Dalene Kooper KEETMANSHOOP – As Lüderitz positions itself at the centre of Namibia’s green hydrogen ambitions, some residents say the promise of development still feels far removed from daily life in the community. Residents argue that progress should not only be measured by investment figures but also by improved sanitation, housing, electricity access and opportunities...
The African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 on Monday announced the top three finalists for the Regional Annual Sports Awards (RASA), marking another milestone in the region’s annual celebration of sporting excellence, leadership, resilience and impact. The prestigious awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on 23 May in Luanda, Angola, where the region’s...
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – For many years, Willow Olivier was one of the most recognisable faces in the winner circle, guiding horses to victory with a combination of grit and instinct. Today, the same intuition is applied in a very different way as Olivier swapped the jockey’s skills for the quiet life of a breeder. ...
NAIROBI – Namibia has intensified once again and doubled down on its calls for urgent United Nations Security Council reforms. Namibia is unequivocal that Africa can no longer remain excluded from permanent representation while global tensions continue to rise. This position was ventilated by Namibia’s chief diplomat, trade and international relations minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi during...
Adolf Kaure The City of Windhoek has approved the allocation of 1 108 erven for township development projects. This was announced during the latest ordinary Council meeting last Thursday. “The approval is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to improve tenure security, expandaccess to municipal services and support sustainable urban development,” said Windhoek mayor Sackarias...
Auleria Wakudumo The legacy of Namibia’s Founding President Sam Nujoma was honoured through the donation of 400 coffee table books, valued at N$200 000 to the education ministry. The donation of the pictorial books was made possible by the Chinese Embassy in Namibia in partnership with the New Era Publication Corporation. The book was published...
The Namibia Rugby Union Premier League continued to produce thrilling action over the weekend as Unam Rugby Club secured their second win of the season with an impressive performance. The university side defeated Western Suburbs Rugby Club 28-07 at Suburbs Park in Windhoek on Saturday. After suffering an opening-round defeat to Grootfontein Rugby Club, Unam...
The Namibian national swim team delivered an impressive performance at the 17th African Swimming Championships in Oran, Algeria, from 5 to 10 May 2026, with the junior swimmers finishing fifth overall among 41 participating countries. Namibia’s squad consisted of Luke Beukes, Nathan Bock, Jose Canjulo, Lorenzo Esterhuizen, Victoria De Sousa, Lilia Ellis, Roselinda Matyayi, Trisha...
OSHAKATI – A sombre atmosphere filled the Oshakati Magistrate’s Court yesterday when 30-year-old Alfred Thomas, also known as Kabila, confessed during his first court appearance – without being questioned, that he killed his 83-year-old grandmother, Selma Ndalipo Shilunga. Thomas appeared in court following the incident, which occurred on Friday at Ondiamande village in the Oshana...
Auleria Wakudumo Oshikoto governor Sacky Kathindi said the region needs approximately N$22 million to comprehensively address persistent water challenges affecting communities across the region. This comes as the region intensifies interventions to improve water access in constituencies hardest hit by recurring shortages, poor water infrastructure and saline groundwater. Kathindi said, although the region recently secured...