Namibia’s beef exports to the European Union are under threat as the EU’s new deforestation regulation comes into effect on 1st January 2025. This regulation prohibits the entry of commodities linked to deforestation after December 2020, including beef, unless stringent environmental standards are met. The regulation stipulates that products including cattle, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, […]
The Basketball Artists School Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing young basketball talent and promoting holistic development, recently hosted a successful 3-day holiday camp for its club members. The camp, filled with exciting activities and expert coaching, provided a unique opportunity for participants to hone their basketball skills, learn valuable life lessons, and connect […]
The Oshana region local organizing committee and the governor held a strategic meeting to finalize the logistics ahead of the upcoming third edition of the Namibia Youth Games in the region. The Oshana region expects over 2,600 athletes and officials to compete in the third edition of the Namibia Youth Games. Depending on individual sports […]
The Namibian national chess team had an official send-off ceremony at Windhoek Gymnasium, ahead of their departure to Budapest for the 45th Chess Olympiad. The Chess Olympiad is a prestigious biannual event that brings together some of the world’s best chess players in a showcase of tactical brilliance. The Namibian Chess Federation President, Mr. Goodwill […]
The annual FNB Classic Clashes, held at the Wennie du Plessis Netball Field in Gobabis, showcased the exceptional skills of Wennie Du Plessis, who secured a hard-fought victory in the netball competition. The event, now in its 17th year, brings together schools from across Namibia to compete in various sports, including soccer, netball, and rugby. […]
The Namibia Sport Commission’s Chief Administrator, Freddy Mwiya, has called on federations to promptly submit their athletes’ registrations for the upcoming Namibia Annual Sport Awards. The registration process for the awards, which recognize the outstanding achievements of Sportsmen and Women, Associations, Federations, and Administrators, is now open. Federations and individuals are encouraged to register on […]
The Dr. Hage Geingob Cup, a football tournament launched in 2014 to honour the late President Dr. Hage Geingob’s contributions to local sport particularly football, will come to a close with its 10th and final edition. The tournament has been a highlight of the Namibian sport calendar, showcasing the talent and passion of local football […]
The fourth edition of the Nedbank Citi Dash Marathon will take place this Sunday, starting at Zoo Park along Independence Avenue in Windhoek. The Nedbank Citi Dash Marathon has quickly become a popular running event, fostering a sense of community and fitness among participants of all ages and abilities. The event attracts a mix of […]
52-year-old Thusnelde Garises, who became homeless with her three grandchildren in 2020 after purchasing a house in Walvis Bay under allegedly false pretenses from police officer Moira Engelbrecht, is seeking legal recourse. Garises claims she sold her home in Windhoek and relocated to Walvis Bay, but after only three months of occupancy, the Engelbrecht family […]
The Namibian College of Open Learning (NAMCOL) celebrated its 23rd Graduation Ceremony for Tertiary and TVET Programmes, graduating students from diverse backgrounds under the theme “No One Should Be Left Behind.” The days when NAMCOL was solely recognized as an institution for learners to improve their grades for tertiary education are long gone. Today, NAMCOL […]
