Nineteen-year-old Bianca van Niekerk is proving that passion, perseverance and a love for racing know no gender boundaries as she rises to prominence as one of the few, if not the only, female jockey in Namibia. In a groundbreaking performance at this past weekend’s Independence Horseracing Cup competition, Van Niekerk claimed third place aboard Robyn...
In a powerful keynote address delivered during a regional International Women’s Day webinar attended by over 120 participants in Gaborone, Stanley Mutoya, chief executive of the African Union Sports Council Region 5, issued a rallying call to accelerate action in empowering women in sport. Speaking under the theme “Accelerating Action: Empowering Women for a Brighter...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged the newly-appointed regional governors to prioritise service delivery and accountability as inefficiency, corruption or negligence would not be tolerated. Speaking during the announcement of new governors at State House on Friday, the president said they must be proactive in fighting issues of great concern that affect Namibians at regional level. ...
WALVIS BAY – The Namibia Competition Commission (NaCC) has found that contracts awarded to RedForce Debt Management by local authorities are beyond reproach. However, the commission raised serious concerns over discrepancies in debt-collection practices, and called for urgent regulatory reforms to protect consumers from excessive fees and aggressive collection tactics. The findings are contained in...
Omusati governor Erginus Endjala has warned people who fish at Etaka Dam to exercise extreme caution due to the presence of crocodiles in the water. His warning follows an incident in which a man was attacked by a crocodile at Epalela in the region on Saturday morning, despite prior warnings from the police to stay...
TSANDI – Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major public health concern in Namibia, with 42 recorded deaths in 2024/25. This highlights the urgent need for strengthened interventions. In 2023 1.2 million deaths were recorded due to TB globally. Health and Social Services minister Dr Esperance Luvindao revealed these figures in a speech delivered on her behalf...
African Stars are N$1.5 million richer after securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Young African in the MTC Maris Cup final on Saturday afternoon at the Dr Hage Geingob Stadium. The only goal of the match came in the 30th minute, courtesy of Willy ‘Awillo’ Stephanus. Stars’ head coach Benedictus Haoseb praised the turnout of...
In a night of electrifying boxing action at the Roman Catholic Hall in Windhoek, young and energetic Flame “The Special One” Nangolo stole the show with a dazzling performance, outclassing Ghana’s Felix Ajoma to win via third-round stoppage in their World Boxing Organisation Africa super featherweight title fight. Nangolo now boasts a record of 12...
In her maiden national budget statement, recently-appointed finance minister Ericah Shafudah yesterday tabled a cautious and conservative yet pro-growth budget of N$106.3 billion for the 2025/26 financial year. However, the budget also comes with an increase in excise duties on the consumption of alcohol and tobacco, which took effect on 12 March 2025. The largest...
In the corridors of power, every detail matters, and each ticking second counts. For decades now, two key figures have operated in the shadows while ensuring seamless execution of presidential duties. We are referring here to Tuhafeni Modesto, who ensures order and diplomacy, while commissioner Johan Ndjaronguru is the security man. In political lexicon, they...