Lahja Nashuuta The Namibian government has instructed several ministries and agencies to begin implementing resolutions adopted at the 45th Ordinary Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), held from 6 to 17 August 2025 in Antananarivo, Madagascar. These ministries include International Relations and Trade; Finance; Health and Social Services; Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land...
Namibia’s fast-rising boxing sensation, Flame ‘Special One’ Nangolo, is set to defend his WBO super featherweight title in what is billed as one of the most exciting bouts of the year. The much-anticipated showdown will take place tomorrow night at the Roman Catholic Hall in Windhoek, where Nangolo will take on Steven Bagwasi of Botswana. ...
The 2025 World Athletics championships officially begin in Tokyo tomorrow, launching nine days of intense competition across the full spectrum of track and field events. The championships will be from 13 to 21 September, and among the key events kicking off the action are the marathon, where Namibian athletes Alina Armas and Daniel Paulus will...
Namibia Premiership outfit Khomas Nampol have already intensified training ahead of the new Namibia Premier League season, despite uncertainty over when the league will officially kick off. Nampol, who gained promotion two seasons ago, have enjoyed a solid run in the top-flight league, consistently finishing among the top five since their debut. Last season, the...
African Stars head coach Bob Mafoso believes the friendly matches played last weekend were valuable in preparing his team for the upcoming CAF Champions League campaign. The Namibian champions faced Young African, who themselves are gearing up for the CAF Confederation Cup. Speaking after the matches, Mafoso acknowledged that although the friendlies do not fully...
OUTAPI – Presidential oil and gas advisor Kornelia Shilunga has advised investors to prioritise the employment of Namibians, particularly the youth, women, and people from previously disadvantaged communities. Speaking at a regional local content consultation meeting in Outapi yesterday, Shilunga said the government’s forthcoming Local Content Policy aims to ensure Namibians are not left behind...
Taimi Haihambo ONGWEDIVA – Oshana farmers have seized the opportunity to sell their surplus mahangu grain to the Agricultural Marketing and Trade Agency (AMTA). This follows a good harvest season, and AMTA’s continuous call for farmers to capitalise on the opportunity to market their grain and produce through the agency. Steven Iimbili, who oversees silo...
Lahja Nashuuta The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has confirmed that only two political parties will contest the upcoming by-election for the Outapi constituency, scheduled for 29 September 2025 — just a month before the national regional and local authority elections set for 26November 2025. Although Namibia currently has 25 registered political parties and 18...
Matheus David Edward Tenete Appearances can be deceiving. Seeing a man standing on the pulpit or a boy carrying a Bible from church often evokes a sense of admiration – respect that comes with dedication to the word of God and the power of the sermon. At least this is the image many see. Yet,...
Hilma Nalupe FRANCISTOWN-The Brave Warriors kept their FIFA World Cup qualification dream alive with a convincing 3-0 victory over São Tomé and Prìncipe at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown, Botswana, on yesterday. Namibia came into the match determined to bounce back from recent setbacks and captain Peter Shalulile led by example with a...