Following a period of administrative disputes, Namibian football is poised for a strong comeback. The Namibian Football Association (NFA) and the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and held a follow-up meeting to solidify their commitment to promoting football development in the country. The MOU, signed on March 28th, 2024, […]
Zero Waste Namibia Network is advocating for a circular economy by ending dumpsites and hunger in Namibia. The network has thus far travelled to 37 towns across the country and engaged constituency councillors and communities, educating them on the need to end dumpsites as they are releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Through the […]
The Namibia University of Technology and Science (NUST) satellite campus at Luderitz is set to become the green hydrogen research hub. Professor Samuel John, Green Hydrogen Research Coordinator for NUST, said this in an interview with nbc News. Professor John says planning in partnership with the RheinMain University of Applied Science in Germany has already […]
The Namibia National Olympic Committee (NNOC) is set to host an activation event this Saturday in Windhoek to celebrate athletes who have already qualified for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, and to encourage those still working towards qualification. The event, designed to promote the Olympic spirit, will take place at Wernhill Park. As […]
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 […]
