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...
National Unity Democratic Organisation secretary general Joseph Kauandenge has denied any links to the newly established Association for Localised Interest (ASOLI) movement. ASOLI was recently registered with the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN). Growing murmurs linking Kauandenge to ASOLI comes just days after the veteran politician announced his plans to formally tender his resignation as...
Lahja Nashuuta The ruling Swapo Party has denied spying on its Members of Parliament (MPs) following the surprise electoral defeat of one of its own, Fenny Tutjavi, to the Landless People’s Movement’s Utaara Mootu. Swapo MPs have since been scratching their heads over who among them voted for Mootu. The duo squared off for the...
No access to land, continued agricultural sector underfunding, lack of financing for businesses and the conclusion of the protracted genocide talks were some of the key issues raised by opposition parties yesterday. While collectively congratulating and extending their support, they vowed to hold the nation’s leader accountable for the next five years, for if her...
New Era Publication Corporation (NEPC) has formalised a landmark partnership with Netball Namibia (NN), marking a significant step forward in the promotion and coverage of the sport across the country. Speaking at the signing ceremony yesterday, NEPC chief executive officer Christof Maletsky praised the impact of sponsors MTC’s involvement in the sport, noting how the...
With final preparations underway ahead of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s first State of the Nation Address (Sona), the question on many people’s lips is whether Namibia’s new chapter will be met with fresh urgency, or familiar reassurances. The Sona is a constitutional act that reinforces the essence of democracy as a government by the people for...
GAM – Empathy, courage, humility and kindness perfectly sum up the angelic life of 55-year-old Uandaa Kamutati. For over two decades now, she has remained a rare voice for humanity for Gam settlement’s downtrodden community. Kamutati, a devoted wife and self-employed mother, has dedicated her life and soul to the wellbeing and upliftment of Gam’s...
Rudolf Gaiseb A storm is brewing at the Auas Primary School in the heart of Katutura, where disgruntled parents and community members and the school’s management are at loggerheads. It is alleged that the staff and principal are plotting to remove the Khoekhoegowab (KKG) language from the school. At the centre of the brouhaha is...
Health minister Dr Esperance Luvindao has stated that the Katutura Intermediate Hospital has seen a 50% increase in patient admissions, compared to previous years. The situation has forced many to wait for hours and in some cases, even days – before receiving treatment. “Such conditions are fundamentally unacceptable. Mothers giving birth have had to endure...