Rudolf Gaiseb The commotion in which the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) finds itself and which has brought its credibility into question, is self-created. This is the view of disgruntled opposition political parties and commentators. The ECN has courted controversy lately, and is under fire over awarding South African firm Ren-Form CC a contract to...
If Namibia is to meet its bulkwater supply demands between now and 2037, an additional investment of between N$17 and N$25 billion will be required. This was shared by water minister Calle Schlettwein at the recent launch of the Africa Water Investment Platform for Continental Africa Water Investment Programme (AIP) in Cairo, Egypt. For Namibia...
Hesron Kapanga Namibia Correctional Services’ (NSC) athlete David Dam once again gave his hometown fans something to cheer about when he won this year’s edition of the Erongo Powersave Street Mile at Omaruru on Saturday. The 26-year-old hometown native was in a photo- finish alongside Wilhelm Hangula, who was on course to be crowned the...
Hesron Kapanga Maurice Kambukwe Eeshoke Chula Chula retained the Dr Hage Geingob Cup with a 2-0 victory over African Stars at the Independence Stadium on Saturday. In front of over 8 000 spectators, Chula Chula scored in the first half – and again in the second half, through Marselinu George and Eliakim Jackson. The two...
As the campaign period reached the stage where political parties eagerly show off the size of their following and the conquests from opponents, many aspiring and established politicians have been switching to parties they were once diametrically opposed to. A particularly large number of high-profile party-hoppers has been observed during this campaign. This week, forex...
President Nangolo Mbumba announced that Namibia has transitioned from being a passive participant to an active contributor in global dialogues, emphasising its commitment to promoting equality and recognition for smaller and developing nations in international decision-making processes. The Head of State made these remarks at State House while reflecting on his recent visits to New...
Lahja Nashuuta This year’s presidential election will not feature independent presidential candidates. This is after the four individuals who wanted to gun for the highest office in the land solo failed to meet all requirements as prescribed by the Electoral Act. “They made it almost impossible for us to meet what was the legal requirement,...
Iuze Mukube The pre-trial hearing for British millionaire Harvy Boulter has been postponed by the High Court to allow his appeal in the Supreme Court to be finalised. During the hearing yesterday, Windhoek High Court Judge Hosea Angula ordered that the accused’s pre-trial be rolled over to 16 April 2025. This is to make way...
Multiple award-winning boxing promoter Nestor Tobias has recently voiced his frustration regarding the exclusion of boxers from the Namibia Annual Sports Awards nomination list. Despite the sport’s active participation on global platforms, Tobias highlighted that the significant contributions of Namibian boxers like Harry Simon, Paulus “The Hitman” Moses, Paulus Ambunda, and Julius Indongo have gone...
Zebalt Ngaruka This Saturday, the Rehoboth Turf in the Hardap region will host the 15th edition of the Standard Bank Alex Angermund horseracing competition, honouring the late Alex Angermund, a pioneer of horseracing in Namibia. The event is one of the country’s largest sporting spectacles and is expected to attract various horseracing clubs and supporters....