Cape Town, with its pretty ocean views and gentle wind, seemed like the perfect backdrop for a race. However, for Namibian runners tackling the Two Oceans Marathon, the real challenge was not the scenic route. It was the battle within their minds. This renowned race, dubbed one of the world’s most beautiful races, drew runners...
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Appetising boxing event set for Saturday
The Nestor Sunshine Tobias Boxing Academy will this Saturday bring boxing fans the most electrifying event of the year, the Dr Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma Boxing Bonanza. Three world-class, high-flying boxers – Fillipus ‘Energy’ Nghitumbwa, Paulinus ‘John John’ Ndjolonimus and Mathew ‘The Beast’ Heita – will be stepping into the ring to defend their titles in...
Jobs for interns in public sector
Rudolf Gaiseb The Ministry of Finance and Social Grants has issued a directive to all government offices, ministries and agencies to make budgetary provision for apprenticeships, internships and graduate internships for the 2025/26, 2026/27 financial years. The ministry’s executive director, Michael Humavindu, said in case of no budgetary provisions, offices, ministries and agencies (OMAs) will...
Horror engulfs nation … six Usakos family members ‘killed’ in heinous crime
USAKOS – Cold-blooded family murders have left the small town of Usakos gripped by horror and disbelief, with the ripple-effects of the tragedy being felt across the country. The incident took place in the Hakhaseb location between 04h00 and 06h30 on Saturday. It claimed the lives of an 86-year-old matriarch and four great-grandchildren, who were...
Trump’s tariffs detonate trade war …WTO, IMF raise red flags
Tariff retaliation and escalating trade tensions might signal the start of a global trade war where, like grass when two elephants clash suffers the most, consumers around the world will bear the brunt the most. Consumers, analysts stated, will most likely be paying the price for the most sweeping tariffs yet imposed by United States...
Walvis ‘criminalising poverty’ with ghetto tax
WALVIS BAY – Walvis Bay municipal council is facing mounting criticism over a proposed shack levy, which homeowners say unfairly penalises them for the authority’s failure to deliver land. This is all at a time the town continues to struggle with a severe shortage of affordable land and housing for low-income earners, frustrated residents say. ...
Stars maintain lead at the top …as Ongos climb up
Log leaders African Stars maintained their position at the top of the Premier League on Saturday, while Young African remained unbeaten after registering a win. Stars edged hosts Okahandja United 1-0, extending their stay at the top. The defending champions now have 26 points from 13 matches played as of Saturday. Khomas Nampol climbed to...
Welwitschias to face Italy, Uganda
The Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) announced on Saturday the dates for the Welwitschias’ upcoming friendly matches against Uganda and Italy. These games are part of preparations for the 2027 World Cup qualifiers, which will take place in Kampala, Uganda, later this year. “These friendlies are part of our plan to give local and international players...
Nust at sixes and sevens
Rudolf Gaiseb Heather Erdmann More than five years on, male students at the Namibia University of Science and Technology have been left to fend for themselves regarding accommodation in Windhoek. This is because the Shangri-La Hostel (Nust male hostel) renovation remains incomplete since 2020. Initially, the university blamed the slow pace of the project on...
Itula ditches official opposition tag
Lahja Nashuuta Independent Patriots for Change chief patriot Panduleni Itula yesterday threw the official opposition tag out of the window, declaring it unconstitutional. While the Constitution outlines governmental positions, such as the president, prime minister and members of Parliament, it does not establish the position of opposition leader, the dentist-turned-politician said. “After careful analysis, it...









