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...
Japandera Kamburona was recently elected president of the Namibia Rural Sport Development Federation (NRSDF). Kamburona pledged to collaborate with all regional rural sports associations to identify and nurture grassroots talent across the country. Speaking to the federation’s core mission, Kamburona said “Our goal is to develop sport in rural areas”. He acknowledged the unique challenges...
Government has expanded the country’s water supply network, following the successful drilling and installation of 94 new boreholes and 137 water units across various points in all 14 regions. Implemented through the water ministry, boreholes and water units will further strengthen Namibia’s water security and access for human consumption, agricultural production and industrial development. Through...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for direct private sector partnerships to unlock meaningful economic gains from a relationship that has long been politically strong, but commercially underperforming. Speaking during a courtesy meeting on Monday with Russia’s deputy prime minister Yury Trutnev, who led a high-level delegation to Namibia, Nandi-Ndaitwah said the visit reflected a deepening...
It was a bittersweet moment for former first lady Monica Geingos as she was conferred with an honorary doctorate from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) this week. It was a dream that her husband, late president Hage Geingob, had long envisioned for her to attain her actual PhD beyond their office terms. She said, “This...
The chairperson of the Khomas Netball League, Dimitri Bitler, said the commencement of the Khomas Netball League season was a resounding success this past weekend, with an overwhelming response from clubs, players and supporters alike. “Almost all registered teams reported for their scheduled matches, demonstrating the commitment and enthusiasm surrounding the new season. The only...
For many footballers, a name is simply an identity. For Elifas Shivute, it represents a legacy that shaped Namibian football history. Today, Vickson ‘Loco’ Shivute is determined to ensure that the famous surname continues to echo across local pitches as he carves his own path in the game. Born in Windhoek, the 26-year-old forward currently...
Joseph Kaula OKANGHUDI – Former president Hifikepunye Pohamba has called on ruling party lawmakers not to discard input merely because it is presented by a member of the opposition. Pohamba made this call during a courtesy visit by information minister Emma Theofelus at his home in Okanghudi in the Ohangwena region. Theofelus engaged the veteran...
Auleria Wakudumo ONDANGWA – The Ondangwa Town Council set the bar high when it successfully raised a remarkable N$885 070 in cash and pledges during the 2026 Ondangwa Trade Fair gala dinner on Saturday. The aim of the gala dinner was to raise funds for the 13th edition of the Ondangwa Trade and Industrial Exhibition...
The need for stronger economic cooperation was among the key challenges highlighted during the 11th session of the Namibia–Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation in Windhoek yesterday. This push comes in the face of global uncertainty and growing threats to international peace. Addressing the opening, Namibia’s chief diplomat and international relations and trade...