More than 600 people remain stranded at the Katutura Youth Complex. Living in temporary tents, on dusty ground, and with little sign of a permanent solution. The residents were moved to the site during the Covid-19 pandemic, when government agencies identified the complex as a temporary shelter. What was intended to last only a few...
The living conditions at the Grootfontein single quarters has drawn wide-ranging criticism. The dwellings, located in the town’s Omulunga residential area, is described as overcrowded, filthy and stench-ridden. Amongst those irked by the poor sanitation and hygiene observed at the dwellings is Otjozondjupa governor John ||Khamuseb, who said it is unacceptable that there are still...
The senior national rugby side suffered a 17–26 loss to South Africa’s Boland Kavaliers in an international friendly match played on Saturday. The encounter served as the final warm-up for the team before they head into the highly anticipated 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup qualification tournament in Dubai. Despite the defeat, the friendly provided valuable...
Adolf Kaure Cricket Namibia’s Marketing Manager, Natalia Nauyoma, stated that Namibia is prepared to co-host the 2026 U/19 International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Cricket World Cup with neighbouring Zimbabwe in January 2026. She made this announcement at the recently concluded 2025 Namibia Sports Expo Conference in Swakopmund, confirming the ICC’s approval. According to Nauyoma, the...
ENGELA – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged Swapo Party members to secure a win for the party in the upcoming November 2025 elections. The president made these remarks during a Swapo Party rally at Eemwandi Domission in the Engela constituency. She emphasised the need to maintain strong coordination to ensure efficient service delivery through her...
WINDHOEK – The City of Windhoek (CoW), in collaboration with Santam Namibia, unveiled flood warning and depth marker signs on Monday to improve public safety at high-risk river crossings throughout Windhoek. Speaking at the event, Windhoek Mayor Ndeshihafela Larandja said the flood risk awareness billboards mark a proactive approach to community education. “Through these billboards,...
The police in the Ohangwena region are investigating a case in which a 16-year-old girl with disabilities was allegedly raped by a 33-year-old man. Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi in the weekend crime report said the incident occurred on Friday at Omufitu-wekuta village in the Eenhana district. “The suspect allegedly found the victim home alone, took...
SWAKOPMUND – Illegal, unregulated fishing offenders will soon be slapped with fines as high as N$10 million for plundering Namibian resources. According to the Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, the government will tighten Namibia’s outdated fishing laws to clamp down on illegal vessels plundering the country’s marine resources. Speaking at a town hall...
Local boxing promoter Nestor Tobias has welcomed back talented boxer Harry Simon Junior to the MTC Nestor Sunshine Tobias Boxing Academy. The 28-year-old son of Namibian boxing legend Harry Simon previously left Tobias’ camp twice for the AC Boxing Academy. He has, however, once again returned to familiar territory – this time with his sights...
In a landmark moment for Namibian football, Fifa president Gianni Infantino and secretary general Mattias Grafström are scheduled to visit Namibia on 11 November. This will mark the first-ever official visit by the world football governing body’s top leadership to the country. The visit, part of Infantino’s ongoing African engagement tour, will see him meeting...