Netball star Monica Gomases is not just a great player, but one who wants to influence the next generation of players. She sat with this publication to share her journey, and what she envisions for netball in the country. Can you share how your netball journey started, and what inspired you to pursue the sport...
After postponing the MTC Maris Cup semi-final matches to honour late Founding President Sam Nujoma, organisers have now confirmed that the games will take place next month. The semi-finals were originally scheduled for 15-16 February. However, following the sudden passing of Namibia’s first president, the decision was made to postpone the matches as a mark...
WALVIS BAY – Yesterday’s Erongo regional memorial service of Founding President Sam Nujoma was bittersweet. The region, where Nujoma’s political spark and zest for freedom and self-determination were first awakened, bade farewell to one of its own. A commonality could be deduced from the different speakers, each of whom perfectly located and etched Nujoma’s role...
Lylie Joel RUNDU – Kavango East education director Christine Shilima says they need more time to assess the situation of the 13-year-old boy who had dropped out of school and recently travelled to the memorial service of Founding President Sam Nujoma alone. Shilima pledged during the regional memorial service for Nujoma in Rundu on Saturday...
Iuze Mukube Judge Moses Chinhengo gave directives yesterday for the Fishrot fraud, corruption and racketeering trial to proceed on 4 August 2025. All pending matters affecting the commencement of the trial should be resolved beforehand, the judge said. To ensure everything is finalised before the start of the trial, Chinhengo directed the parties involved in...
OSHAKATI – In a bid to ease the financial burden on families, the Oshakati Town Council has written off all outstanding debts on municipal accounts registered under the names of deceased residents. Oshakati Town Council spokesperson Katrina Kamari told this publication that the decision was made during a council meeting last November. It takes effect...
The Namibia Wrestling Federation is on a mission to build a strong team for the upcoming African Championships in Casablanca, Morocco, this April. As part of their preparation, the federation recently sent a team of 14 athletes to compete in a wrestling tournament in Pretoria, South Africa, held from 21 to 23 February. The Namibian...
Namibian welterweight boxer Charles Shinima has confidently declared victory ahead of his highly anticipated World Boxing Council Africa title bout against South Africa’s Brendon Thyssen. Shinima is set to face Thyssen this Saturday at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg for the vacant WBC Africa title. With an impressive professional record of 19 fights, 18 wins and...
GROOTFONTEIN – Retired chief of the Namibian Defence Force, Lieutenant General Martin Shalli, yesterday said it would have been difficult for the country to launch a successful military confrontation against the apartheid regime had it not been for late Founding President Sam Nujoma’s fearlessness, determination and bravery. He made the remarks during the official regional...
The longest-serving Ombudsman and legal expert John Walters is thrilled to witness the motivation of the Ombudsman Bill in Parliament, which seeks to grant autonomy to the office. It is a legislative reform he had fought for in over 17 years while leading that institution. “That was the most wonderful news I have heard in...