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...
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 The new law to replaced outdated and complicated divorce procedures with a system that is easier to understand and accessible.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...
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...
Former Black Africa player and current chairperson of the club’s Supporters Committee Anzelus ‘Jomo’ Petrus has urged all paid-up members to attend a crucial meeting scheduled for Saturday at the Katutura Youth Complex at 12h00. He said the purpose of the meeting is to elect a new committee to take charge of the community club...
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,...
Namibia is set to face Libya in round two of the 2026 CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with the second leg kicking off today at 19h00 at the Dome in Swakopmund, followed by the return leg on 8 February. The upcoming fixtures promise to be a stern test for the Namibian side as...
Adolf Kaure The health ministry recorded close to 9 000 malaria cases in January. According to an official information, as of 25 January 2026, the country reported a total of 8 760 confirmed malaria cases from week 1 to week 4 of 2026. This, in comparison to 5 229 cases for the same period in...
Parents, community members in Onanghulo village and surrounding areas with children at Onanghulo Combined School in Ongha circuit have raised over N$600 000 to construct two hostel blocks. This is a direct joint response to learners’ plight, as they are always forced out of school for months due to seasonal floods. “We have done everything...
Auleria Wakudumo Lawmaker Inna Hengari has advised her colleagues to move beyond political affiliations and collectively serve the wishes and aspirations of all Namibians, irrespective of which party they support. Hengari made this call to her peers through a statement ahead of yesterday’s opening of Parliament. “I have also considered the shared responsibility of my...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is unimpressed by the legislative branch of the State. She expressed disappointment in the low number of bills passed last year and calling for urgent action to meet public expectations. Nandi-Ndaitwah, who heads the executive arm, registered disappointment yesterday while presiding over the opening of the Third Session of the Eighth Parliament...