Namibia estimates to spend approximately N$285 billion, with around N$247 billion dependent on international support to cut emissions, adapt to the changing climate, and build a greener, more resilient future, said President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. The head of State indicated that Namibia’s nationally determined contributions set out 17 mitigation measures and 34 adaptation actions across key...
WALVIS BAY – Police in the Erongo region are investigating two major theft cases, including the stealing of nearly 700 seal bull genitals from a Henties Bay factory and the disappearance of 25 Friesian horses from a farm in Omaruru. This is according to Senior Inspector Judith Shomongula, who on Friday indicated that suspects on...
Football fans are in for an exciting afternoon as Shandumbala giants Tigers prepare to face the Clever Boys of Unam FC today at the Independence Stadium in the Namibia Premier Football League. The clash promises to deliver end-to-end action, with both teams eager to secure maximum points and build momentum early in the season. Unam...
Namibia will begin their 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup qualification campaign tomorrow when they face Belgium in the first of three crucial last qualifier matches in Dubai. Kick-off is scheduled for 17h30. Head coach Pieter Rossouw has announced a strong and well-balanced squad for the encounter, led by captain Louis van der Westhuizen, with Danco...
Hilma Nalupe The daily operations of the magistrate courts around the country came to a standstill this week as magistrates embarked on an industrial action over poor working conditions. It was not business as usual, as proceedings that normally start at 09h00 only began after 14h00. Additionally, no bail hearings or trial proceedings are taking...
Kaviveterue Virere Ndapewa Kamati, 42 years-old, was born in Okahao, Omusati region, and has faced challenges from the beginning of her life. She was born without legs, and this gave her the determination and courage to shape her future. She currently works as a customs officer for the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA), a profession that...
For the world, especially governments in the global south, to achieve social justice, eradicate poverty, improve service delivery and accelerate development, a renewed, unusual and cohesive way of doing things must become the new norm, Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare told a gathering in Doha, Qatar. Ngurare was speaking at this week’s Second World Summit for...
Lahja Nashuuta The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs, Security, Constitutional and Legal Affairs has painted a disturbing picture of life behind bars and inside police holding cells across Namibia. The committee’s report, recently tabled in Parliament, reveals that many prisons and police cells are in a dilapidated state. Some facilities date back to as...
Hilma Nalupe Nedbank Namibia launched the 21st edition of its yearly Desert Dash yesterday in Windhoek. The Dash, is a 401 km cycling event that takes place from Windhoek to Swakopmund through the desert, will be held on 5 and 6 December this year, with over 1 000 participants in the race. The Nedbank Desert...
The MTC Nestor Sunshine Tobias Boxing and Fitness Academy will host an electrifying night of boxing this Saturday at the Windhoek Country Club, as local stars prepare to reclaim continental glory in the WBO Africa Title Redemption Fights. Three of Namibia’s top boxers, Matheus Heita, Harry Simon Jr, and Paulinus Ndjolonimus, will headline the international...