The Namibian boxing community is gearing up for an exciting exhibition match as Hedison Nghipondoka, popularly known as ‘Bulelo’, prepares to face former World Boxing Organisation (WBO) bantamweight and International Boxing Organisation (IBO) bantamweight champion Paulus Ambunda in an exhibition fight on 29 December.
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Tjongarero ascends to Region 5 chair
Namibia Minister of Youth, Sport and National Service Agnes Tjongarero has assumed the chairmanship of the African Union Sports Council (Ausc) Region 5 Council of Ministers.
GIPF appoints chairperson, vice chairperson
The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has appointed Penda Ithindi as the GIPF Board of Trustees’ chairperson and Evans Maswahu as vice-chairperson, effective 01 January 2024 to 31 December 2024.
Etango Uranium receives mining licence
Bannerman Energy Ltd has received a mining licence (ML) for its flagship Etango Uranium Project (Etango) in Namibia, along with an award of initial contracts for the Etango early works programme.
Starlink eyes Namibian market entry in 2024
One of the latest and biggest satellite systems in the world, Starlink, has expressed interest in commencing operations in Namibia by next year. Starlink uses a low earth orbit to deliver broadband internet capabilities, and the business is already active in a few African nations.
South Africa calls for SADC action to end Gaza conflict
The Speaker of the Parliament of South Africa, Nosiviwe Noluthando Mapisa-Nqakula, has called for immediate action to end the devastating conflict in Gaza.
SADC PF adopts motion on BRICS cooperation
The 54th Plenary Assembly Session of the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) recently adopted a motion on cooperation between SADC and BRICS, a group of major emerging economies including Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
Raising an infant behind bars: The story of Jaezuruka Kamongua
The 32-year-old Jaezuruka Beverly Kamongua never imagined being a single mother, let alone raising a newborn baby behind the four corners of the Windhoek Correctional Facility. She is currently one of many female offenders serving time and raising their babies within correctional facilities.
Omaheke farmers lose cattle, residents face starvation due to drought
Farmers in Okomungondo and surrounding villages in the Omaheke region have suffered significant losses, with more than 100 cattle succumbing to the severe drought between September and December.
No extension for SIM card registration: Mathe
The executive director in the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology Audrin Mathe has announced that there will be no extension for SIM card registration, and non-registered cards will be blocked for three months.