Lahja Nashuuta Namibia could create at least 10 more constituencies to bring the total number to 131 countrywide. This forms part of the report submitted to President Nangolo Mbumba by the fifth Boundaries Delimitation and Demarcation Commission (BDDC) yesterday. The commission, however, revealed that there will be no creation of new regions. It had received...
Eba Kandovazu Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) security officer Joel Angula was denied bail in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court yesterday for his alleged involvement in the diamond heist which took place on Saturday, leaving two dead.The 45-year-old Angula briefly appeared before magistrate Olga Muharukua. The State, represented by Rowan van Wyk, objected to granting Angula bail...
ONDANGWA – Police supremo Joseph Shikongo has urged new recruits at the Ruben Danger Ashipala Police Training Centre to prioritise supporting their families and investing in their communities once they commence their duties. He was addressing the cadet constables undergoing their training at the centre in the Oshana region on Monday. The cadets started their...
The founder of one of the amateur boxing clubs in the country, MTC Kilimanjaro Boxing Club, said the club will continue with talent development by organising more outreach programmes. Speaking to this publication yesterday while sharing their plans for the year, Joseph Bernhard, the founder and coach at the club, revealed that they would continue...
Namibia Desert Diamonds (Namdia) says its fallen former senior protection officer Francis Eiseb “valiantly and bravely” defended Namdia diamonds as he attempted to fend off robbers over the weekend. This tragically led to Eiseb being killed on duty by the robbers. “We extend our most heartfelt and deepest condolences to Mr Eiseb’s wife, children, grandchildren...
Three judges of the Electoral Court yesterday ordered that the challenge on the results of the National Assembly elections held last November be put on hold until the apex court decides on a similar matter. The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) brought the two applications – one against the outcome of the National Assembly elections...
Victoria Immanuel Rudolf Gaiseb Rural schools have broken barriers to be among the top 10 best-performing schools in the country. The schools topped the Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advanced Subsidiary (NSSCAS) and the Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) examinations. Pundits say this achievement highlights the power of dedication, innovation and support in transforming education,...
Suzith Tjituara KEETMANSHOOP – The chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Accounts and Economy has urged the Keetmanshoop Municipality and Namibia Industrial Development Agency (Nida) to resolve their issues and reopen the Homs Ai Community Market. Peter Kazongominja made the appeal during a stakeholders’ engagement meeting in the southern town last week. He...
Khomas NamPol coach Fortune Eichab said they are barely holding onto the log lead after the weekend’s tough matches in the Debmarine Premier League. Eichab said they played tough opening matches, coming from the festive season. “We had numerous chances to score on Saturday against Young African, and we didn’t. We even got a red...
Michelle Doman and Rodger Suren won the elite women’s and elite men’s races, respectively, in the second edition of the 2025 Nedbank Windhoek Pedal Power Race Series, which took place at Copper Kettle in Windhoek on Sunday. Doman took top honours on the day after a sprint finish as well, ahead of Louise Breed, who...