Namibia’s boxing pride is bracing for a defining moment as Paulinus ‘John-John’ Ndjolonimus prepares to step into hostile territory for a blockbuster showdown against Denmark’s unbeaten champion Jacob Banks this Saturday. Veteran promoter Nestor Tobias has warned that the bout will be no walk in the park, but insists his fighter is ready for war....
The Namibia Volleyball Federation (NVF) has officially unveiled the national beach volleyball teams set to represent the country at the upcoming CAVB Zone VI qualification tournament, a key step in the road to the African Nations Championship (CAN) and the 2028 Summer Olympics. The continental qualifier is scheduled to take place in Maputo, Mozambique, from...
Auleria Wakudumo The City of Windhoek continues to prioritise effective governance and improved service delivery through a structured capacity development programme for its councillors. City spokesperson Lydia Amutenya said the initiative was implemented under Council Resolution 182/08/2021, adopted on 31 August 2021, to ensure that all councillors are supported with opportunities to enhance their skills...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has commissioned the new National Governing Council of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), with Namibia now entrusted to spearhead efforts to tackle youth unemployment across the African continent. Speaking on the development, APRM ambassador and council chairperson Wilfred Emvula, said Namibia’s work on youth unemployment has already gained continental attention. “They...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for strong job creation, local ownership and sustainable implementation as government considers a major proposal to establish Africa’s first large-scale salmon farming industry in Namibia. This follows a meeting with a delegation from Namibia Atlantic Salmon Holdings (NASH), which presented plans to develop a fully integrated salmon industry along the...
BUNYA – Most learners at Bunya Combined School in the Kavango East region depend on soft porridge as their only meal of the day. According to the ministry of education, the government spends about N$867 million a year on feeding more than 75 000 learners in State-run hostels. For many at Bunya Combined School, the...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reaffirmed that protecting Namibia’s environment is critical to sustaining rural livelihoods, as the Community Conservancy Fund of Namibia (CCFN) revealed major new financing alongside ongoing challenges. Speaking during a meeting with the CCFN delegation, led by CCFN board chairperslast Andrew Corbett at State House on Friday, the President stressed that protecting nature...
BUNYA – The Rossing Foundation invested over N$14.7 million in education and community projects in 2025. The funds were aimed at supporting learners from disadvantaged backgrounds and helping communities improve their living conditions. The funding was used on several completed projects, including N$1 million for scholarships at institutions such as Namibia University of Science and...
Ultra-endurance cyclist Drikus Coetzee etched his name into the record books after winning the inaugural Race Across South Africa, a gruelling 2 000km event, in an impressive time of seven days, 12 hours and 3 minutes. The victory not only secured him top honours but also set the benchmark for what promises to become a...
The acting secretary general of the Namibia Football Association, Mabos Vries, says he is satisfied with the manner in which the 2025/2026 Namibia Premier League season concluded, despite a campaign marked by logistical challenges. The season came to an end over the weekend with African Stars crowned champions for a remarkable fourth consecutive time. Their...