Lahja Nashuuta President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged Namibians – particularly members of the Ovaherero and Nama communities – to remain united and patient as efforts continue to bring finality to genocide negotiations with the German government. Speaking at the first official Genocide Remembrance Day ceremony at Parliament Gardens in Windhoek on Tuesday, President Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasised...
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Govt comes to aid of displaced farmers
Lahja Nashuuta Nine generational farmworkers in the Omaheke region, who have been without their own land for years, were recently allocated farming units. The government, in response to the plight of the farmers, has allocated Farm Wiums Rus and Farm Fiesta there. These beneficiaries, long displaced from commercial farms and forced to survive in communal...
‘Let truth reign’ …Sankwasa demands unity and truth in Masubia chieftaincy
Bukalo – After more than four years without a chief, the Masubia tribe has finally witnessed the resolution of a prolonged leadership vacuum through the decisive intervention of the minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa. In a powerful, unscripted address delivered under the historic tree planted by Chief Richard Muhinda Mamili in 1972...
RFA avails more funds for Walvis trade roads
WALVIS BAY – The Road Fund Administration (RFA) has increased its funding allocation for Walvis Bay’s road rehabilitation from N$250 million to about N$400 million. The town has been battling poor road conditions, which were further exacerbated by the heavy rains earlier this year. The funds, to be rolled out over a five-year period, will...
Namibia to host Proteas in historic T20I
Cricket Namibia (CN) and Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced a historic T20 International match between Namibia’s national men’s team, the FNB Eagles and South Africa’s Proteas. The event is set to take place on 11 October in Windhoek at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground at 14h30. This much-anticipated match will mark the official opening of...
Relegation haunted Brazilian in survival clash against Palace
With three matches remaining in the current 2024/25 Debmarine Premiership, Young Brazilians’ fight for survival takes centre stage with two crucial encounters. The Karasburg-based team currently sits 15th on the log with 21 points from 27 matches. They need nothing short of a miracle to avoid joining Cuca Tops and Blue Boys, who are already...
Historic Genocide Remembrance Day tomorrow
Zebaltd Ngaruka Namibia is set to commemorate its inaugural Genocide Remembrance Day tomorrow, honouring the victims of the 1904-1908 massacre of the country’s indigenous populations. A report was presented to the National Assembly recommending 28 May, a date supported by the affected communities, to honour those who died in the brutalities. Historically, it marks the...
A mother’s joy
OSHAKATI – For years, Monica Manzila endured hardship as she raised her son single-handedly, often wondering whether their struggles would ever end. Some days were harder than others, as she suffered to make ends meet. However, tears of joy streamed down her face on Friday as she watched her 20-year-old son, Isaack Manzila, proudly wearing...
Omkhaibasen resettled at last
DAVIB WES – After years of perseverance and lobbying, the Omkhaibasen Farmers’ Cooperative in the Erongo region has finally secured a 99-year lease from the government. It marked a major milestone for one of the region’s most resilient agricultural groups. The cooperative is based at Farm Davib Wes near Usakos, and serves the Spitzkoppe, Tubusis...
Ithete takes swipe at rogue comrades
GROOTFONTEIN – Swapo politician Natangwe Ithete has taken a dig at party members accused of sabotaging the former liberation movement’s activities. He was particularly disappointed by the absence of senior regional and district members at the party’s mini rally in Grootfontein on Sunday ahead of the constituency’s by-election. “Stop discouraging others from attending the party’s...