A 31-year-old man has accused the Namibian Police Force (NamPol) of violating hisconstitutional rights and unlawfully detaining him. He claims that his life and that of his family are under threat. In a detailed letter to Ombudsman Basilius Dyakugha – also copied to Anti-Corruption Commission director general Paulus Noa and NamPol inspector general Joseph Shikongo...
The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has announced that the Brave Warriors will play their upcoming international home matches in Francistown, Botswana, following a strategic partnership with the Botswana Football Association (BFA). This was confirmed by NFA Interim General Secretary, Cassius Moetie, in a media statement on Sunday. Moetie said the collaboration marks a new chapter...
Namibian boxing star Fillipus ‘Energy’ Nghitumbwa is set to face South Africa’s undefeated Mxolisi Zuma in a high-stakes clash for the WBO Global Super Bantamweight title on 9 August at the Windhoek Country Club Resort and Casino. The bout, dubbed the ‘Road to the World Title,’ promises fireworks as both fighters are highly ranked by...
OSHAKATI – Namibia’s drug crisis continues to deepen, with over N$160.6 million worth of dagga confiscated by law enforcement between January 2023 and July 2024. According to police data, drugs valued at N$49.3 million were seized in 2023, resulting in 1 641 arrests. This year has already recorded drug seizures worth N$56.7 million, with 1...
WALVIS BAY – Walvis Bay Salt Holdings has strengthened its foot hold in Africa after shifting away from the United States (US) market following fresh tariffs introduced earlier this year by US president Donald Trump. The tariffs brought Namibia’s largest salt producer and exporter to the US to a complete standstill. Walvis Bay Salt Holdings...
Abed Shikongo lived up to his promise on Saturday night as he floored Malawian opponent Byson Gwayani with a seventh-round knockout in the main bout of the MTC Salute Boxing Bonanza. The bonanza was held at the Windhoek Country Club and Casino in the capital. The bout between the two was the main event of...
A large crowd turned up at the Rehoboth Horse Racing Track for the highly anticipated MTC Winter Cup, which concluded successfully over the weekend with thrilling races across multiple divisions. Action Time from Professor Supporters Club emerged victorious in the fiercely contested Import Open 220 metres (m) race, outpacing Song of Angles from Ephat Racing,...
Rudolf Gaiseb Pharmaceutical giant Fabupharm, which had been manufacturing medicines without a valid licence for over a year, has come out guns blazing, denouncing allegations that its children’s paracetamol syrup is of inferior quality and life-threatening. The Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council (NMRC) Registrar of Medicines Fransina Nambahu recently issued a statement. “Fabupharm Namibia (Pty) Ltd,...
In less than 48 hours, on Wednesday to be exact, India’s prime minister Narendra Modi will land in Namibia. It will be the last country he visits as part of his five-nation tour to strengthen strategic connections throughout Africa and Latin America and gain traction. Modi embarked on an eight-day trip last week, starting in...
Rudolf Gaiseb It is the government’s objective that all green schemes operate at 100% capacity this year, Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has said. The administration seeks to improve the nation’s food security by planting on all the available hectares. Addressing the National Assembly last week, Ngurare said the government also plans to introduce agro-processing facilities...