A salted veteran of the liberation struggle against the oppressors, steadfast political activist, educator par excellence and noted footballer who cut his teeth in the domestic setup with boyhood team Tigers Football Club back in the day before skipping his native land. Onesmus Shikongo Akwenye gave up his then plum job as a schoolteacher at...
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We are confident of maximum points – Matsi
Namib Daughters’ head coach Ryan Mats, says he is confident that his side will collect maximum points in the FNB Women Super League this weekend. The Daughters have two crucial ties this weekend: a game against coastal outfit Arrows Ladies on Saturday and a crucial match against Julinho Athletics on Sunday. In an interview with...
KBA returns with exciting fixtures
Action in the Khomas Basketball League will resume this weekend, with a number of games lined up for today and Sunday. Action will start today at 17h30, as the Unam Pacers take on an opponent in the Khomas Basketball Association (KBA) division one at the Unam Gym Hall, followed by an exhibition match between the...
Rugby league returns this weekend
The top-flight rugby league will make a comeback this weekend with a lineup of several thrilling games scheduled across various venues nationwide. Headlining the fixtures is a clash between Grootfontein, currently in fourth position, and Unam, who sit in fifth. Grootfontein, with 10 points, will see this match as an opportunity to further their winning...
AN appoints Goagoses acting president
The former president of Netball Namibia Rebekka Goagoses has been appointed acting president of Africa Netball (AN). This after the executive board of AN held a special meeting on Tuesday to deliberate on the ongoing matter concerning the provisional suspension of president Cecilia Molokwane of South Africa by World Netball. Following thorough discussions, the...
City bring Arts to life
Rudolf Gaiseb The electrifying /Ae //Gams Festival Poetry, Comedy, and Theatre Night, the prelude of the Windhoek /Ae //Gams Arts and Cultural Festival, premiering today and ending tomorrow, highlighted the significance of preserving Namibian culture. The event hosted by the City of Windhoek at its headquarters on Wednesday night, brought together poets, theatrical artists, and...
We never learn…do we?
I recently attended a show with an international artist as the headliner. I haven’t been out like that in light years. Can you imagine my absolute shock and disbelief when I witnessed your classic case of disrespect towards a Namibian entertainer from the organisers of the show. Allow me to contextualise this for you. I’ve...
Kiltir comes to Namibia
Kiltir, a Maloya group of soul-stirring rhythms of the Réunion Island, are set to perform for three days in Namibia. The Franco-Namibia Cultural Centre (FNCC) will host Kiltir, a group whose music is rooted in the Creole traditions of their island homeland. With concerts and workshops scheduled across three days, Namibian audiences will get a...
Creative sector’s survey to be launched
The Intellectual Property Rights Protection Consultant (IPRPC) will launch a survey which seeks to assess the creative sector’s contribution to the nation’s economy. This initiative aims to provide much-needed data to support sustainable development in the arts and culture sectors, ensuring their continued growth and integration into Namibia’s economic landscape. For many years, Namibia’s arts and culture industry has...
Tariffs trade war implications on Namibian economy
The US and China faced a significant trade deficit (over US$375 billion in 2017), with State subsidies in China’s export industries, technological transfers and intellectual property theft being the primary causes of the US-China trade war. In response, China imposed duties on US$185 billion worth of US imports, while the US enacted tariffs on more...








