For Asmar Kaffer, the new vice chairperson of Young Brazilians FC, football is more than just a game – it’s a platform for transformation. Stepping into her role with passion and purpose Kaffer sees her appointment as a chance to shape the lives of young men far beyond the pitch. “As a youth worker and...
Namibia’s hopes of qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) were officially ended after a 3-1 defeat to Zimbabwe in Monday’s qualifying action at the Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg. Walter Musona broke the deadlock for Zimbabwe and then again made it 2-0 to complete a brace. Prince Dube sealed the deal in the...
Several players from Namibia’s Brave Gladiators have expressed confidence in their team’s chances to win the upcoming Cosafa Women’s Championship, which will be held in Gqeberha, South Africa from 22 October to 2 November. Namibia is pitted in Group A alongside South Africa, Seychelles and Eswatini. During a training session yesterday at the Namibia...
Zebaldt Ngaruka African Stars’ chairperson Salomon Hei announced that newly-signed striker King Nasama will help ease Willy ‘Awilo’ Stephanus’ workload in the attacking set-up. Hei emphasised that the team has lacked a dedicated number nine for an extended period, an area the technical committee has identified for strengthening. The defending league champions signed Nasama from...
Windhoek High Court Judge Eileen Rakow yesterday struck an urgent application lodged by a disgruntled Swapo member against the nomination of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as Swapo’s presidential candidate, from the roll. Reinhold Shipwikineni lodged the urgent application on Friday last week. He cited Swapo, NNN, as she is affectionately known, plus the members she appointed during...
OTJINENE – The turnout at the party’s manifesto launch on Saturday and the united front within the party’s rank and file should be a clear demonstration that Nudo will never be hijacked by outside forces, despite numerous attempts. This was the emphatic message from party secretary general Josef Kauandenge at Otjinene on Saturday, where they...
The southern town of Mariental was this weekend abuzz with political energy. The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) and Swapo hosted significant events at the same time on Sunday at the town. The early hours of the day were filled with the sounds of throngs of supporters singing and honking their car horns. The town was...
WALVIS BAY – Namibia requires about N$5 billion annually to effectively maintain its national roads network. Road Fund Administration (RFA) CEO Ali Ipinge stated on Thursday that roads maintenance is quite a challenge due to limited available funding. He was speaking in Walvis Bay lastweek, where the RFA injected over N$250 million to rehabilitate key...
Presidential spokesperson Alfredo Hengari says President Nangolo Mbumba visit to Europe is expected to open up new opportunities for international cooperation, particularly in the fields of green energy, trade, and infrastructure development. Hengari said this in statements that summarised President Mbumba’s achievements during the one-week visit to Europe issued yesterday. He said Mbumba’s recent trip...
OTJUNUNGUA/OHAJUAA – Women from Kunene’s remote areas, such as Ohajuua and Otjinungua, are eager for a new experience: giving birth in a hospital. Since time immemorial, they have been delivering their babies in the mountains, at home, or even in the bush. Despite their resilience in facing harsh conditions, these women believe it is time...