Rudolf Gaiseb National Democratic Party (NDP) leader Martin Lukato this week launched the “guerrilla campaigning strategy”, a new strategy aimed at securing maximum votes. This tactic is derived from guerrilla warfare, a type of asymmetric warfare competition between opponents of unequal strength. It aims not simply to defeat an invading enemy but to win popular...
The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has announced that the 2024/25 Debmarine Namibia Premiership will officially commence on 29 November, with Debmarine Namibia committing an N$18 million sponsorship. In a statement, the NFA emphasised that despite challenges in the diamond industry, the sponsorship underscores the positive impact natural diamonds have on local communities. The NFA highlighted...
Windhoek General Administrators, (WGA) a subsidiary of MTC through its MTC Maris brand, yesterday unveiled the football tournament with the biggest purse of N$1, 5 million in an all-stakes playing spirit. The MTC Maris Cup will be contested by the16 football clubs in the Debmarine Premiership, who will be competing for a N$1.5 million prize...
!AM Di – Residents of !AM Di, a remote village in the Tsumkwe constituency of the Otjozondjupa region, face a healthcare dilemma due to an acute shortage of ambulances. The lack of a reliable transport system to health centres has forced families into heart-wrenching situations, sometimes transporting sick relatives and family members themselves, or tragically...
Like the proverbial cat, Donald Trump has nine lives. From an avalanche of lawsuits, convictions, persecutions and even an attempt on his life on 13 July while addressing a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, which killed one rallygoer and wounded two others, Trump triumphed. His win in Tuesday’s presidential election against vice-president Kamala Harris comes on...
Lahja Nashuuta President Nangolo Mbumba has invited representatives of the /Khomanin people to State House to hear their plight around a contentious land issue. Minister in the Presidency Christine /Hoebes sent out the invitation. Last week, the community staged a peaceful protest with the intention of handing over a petition to Mbumba, through //Hoebes. Unfortunately,...
WALVIS BAY – Henties Bay municipality acting CEO Ignasia Neis said the contract with RedForce debt management could have adverse implications on their ability to service costs and debt recovery. In her affidavit submitted Tuesday in the High Court of Namibia, she responded to an urgent application by RedForce. The application was filed last week. ...
Namibian boxer Sakaria ‘Desert Storm’ Lukas is set to take on undefeated American powerhouse Maliek ‘Maheim’ Montgomery in a high-stakes, 10-round super featherweight showdown in Atlanta on 22 November. Eyeing a shot at a title in the division, Lukas is leaving no stone unturned as he prepares with his trainer and promoter Immanuel ‘AC’ Moses...
Zebalt Ngaruka Namibia’s football community is in a state of concern as the senior national team, the Brave Warriors, continues to struggle on the international stage. With a series of disappointing losses, including failures to qualify for next year’s African Cup of Nations (Afcon) and a dramatic elimination from the African Championship (Chan) qualifiers, the...
Auditor general Junias Kandjeke has uncovered substantial financial and operational challenges facing the City of Windhoek, highlighting issues which may threaten its financial sustainability. Perhaps the most critical finding is the municipality’s apparent state of commercial insolvency, as their current liabilities have consistently outpaced their assets. As of 30 June 2023, the municipality reported liabilities...