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...
A local economist has weighed in on last week’s repo rate reduction, saying it may have come too late for already heavily indebted households still reeling from exorbitantly high interest rates exacerbated by a prolonged Covid recession. Last Wednesday, the Bank of Namibia announced the third interest rate cut since July 2024, bringing the cumulative...
Uakutura Kambaekua OPUWO – The battle between the ruling party, Swapo, the Popular Democratic Movement and the United Democratic Front for Kunene’s seven constituencies has reached boiling point. This is so, as the parties prepare for next year’s local government and regional constituency elections. Last week’s Presidential and National Assembly elections demonstrated political parties’ desire...
Lahja Nashuuta The lack of a general sense of respect among residents, alcohol abuse and unemployment among men have been fingered as some of the causes of gender-based violence (GBV) in Omitara. These surfaced during the implementation of the Gender Equality/Combating Gender-Based Violence Project at the settlement recently. It is an initiative of the Omaheke...
Swiss cyclist Konny Looser secured his eighth victory in the solo men’s category of the 2024 Nedbank Desert Dash, finishing the gruelling 401-kilometre (km) race through the desert in a remarkable time of 15:01:29. This achievement solidifies his dominance in the longest single-stage mountain bike race. He has won eight of the ten events he...
The 2024 Africa Netball Cup kicks off today. It runs until 14 December at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund. Teams have finalised their preparations for this highly-anticipated tournament, which will feature both women’s and men’s categories. In the women’s category, host Namibia will compete alongside Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. ...
As President-Elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah prepares to ascend to the highest office in the land, the air of anticipation surrounding what her Cabinet will look like has gone into overdrive. However, the seasoned politician and diplomat has played her cards close to the chest. The of interest that has gripped many within the inner circles of...