Rudolf Gaiseb The Magistrates and Judges Association of Namibia (MJAN) has expressed that its new website reflects its pledge to transparency and professionalism and the continued growth and unity of Namibia’s Judiciary. The launch was made last Friday in Windhoek when the association celebrated its 30th anniversary. “For the first time, we now have a central space where members,...
Rwanda says ‘no peace deal will be signed’ yet
KIGALI – A peace deal between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, being brokered by the United States, will no longer be signed on 15 June, Rwanda’s foreign minister said on Saturday. M23 fighters, who UN experts and the United States say have received military support from Rwanda, have made rapid advances in eastern DRC since January, seizing key...
Death toll in SA floods rises to 86
JOHANNESBURG – Rescue teams on Saturday recovered more victims of heavy flooding that struck South Africa’s Eastern Cape province earlier in the week, with the death toll rising to at least 86.President Cyril Ramaphosa visited the poverty-stricken province on Friday and said the “catastrophic disaster” was due to climate change.Police minister Senzo Mchunu said on Saturday he had received news...
Mali separatists clash with military and mercenaries
DAKAR – A separatist coalition fought Malian troops backed by Moscow-run mercenaries in the north of the country on Friday, both sides and local sources said. The deadly clashes, involving the separatist Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) and the Moscow-run Africa Corps, follows a series of attacks on the military in recent weeks.In a statement on Friday, the FLA said it...
Trump flexes military might at parade
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump hosted the largest US military parade in decades on his 79th birthday as protesters rallied across the country to accuse him of acting like a dictator. Trump hailed the United States as the “hottest country in the world” after watching tanks, aircraft and troops file past him in Washington on Saturday to honour the 250th...
Khomas Super 10 lives up to expectations
Namibia Correctional Service (NCS) recorded the biggest win of the weekend in the Khomas Super 10 Netball League, thrashing Afrocat Lions 47-15 in an entertaining encounter. The two teams clashed on Friday evening at the Khomasdal Netball Courts in the capital. Afrocat Lions coach Dimitri Bittler expressed disappointment with the result, citing a lack of concentration in the early stages...
Ninja-Simon showdown cancellation disappoints
OSHAKATI – What was billed as a spirited community event to promote social reintegration ended in disappointment and frustration, after the headline boxing bout between Harry Simon and Paulus “Ninja” Shimweefeleni was cancelled at the last minute. Organised by the Faith Foundation in collaboration with Onkugo Boxing Promotions, the event under the theme “Ninja Against Crime” was hosted at the...
Tigers rising keeper dreams bigger than the net
In just two years, she has evolved from a young hopeful learning the ropes to one of the most consistent defensive forces in the current Tigers netball team fold. Quiet off the court but commanding under the post, Lea Ndahepele is slowly writing her name into the league’s books, one interception at a time. Born 2001 at the coastal town...
Chile run riot on 7 kings
Futsal league log leaders Chile FC maintained their grip at the top of the standings over the weekend with a commanding 13-1 victory over 7 Kings FC. All matches were played at the Windhoek Showgrounds in the capital. Saturday’s emphatic win saw Chile FC stretch their lead to 53 points, three clear of second-placed Quality FC, who also picked up...
Welwitschias eye Airlink Pumas after narrow win over Uganda
The Welwitschias will shift their focus to a tough encounter against South Africa’s Airlink Pumas this coming weekend at Hage Geingob Stadium, in what promises to be another testing international friendly. This follows a hard-fought 22–19 victory over Uganda on Saturday in their first international outing of the year, held at Walvis Bay Private School’s Naartjie Park. Despite the win,...