Former footballer Uerikondjera ‘Mammie’ Kasaona has been appointed as Paulus Shipanga’s assistant coach at Blue Waters, marking a significant milestone in Namibian football. Kasaona, who recently took to social media to announce her retirement from the national team, the Brave Gladiators, will become the first woman in Namibia to hold a coaching position of this...
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Windhoek Pedal Power Race Series takes off
The 2025 edition of the highly anticipated Nedbank Windhoek Pedal Power (WPP1) Race Series is set to kick off on Sunday at the Teufels Schucht Bridge, 35 kilometres from the Von Eck Power Station heading to Okahandja. The first race in the six-event series will begin at 07h00, with cyclists eagerly preparing to tackle the...
More rain expected …as flooding fears loom among homeless residents
Lahja Nashuuta More rain has been predicted to fall over most parts of the country over the next few days. The central parts of Namibia are among areas expected to receive heavy downpours. The Windhoek Meteorological Services predicts heavy rainfall, coupled with thunderstorms. Rain is expected to peak by the weekend. The prediction has raised...
‘Election re-run could be catastrophic’
Iuze Makube A re-run of last year’s general elections could erode the trust of hundreds of voters who turned up to vote. Moreover, the cost of the exercise could be astronomical, political commentators say. The political commentators were speaking in light of a current court action challenging the outcome of that election, citing several irregularities....
‘I did not mean to kill her’ …alleged killer pleads not guilty
Iuze Mukube Forty-year-old Wenzel Maasdorp, who allegedly killed Delia Weimers-Maasdorp, pleaded not guilty to charges against him before Magistrate Monica Andjaba yesterday. Weimers-Maasdorp was reportedly killed in her Eros flat in Windhoek between 25 and 28 April 2024. The accused was arrested on 30 April 2024 on the counts of murder, theft of a motor...
Ngungula smugglers turn on customers at Oshikango
Residents from the northern regions are increasingly alarmed by a surge in violent attacks attributed to Angolan fuel smugglers operating in the informal market known as “Ngungula”. Victims report being stabbed, assaulted and robbed of money, cell phones, and other valuables immediately after purchasing cheaper, smuggled fuel. Ngungula, a colloquial term for fuel illegally imported...
Tune father-son duo clinches victory at Nedbank Classic
Michael Snr Tune and Michael Jnr Tune dominated the 2024 Nedbank Desert Classic at the Rössmund Golf Course in Swakopmund on 28 and 29 December. The pair scored 46 points on day one and 48 on day two, winning with a total of 94 points. They narrowly beat Fritz Coetzee Jnr and Fritz Coetzee Snr,...
Excitement builds for the Maris Cup …all eyes on Dr Hage Geingob Stadium
The highly anticipated Round of 16 fixtures for the 2025 Maris Cup have been announced, with thrilling matchups set to take place at the Dr Hage Geingob Stadium in Windhoek. Football fans are in for a treat, as the competition intensifies, with the top teams gearing up for a series of exciting clashes starting on...
Govt to inject N$8b into education reform
Lahja Nashuuta The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture plans to spend close to N$8 billion to address current hiccups facing the country’s education system over the next seven years. The ministry charter, launched at the end of last year, shows that N$7 269 247 000 will be acquired to improve the national education needs...
Okahandja’s conflicting realities
Aletta Shikololo Rudolf Gaiseb OKAHANDJA – Residents of Okahandja’s Ekunde and Five-Rand informal settlements on the town’s outskirts have shot down council’s assertions that it has tackled most challenges in their area. The Okahandja municipality has said it has done its best to tackle challenges in the town’s informal settlements, where residents have complained of...









