The MTC Namibia Netball Premier League (NNPL) playoffs are set to take place this weekend at Khomasdal Stadium, where 10 teams will battle for a coveted spot in next year’s premier league. The competing teams include Afrocat Lions, Extreme NC, Harambee, Bush Bucks, Okahandja NC, Unam Jaguars, Fatou FC, Afro Queens, Cuca Tops and Blue...
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Officer arrested for ‘raping’ inmate
John Muyamba Victoria Immanuel A police officer was arrested on Tuesday for the alleged rape of a 22-year-old trial-awaiting female inmate detained at the Ncaute police station in the Kavango West region. The police officer, who was on duty on the day of the alleged incident, reportedly forcefully had sexual intercourse with the victim in...
Namibia’s unemployment rate hits 36.9%
Namibia’s unemployment rate increased from 33.4% in 2018 to 36.9% in 2023, the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) said yesterday during the release of the 2023 Labour Force Survey. The survey’s release comes months after the announcement of the 2023 Population and Housing Census report, a situation that caused a stir in certain quarters. However, Statistician...
Jobless optimistic amidst despair
Lahja Nashuuta Yesterday’s Labour Force Survey results sent mixed signals across the spectrum, denting the hopes of some, while others believe there is light at the end of a bleak tunnel. Namibia’s unemployment rate has risen by 3.5 percentage points to 36.9%, with320 442 people now jobless, the latest Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) report shows. ...
Over 900 Otjozondjupa learners without classes
Over 900 learners in the Otjozondjupa region are still without classes. The region continues grappling with a shortage of classrooms and teachers for various grades. As it stands, 394 grade 1 learners, 417 grade 8 learners and 110 grade 10 learners in Grootfontein, Okahandja and Otjiwarongo are all without classes. The regional education directorate said...
NFA’s comedy of errors … forgets to book Independence Stadium
Some local football fans are upset with the Namibia Football Association’s (NFA) management after the First National Bank Women’s Super League match between Beauties and Ongos Ladies was postponed due to the absence of goalposts at the Independence Stadium. The match was scheduled for last weekend. The goalposts were reportedly being used for the MTC...
Ministry denies paying ‘Chicco’ N$11 million
The Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service has denied claims that the government paid N$11 million in rental fees for an unoccupied building. The building belongs to businessman Erastus ‘Chicco’ Shapumba. They called the allegations “false and misleading”. The controversy stems from a report published in The Namibian yesterday. It suggested that the ministry...
Scrap waste feeds mouths
OSHAKATI – Collecting scrap material and trading it for cash has become a common practice in many impoverished communities. In northern Namibia, the situation is no different, with many residents here flocking to dumpsites to lay their hands on scrap material. This has become a way of life for those struggling with poverty and unemployment....
Drought tightens grip on Erongo
Eveline de Klerk Isabel Bento SWAKOPMUND – Erongo governor Neville Andre has called for urgent interventions as water shortages in the region have reached a critical level, with the situation now threatening livelihoods. The prolonged dry spells have led to the deaths of livestock and disrupted food security. “Water scarcity remains one of our most...
Eswatini drums up AU support
Eswatini has stepped up its campaign to secure the position of African Union (AU) Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, the Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment. Leading the effort is Phila Buthelezi, Minister of Labour and Social Security and Special Envoy, who met Namibia’s President Nangolo Mbumba yesterday. The President warmly received Buthelezi and the delegation,...