KATIMA MULILO – Residents of Katima Mulilo are urged to refrain from flying private drones in the area from today until Wednesday, as preparations for the 35th National Heroes’ Day have reached final stages. The commemoration, to be hosted in the Zambezi region for the first time, will take place on 26 August at the...
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Shalulile makes history
Namibian international footballer, Peter Shalulile, has achieved a notable milestone, equalling the Betway Premier Soccer League (PSL) all-time goal-scoring record with 129 goals, a feat that puts him level with Siyabonga Nomvethe. The Sundowns striker scored his 129th PSL goal, his first of the new 2025/26 season, during the Magesi match at a packed Seshego...
Lolli, AS Maniema arrive in Windhoek …Petro de Luanda to arrive today
Lesotho’s Lolli FC and DR Congo’s AS Maniema Union touched down in Namibia yesterday ahead of the much-anticipated African Stars pre-season tournament, while Angola’s Petro de Luanda will jet in today. The two-day tourney, organised by Stars, will take place from 25 to 26 August at the Independence Stadium in Windhoek. It will feature Lesotho...
State argues against Shanghala’s application
State Advocate Ed Marondedze on Wednesday argued that the additional documents requested by former attorney general and justice minister Sacky Shanghala and two of his Fishrot co-accused, James Hatuikulipi and Pius Mwatelulo, will not assist them in preparing for their defence. In fact, Marondedze said, it is prohibited for the accused to have such documents...
Jumbo menace haunts Kunene …villagers plead for help as elephants wreak havoc
Eveline de Klerk Loide Jason SORIS SORIS – Residents of the Kunene region, especially those living on communal farms bordering the Erongo and Kunene regions, said they live in fear due to elephants thatfrequently invade their homesteads in search of water and grazing. The elephants have been destroying kraals, water tanks and gardens, while also...
Govt rolls out wider network coverage
ETAYI – A total of 25 network towers were recently inaugurated across the country to ensure connectivity for residents struggling with network issues, especially in rural areas. Minister of Information and Communication and Technology (ICT) Emma Theofelus revealed this on Wednesday at Oikokola village in the Omusati region during the official inauguration of a network...
Gobabis-Aranos road creates 435 jobs
AMINUIS – The Gobabis-Aranos Road project in the Omaheke region, which is currently at a 79% completion rate, has to date created over 435 jobs for skilled and unskilled individuals and a whopping N$23 million has been expended to small and medium subcontractors. Planned to cover a total of 245 kilometres and valued at almost...
Young African to play in Botswana … due to stadium compliance issues
Young African Football Club has confirmed that their upcoming CAF Confederation Cup fixture against Royal Leopards FC of Eswatini will take place at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown, Botswana. The match is scheduled for Saturday at 15h00. Club owner Maleagi Ngarizemo explained that although the club had worked diligently to host the critical...
Namport, Pindulo launch first-ever 7-A-Side tourney
Namport, in partnership with Pindulo Logistics, officially launched the inaugural Namport 7-A-Side Corporate Soccer Tournament yesterday at the Walvis Bay Municipality Civic Centre. The historic launch event, attended by key stakeholders, partners and members of the media, featured the official draw of fixtures and set the tone for what promises to be an exciting month-long...
Fishrot accused trial dismissal bid fails
Deputy Judge President Hannelie Prinsloo yesterday dismissed an application by Fishrot heavyweight and former justice minister Sacky Shanghala, James Hatuikulipi and Pius Mwatelulo to have the decisions of former Fishrot judge, Moses Chinhengo, declared null and void and for the trial to start de novo or from scratch. The judge did not provide reasons for...









