Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) – Pan African University (PAU) Council president, Kenneth Matengu, said major reforms under his leadership have restored the university’s governance and strengthened its academic excellence and reputation. During the 38th African Union (AU) summit, Matengu indicated that when he took over as president of the Pan African University Council in 2021, the...
Rudolf Gaiseb Children of the liberation struggle, better known as the “Struggle Kids” residing at the Ndilimani farm in Brakwater, paid homage to late founding president Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma on Friday. They thanked him for being a beacon of hope to their parents to fight in the liberation struggle, freeing the country from the colonial...
Namibian midfielder Aubrey Amseb has completed his move to Moroccan second-division club Olympique Khouribga from Botswana’s Township Rollers. The 30-year-old playmaker, known for his technical ability and vision on the field, joins the North African club after making 10 appearances and providing three assists for the Rollers. Speaking about his new journey, Amseb expressed excitement,...
The Unam Jaguars’ netball team under the guidance of head coach Augusta Mbai, will be hosting open trials at the Unam main campus from today until tomorrow, running from 17h30 to 19h30 each day. The Jaguars recently secured promotion to the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League (MTC NNPL) after an impressive performance in the playoffs. ...
WALVIS BAY— Namibia’s fishing industry continues to pocket millions from by-catches while the government only gets a fraction of the revenue, a report has unearthed. In 2023, the total landed value of by-catches stood at a staggering N$428 million. Of this, only 15%— approximately N$64 million— ended in the State’s coffers. The bulk of the...
Maggy Thomas CHARLES HILL – Nampa in 2010 sat down with Ludwig Stanley, the man credited with helping Founding President Sam Nujoma flee into neighbouring Botswana at the height of the struggle for liberation. This is his story. For the most part of their journey to the Botswana border, there was silence between the two...
Iuze Mukube Landless People’s Movement leader and chief change campaigner Bernadus Swartbooi has lauded the legacy of Founding President Sam Nujoma. Swartbooi said Nujoma’s contributions to the nation will be immortalised in history. He was speaking at the party’s press conference yesterday. He emphasised that Namibian history, particularly from the 60s, is incomplete without the...
NKURENKURU – The Kavango West region has joined the rest of the country in mourning founding president Dr Sam Nujoma who died on 8 February at a Windhoek hospital. The regional Governor Sirkka Ausiku remembered the departed leader as one who dedicated his entire life to the liberation and nation building of Namibia as a...
Frank Fredericks, a celebrated figure in Namibian sports, on Wednesday night, shared his reflections on the late Sam Nujoma’s profound influence on the nation, particularly during Namibia’s early years of Olympic participation. Fredericks reminisced about the historic 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, a momentous occasion f o r the country. Namibia’s debut at the 1992...
Ananias Gebhardt’s Baroka FC will face Deon Hotto’s Orlando Pirates tomorrow in an exciting Nedbank Cup last 16 clash at Orlando Stadium. The match promises to be an emotional one for Gebhardt, who shares a strong bond with Hotto, his Namibian compatriot. “When it was confirmed, we were excited because these are the games you...