A group of cyclists from Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa have undertaken a 1,800-kilometre ride to raise awareness about the significance of the Trans-Kalahari Corridor (TKC). The cycling initiative is a first step towards the elimination of tariff barriers erected at borders and within countries. The team embarked on this journey from Rustenburg in South […]
The Minister of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation, Utoni Nujoma, has outlined the vital issues within the Namibian labour market that need to be addressed, such as youth unemployment. Speaking at the Fourth Employment Services Board, Nujoma touched on the crucial role of shaping policies and strategies to promote employment creation and ensure compliance […]
The Netball Namibia AGM, originally scheduled for Gobabis during Easter, had to be postponed due to a lack of quorum, sparking questions within the sport. One of the agenda items was to address the end of the term of the President of Netball Namibia. A dispute surrounds the presidency position, currently held by Rebecca Gaogoses, […]
Former Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology (NIMT) employee Ernst Lichtenstrasser, convicted of murdering the institute’s two top executives in 2019, will be sentenced in the Windhoek High Court on Monday. Judge Christie Liebenbergh reserved sentencing until Monday, following pre-sentence proceedings on Thursday. Pre-sentence proceedings allow for both the state, represented by Antonia Verhoef, and […]
As Padel, also known as Padel Tennis, gains popularity in Namibia, the MTC Dome in Swakopmund recently inaugurated Namibia’s first premier indoor Padel court. The first Padel courts in the country were constructed in Windhoek, featuring four courts where the first games took place last weekend. Padel is a mix of tennis and squash and […]
Namibia’s national football team, the Brave Warriors, may be forced to continue playing their home games in South Africa for a while. This is despite the government allocating funds for the renovation of the Independence Stadium. The stadium was previously deemed unfit for international matches by CAF, who outlined specific renovations required. However, progress on […]
The National Unity Democratic Organisation (NUDO) has discouraged its members from individual public campaigns for leadership positions in the party. “In accordance with the party constitutional provision with specific reference to Article 19, nominations and endorsements for positions will be received from the floor during the congress session; however, the congress organising committee and the […]
Otjozondjupa Governor James Uerikua urged the voter registration officials of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) to uphold the values of the institution. Uerikua made the remarks when the ECN officials visited his office, pledging support to the officials to ensure a smooth and successful registration process. The general registration of voters is scheduled to […]
||Kharas Governor Aletha Frederick has urged stakeholders, especially political parties, to contribute to peaceful Presidential and National Assembly elections in November. Equally, she reminded the officials of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) to conduct themselves professionally during the elections. Frederick made a call during the Electoral Commission of Namibia stakeholder engagement at Keetmanshoop, where […]
The increase in the cost of electricity has become a growing concern for the average consumer and small businesses in Namibia. To add salt to the injury, NamPower is seeking a 14,59% increase in electricity tariffs for the 2024–25 financial year. The proposal, submitted to the Electricity Control Board (ECB), would raise the average transmission […]
