WALVIS BAY – Cabinet has approved a Total Allowable Catch (TAC) of 10 000 metric tonnes of pilchards for governmental objectives for the remainder of the 2025 fishing season, ending in September. This was announced by the information minister Emma Theofelus last week. The resurgence of pilchards, after being placed under a moratorium, has become...
Namibia etched its name in history over the past weekend, securing its first-ever bronze medal at the International Mixed Martial Arts (IMMAF) World Championship in Abu Dhabi. Namibia sent four promising fighters to the recently concluded championship: Yordanis Hernandez Sampre (17) in the bantamweight division, Waylon Beukes (15) in the 57 kilogrammes lightweight division, and...
Namibia’s top young tennis players are set to showcase their skills at one of the sport’s most iconic tournaments – the Billie Jean King Cup (BJK) by Gainbridge Africa Group III event. This prestigious competition offers a massive opportunity for junior prospects on home soil. The two-stage, round-robin competition will take place from 4-9 August...
The majority of clubs in the Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) have chosen to continue operating under the Namibia Football Association (NFA) management model. This is at least for the 2025/26 season due to the absence of a concrete blueprint for independence. This collective decision was revealed by a source who attended the NPFL Chairmen’s...
Twanyanyukwa Antsino recently made headlines by officiating the Women’s African Cup of Nations final. She began refereeing in 2014 while playing for Namibia’s women’s team. Despite challenges in a male-dominated sport, she worked hard and gained confidence. Inspired by other female referees and supported by friends, Antsino encourages young girls in Namibia and Africa to...
Iuze Mukube The latest development of the alleged corruption surrounding Namcor has escalated the total number of accused to 11. The widening Anti-Corruption Commission-led investigation brought Austin Elindi and Connie van Wyk to the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court yesterday for their first appearance after their arrest on Monday. The two were formally added to the list...
Lahja Nashuuta At least four people were killed and hundreds were arrested during the protest in Angola’s capital, police said. The protests erupted on Monday in response to the government’s decision earlier this month to raise the price of diesel by 30%, which led to large hikes in fares by minibus taxis, an important method...
Rudolf Gaiseb Education minister Sanet Steenkamp says while credit reporting is aligned with regulatory obligations, those still studying, unemployed, or earning below the tax threshold will not face negative listing or recovery actions. This is after the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) decided to begin sharing information about how its beneficiaries are repaying their...
Several executive directors (EDs) have been transferred or reassigned in the public service, effective tomorrow. This follows approval by Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare on the recommendation of the Public Service Commission. The announcement was made by Secretary to Cabinet Emilia Mkusa. Mkusa explained that these changes are part of ongoing efforts to enhance public service...
Ovaherero and Nama descendants of victims of the 1904/08 genocide have welcomed the ceasing of all tourism activities at Shark Island. This development, they say, will make way for the conversion of the historic enclave into a fully-fledged heritage site under the National Heritage Council. Shark Island, one of Namibia’s most popular and attractive tourist...