Namibia’s veteran boxing promoter, Nestor Tobias, has turned his attention to this weekend’s global boxing spectacle between Terence Crawford and Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, a bout he said the world will be watching closely, and one from which Namibia can draw both inspiration and important lessons. Set to take place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas,...
Auditor-General Junias Kandjeke has given the New Era Publications Corporation (NEPC) an unqualified audit opinion for the year ended 31 March 2024. For an audit opinion to be unqualified means it is a “clean opinion,” indicating the auditor-general found no significant issues with NEPC’s financial statements and believes they are presented fairly and accurately in...
Taimi Haihambo Before the sun rises over Windhoek’s dusty streets, a quiet figure moves – from a modest home in Okuryangava to a stall some kilometres away. Saveria Hifindwako, now 60, begins her day before most of the city has awaken. For 39 years, this has been her routine – getting up early to prepare...
Lahja Nashuuta The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has been hit by back-to-back resignations of two senior party members in less than a week. Former Member of Parliament Esmeralda !Aebes resigned from the party yesterday, citing deep-rooted factionalism, betrayal, and a lack of stability within the opposition movement. Her resignation came just a day after another...
Namibia is ready to work with the continent to ensure its natural resources are managed sustainably and regional value chains are strengthened. This was said by Namibia’s Vice President Lucia Witbooi during the Presidential Roundtable discussion on the margins of the Intra-African Trade Fair in Algiers, Algeria, last week. According to Witbooi, the African Continental...
Hilma Nalupe With the sting their defeat by Malawi still fresh, Namibia’s national football team, the Brave Warriors, are determined to bounce back stronger against São Tomé and Príncipe at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown, Botswana, at 15h00 today. Friday’s 2-1 loss to Malawi was a setback for Namibia’s Fifa World Cup qualifiers,...
After a weekend of intense friendly matches in Okahandja, Young African FC head coach Marley Ngarizemo expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance and preparations as they get ready for their upcoming CAF Confederation Cup campaign. The pre-season friendlies, part of the club’s final build-up to continental competition, saw Young African defeat Rundu Chiefs 4-1 before...
Victoria Immanuel David Mathew ONDANGWA – Namibia is grappling with two major crises – a rising tide of suicides and high unemployment – both threatening to derail the country’s social and economic stability. This was said by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah while addressing the 26th Annual Meeting of the Council of Traditional Leaders in Ondangwa yesterday....
UUKUVU – The family of a five-year-old boy who allegedly killed a two-year-old girl last week at Uukuvu village in Omusati region says they regret not seeking a mental evaluation for the child, who had previously shown signs of aggressive behaviour. Police confirmed that Namupa Lisias was stoned to death by the boy, who is...
ONDANGWA – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says persistent infighting andsuccession battles within traditional authorities risk eroding Namibia’s cultural values and identity. Addressing the 26th Annual Meeting of the Council of Traditional Leaders in Ondangwa, the President said the unending leadership wrangles have cast doubt on the integrity of traditional authorities and are draining government resources that...