Namibia has welcomed Cuba’s removal from the United States’ list of state sponsors of terrorism, which president Joe Biden announced in one of his final official acts. President Nangolo Mbumba has commended Biden’s decision to remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. In a media statement released yesterday, Mbumba welcomed the announcement,...
Lahja Nashuuta Veteran Kenyan politician Raila Odinga has promised to end wars, unify African countries, and open doors for development if he takes over the reins as African Union Commission (AUC) chairman. He landed in Windhoek yesterday, and met President Nangolo Mbumba as part of Southern African leaders to drum up support for his AUC...
The much-anticipated HopHydro Cup, an international U/18 soccer tournament, was officially launched yesterday in Windhoek. This exciting competition, set to run from tomorrow through Sunday, promises to bring together some of the best young football talent from both Namibia and abroad. The tournament will feature two local Namibian teams – Collin Benjamin Soccer Talents (CBS)...
Two prominent local football pundits, Kavii Vezemburuka and Isack Hamata, have strongly backed the N$75 million price tag placed on Peter Shalulile by his club Mamelodi Sundowns. They claim that his achievements and contributions on and off the field make him more than worthy of such a valuation. Sundowns, one of South Africa’s most successful...
Lahja Nashuuta Education minister Anna Nghipondoka yesterday released the 2024 NSSCO and AS examinations results, revealing a slight improvement in the overall pass rate of those who sat last year. The results reveal an overall pass rate of 89.3%, marking a 1.1% improvement when juxtaposed against the 2023 outcomes. Official figures show that 40 757...
After years of lurking in the shadows of conventional school subjects, national Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) courses are making their presence felt. The 2024 Grades 11 and 12 results indicate an improvement in the performance of candidates in TVET courses, as more learners scored higher grades. The percentage of learners achieving Grade...
Rudolf Gaiseb Acting High Court Judge Anne-Doris Hans-Kaumbi on Monday evening granted the National Youth Council (NYC) interim board an interdict against youth leaders William Minnie, Julia Nekwaya and Jafet Amakali. The application was filed on an urgent basis by NYC chairperson Beverly Silas, its director Dominic Mukumba, and the sports ministry. It comes on the heels...
OMUTHIYA – The new school year commences this week, with an anticipated 896 311 learners from pre-school to Grade 12 filling up classrooms. The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture’s executive director Sanet Steenkamp in an interview with Nampa on Monday said the 450 691 boys and 445 620 girls will be attending 2 036...
Immanuel ‘AC’ Moses, the owner of African Connection (AC) Boxing Academy, held a press conference yesterday at the NIIDA Building in Windhoek, unveiling the academy’s major plans for the year ahead. Two of the academy’s top fighters, Charles Shinima and Flame Nangolo, are set to compete in highly-anticipated bouts this year, marking a significant step...
In a determined effort to return to the Premier League, Chief Santos is on the lookout for a new head coach to lead the team in their quest for top-tier football. The ideal candidate must hold a Caf B, C or D coaching licence. The club aims to strengthen its technical team, and improve its...