Loide Jason Marythar Kambinda Katima Mulilo – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has assessed the worsening flood situation in the Zambezi region, where water levels have surged to a concerning 6.88 metres—well above figures recorded in previous years. During her visit, the President received a high-level briefing from the Zambezi Regional Council’s director of planning and rural...
Namibia was on Wednesday amongst the leading nations that overwhelmingly voted to have the transatlantic chattel slave trade declared as the “gravest crime against humanity” and called for reparations as “a concrete step towards remedying historical wrongs”. The voting took place at the UN General Assembly, which saw Namibia and another 122 countries all voting...
Monika Amuyela Board chairperson of the New Era Publication Corporation (NEPC), John Sifani, says the corporation remains committed to supporting the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology’s strategic plan, and that of the Namibian government at large, particularly in enhancing public access to government information and promoting government initiatives. Sifani made these remarks during a...
Germany’s Westphalia U/17 football team will officially visit Namibia from 26 March to 6 April 2026. The international exchange aims to promote youth development through sport, encourage cultural exchange, and strengthen bilateral sporting relations between Namibia and Germany. The programme includes training sessions, friendly matches against national and regional teams, and community engagement activities. According...
Windhoek will come alive with boxing action when Namibian boxer Mateus Heita defends his WBO Africa Featherweight Title during the “Tribute to His Excellency Dr Sam Shafishuna Nujoma Boxing Bonanza” at the Windhoek Showgrounds on 9 May. The event, organised by the MTC Nestor Sunshine Tobias Boxing and Fitness Academy in partnership with the Sam...
Defence Minister Frans Kapofi has ordered tighter spending and warned of growing security threats as Namibia’s defence budget comes under pressure. Speaking at a staff meeting in Windhoek yesterday, Kapofi said the ministry must “live within its means” while maintaining national security. “This year, we are not likely to be funded at the same level....
OMARURU – Survival in a small town can be daunting, especially where jobs are scarce and families must still be fed. For 39-year-old Kheibasen !Nuwuses, giving up or accepting a life without income was never an option. With no job prospects and children to care for, she took matters into her own hands by starting...
The chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Cyril Ramaphosa said Namibia’s independence remains a decisive milestone in Southern Africa’s liberation struggle. In a statement marking Southern Africa Liberation Day on 23 March, Ramaphosa said the historic turning point that led to Namibia’s independence in 1990 remains one of the most defining moments for...
The closure of Shingunguma Primary School in the Ohangwena region due to flooding has prompted government to fast-track a N$22 million programme to install floating bridges across the Ohangwena, Kavango East and Zambezi regions. The floating bridges will be used as safe passageways to schools and other essential service places, particularly in areas where learners...
Namibia’s senior national football team, Brave Warriors, is in Astana, Kazakhstan, where they will compete in the 2026 FIFA Series international friendlies. The Brave Warriors will open their campaign against the hosts, the Kazakhstan national football team, today at the Astana Arena, with kick-off scheduled for 14h00 Namibian time. Speaking at a press conference yesterday,...