Auleria Wakudumo While cannabis activists and users continue to rally for its legalisation in Namibia, traditional leaders have made it clear that they will never support its decriminalisation. Uukwambi Traditional Authority Chief and the Northern Traditional Authorities’ chairperson, Ndilimani Iipumbu, stated that the legalisation of cannabis will destroy the nation and bring madness to the...
Soccer Talents (CBS) recently returned from the Bayhill Premier Cup U/19 football tournament after getting knocked out in the group stages. CBS was drawn in Group H alongside defending champions Cape Town Spurs FC, Stantfurf United and FC Porto. CBS opened their Bayhill Premier Cup campaign with a 1-all draw against Stanturf United FC. Mitchell’s plain-based team found the...
Rundu Chiefs chairman Agrippa Kamho Haindongo yesterday said his team is determined to return to top-flight football, as they currently lead the National North-East First Division log. The Rundu-based outfit sits on top of the league with 31 points from 15 games played so far, closely followed by United Stars and KK United, both on...
OKAHANDJA – The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) has been directed to act swiftly and deploy everything at its disposal to investigate recent murders that have rocked the Garden Town – Okahandja – and ensure the perpetrators are apprehended and prosecuted. This directive was given by Safety and Security minister Lucia Iipumbu, who condemned the rising...
While President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was preparing to deliver her maiden State of the Nation Address (Sona) last week, arrested former fisheries, agriculture and land reform minister Mac-Albert Hengari reportedly had his resignation letter ready. For weeks, Hengari had been contemplating to quit his new government job as relentless media reports about his alleged rape case,...
USAKOS – “My mother lived for her grandchildren. Her ultimate goal was to take care of them until she leaves this earth, and we believe she fulfilled her dream, just the way she wanted.” These were the words of Karl !Naruseb, the grieving son of ‘Ouma’ Elisabeth Katrina !Naruses (86), who was laid to rest...
Swapo president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has strongly condemned the rise of self-serving attitudes within Swapo, warning against the “politics of the belly”. She made the remarks during the party’s 65th anniversary celebrations in Kamanjab over the weekend. Addressing members, she said some individuals have joined the party not to serve the people and the nation, but...
Namibia’s national U/20 rugby team wrapped up an outstanding campaign at the 2025 Barthés Trophy in emphatic style, securing an 81–7 victory over Tunisia in their final match at the Old Hararians Sports Club in Harare, Zimbabwe yesterday. Tunisia’s young side struggled to contain a relentless Namibian attack, with three early tries setting the tone...
Namibia’s hopes in the inaugural Confederation of African Football Women’s Futsal Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) came to an early end after two consecutive group stage losses at the Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat, Morocco. The tournament, which kicked off on 22 April and runs until 30 April, is not only the first of...
“We do what we say” is a catchphrase commonly associated with local businessman David ‘Kambwa’ Sheehama as a guarantee to his clients that they will always deliver the services they promise. On several occasions yesterday, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah threw the phrase around, reiterating that her administration means business. “We do what we say,” Nandi-Ndaitwah said...