Residents of Katutura feel misled by the City of Windhoek and its campaign to write off the municipal bills of elderly residents. The promised debt cancellation includes conditions of payment that residents say remain unaffordable for the elderly. Katutura residents, mostly comprised of the elderly, marched to the Windhoek Municipality Care Centre, demanding the cancellation […]
Situated less than ten kilometers from the Namibia-Angola border, Ponhofi Senior Secondary School played host to over 30 schools from different central-northern regions on 12-13th April. These schools came together for the annual Ponhofi Schools Tournament, which aims to foster a positive sporting environment and encourage fitness and teamwork among schools and regions. Four sport […]
Following the deaths of two children out of 12 diagnosed with malnutrition in Otavi earlier this year, the town’s mayor, Isaac !Hoaeb, together with the Namibia Housing Action Group, started training residents of the Kap-en-Bou housing project on gardening and nutritional values. Kap-en-Bou has 705 plots with more than 2,000 residents. The idea is for […]
Boxing fans at the AC Boxing Promotions fundraising bonanza witnessed an electrifying night filled with exciting fights and entertainment. The Junior Lightweight main event saw a dominant performance by Flame Nangolo, who knocked out Zimbabwean opponent Jeremiah Mhere in the third round. Mhere started showing signs of weakness in the third round, and Nangolo capitalized […]
Teachers at Minna Sachs Primary School say they feel threatened by the parents who are picketing in front of the school. The parents are demanding that the position of principal be re-advertised and that a person fluent in Khoekhoegowab be considered for the position since learners attending the school are from a predominantly Khoekhoegowab-speaking community. […]
The Khomas Schools Sport Region (KSSR) recently organized a regional athletics meet at the Independence Stadium. The participants, aged between 13 to 19, showcased their athletic prowess, with a Senior category also in the mix. The primary objective of the event was to identify and select talented athletes who will have the honor to represent […]
Parents of learners at Keetmanshoop-based Minna Sachs Primary School disrupted classes for nearly two hours on Monday. They protested at the school gate and blocked the newly appointed principal from entering the school premises. The latest development follows a protest by the parents last week, demanding the reversal of the appointment of the principal. They […]
In a heart-warming initiative, the Windhoek-based Wanderers Rugby Club is not only dominating the field but also investing in grooming the future rugby stars. Beyond the intense on-field action, Wanderers Rugby Club has been organizing coaching clinics for young players aged 9 to 13 at its sports field in Windhoek. The Wanderers Sport Ground buzzed […]
In the Debmarine Namibia Premiership matches played across the country, Okakarara Young Warriors have managed to escape the relegation zone. Tigers and Mighty Gunners shared points in Round 27 on Friday evening, while Khomasdal-based Civics secured a 1-0 victory against Eeshoke Chula Chula at UNAM Stadium on Saturday. In other matches, Julinho Sporting and Okakarara […]
NamWater has started with Phase 3 of its upgrade of the Kuiseb Collector pipeline near Walvis Bay. The renovations are expected to be completed by next year to ensure a reliable and integrated water supply at the coast. The Kuiseb and Omdel aquifers have traditionally provided towns on the central coast with water, with the […]
