Swapo commemorates 64 years

The Swapo Party on Friday marked 64 years of existence since its foundation on April 19, 1960, with its eyes trained on the upcoming national elections. In a message to party members, Swapo Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for unity as the party prepares for the upcoming elections. “Unity in diversity is a cornerstone for […]

Ida Jimmy-!Ha-Eiros remembered

Mourners gathered at Farm Snip River in the ||Kharas Region to pay tribute to late Swapo Party liberation struggle stalwart Ida Jimmy-!Ha-Eiros during the official memorial service.  Jimmy-!Ha-Eiros died on April 3 at the age of 79. Delivering the message of President Nangolo Mbumba, Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila says the liberation struggle icon in her […]

First Lady addresses inequalities

First Lady Sustjie Mbumba hosted a high-level Roundtable Discussion on inequalities, HIV, TB, Malaria, and Pandemics at State House on Friday. During the opening of the discussion, Madame Mbumba encouraged individuals and organisations to speak out against inequality or injustice. The First Lady says that there can be no rest until equality is achieved. “Namibia […]

Namdeb files defamation lawsuit against LPM

Namdeb Diamond Corporation has filed a defamation lawsuit against the Landless Peoples Movement (LPM) in the High Court before Judge Gabriel Oosthuizen. According to the court documents, Namdeb, represented by Raywood Rukoro of Lorentz Angula Incorporated, is seeking that LPM be interdicted from making or publishing alleged untrue and defamatory statements about Namdeb, its directors, […]

Sevens Rugby Gets Boost As Ongo’s Valley Sponsors Western Suburbs Tournaments

The Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) and Ongo’s Valley, a development company, have announced sponsorship for sevens rugby tournaments hosted by Western Suburbs Rugby Club. This partnership aims to promote the sport and encourage physical health within Namibian communities. Ongo’s Valley has a history of supporting sport development in Namibia. Their latest initiative focuses on rugby sevens, […]

DRC envoy delivers letter to President Mbumba

An advisor to the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi, Professor Serge Tshibangu, delivered an urgent letter to President Nangolo Mbumba at Rundu during the President’s visit to the Kavango East Region.  “I would love to start by extending greetings from your brother, President Felix Tshisekedi, who has sent me here to speak […]

President Mbumba conveys condolences to Kenya

President Nangolo Mbumba says the government and Namibians at large stand with Kenyans as they mourn the tragic deaths of the Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces, General Francis Ogolla, and nine other military officers.  General Ogolla and the military officials died following a helicopter crash around Elgeyo Marakwet County on Thursday. Only two people […]

MTC Kilimanjaro Boxers gear up for upcoming fights

The MTC Kilimanjaro Boxing Club is busy preparing three professional boxers for upcoming events hosted by the MTC Nestor Sunshine Tobias Boxing and Fitness Academy in Windhoek later this month. Since the beginning of the year, Johannes Morosande and Johannes Ferela have been training for their originally scheduled Independence Day fights, which have now been […]