Reactions have been mixed since the announcement that Cabinet approved the establishment and name of Namibia’s new national airline, Namibia Air, that is scheduled to become operational in the next financial year with government as the sole shareholder. A technical committee of local aviation experts has been established to guide the establishment and operations of...
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Warriors suffer 4-0 defeat to Comoros
Hilma Nalupe The Brave Warriors suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat when they took on Comoros in their second friendly match this Monday afternoon. The team, made up of locally based players and led by coach John Sikerete, played two international friendly matches on 14 and 17 November in Moroni, Comoros at the Malouzini Omnisports stadium....
Luis: We complied with Fifa orders
Zebaldt Ngaruka Julinho Athletic FC president Nelson Luis said his club acted in accordance with Fifa orders to pay Gyan Peter N$67 500 for disregarding the player’s contract. Peter from Ghana signed a two-year contract with the Rundu-based team, but suffered a serious fracture on his right ankle and was not getting his salary and...
Desert Jewels advance Celtic Cup prep …amid player-release, funding setbacks
Julene Meyer, the head coach of the Desert Jewels, said preparations for upcoming international commitments are moving forward smoothly despite major obstacles threatening the team’s plans. Meyer confirmed that 15 players are currently in camp, working intensively a head of the Celtic Cup in Scotland and the Netball Africa Cup in Malawi. The national side,...
Khomas unveils ‘people-centred’ strategic plan
Matheus David The Khomas Regional Council recently rolled out its Strategic Plan for 2025/2026–2029/2030 in Windhoek. The plan is a blueprint, the council says is designed with ordinary people at its heart. The plan is intended to tackle the challenges of unemployment, overcrowding in settlements, and the issue of unequal access to services. Regional council...
Child diabetes surge sparks call for healthier habits
A total of 6 844 diabetes cases were recorded across all age groups in the country during the 2024/2025 financial year. This comprised of 6 345 adults, 377 children aged five to 17 years, and 122 children aged five and younger. The Ministry of Health and Social Services noted that this represents a slight decline...
Water crisis grips Kavango West
Lylie Joel NKURENKURU – Despite significant investment in water projects across the Kavango West region, residents continue to face severe shortages due to inadequate infrastructure and low water pressure. These findings are based on recent assessments by the Kavango West Regional Council on the implementation status of projects funded under the Value Added Tax (VAT)...
Zambezi a hotbed of contest
Adolf Kaure The Zambezi Region will be a hotly contested zone during the upcoming Regional Council and Local Authority Elections, amid a challenging past and recent administrative irregularities. The region is made up of eight constituencies. These are Katima Mulilo Urban, Katima Mulilo Rural, Kongola, Kabbe North, Kabbe South, Linyanti, Sibbinda and Judea Lyaboloma constituencies....
Dauredaman sent back to drawing board
WALVIS BAY – The Dauredaman Traditional Authority has 21 days to elect an acting chief following the removal of Chief Zacharias Seibeb. Seibeb was official de-gazetted by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and withdrawn in terms of Section 8(4) of the Traditional Authorities Act of 2000. The withdrawal was published in Government Gazette No. 8772 of 31...
Battleground levelled in Kunene …as elections loom
Uakutura Kambaekua As the watershed Regional Council and Local Authority elections draw near, the battle for the Kunene region is intensifying, with at least 33 candidates contesting seats across the seven constituencies. This includes 10 political parties and associations striving for dominance in all four local authorities, with 156 individuals vying for council seats. Following...









