It is back to the drawing board for veteran Namibian boxer Walter ‘The Executioner’ Kautondokwa, who suffered a unanimous decision defeat at the hands of Russia’s Vladimir Mironchikov in an eight-round super middleweight bout on Tuesday in Tajikistan. Making his return to the ring after a five-year hiatus, the 40-year-old Kautondokwa – fighting under the...
SWAKOPMUND – Swakopmund will play host to the annual State- Owned Enterprise (SOE) Games. The official kick-off is scheduled for today at the Vineta Stadium. About 4 000 employees from SOEs will battle it out in the games, which will, for the first time, be open to the public free of charge. Albert Kevare, one...
KATIMA MULILO – In an escalation of a simmering governance crisis, Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has issued a stern ultimatum to the mayor of Katima Mulilo, John Ntemwa, demanding a detailed response to serious allegations of governance and financial mismanagement. Failure to do so could result in the suspension or dismissal...
Rafael Hangula JOHANNESBURG – Four Namibian parliamentarians were on Monday sworn in as members of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), underpining Namibia’s commitment to continental unity and democratic governance. The Namibian members Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Phillipus Katamelo; Uahekua Herunga; Anseline Beukes and Rodney Cloete took their oath during the opening ceremony of the...
In a twist in the ‘Oil-rot’ saga, details have emerged that Namibian Defence Force-owned company, August 26 Holdings, signed surety on behalf of Enercon for a loan from the Development Bank of Namibia for the purchase of petroleum products and fuel management systems. DBN is suing Enercon, the Elindi brothers, August 26, and some other...
The 2024 Region 5 Youth Games hosted in Namibia have concluded, leaving behind more than just medals and records. According to Stanley Mutoya, the Chief Executive Officer of the Region 5 Games, the recently held multi-sport event set a new standard in participation, inclusion, infrastructure and social development. Stronger participation and competitive growth Mutoya praised...
The president of the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU), Petrie Theron, has reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to securing a place at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, following Namibia’s recent performance in the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup. Speaking at a press conference yesterday, Theron reflected on the team’s journey in the continental tournament, where Namibia...
SWAKOPMUND – About 63 parastatal CEOs and departmental heads are expected to take stock of their operations during the annual general meeting of the SOE CEO Forum in Walvis Bay today. The AGM forms part of the SOE games that bring together over 4 000 employees to promote collaboration through sporting activities. This year, the...
Lahja Nashuuta Social justice activist Shaun ‘Asprilla’ Gariseb is weighing in on throwing his hat into the political ring by contesting for the Katutura Central constituency. He is considering contesting for one of Namibia’s sought-after constituencies as an independent candidate in the upcoming Regional Councils and Local Authority elections in November. Known for his activism...
Eba Kandovazu Residents of Ermina Street in Windhoek’s Greenwell Matongo location are grappling with grief and disbelief following a suspected murder-suicide that claimed the lives of a couple they described as gentle, loving and inseparable. David Alweendo (53) allegedly fatally shot his wife Elizabeth Alweendo (42) in the early hours of Sunday morning before turning...