Construction of Namibia’s new 7 500-capacity cricket stadium is progressing steadily, with the first phase expected to be completed by the end of August. The stadium, located next to the Hage Geingob Rugby Stadium, is being built to host the U/19 men’s Cricket World Cup and the senior men’s Cricket World Cup in 2027 with...
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Ohamakari commemoration to proceed despite Ovaherero moratorium
OPUWO – Despite the Ovaherero Traditional Authority leadership moratorium on all Herero commemorative events, certain members of the Ovaherero community will gather this weekend at Okakarara to mark the 120th anniversary of the renowned Battle of Ohamakari. The Ohamakari commemoration is held at Okakarara every year to commemorate the eight-month battle that began on 12...
Okakarara third division playoff set for weekend
The Okakarara third division football league will have its promotion playoff this weekend at the Okondjatu Sports ground in Otjozondjupa region. The playoff games comprised six teams from Okamatapati, Okondjatu, and Okakarara streams. Wilson Nguvauva, the coordinator of the Okakarara Football League (OFL) said each stream’s winner and runners-up will compete for the top place....
Swakopmund to host Beach Soccer Festival Cup
Swakopmund is set to host the upcoming first of its kind, Beach Soccer Festival Cup from 24 to 26 August at Platz Am Meer Beach. This annual event, organised by the Swakopmund community in collaboration with various sponsors, promises to be a highlight in the local sports calendar. The tournaments will feature 12 five-a-side female...
From the ring to the airwaves … Nainda’s journey from boxing referee to radio
Lazarus Nainda, a name well-known in Namibia’s boxing circles, has carved out a unique career path from the boxing ring to the radio studio. Born in Oshakati, he first made his mark as an amateur boxer. He later transitioned to a boxing official, where he achieved notable success as a World Boxing Association (WBA) referee...
NDF annual games conclude
Zebaldt Ngaruka The ninth edition of the Namibian Defence Force annual games-themed ‘Forging Resilience Through Sports,’ ended successfully at Grootfontein over the weekend. The prestigious event comprised nine sports codes; football, netball, volleyball, pool table, catapult, darts, chess, athletic and boxing, which took place at Dimo Hamaambo Garrison and Omulunga Sports grounds, whereas athletics games...
Chery owners the real champions at Olympics
A select group of Chery owners was treated to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, when Chery hosted them as VIPs at a Mens’ Olympic Football match last week at the Parc des Princes in Paris. This elite group of supporters was selected by Chery from around the globe to view teams participating at the highest level of...
Farmers Meat, Nafau reach positive wage talks
Farmers Meat, a proud subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group, is delighted to announce the successful conclusion of its wage negotiations with the Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union (Nafau). The new established, one-year substantive agreement, effective from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to its employees...
Shiimi after multinationals
Finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi said the government is now targeting multinational companies to ensure that tax avoidance is minimised. He said big companies in the country have been avoiding paying taxes for almost 15 years, with the excuse of making losses. A tax loss carry forward is a provision that allows businesses or individuals to...
Supporting employees with serious illnesses
On 29 November 2021, I received devastating news from one of Namibia’s top specialist physicians. He said, “Mrs Arangies, I am sorry to tell you that your bone marrow biopsy results reveal Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML), and unfortunately, Namibia lacks the necessary facilities and a haematologist to provide treatment.” This news completely shattered my world,...