The Forum of German-Speaking Namibians, in its message in remembrance of the 120th anniversary of the 1904 genocide extermination order against the Ovaherero, called on the Namibian and German governments to formulate a new and inclusive joint declaration. Yesterday, 2 October, officially marked 120 years since the commander of imperial German troops, general Lothar von...
Mekelye Mwatile’s journey into cricket began at an early age. Despite facing challenges like time management and gender biases, she learned to balance her training with schoolwork, while finding motivation through her coaches’ wise words. How did you first get into cricket, and who inspired you to pursue it professionally? I kicked off my cricket...
The fourth edition of the annual Namibia Sport Expo is set to take place this month in the coastal town of Swakopmund, the organisers announced yesterday. This year’s expo will run from 17 to 20 October at the MTC Dome, and will feature both local and international exhibitors showcasing their products and services. The event...
The Nedbank for Good Series is set for a thrilling conclusion on 4 October, where the top 20 players from the preliminary rounds will go head-to-head in the finals at Omeya Golf Club. The 2024 edition of the Nedbank for Good Series took its first tee in March, where Likius Nande and Cehesta Walters emerged...
After a fierce legal battle against the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN), the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) will finally find their feet in the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections’ campaign stage. This is after the commission decided to swallow the High Court judgement against its deregistration of the NEFF hook, line and sinker. ...
KARIBIB – Usakos is a growing town which finds itself between a rock and a hard place. It is struggling to realise its vision of development due to land ownership challenges, as it can neither expand nor achieve its growth endeavours without the government’s intervention. Usakos’ mayor Irene Simeon-Kurtz said TransNamib owns about 90% of...
Lahja Nashuuta Utjiua Muinjangue wants to continue leading her party, which heads to a decisive electoral college this weekend to identify its prospective candidates for the National Assembly. “As a leader, I should also set that example and follow in the footsteps of great politicians such as the late Nelson Mandela who served his time,...
KATIMA MULILO – Transport minister John Mutorwa believes the road crash crisis can be addressed with education and better, safer road design. Earlier this year, statistics from the Motor-Vehicle Accident Fund (MVA) indicated that 237 people died in road accidents countrywide last year. The data also revealed that there were 3 153 accidents on Namibia’s...
Iuze Mukube The Republican Party has rejected an agreement signed by President Nangolo Mbumba in New York last week. The political party argues that Mbumba’s unilateral decision to bind the country to the agreement goes against the democratic ideals of public engagement and consultation. The party’s president, Henk Mudge, addressed the matter at a press...
CHINCHIMANE – Hundreds flocked to Chichimane, the royal seat of Chief George Simasiku Mamili VII of the Mafwe Traditional Authority, to celebrate the annual Lusata Cultural Festival. They included the Mafwe and other ethnic groups from all over the country and across the borders. In his remarks, Mamili described the festival as the pride of...