The Ministry of Health and Social Services, in collaboration with the Cancer Association of Namibia and the World Health Organisation, is finalising a National Cancer Control Plan. These stakeholders held a workshop to address and resolve issues in the current draft policy that will provide guidance on key aspects of prevention and control of the […]
After hosting their inaugural Paraclimbing event, paraclimbing Coach David Bishop says they aim to put Namibia on the map by introducing the sport to the nation. Paraclimbing is sport climbing for people with disabilities. Namibia’s Urban Friction, in collaboration with the Namibia Paralympic Committee and the Run Along Foundation, hosted their inaugural Paraclimbing event recently, […]
The match kicked off with host UNAM opening the scoring through scrumhalf AJ Kearns to take a 7-0 lead. The travellers then responded with hooker Jarren Koning crashing over, but fullback Kyle Wentzel missed the conversion. With a two-point lead, the hosts sent centre Alicino Isaacs over for their second try. As the break approached, […]
The Standard Bank hockey initiative is proud to announce the send-off of their junior U/13 boys’ and girls’ teams to Zimbabwe. These young athletes are set to represent Namibia in an upcoming tournament. The School of Excellence, in collaboration with the Ministry of Sport, Youth, and National Service, the Sports Commission, the Namibia Hockey Union, […]
The Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation has approved the resumption of construction at Woermann Brock Supermarket in Windhoek’s Hochland Park. The supermarket was previously ordered to halt operations due to health and safety concerns. The Acting Executive Director in the Ministry of Labour says Woermann Brock was instructed to cease its retail-related […]
The Damaran community bid farewell to Khoekhoegowab preserver Michael Doëseb at Khorixas. They described him as a historian, herbalist, poet, and artist of note. Known as the Damara cultural father, Michael Doëseb was born in Omaruru 73 years ago. He was part of the Nama Damara committee that wrote school text books in the Khoekhoegowab […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has stressed the need for sufficient investments to modernise Namibia’s road network, which currently carries nearly 72% of all cargo transport. He was speaking at the official naming ceremony of the Windhoek-Hosea Kutako International Airport road to Dr. Hage Geingob Freeway over the weekend. President Mbumba says since independence, the government has […]
August 17th is around the corner for the 13th edition of the “Together As One” boxing bonanza scheduled to take place at the Windhoek Country Club and Resort. Headlining the night is boxer Mateus “Beast” Heita as he squares off against South African Thato Bonokoane. Featherweight Boxer A boxing journey that started at the age […]
High Court Judge Thomas Masuku has ordered the forfeiture of several high-value assets from the Amushelelo Family Trust and related entities, following a successful application by the Prosecutor General under the Prevention of Organised Crime Act. This decision comes after allegations of fraud, money laundering, and tax evasion were submitted and argued in court. The […]
