The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has announced that its president Robert Shimooshili has been appointed as a member of the FIFA Football Social Responsibility Committee. This marks a major milestone for Namibian football leadership on the global stage. In a parallel achievement, Andrei Tirtirau, chairperson of Futsal Namibia, has also been appointed to the Fifa...
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Namibia recommits to tackle high food imports
Lahja Nashuuta Namibia, through the country’s agronomic board, is rededicating its efforts and strategies to address high levels of food imports, especially for staple food items such as white maize, wheat and pearl millet (mahangu). The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) recently launched its Integrated Strategic Business Plan for 2025/30, where it outlines a clear roadmap...
Josua Amukwaya: A story of hope, perseverance …as visually impaired student graduates with master’s degree
Matheus David Sporting a perfectly fitted graduation cap, a dripping gown, a striped purple tie and a sky-blue shirt with a dashing smile, all resembling his oozing confidence, visually-impaired student Josua Amukwaya was yesterday the toast of the hall during Unam’s spring graduation ceremony. The 33-year-old, who defied all odds to graduate with a Master’s...
Returning heads of mission urged to remain active
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah urged Namibian ambassadors and high commissioners who have completed their tours of duty abroad to use their international experience to strengthen the country’s national priorities when she welcomes them back on Tuesday. Speaking at the State House, the President praised the diplomats for representing Namibia with “selfless service and dedication” across the...
Itula backs NNN’s vision for Namibia …trumpets unity of purpose
Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) president Panduleni Itula has reaffirmed his party’s unwavering commitment and readiness to assist President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah achieve her vision and development agenda for Namibia. Itula, who this week paid a courtesy visit to State House, held extensive deliberations with Nandi-Ndaitwah, whereby the two leaders exchanged notes and perspectives on issues...
Understaffed visa officers overworked, underpaid
Rudolf Gaiseb Independent Patriots for Change lawmaker Imms Nashinge expressed disdain over Namibia’s understaffed southern border posts, which strain the underpaid immigration officials of the Visa-on-Arrival (VoA) programme, forcing them to perform cashier duties and other roles for which they are not qualified. The immigration ministry reported early this year that the new VoA generated...
NFA announces league return … clubs share mixed emotions
The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has announced that the 2025/26 football season will officially kick off later this month. According to a statement issued by the NFA, the new season is set to commence on Friday, 24 October 2025. “The official kick-off date of the 2025/26 football season is set for Friday, 24 October. All...
Cric Gen wins Nedbank T20 league
Hilma Nalupe The 2025 Nedbank Desert Ice Challenge T20 league ended the season with a glittering awards ceremony at the Nedbank Campus Sky Garden in Windhoek last week. The event marked the end of a fiercely contested tournament that showcased Namibia’s rising cricket stars and growing community enthusiasm for the sport. Team Cricket Generation (Cric...
Manufacturing sector to create 80 000 jobs …set to contribute 18% to GDP
The country’s manufacturing sector is expected to create over 80 000 jobs in the next five years. Its contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will reach 18% during the same period. These projections and set targets are outlined in the country’s sixth National Development Plan (NDP6), which will serve as the government’s implementation, monitoring...
Village garden inspires change in Kapako
Lylie Joel KAHUKURU – In the quiet heart of Kahukuru village, where the Kavango sun beats down on sandy soil and water is carried one bucket at a time, five villagers have found a way to turn scarcity into sustenance. The Mutayipi Trading Garden was established last year in the Kapako Constituency of the Kavango...









