Zebaldt Ngaruka In his maiden speech last week, Swapo Member of Parliament Austin Samupwa said job-creation for the youth will be high on his agenda during his tenure. The lawmaker said 40% of Namibian youth are unemployed and struggling to find employment opportunities. Samupwa added that the unemployment crisis, particularly among the youth, is not only an economic challenge, but...
Nudo opposes budget
Zebaldt Ngaruka National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) Member of Parliament (MP) Vetaruhe Kandorozu said the 2025/26 budget is not convincing as to where the country is heading, inspiring no confidence. He said this last week in his contributions to the budget in Parliament. He said the budget does not speak to the daily struggles of communal farmers, unemployed youth, overloaded...
Kröhne committed to responsible industrialisation
Andreas Thomas Deputy Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Gaudentia Kröhne said the nation’s mineral wealth should benefit not only investors, but also local communities. “As a member of this august House and deputy minister, I shall work closely with stakeholders to promote responsible mining practices that benefit both investors and local communities,” she said in her maiden speech in...
Gaza hospital hit as Israel intensifies assault
GAZA CITY – An Israeli air strike early yesterday heavily damaged one of the few functioning hospitals in Gaza, with the Israeli military saying it had targeted a Hamas “command and control centre” operating within the facility. Israel has produced no evidence of this claim. Since the outbreak of war, tens of thousands of Gazans have sought refuge in hospitals,...
Energy overpowers Milanzi, but title becomes vacant
The MTC Nestor ‘Sunshine’ Tobias Boxing and Fitness Academy’s tribute event in honour of Namibia’s Founding President, Dr Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, delivered a night of high-intensity boxing action at the Windhoek Showgrounds, with a twist of drama and dominance in equal measure. In the headline Africa Super Bantamweight bout, Fillipus ‘Energy’ Nghitumbwa stormed through Zimbabwe’s Hassan Milanzi with a commanding...
Chula Chula held at home by Blue Waters
Auleria Wakudumo OSHAKATI – In the 16th and 17th rounds of the Debmarine premiership on Saturday at Oshakati Independence Stadium, Eeshoke Chula Chula was forced to settle for a draw on home turf after a tight clash with Blue Waters. Despite creating chances, Chula Chula could not secure a win, making it more draws than victory in the premiership so...
TISAN returns with successful kick-off tourney
After nearly seven years of dormancy, the Tertiary Institutes Sports Association of Namibia (TISAN) made a strong comeback this past weekend, hosting its first tournament in years. The event featured netball and football competitions, serving as a pilot ahead of the highly-anticipated full-scale TISAN Championship set to take place later this year. In the netball division, teams from several tertiary...
Mboma, Masilingi miss podium at Botswana Golden Grand Prix
Namibian sprinters Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi fell short of podium finishes in the women’s 100-metre (m) event at the World Athletics Continental Tour Golden Grand Prix held in Gaborone, Botswana, on Saturday. Masilingi crossed the finish line in sixth place with a time of 11.48 seconds, while Mboma followed in seventh, clocking 11.88 seconds. The race was tightly contested,...
Action Time gallops to glory in 2000m feature at Easter Cup
Action Time delivered a standout performance to win the headline 2000-metre (m) race at the Namibia Horse Racing Association Easter Cup, held on Saturday in Otjinene. The racehorse edged out Equeery, who finished a strong second, while Chief Helmet crossed the line in third place in what was one of the most-anticipated events of the day. Despite some early setbacks,...
Coetzee and Greeff triumph at Nedbank Cycle Challenge
Namibia’s top cyclist Drikus Coetzee claimed victory at the 2025 Nedbank Cycle Challenge, crossing the finish line in an impressive 2:22:39 seconds. He described the conditions as ideal for racing, crediting teamwork and strategic timing for his win. “It was a perfect day – great weather, not too much wind. I had my teammate Theuns (Van der Westhuizen) with me....