The Walvis Bay Salt Eagles have made a winning start in the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Africa Qualifiers, securing back-to-back victories in Lagos, Nigeria. The Namibian U19 cricket team kicked off their campaign with a thrilling 10-run victory over hosts Nigeria at the TBS Cricket Oval. Winning the toss and opting to bat […]
The new Secretary-General of the Commonwealth has urged the bloc to stand in unison with countries daily targeted by attacks. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey made the call in her inaugural address and pledged to advance the values of the Commonwealth Charter, delivered on Wednesday. Botchwey assumes the reins as Secretary-General of the 56-member bloc of nations […]
Some young people have heeded the call for self-employment and ensuring food security, but these efforts are either challenged by a lack of start-up capital or threatened by nature. An unemployed youth in Tsumkwe’s Grashoek area, Willem Goeb had his hopes of becoming a farmer dashed as his cropfield was destroyed by a swarm of […]
African Stars have etched their name in history as the first-ever champions of the 2025 MTC Maris Cup, securing the title with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Young African, thanks to a clinical finish from Awillo Stephanus. The idea behind the tournament was simple-bring Namibians closer to their football heroes without the worry of ticket […]
It was a night of electrifying boxing action at the AC Boxing Bonanza held at the Roman Catholic Hall, with fans on the edge of their seats as Namibia’s own Flame Nangolo delivered a knockout performance to claim the WBO Super Featherweight title. The roaring crowd witnessed Nangolo’s dominant display as he defeated Ghana’s Felix […]
Oshikoto Regional Council is reviewing its extended seven-year strategic annual plan as well as the 2025 financial year work plan for improved service delivery to the residents. Speaking at the opening of a two-week workshop in Otjiwarongo, the Chief Regional Officer Christella Mwenyo said the meeting is a requirement to meet government directives and reforms. […]
A Windhoek woman says she feels robbed of her womanhood after medical staff at the Ministry of Health and Social Services removed her womb without her consent. Amalia Festus, a mother, is now suing the ministry for N$3.8 million. It was in 2017 when the seven-month-pregnant Amalia Festus went to the Katutura State Hospital after […]
In Premier League Rugby action, defending champions Wanderers beat UNAM 46-24. In the much-anticipated rematch of last year’s Premier League final, Wanderers welcomed UNAM to Wanderers Sports Grounds. Right from the start, it was the students who took the initiative, with center Suramie Kambombo scoring the opening try. The defending champions, Wanderers, however, responded quickly […]
The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture held a meet-and-greet session with various sectors within the ministry to familiarise themselves with the new leadership. The ministry, which will function within six sectors, will be working with a total budget of N$26.1 billion, with N$24.8 billion allocated toward education while N$1.3 billion will […]
The African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, under the African Union, is advocating for the eradication of systemic disadvantages which are harming children. The call is in line with the African Union’s declaration of 2025 as the ”Year of Reparations: Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations”. The […]
