In an effort to provide local players a platform to prepare for the upcoming 2027 Rugby World Cup qualifiers, MTC and the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) have joined forces to launch a new regional 15s tournament. The newly-formed tournament will feature four teams, with approximately 200 local players engaging in non-stop action between February and...
Conny Samaria, the chairperson of the organising committee for the Africa Netball Cup currently taking place at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund, has hailed the tournament as a success thus far. The competition, which began on Monday and is set to end on 15 December, has drawn impressive participation in both the women’s and men’s...
The first mobile telephony company in the country, Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC), stated it remains unshaken by the potential introduction of Elon Musk’s low earth orbiting satellite communication company, Starlink. This is as Starlink, a wholly owned subsidiary of Musk’s SpaceX, currently faces regulatory hurdles in Namibia and across many other African countries. At its...
The Chief Hosea Kutako Memorial Museum and Homestead Shrine, which was officially unveiled yesterday at Toasis in Omaheke region’s Aminuis constituency, should be viewed in correspondence with Kutako’s principles and ideals of unity, nationalism and the development of all Namibians. This was the key message from President Nangolo Mbumba during the inauguration yesterday, where he...
Charmaine Boois MARIENTAL – The Hardap region has a lot of agricultural potential, with its fertile soil and many agricultural activities, but persistent drought has become a huge concern for many farmers and backyard gardeners in the region. However, many people keep going despite these difficulties, hoping and praying for more rain and coming up...
SWAKOPMUND – The Doro !Nawas Conservancy has claimed a small but significant victory after it successfully obtained an interim interdict from the High Court of Namibia to halt all mining activities within its jurisdiction. The decision was made by High Court Judge Colin Parker on Monday after a hearing on 8 November. The Doro !Nawas...
WALVIS BAY – Grassroots football across the country has received a significant boost from the Namibia Ports Authority (Namport). Namport committed to sponsoring second and third-division leagues with N$10.5 million over three years. Namport donated on Monday through the social arm, Namport Social Investment Fund (NSIF). As a result of the sponsorship, all Namibia Football...
The highly anticipated Netball Africa Games commenced on Monday at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund, marking a significant milestone in African netball history. The competition, running until 14 December, features teams from across the continent competing in women’s and men’s categories. Host nation Namibia is competing in both categories, joined by several other countries. In...
The beloved Namibian brand, Windhoek Beer, renowned for its commitment to authenticity and pure brewing tradition, is excited to unveil its latest campaign that’s all about celebrating what it means to be 100% real. In a world where trends often overshadow individuality, Windhoek Beer is encouraging Namibians to embrace their true selves and share characteristics...
President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed rumours about her health during Swapo Party’s victory celebrations in Windhoek over the weekend. Coming out guns blazing, Nandi-Ndaitwah poured cold water over claims in certain quotas that she collapsed during one of her star rallies in the run-up to the Presidential and National Assembly elections. Nandi-Ndaitwah won the presidential race...