As Namibia marks 36 years of independence, questions continue to arise about whether the country’s sports sector has truly progressed or stagnated. This is particularly when it comes to infrastructure development, athlete support systems and the overall growth of the industry. While Namibia has produced internationally recognised athletes and memorable sporting achievements, concerns remain about...
Born Siegfried !Haoseb on 21 January 1957, unlike many of his peers in the neighbourhood, Jossy enjoyed a decent childhood. The blue-eyed grandson of local entrepreneur, the late Siegfried ‘Hijamaraura’ !Haoseb Snr, Jossy was, by design, exempted from the usual daily hassling for basic survival. His old Fox ‘Hijamaraure was the proud owner of a...
Unions representing various civil servants this week wrote to Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare, informing him they will stage a nationwide strike today in protest proposed reforms to the Public Service Medical Aid Scheme (Psemas). The planned action follows a recent government directive requiring civil servants to make use of public health facilities, a move unions...
The decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title and award it to Morocco has triggered widespread outrage and debate across the football world, with pundits, referees and fans questioning the legality and timing of the ruling. CAF’s Appeal Board ruled on Tuesday...
At just 11 years old, Shadah Uanguta is already making huge strides in Namibian chess, positioning herself as one of the country’s most promising young talents. Born and raised in Windhoek, she was introduced to the game at age six by her father. Today, Uanguta is the youngest player on Namibia’s national chess team, a...
An estimated 57.2% of Namibians continue to experience moderate to severe food insecurity, with a huge portion lacking access to safe and nutritious food. The findings are etched in the latest United Nations (UN) Agriculture and Food Organisation (FAO) Namibia Country Programming Framework handbook. FAO’s country representative Patrice Talla Takoukam, during Monday’s launch of the...
Iuze Mukube Puma Energy Namibia has approached the court seeking an order to urgently restore its access and control over key fuel and operational areas at Eros Airport and Ondangwa Airport. This access, the company claims, was unlawfully deprived of by the Namibia Airports Company (NAC) on 11 March 2026. In the court documents, Puma...
Auleria Wakudumo ONDWEDIVA – Ongwediva resident Maria Katumbe (46) is showing what hard work and determination can do. Originally from Ombathi in the Omusati region, Katumbe is a domestic worker, but outside her job, she is building a small business using traditional knowledge. This extra money helps her a lot at home. She supports a...
The Botswana government has dismissed decades-long reports that it is home to one of many United States of America military bases abroad. For years, murmurs have suggested that the US operates a military base at the Thebephatshwa Air Base, a claim the country now fervently and vehemently denies. Botswana’s clarification follows hot on the heels...
Gobabis-based outfit Young African have been dragged into an unfamiliar relegation battle in the Namibia Premier Football League, sitting in 11th position out of 16 in the table with 27 points and only five matches left to salvage their season. Head coach and club owner Marley Ngarizemo did not hide his disappointment, describing the current...