host a national championship that could prove crucial for archers preparing for the upcoming World Games in China this August. The competition is set to take place on 28 June at Swakopmund’s SFC Sport Ground. The national championship is an annual event. This year, top archers from across the country will...
NSSU to host All-Ages Netball trials this weekend
The Namibia School Sport Union (NSSU) will host trials this weekend for the upcoming All-Ages Netball tournament. The event is set to take place in South Africa at the end of the month. NSSU president Rodger Kambatuku said all 14 regions of Namibia will convene in Windhoek for the trials. The trials will be held at the Windhoek Gymnasium and...
Desert Jewels, Singapore locked in thrilling draw
An intense, physical and tightly contested encounter had spectators on the edge of their seats as Namibia’s Desert Jewels battled to a dramatic 49-49 draw against Singapore in their third match of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Netball Cup. The match, held at the Al Nasr Sports Hall, marked Namibia’s first tie of the tournament. The game was a constant...
NFA audit reveals tax debt, heavy spending
The Namibia Football Association (NFA) owes close to N$1.5 million in unpaid taxes to the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA). This was revealed in its audited financial statements for the year ending 31 March 2024. The audit, conducted by Saunderson & Co, highlighted that the debt stems from Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax deductions from employee salaries that were never...
Ondjala otatu yi tsu oshiti – Nekundi
ENDOLA – Minista gwiiyenditho Veikko Nekundi okwa ti aaleli oye na okulongela oshigwana uuwanawa opo kaaya nwe po mboka ya sile oshilongo. Nekundi okwa popi ngaaka esiku kwa li a ka popitha nokutalala po oshigwana kEndola Olyomakaya. “Otu na okulonga nuudhiginini opo tu kandule po omaupyakadhi ga taalela oshigwana ngaashi ondjala, okwaa na iilonga nosho tuu. Ngele mboka ya iyamba...