Auleria Wakudumo Namibia Democratic Party (NDP) leader Martin Lukato has won the hearts of Namibians following his party’s historic win of a single seat in parliament. Recently, Namibians from all corners of the country have rallied together to raise funds to make sure the NDP president’s transition to the August House becomes a smooth one....
ONGWEDIVA– A police officer from Oshakati, Kornelius Nghitewapo (44), has been missing since 2023, with efforts to locate him proving futile. His brother Junias Nghitewapo confirmed that Kornelius was last seen on 29 December 2023 at Oshakati. Kornelius is from Omundudu village in the Ohangwena region. He was last seen at his lodging in Oshakati....
NOTTINGHAM Forest defender Neco Williams knows how “special” next week’s Premier League game against Liverpool will be. Forest extended their winning streak to six games with a 3-0 triumph at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday evening, with goals from Morgan Gibbs-White, Chris Wood and Taiwo Awoniyi opening the door for a surprise title challenge. That moved...
IN a significant move to strengthen their attacking options, AmaZulu FC has reached an agreement with Chippa United to sign Namibian striker Elmo Kambindu. The deal is expected to provide a much-needed boost to AmaZulu’s frontline as they continue to grapple with scoring issues. Kambindu (31) has built a solid reputation as a dynamic and...
ONGWEDIVA – Two members of the same family – albeit from different political backgrounds – will go head-to-head later this month in the by-election for a regional councillor position in the Oshikoto region. The Landless People’s Movement’s (LPM) Fransiskus Khumub and his older cousin, Swapo Party’s Moses Khumub, are the only two candidates to contest...
Residents of Windhoek’s informal settlements, who faced sleepless nights due to devastation from heavy rains in their area, are slowly attempting to pick up the pieces. A relentless downpour over the past few days has wreaked havoc in the informal settlements, leaving hundreds of families displaced, properties destroyed, and many residents homeless. In Havana, Greenwell...
Linea Dishena President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah yesterday met with China’s foreign affairs minister Wang Yi. She said the meeting is an indication of strengthening bilateral cooperation between Namibia and China. Wang, who is also a member of the political bureau of the Chinese Communist Party, arrived on Saturday. His two-day work visit includes holding talks with...
Victoria Immanuel and Lahja Nashuuta ELIM – After enduring consecutive seasons of harsh droughts, subsistence and communal farmers in northern Namibia are celebrating the recent arrival of much-needed rains. The recent rains have also led to an increase in the capacity of vital dams around the country. In the northern areas, subsistence farmers are hoping...
The Namibian senior women’s and men’s hockey teams departed yesterday morning for Cape Town, South Africa, to begin their preparation for the upcoming FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup, set to take place from February 3 to 9 in Poreč, Croatia. During their first preparation camp in Cape Town, the teams will focus on fine-tuning their...
The CVA Beach Volleyball League is gearing up for an exciting return this year, with matches set to take place from 25 January to 22 February. The action will unfold at A Shipena Senior Secondary School in Windhoek, promising thrilling volleyball action for both players and fans. With registration closing on 20 January, teams are...