Rudolf Geiseb Fencing of communal land will be something of the past, if the land bill before Parliament is passed in its current form. This will be a drastic move from current legislations that permits fencing on certain grounds. The 18-year-old draft Land Bill is a consolidation of the Agricultural (Commercial) Land Reform Act and...
Namibia’s leading boxing stable, MTC Nestor Sunshine Boxing & Fitness Academy, yesterday announced that it will stage another action-packed boxing bonanza in November. According to the stable’s statement, top prospect Mateus “The Beast” Heita will headline the event, which is set to take place at the Windhoek Country Club & Casino. The 27-year-old will face...
Auleria Wakudumo Joy, relief and pride filled the air in Outapi as 184 residents finally received title deeds to their land after waiting nearly 25 years. The historic ceremony, held under the Flexible Land Tenure System, transformed years of uncertainty into a new era of ownership, dignity, and opportunity. The Flexible Land Tenure System (FLTS)...
Lahja Nashuuta The Health Professions Council of Namibia (HPCNA) has rejected accusations that it has failed to regulate the rapid growth of private nursing schools. The regulator insists that while compliance gaps exist, several institutions are properly accredited and delivering quality training. Registrar and CEO of the HPCNA Cornelius Weyulu acknowledged concerns about unapproved colleges...
An estimated 20 000 children aged 12 to 17 years in Namibia are exposed to dehumanising activities of online sexual exploitation and abuse annually. Statistics from a survey conducted by the world-renowned Disrupting Harm Project reveal that 81% of Namibian children aged 12 to 17 are internet users. Among them, 56% go online every day....
PHILADELPHIA – Namibia and the United States, through the City of Philadelphia, are exploring the possible establishment of direct shipping routes, air links and student exchange programmes. The deliberations occurred when President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah met Philadelphia mayor Sherelle Parker at City Hall, turning what began as a ceremonial visit into a historic blueprint for economic...
Namibia’s top para-athletes are still in action at the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi, India, where they are determined to make their mark on the global stage. Leading the charge today is Petrus Karuli (T37), who will line up in the men’s 400m T37 final. Team manager T’neil Young confirmed that Karuli is...
Omusati regional governor Immanuel Shikongo recently officially sent off the region’s volleyball team to represent the country at the upcoming Special Olympics Games in Poland. The team earned its place at the global competition after triumphing at the regional championships in August. The Special Olympics Games are scheduled to take place from 4 to 9...
ONGWEDIVA – Namibia Annual Sports Awards (NASA) is set to shine brighter than ever as it returns to Ongwediva later this year, promising a spectacular celebration of the country’s sporting talent. The awards return for the second time in Oshana following the successful hosting in 2019 by Ondangwa Town Council. Scheduled for 22 November 2025,...
KATIMA MULILO – Zambezi Regional Council chairperson, Warden Simushi, has raised concern over thousands of hectares of fertile land in the region that remain unutilised, while small-scale farmers continue to struggle without proper market support. Speaking on the region’s agricultural potential, Simushi stressed that Zambezi has some of the most productive soils in Namibia, describing...