Organisers of the first-ever Namport Nedbank Powerhouse Challenge, which is set to take place in Lüderitz from 2 to 3 May, say all systems are set to go. The event is organised by Powerhouse Cycling Club, which was initially established as a social cycling club by a group of friends in 2017 before getting affiliated...
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Hengari: It will be tough for us in Gobabis
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – Gerhardt Hengari, the head coach of the Otjiwarongo-based Debmarine Premier League outfit Mighty Gunners FC, said the replay match against Young African FC in Gobabis will not be easy. The rematch was a result of the abandoned encounter between the two sides on 5 April, where the referee stopped the match...
Nam, North Korea boost ties
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah yesterday highlighted the importance of Namibia’s long-standing relationship with North Korea. “As a country, we really value the relationship between Namibia and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. It is good that we find time to consult and strengthen our ties now and then,” the President stated during a courtesy visit by...
‘Govt can’t be referee & player’ …fishing industry reject govt objective quota
WALVIS BAY – Fishing industry players want the government to withdraw from quota auctions. They warned that the practice could result in job losses, unfair competition and the rise of foreign dominance in Namibia’s fishing sector. The fishing industry on Friday shared their concerns over the government’s growing role as both regulator and business operator....
Steenkamp: Free tertiary education for all …private institutions covered
Rudolf Gaiseb Education minister Sanet Steenkamp said with the new directive to fully subsidise public universities as well as technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions, they will ensure that private tertiary institutions are not impacted. Financial provision has been made for private tertiary institutions, and a funding model will be developed, she revealed....
Traditional leaders oppose cannabis
Auleria Wakudumo While cannabis activists and users continue to rally for its legalisation in Namibia, traditional leaders have made it clear that they will never support its decriminalisation. Uukwambi Traditional Authority Chief and the Northern Traditional Authorities’ chairperson, Ndilimani Iipumbu, stated that the legalisation of cannabis will destroy the nation and bring madness to the...
CBS come short at the Bayhil tournament
Soccer Talents (CBS) recently returned from the Bayhill Premier Cup U/19 football tournament after getting knocked out in the group stages. CBS was drawn in Group H alongside defending champions Cape Town Spurs FC, Stantfurf United and FC Porto. CBS opened their Bayhill Premier Cup campaign with a 1-all draw against Stanturf United FC. Mitchell’s plain-based team found the...
Chiefs eye premier league return …as north east division intensifies
Rundu Chiefs chairman Agrippa Kamho Haindongo yesterday said his team is determined to return to top-flight football, as they currently lead the National North-East First Division log. The Rundu-based outfit sits on top of the league with 31 points from 15 games played so far, closely followed by United Stars and KK United, both on...
Okahandja ‘butchers’ haunt nation
OKAHANDJA – The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) has been directed to act swiftly and deploy everything at its disposal to investigate recent murders that have rocked the Garden Town – Okahandja – and ensure the perpetrators are apprehended and prosecuted. This directive was given by Safety and Security minister Lucia Iipumbu, who condemned the rising...
Was Hengari pushed?
While President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was preparing to deliver her maiden State of the Nation Address (Sona) last week, arrested former fisheries, agriculture and land reform minister Mac-Albert Hengari reportedly had his resignation letter ready. For weeks, Hengari had been contemplating to quit his new government job as relentless media reports about his alleged rape case,...