Kaviveterue Virere The police have reported a wide range of cases of people who were found in possession of, distributing and dealing with illicit substances. The Namibian Police announced this in the weekend crime report. In Swakopmund, Mandume Ndemufayo Street, around 00h32. A 29-year-old Namibian male suspect was arrested after he was found in possession...
Hilma Nalupe The 2025 Nedbank for Good Series has underscored the powerful link between sport and community development, with new host venues emerging as catalysts for both golf’s growth and broader social impact in Namibia. This year’s series has already introduced Okahandja and Grootfontein as first-time hosts, with Outjo Golf Club set to make its...
For thousands of Namibian schoolchildren, the Debmarine Bridging the Gap was more than just a tournament. It was a hope and a dream in motion. For the second year in a row, the once-vibrant youth competition has fallen silent. It left a growing void in the country’s grassroots sports landscape and raised questions about the...
Kaviveterue Virere Residents in the bustling Katutura township have turned cattle bones into a thriving trade for survival. This trade has become a vital lifeline for groups of unemployed residents. The bones have become a delicacy among customers, who frequent the business spots. Scenes of large black pots lining up the tiny pavements, walkways and...
KATIMA MULILO – Over 1 000 residents, led by the town’s youth, business owners and informal settlers, marched to the offices of the Katima Mulilo Town Council to deliver a petition against a myriad of issues at the town. The petition, read aloud by community representative Owen Mahoto, represents a unified call for justice, transparency...
Rudolf Gaiseb Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (Nsfaf)’s decision to begin sharing payment history of its loan beneficiaries with credit bureaus has come under fire. In a public notice last week, Acting CEO Kennedy Kandume stated that, in line with the National Credit Bureau Regulations (2014), credit information providers in Namibia are required to submit...
Lahja Nashuuta Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa wants to meet the leadership of the Gobabis Municipality today for an urgent intervention. This follows a damning report by the Ombudsman that exposed severe governance failures, mismanagement, and internal strife within the local authority. In a letter addressed to Gobabis mayor Melba Tjozongoro, Sankwasa outlined...
Namibia’s national rugby team, the Welwitschias, delivered a resounding performance in the Asia-Africa repechage play-off, crushing the United Arab Emirates (UAE) 86–29 on Saturday. The match, played at Mandela National Stadium, in Kampala Uganda, marked a decisive step in Namibia’s journey towards the 2027 Rugby World Cup, earning them a place in the final qualification...
After 12 intense and action-packed rounds, Namibia’s Mateus ‘The Beast’ Heita suffered a unanimous decision loss to American boxer Bruce ‘Shu Shu’ Carrington in the early hours of Sunday morning. The bout, which served as the co-main event on a Top Rank card at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York, saw Carrington crowned...
For the first time in his career, Namibia’s Mateus ‘The Beast’ Heita is stepping into the global spotlight on enemy soil. On 27 July, he will face America’s hometown hero Bruce ‘Shu Shu’ Carrington at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York, battling for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) Interim World Featherweight Title....