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NRU under scrutiny …transparency calls hightened 
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NRU under scrutiny …transparency calls hightened 

Namibian rugby scrumhalf Damian Stevens has publicly raised concerns over the leadership and direction of the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU), calling for greater transparency, accountability and strategic planning following the country’s failure to qualify for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.  Stevens, who previously turned out for South African outfit Sharks XV in the Rugby Challenge,...

‘Namibians own Geingob’ 
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‘Namibians own Geingob’ 

Lydia Pitiri  Former first lady Monica Geingos has said the legacy of the late president Hage Geingob does not belong to a single individual, but to the entire Namibian nation.  Speaking to Nampa about the enduring impact of the late Statesman, Geingos reflected on the two years since his passing, emphasising the collective loss felt...

Shanghala wants new Fishrot judge out 
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Shanghala wants new Fishrot judge out 

Iuze Mukube  Following the recusal application that sought to prevent the late Judge Moses Chinhengo from presiding over the Fishrot matter, erst while former justice minister Sacky Shanghala has once again applied for the removal of the newly appointed Judge.  The former Cabinet minister lodged the application yesterday with the intention for Acting Judge Marilize...

Divorce law places children at centre
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Divorce law places children at centre

Lahja Nashuuta The divorce legislation makes the dissolution of marriages in Namibia simpler, fairer and more humane, with a strong focus on the welfare of children. The new law to replaced outdated and complicated divorce procedures with a system that is easier to understand and accessible. The law, which was assented by former president Nangolo...

Lessons from Venezuela 
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Lessons from Venezuela 

Namibia should avoid falling for the belief that the old global order of respect for sovereignty, rule of law and UN Charters will protect its economic and social interests.  As an emerging oil and gas powerhouse on the continent, Namibia should take a cue from Venezuela, the country’s ambassador to Namibia, Magaly Henríquez González, has...

Cosafa: Gladiators to face Mozambique, Madagascar 
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Cosafa: Gladiators to face Mozambique, Madagascar 

The Brave Gladiators will be partaking in the Cosafa Women’s Championship Cup from 18 February to 1 March in Polokwane, South Africa. This comes after yesterday’s draw, putting Namibia in Group C alongside Mozambique and Madagascar. Eleven teams from across the region will battle for the trophy, namely Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique,...

Cyclists gear up for national champs
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Cyclists gear up for national champs

The 2026 Nedbank Namibian National Road and Time Trial Championships will take place from Friday to Sunday in Windhoek. The two-day cycling competition will take place on the new A1 Dr Hage Geingob Freeway (Hosea Kutako International Airport Road), with potentially over 120 cyclists participating.  The competition will see International Cycling Union (UCI) categories, namely,...