The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) says it is concerned about the transition period of administrations, that is three months after elections are held. President Nangolo Mbumba, however, says the matter should be dealt with by Parliament. Since the 1989 democratic elections, Namibia has witnessed an orderly transition of administrations, with the swearing-in of the winning […]
In recent discussions in the National Council concerning the Marriage Bill, there has been a notable push to make premarital counselling a compulsory requirement for all engaged couples. The proposed Marriage Bill aims to regulate marriages and validate certain unions. Swapo Party MP Richard Gaoseb, in his contribution, expressed disappointment that the bill under review […]
The leader of the official opposition, McHenry Venaani, is calling for the establishment of a Water and Rural Development Commission. At a media conference in Windhoek, McHenry Venaani, President of the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), addressed urgent national issues, including water scarcity and rural development. Venaani highlighted Namibia’s severe water shortages, with major dams at […]
As the nation prepares to elect new leaders this year, the Former Plan Combatants Association (FPCA) converged in Ongwediva, Oshana Region, for a national conference to select their representatives to the Swapo Party Electoral College. Addressing the former combatants, former Defence Minister Charles Namholo warned the delegates that this election isn’t merely about titles and […]
Asser April and his racehorse Asha April emerged victorious in the endurance race at the annual Vaalgras Horse Racing Championships held over the weekend in the ||Kharas region. Arnold Losper and horse Lovely claimed second place, while Lucio Stephanus and horse Azari finished third. The 2024 Vaalgras Horse Racing Championships, also known as the Vaalgras […]
The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has recently introduced club licensing requirements for clubs and today hosted its first-ever club licensing workshop. The workshop targeted the country’s top-tier teams in the Premier League and Super Leagues. Two CAF instructors led the session. Matthew Haikali explained the significance of this development for Namibian football. The CAF Club […]
Eluwa Special School hosted the 11th edition of its Winter Deaf Tournament, with learners from six regions participating over the weekend. Since its inception in 2013, the Winter Deaf Sports Tournament has aimed to bring together learners from different schools in the region to participate in various sports codes, fostering unity despite physical challenges. A […]
Rounds 23 and 24 of the MTC Namibia Netball Premier League took place in the coastal town of Walvis Bay over the weekend, featuring nine games. Rounds 21 and 22 of the 2024 league were held in Windhoek last weekend, featuring three games. After last weekend’s matches, the Namibian Correctional Service Netball Club remained at […]
Despite playing with ten women for most of the second half, FC Ongos emerged victorious over Khomas Nampol Ladies, claiming the 2024 PstBet NFA Cup title with a 2-1 win. The final of the 2024 PstBet NFA Cup pitted FNB Women Super League champions FC Ongos Ladies against Khomas Nampol Ladies. A goalless first half […]
Hosted annually, this year’s edition of the Gobabis Gymnasium Sports Day captivated the attention of both organizers and participants. The event, which encompasses rugby and netball, is hosted annually and has seen regular participation from teams in Windhoek, Stampriet, and Gobabis, among others. The Gobabis Gymnasium Sports Day focuses on youngsters aged Under 7, 8, […]
