Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani wants the full dissolution of the beleaguered Agricultural Business Development Agency (AgribusDev) by June 2026. He said the move is long overdue and fully aligns with the ministry’s push for deeper policy coordination and institutional support. The latest directive, which Zaamwani gave during the ministry’s recent 2025/26 Performance Review and Planning...
Auleria Wakudumo Marginalised communities have called for an end to what they describe as continued dehumanisation and marginalisation as they push for dignity and land ownership in Namibia. This was the central message at a workshop held in Windhoek yesterday, where government officials, researchers, activists and San representatives reflected on the historical and present-day realities...
Adolf Kaure Swapo Party President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged party leaders and members to remain guided by the values and principles that have sustained the movement for over six decades. She was speaking to more than 1 000 people during the party’s 66th anniversary celebrations, which also marked the official inauguration of the new Swapo...
Heather Erdmann REHOBOTH– Herbert George ‘Jacky’ Britz was officially coronated as the eighth Kaptein of the Rehoboth Baster Gemeente (community) Traditional Authority on Friday. This marks a significant milestone after years of leadership disputes and legal processes. The ceremony, held at the Paulus Congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, brought together political leaders, traditional authorities,...
Iran has indicated it is ready to support Namibia with fuel supplies if shortages arise, while also blaming the United States (US) for blocking progress in renewed ceasefire talks. In an exclusive interview with the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation last Thursday, Iranian ambassador to Namibia Mohammad Beigi said his country remains committed to peace but will...
FC Ongos Ladies have surged to the summit of the FNB Women’s Super League standings, edging past defending pace-setters Mighty Gunners Ladies in what is shaping up to be a fiercely contested title race. The Windhoek-based side now leads the log with 35 points, just one ahead of Mighty Gunners Ladies, who sit on 34. ...
Defending champions Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) say preparations for the upcoming 2026 MTC Netball Namibia Premier League (NNPL) season are progressing well. The team is focused on maintaining the standards that saw them lift last season’s title. The 2026 NNPL season is set to get underway from 2 to 4 May at the Khomasdal Stadium...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibians to defend and strengthen the country’s democracy. He said the legacy of founding National Assembly Speaker Mose Tjitendero must guide future generations. She was speaking at Heroes Acre on Sunday during the 20th commemoration of Tjitendero’s passing, alongside former president Nangolo Mbumba and other leaders. Nandi-Ndaitwah described Tjitendero...
The SanlamAllianz Coastal Marathon, held in Swakopmund on Saturday, attracted an impressive 3 688 entries across its four race categories – 5km, 10km, 21.1km and the full 42.2km marathon. The event once again proved to be a major highlight on Namibia’s athletics calendar, drawing both seasoned runners and first-time participants from across the country. Participants...
Namibia’s hard-hitting super middleweight Paulinus Ndjolonimus, popularly known as ‘John John’, produced a brave and determined performance but ultimately suffered defeat against Denmark’s undefeated Jacob Bank in a high-stakes international bout. As has become characteristic of the Namibian fighter, Ndjolonimus opened the contest cautiously, taking time to assess his opponent and settle into his rhythm....