WALVIS BAY – Swapo presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the ruling party is not only seeking victory at this year’s polls, but also wants Walvis Bay under its control again. The party lost its grip on the coastal town in 2020 when they were knocked off their perch by the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC),...
Lahja Nashuuta Swapo backbencher Jerry Ekandjo has accused presidential affairs minister Christine//Hoebes of sidelining his private member’s bills, and delaying their signing into law. In July 2023, Ekandjo tabled bills in the National Assembly that seek, among others, to criminalise the propagation, promotion and solemnisation of same-sex marriages, as well as to redefine the term...
Rudolf Gaiseb Streamlining the application process, reducing the time it takes for candidates to register, and allowing parties to focus more on campaigning is what the online candidate nomination system will do. The system will also help lessen burdensome paperwork, and get rid of endless queues for both candidates and voters. “In our approach to...
The U/19 team from the Collin Benjamin Soccer Academy (CBS) showcased their strength with a commanding 2-0 victory against Windhoek Gymnasium (WHK Gym) at Sport Klub Windhoek (SKW) on Saturday. CBS topped the group with 31 points before the knockout stages, making them the team to watch. WHK Gym coach Ephraim Tjihonge noted that the...
A source close to the Namibia Football Association (NFA) revealed that the football house is working diligently to get everything in order before the league’s kickoff. This follows after the top-flight league’s main sponsor, Debmarine Namibia, issued a series of ultimatums earlier this month. They made it clear that the release of sponsorship funds would be...
The government welcomed 85 Batswana of Namibian descent who were repatriated to the country at the /Gam area in the Otjozondjupa region. After 10 years of deliberations, Cabinet directed that the relocation of the Batswana of Namibian descent be carried out jointly by the ministries of land reform, immigration, and international relations and cooperation. The...
President Nangolo Mbumba says Namibia acknowledges and honours the involvement of the youth and their essential function as part of civil society in fortifying democracy. He said it is through the expressions of community organisations, grassroots initiatives and individuals – often spearheaded by young leaders – that those in positions of authority are reminded of...
Despite the critical role agriculture plays and the persistence to continuously develop the sector in Namibia, it still contributes only about 6% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). This is while more than 70% of the population relies on it for their livelihoods. The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA)’s provisional census results announced recently show...
KATIMA MULILO – The adage ‘No parent should have to bury their child’ truly reflected the sombre and heart-wrenching mood during the memorial and burial of the four minors who recently tragically died in Katima Mulilo. Maureen Simataa (3), Variety Lubilo (6), Mwaka Muzimisa (4) and Chimbo Matengu (3) died last week after they suffocated...
Zebaldt Ngaruka EPUKIRO – The largest sports complex Lagare Stadium in the Omaheke region, has recently been compelled to shut down to allow its surface to recuperate. This was confirmed by Frederick Takulu Ueitele, Gobabis Municipality spokesperson, who stated that the closure was essential due to the stadium’s deteriorating condition and declining standards. “The pressure...