MUYAKO – Five hippos have died over the past few days due to the prevailing drought in the Zambezi region. “We have been fortunate that since the beginning of this drought, we have only recorded these five mortalities that are here at Ikuzu, thanks to the efforts we put in place, and those of other...
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Golf team gearing up for Morocco tourney
The Namibia Golf Federation (NGF) is currently preparing a team to represent Namibia at the upcoming All Africa Challenge Trophy 2024 in Morocco. The tournament will take place from 21 October to 1 December in Casablanca, Morocco, with about 20 countries expected to battle it out for top honours at this major African competition. Namibia’s...
Exciting conclusion to the netball league this weekend
The MTC Namibia Netball Premier League is set to reach its thrilling conclusion this weekend. Eliana Seibes, the league coordinator, anticipates some unpredictable twists in the final round of matches. The climactic finale will take place at the Paresis Netball Courts in Otjiwarongo, kicking off on Saturday and running through to Sunday. As it stands,...
Battle for Kunene intensifies
Loide Jason Edward Mumbuu As election day beckons, the Kunene region is once again becoming a key political battleground and a key target for the country’s two biggest political parties, Swapo and the Popular Democratic Movement. Together, the UDF and PDM run Kunene with six out of seven seats in the Kunene regional council. The...
MPs defy Venaani
Despite a travel embargo imposed on Popular Democratic Movement lawmakers by leader McHenry Venaani, some members have seemingly defied the order. Earlier this month, in a message shared on the party’s WhatsApp group, Venaani banned party members of parliament [MPs] from travelling outside the country, unless it was on the movement’s mission or sanctioned by...
Kaaronda wants fishing quotas for returnees
Charles Tjatindi GAM – Government has been encouraged to ensure that the 49 repatriated households from Botswana are assisted to become self-sufficient. The returnees will be allocated residential plots on a piece of land cleared for their reception outside Gam in the Otjozondjupa region. The land, located some two kilometres outside Gam, is solely reserved...
Optimism fuels Okajombo Kindergarten
Zebaldt Ngaruka EPUKIRO – Assistant teacher of the Okajombo Kindergarten Zaungama Tjiposa said the interest of the village children propels her to teach in the face of a mountain of challenges confronting them. Established in 2019, the kindergarten opened its doors to more than 30 pre-school pupils who went to primary schools in the Epukiro...
NNN pledges urgent action on national stadium revamp
Swapo Vice President (VP) Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said pressing issues such as the completion of national stadiums will be prioritised during the mid-term budget review next month. This comes in response to the ruling party’s manifesto, which outlines plans to upgrade national sport facilities, including the Independence Stadium. The revamp will allow national teams to host...
CN joins forces with FNB
Cricket Namibia (CN) and First National Bank (FNB) have strengthened their partnership by signing a new agreement yesterday. The financial details and duration of the partnership were not disclosed at the press conference. The associate sponsorship will see the national men’s cricket team donning shirts with the FNB logo. The CEO of CN, Johan Muller,...
Mbumba calls for global unity
President Nangolo Mbumba has called for decisive global action to tackle pressing global challenges. He also urged world leaders to adopt a new pact for the future during his address at the opening session of the Summit of the Future at the United Nations in New York. In the speech before global dignitaries, including UN...