Namibia’s FNB Women’s Super League champions, Beauties FC, have been drawn in Group A of the CAF Women’s Champions League Cosafa qualifiers, scheduled to take place in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 22 to 31 August. They will face stiff competition against two-time CAF Women’s Champions League winners Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa), Ntopwa FC (Malawi) and...
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Ohangwena hit hard by malaria
At least 11 people have died from about 4 000 cases of malaria recorded in the Ohangwena region since the beginning of the outbreak. Ohangwena governor Kadiva Hamutumwa, while delivering the State of the Region Address (SORA) on Monday, stated that the region had battled the outbreak since early 2024. She said that despite interventions...
Inmates reach out to Oshikoto youth …spread reform, rehabilitation gospel
Taimi Haihambo Inmates from the Oluno Correctional Facility have stepped out of prison walls and into school classrooms across the Oshikoto region. They brought a powerful message to young people on how drug and alcohol abuse can destroy one’s future. The week-long campaign was hosted last week and kicked off at the Ontananga Senior Secondary...
Nandi-Ndaitwah banks on mining sector
President Netumbo Nandi- Ndaitwah said Namibia’s mining sector continues to drive the country’s economy, despite facing global challenges and a slight industry slowdown in 2024. In a speech delivered on her behalf at the annual Mining Expo in Windhoek, the President described the sector as “the bedrock of our economy,” highlighting its strong performance over...
Okapembambu: A village stuck in time …villagers battle for basic services
OKAPEMBAMBU – Isolated, forgotten and grieving – this is the state of affairs at Okapembambu village. Here, residents say they have given up hope of any improvement in their way of living. For many here, faith is the only thing keeping them alive. The distance to Okapembambu is bumpy and hard, both literally and figuratively. ...
Ngurare calls for unity amid tribal divisions
KATIMA MULILO – A powerful symbol of unity echoed across Sangwali this past weekend as Namibia’s Prime Minister, Elijah Ngurare, stood before the Mayeyi community and reaffirmed the country’s strong commitment to unity in diversity. Ngurare has urged Namibians to rise above tribal and ethnic divisions, calling them destructive forces that threaten the country’s cohesion. ...
City rules out blanket debt relief for pensioners
Lahja Nashuuta The dust refuses to settle between the City of Windhoek and its residents in the Katutura area. The municipality continues to ignore calls to end its controversial contract with RedForce Debt Management. It has also rejected a universal municipal debt write-off for pensioners. The Khomas Ratepayers and Residents Association has written to Urban...
Ovahimba bemoan exploitation …paid N$2 to perform for visitors daily
The Ovahimba community of the Kunene region has for years attracted tourists with their closely-knit life. As one of the last remaining nomads, and with their unique preservation of culture, the Ovahimba continue to be a marvel the world over. On a typical day, hundreds of tourists flock to these villages to experience the secluded...
Angolan workers blamed for crime surge
Tensions are rising in the Ohangwena region as community members raise alarm over a surge in criminal activities allegedly linked to Angolan nationals. They are informally recruited to work in the area. The concern comes after Ohangwena governor Kadiva Diana Hamutumwa revealed that 4 907 criminal cases were recorded in Ohangwena between 1 April 2024...
Billie Jean King Cup makes Namibian debut
Hilma Nalupe The Central Tennis Club in Windhoek is abuzz with talent this week as Namibia plays host to the prestigious Billie Jean King Cup for the very first time. From 4 to 9 August, 12 African nations, Algeria, Botswana, Burundi, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Morocco, Nigeria, Tunisia, Uganda, Zimbabwe and hosts Namibia, are battling it...









