Auleria Wakudumo In a region where gymnastics is still seen as a sport reserved for “others”, an Ongwediva-based club is rewriting that narrative in style, with medals to show for it. KMA Gymnastics Club, nestled in the heart of Ongwediva, has become a beacon of inspiration for young athletes northern Namibia. Founded in 2021 by...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and the All People’s Party (APP) have signalled a unique moment of political unity, agreeing to work together to accelerate the implementation of the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6) and ensure Namibia meets the goals of Vision 2030. Speaking during a consultative meeting with APP leadership at State House last Thursday, the...
Kaviveterue Virere A new documentary, titled ‘Netumbo: A Leader Beyond Politics’, depicts the life and leadership path of Namibia’s first female President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. The documentary tells the story of her journey from humble beginnings in Onamutai village to leading Namibia’s liberation movement and becoming the country’s Head of State. The documentary, rich in history and...
WINDHOEK – The City of Windhoek has condemned an incident in which sewage waste was dumped at its municipal offices in Katutura on Monday morning, allegedly by a group of residents. The incident has drawn attention to ongoing concerns raised by residents in various parts of the city, particularly in the Dolam location, regarding recurring...
Hilma Nalupe Young people in Rosh Pinah are steering their way toward new opportunities – thanks to the Rosh Pinah Zinc (RPZ) Driving School initiative. The programme is changing lives one licence at a time. Launched in 2024, the initiative provides fully funded driving lessons and licence testing to residents between the ages of 18...
RUNDU – Skeletal remains of a mother and child discovered on Saturday at Gcaruhwa village in Musese constituency, Kavango West region will need to be tested scientifically to get accurate identity. The remains were discovered by a villager who alerted fellow villagers and the headman of the village, who then informed the Namibian Police. “The...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged opposition parties to work with the government to fast-track key national laws and deliver on government promises. She told opposition parties that Namibia cannot afford political divisions or legislative delays. This message dominated two separate courtesy calls she hosted yesterday at State House with the National Democratic Party (NDP) and...
Matheus David Prime Minister Dr. Elijah Ngurare has raised concern on the recurring loss of lives and property due to poor preparedness and a lack of infrastructure. Ngurare referred to the recent veld fires in Etosha National Park, and the recuring burning down of shacks in informal settlements, noting that such losses can be prevented...
Matheus David A 72-year-old Bernhardt Zaaruka, during a recent NUST graduation, walked to the podium in Mercure hotel with calm confidence, greeted by cheers and admiration. The newly conferred Doctor of Philosophy in Entrepreneurship (Honoris Causa) smiled warmly at the hundreds of graduates before him, young minds ready to take on the world. What followed was...
OPUWO – The education crisis in the Kunene Region deepens, with a recent report indicating declining conditions of several school hostels and an increasing number of shack classrooms at some schools.Overcrowding has compelled some schools to use shacks and tents as classrooms to manage the rising enrolment numbers, while congestion in some hostels continues to...