OTUANI – In a region often overlooked, where resources are scarce and distances vast, one man has proven that determination can triumph over limitation. Opuwo Rural constituency councillor Westen Muharukua, who entered office through a 2021 by-election, said he has transformed his community with projects that rival those of full-term councillors. This was all without...
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Bigger and better: Ondangwa Masters tourney makes comeback
OPUWO – The annual Ondangwa Masters Football Club tournament is returning after a year-long hiatus and is set to take place this weekend at the Andimba Toivo Ya Toivo Sports Field in Ondangwa, promising a larger and improved event. The youth and legends tournament, which began in 2023, was created to serve as a foundation...
Namibia celebrates historic Inline Hockey win …eyes finals at World Games
Namibia’s national inline hockey team is looking to build on a remarkable start at the WorldGames, hoping to collect more points when they face the host nation, China, in their secondmatch.Namibia and China will play tomorrow morning at 06h00. Namibia made history in their firstgame, securing their inaugural victory at the prestigious games by beating...
ACC made premature arrests – Namandje
Iuze Mukube Lawyer Sisa Namandje on Wednesday slammed the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) for what he called “premature arrests” in the ongoing Namcor-rot saga, arguing that the arrests were unnecessary and did not meet the legal standard for detention. Namandje argued that the ACC has no case whatsoever against his clients, adding that the arrests were...
Masheshe’s epic rise to DBN boardroom
Zebaldt Ngaruka Desiree Masheshe, a member of the formerly marginalised San community, made a landmark achievement after she was recently appointed to the Development Bank of Namibia board. Masheshe, a qualified lawyer, is a development planner for the Omaheke region. She was added to the board together with Bonifasis Siteketa and Gerson Kamatuka. The trio...
Hengari granted bail in bribery case
Iuze Mukube The long-anticipated outcome of the bail application by former fisheries minister Mac-Albert Hengari and his co-accused was handed down yesterday in a ruling delivered in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court. Magistrate Monica Andjaba granted bail to the tune of N$15 000 each, provided they adhere to the bail conditions. The ex-minister and his 31-year-old...
Nghitumbwa: I am tired of fighting small boys … as he preps for WBO Global title fight
Fillipus ‘Energy’ Nghitumbwa has made it clear that he is done squaring off against “small boys” in the ring. This is as he gears up for what promises to be one of the toughest tests of his career, an explosive WBO Global title clash against South Africa’s undefeated Mxolisi Zuma this Saturday at the Windhoek...
Hinda set for pro MMA debut at EFC 126
Namibian mixed martial artist Veja Hinda is set to make his professional MMA debut tonight at EFC 126, hosted at the WSB EFC Arena in Johannesburg, South Africa. Hinda will face South Africa’s Ash Zola in a flyweight division clash, with both athletes looking to make a statement early in their professional careers. The bout...
Tamariskia health facilities under strain … committee demands urgent health upgrades
SWAKOPMUND – Long queues, overcrowding and a lack of privacy greeted members of the National Council’s Standing Committee on Health, Social Welfare and Labour Affairs during their oversight visit to health facilities in Swakopmund and Walvis Bay on Tuesday. These challenges were observed at the Tamariskia Clinic, which is currently servicing all residents of Swakopmund...
Parents lend helping hand to Oshali school …unite to build hostel for learners
Taimi Haihambo OSHALI – In the heart of Oshali village in the Ohangwena region, a group of dedicated rural parents, whose children attend Sackaria Shikudule Combined School have come together to build hostel facilities, making it easier for their children to stay closer to school and focus on their studies. Ileni Hilaria, one of the...